Students from Tools for Life Conference visiting the University of Idaho campus.

College Options
for People with
Intellectual and
Developmental
Disabilities

Doors to colleges are opening for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in many different ways all over the country. This website is designed to share what is currently going on, provide resources and strategies, let you know about training events, and give you ways to talk to others. The information is for transition aged students as well as adults attending or planning for college. It provides resources and tools for getting ready for college, as well as for students, and families.



Transcript of the Think College Idaho introductory videoPDF

Are You Thinking College?

Think College
in High School

Area Partner programs offering inclusive education programs for high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) wanting to transfer into a post-secondary setting.

Think College
in High School

Thinking College
for Families

Thinking College for families provides information about college options for families with students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) wanting to attend a post-secondary program.

Thinking College
for Families

Think College
Resources

Think College Idaho offers a variety of resources on topics related to preparing a student with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) wanting to attend a post-secondary program.

Think College
Resources

Mission Statement: Our mission is to create high-quality, inclusive post-secondary education opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the state of Idaho.

Vision: We are a statewide leader in the promotion of meaningful access to post-secondary education for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We collaborate with key stakeholders across Idaho on program development and improvement, public policy initiatives, and research to inform practice.