Monday, June 21, 2010

College Caters To Students With Disabilities

NAMPA, Idaho — The College of Western Idaho is offering two new classes that cater specifically to students with Down syndrome or other developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Administrators say the classes put the Nampa-based community college among other postsecondary institutions taking part in a nationwide movement to give these students a chance to pursue education and job training after high school.
For now, CWI is offering a class in American sign language and art as part of its new IDream program, which stands for Intellectual Disabilities Reaching, Educating and Achieving More.
Advocates say the value of the program is more than academics — giving a new group of students the chance to experience the challenge, atmosphere and responsibilities of college life.

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