Unfortunately, there are still barriers to higher education for people with disabilities, even for people who have met the requirements to attend college," she said. "I credit my education, college included, as an important reason I am working, living independently and supporting myself financially." Access to college improves the rates of employment, wages, self-determination skills, and independent living for adults with severe disabilities." The employment rate for individuals with intellectual disability who went to college is well over three times higher. The bills, filed by Sen. Joan Lovely and Reps. Patricia Haddad and Sean Garballey, would also add people with intellectual disabilities to the state higher education system mission statement and codify a related grant program.

Source: MetroXpress July 13, 2021 17:48 UTC