From the Charleston, SC, Post and Courier:

Four universities in South Carolina are now offering courses of study for students with intellectual disabilities. The programs allow students to enroll in some mainstream college classes, and will offer some separate independent living and vocational classes.

Proponents of on-campus programs for students with intellectual disabilities say they help disabled students learn to function better in the world and traditional students to learn more about people with disabilities.

… Les Sternberg, dean of USC’s College of Education who has a background in special education, said, “I’m a cheerleader for this kind of stuff.”

“Everything that’s offered to the non-disabled student should be offered to the disabled as well,” Sternberg said. “Not only is it the right thing to do, it helps students become more employable.”

See also:

College of Charleston launches ‘Realizing Educational and Career Hopes (REACH) Program’ — Charleston and the Lowcountry News

Students with Down syndrome get a taste of college life – Community College Week

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