AbleLight College is a unique and exciting postsecondary certificate program designed to meet the higher education goals of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through our traditional 2-year program or our new 3rd year Fellowship program, we prepare students to become independent adults living an integrated, purposeful life in their communities. Our Framework for Education:
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All components of the AbleLight College programs, including the overall design, curriculum and environment, is grounded Universal Design for Learning Framework.
- AbleLight College’s framework for education is based on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and connected to 21st Century Skills and a person-centered planning approach to reaching individuals goals and desired outcomes both short and long term.
- We use the twelve 21st Century Skills to drive the instruction, activities and exposure in and outside of the classroom. These skills and abilities are required to succeed in fast-paced, constantly evolving digital world. Part of a growing international movement aimed at equipping all learners in three areas: learning skills, literacy skills, and life skills
- All instruction at AbleLight College is performed through the lens of a Person Centered Planning approach for each individual at every stage of the process. This approach nourishes each learner’s journey by recognizing their individual talents, desires and dreams at every stage of the process. Key outcomes of our program
- Post-secondary education and training
- Employment
- Independent living
To learn more, please visit ablelightcollege.org
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