UL LIFE Program

06/12/2026

Check out this podcast episode from "Especially Organized" all about sending your child off to college with confidence from one of our UL LIFE alumni parents, Lisha Mack!

Lisha discusses how she prepared to let Alex "go and grow" before and during the college experience, and shares great insight into their process.

Check it out linked below:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/104-send-them-off-with-confidence-preparing-special/id1676536774?i=1000771916636

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1TsfNsuNM6gK4XUiDdTBtQ

Especially Organized: Sensible Solutions for Special Needs Moms · Episode

06/09/2026

Don’t forget to sign up for our virtual preview day! 🥳

SAVE THE DATE:
UL LIFE will be hosting a virtual Preview Day on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 from 11:00 AM/CT - 1:00 PM/CT!

Join us to hear more about our program and application process, as well as ask any questions you might have about college for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities!

This event is ideal for all potential new student applicants, their families, their school personnel including members of IEP teams/special education instructors, and/or vocational rehabilitation counselors.

Register by scanning the QR code included in our graphic, or by using the following link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/aYkXhamBsw

Please note:
1. The Microsoft Teams meeting link will be sent out to all emails provided via the registration form on the Monday before virtual Preview Day takes place
2. We will be offering two in-person Preview Days that will take place on campus in fall of 2026 - these dates are to be announced soon!
3. Applications for the 2027-2028 academic year will be available in August of 2026, and will be due early December 2026.

Questions? Please email: [email protected]

06/09/2026

One week from today our newest cohort will join us for orientation!
We can't wait to add them to the Ragin' Cajun Family! ❤

06/05/2026

We spy one of our outstanding alumni, Hannah! 🔍👏🤗 Way to geaux!!

And our Advocacy Training Boot Camp speakers are… 🥁

It’s back and better than ever! 🎉 Advocacy Training Boot Camp is hitting the 2026 NDSC Convention in Orlando, Florida. And guess what? It’s totally FREE! 🇺🇸✨

Check out the agenda here > https://bit.ly/NDSC-ATBC

Whether you're just beginning your advocacy journey or you're a seasoned pro, ATBC is your go-to spot for powerful tools, insider tips, and maybe some of what not to do. Hear from self-advocates, parents, policymakers, and the expert NDSC Policy & Advocacy Team. It’s all about leveling up your skills and making real change happen, with a little fun along the way!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of something impactful. Add ATBC to your Convention schedule now! 💥

05/28/2026

SAVE THE DATE:
UL LIFE will be hosting a virtual Preview Day on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 from 11:00 AM/CT - 1:00 PM/CT!

Join us to hear more about our program and application process, as well as ask any questions you might have about college for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities!

This event is ideal for all potential new student applicants, their families, their school personnel including members of IEP teams/special education instructors, and/or vocational rehabilitation counselors.

Register by scanning the QR code included in our graphic, or by using the following link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/aYkXhamBsw

Please note:
1. The Microsoft Teams meeting link will be sent out to all emails provided via the registration form on the Monday before virtual Preview Day takes place
2. We will be offering two in-person Preview Days that will take place on campus in fall of 2026 - these dates are to be announced soon!
3. Applications for the 2027-2028 academic year will be available in August of 2026, and will be due early December 2026.

Questions? Please email: [email protected]

05/26/2026

SEPSEA Recap! ⏮️ UL LIFE staff enjoyed attending the Southeast Postsecondary Education Alliance conference last week in New Orleans! Staff and graduate assistants shared four different presentations, and learned from many incredible practitioners across the field. We can’t wait to put into practice everything we learned! 📝

05/22/2026

A great week of learning with the best! 🤓

05/18/2026

We are so grateful for the love and legacy that lives on through this generosity!

Please click to learn more about Lexi and her family’s beautiful story ❤️

“This scholarship is rooted in faith and gratitude, and represents a lasting commitment to access, belonging, and the belief that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive at UL Lafayette.”

Mary Hooks Baudoin, an alumnus and staff member in the Department of Accounting at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, has established a scholarship in honor of her daughter, Alexis "Lexi" Barbry, who passed away on April 14, 2026, at the age of 28.

The Alexis Barbry Non-Endowed Scholarship in UL LIFE was born from her family’s love and shaped by Lexi's courage. The scholarship will provide financial support to students enrolled in the UL LIFE (Learning Is For Everyone) Program, and Lexi’s memory will continue to uplift others.

Learn more about Lexi’s remarkable story: give.louisiana.edu/news-events/news/20260514/ul-lafayette-alumnus-and-employee-establishes-scholarship-honor-life-and

05/18/2026

❤️🎓

Students in the UL LIFE Program were awarded Certificate of Achievements from the College of Education and Human Development. The UL LIFE Program offers a Basic 2-year or Advanced 4-year program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

01/13/2026

Are you a person with Down Syndrome enrolling in college soon? Or returning to college this fall?

Applications for RubysRainbow.org scholarships are now OPEN! Check it out!! 👏