College - possible for students with intellectual disabilities | Edie Cusack | TEDxCharleston
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- Опубликовано: 14 ноя 2017
- For most young adults, the years after high school are the years when they move out of their family home, navigate independence for the first time, and figure who they are and what they want to do with their lives. Unfortunately, this type of transition is rare for students with intellectual difficulties according to Edie Cusack. Life for this population tends to slow down considerably when they graduate from high school. But college can be an inclusive educational experience for students with intellectual difficulties that prepares them for productive and meaningful lives.
Aside from assisting these students, this talk challenges the commonly held mindset of benevolence toward an entire section of a population does not allow for equal treatment in the pursuit of a happy and productive life. Students with intellectual difficulties can work, live, and be contributing members of society -- and that the label of “disability” cannot and should not determine a person’s potential or future.
Edie Cusack has been advocating and educating students with intellectual disabilities for over 30 years. Inclusion and self-determination are the philosophies she incorporated into the REACH Program at the College of Charleston when she created and developed it in 2010. She works with universities around the world to develop college programs for student with intellectual disabilities.
As the founder of the College of Charleston’s REACH Program, she works with universities to build inclusive programs that unlock entire new worlds for students with unique gifts to give. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
Thank you for your video. Our daughter was "Will". We fought for years for her rights and it paid off. She graduated from college, lives on her own and is the mother of a beautiful little girl. Never give up.
which college did she go to? im looking for colleges for my daughter! don't know if its better a community college.
This is what happens to me sometimes. It almost seems like classmates in school try to cheer me on and treat me like I’m five because of my intellectual disability. The thing that gets me is instead of looking at you like a normal person, they just look at you as that one special needs kid that needs help. All I want from those people is just to treat me like I’m a normal person
I have a mild intellectually disability, too and i was literally told than exact same thing you can't go to college and you can't have your apartment or car. I wasn't feeling good about myself at all. But managed to get a job it lasted me a year n a half. But i still don't know what it is i wanna do for a job. This video is very helpful, I can go to school.
I get so much what you said about "high-five friends." I have autism and aside from a high-five and small talk I don't really have socialization.
I know her, she is excellent at what she does for disabled college students, GO EDIE!!!
Note: in UK, 'intellectual disabilities' are referred to as a 'Learning Disability' diagnosis [IQ < 70], whereas conditions such as dyslexia & dyscalculia are in UK referred to as specific 'learning difficulties' so bear in mind the conflicting terminology when watching UK video clips. A UK person diagnosed with cognitive 'Learning Disability' must have an IQ/GCA measure under 70. What you refer to in USA as 'Learning Disabilities' we call in UK, 'learning difficulties' - hence the confusion.
"Exceptional treatment does not equal an exceptional life, it equals an exception from life." Absolutely outstanding and beautiful talk Edie! This is truly an idea worth sharing and implementing! Thank you!
The reason why so many of the ones with intellectual disability are sitting on the sofa is because the system is messed up. If they are on disability for the learning difficulties & live in disabled housing witch most are. If they work part time or full time after 9 months of work trial time you lose your disability if they can hold a job that long.. The rent goes up if your working part time or full time. So basically your working for free & most can't hold a job for long so why would they take that chance of losing the little they do have.. It's not like they can have savings or have money to spend it's hardly enough to get food & shelter. I'm not trying to sound mean, sounds good but many other factors your not including in the U.S. The good thing is I believe they can get a lot of help if they choose to go on with more education. The factors are still the same as above if they do. I help many that are disabled so have some experience with it.
I have a learning disability and I don't like working with people because of my learning disability. I hate having a disability. You guys needs to find a cure for it
Thank you Edie, your talk has already made a huge difference in one of my great friends life. Thank you. You are changing lives.
I have just a learning disability but nothing else but I know how to do basic math, I don’t need to live with my parents, I can live by myself or with a boyfriend if I get one soon when I get money soon too, I can go to store, buy items for my self, I can walk in public with out supervision, I stand up for myself if I need to but I have not been bullied, have so many best friends, have a loving life, I don’t really get angry, I changed schools before and going to different classes it’s totally fine with me but I’m a giving person, I’m there for people, I’m the nicest person you’ll ever meet and I get good grades in college so it’s rare to see people like me
Much love.
Kimberly Olson learning disabilities are different from intellectual disabilities
People are just discrimative people with intellectual disability can do more than that I have an intellectual disability I live completely on my own math is my best subject I'm a master at basic math Im also a pro gamer as well witch takes so much skill and memorization you can do alot disability or not disability it's not the disability it's the person just like in psychology it's not the disability it's the person I also used to study in university for psychology and I'm also a first aid mental health expert as well as cpr fist aid exspert you can do so many great things disability or no disability just hard work dedication patients and not letting some disorder disability or condition be used as an exscuse
Yes thanks
I see your point of virw
I finished my college.. I have learning disability too... I only have prob with relationships.. Learning is a constant struggle for me..
I have mild intellectual dissability a great talk thanks for it 😊
Me too♥️
Same
My son does too. I’m going to share this with him
I have Bioplar disorder I graduated from high school 2 year ago and my high school counselor told me I wasn't ready for college I was scared and I felt alone I did not had a lot of friends in high school but I tried to keep myself busy like every 2 weeks of the month I have to see my therapist it was like really hard for me but it still helps me and now I'm sitting in my room I just need to go to college
You need to listen to Les Brown. Please , it will help you.
You are not what your counselor or whomever say you are. Words do not & will not define you.
I did not have a disability diagnosis until 1990 also in 2016 2018 1990 I had mental issues 2016 I was diagnosed with intellectual disability to get Medicaid waiver services 2018 my behavior specialist boss found out that I have borderline intellectual functioning 79 IQ and LD language is 12th grade numbers math and problem solving or 7.9 but before I got these diagnose I graduated with a BS and special education and elementary as well as early childhood as well as 33 hours libraries science I do have a library certificate in Indiana I didn't have the withitness that a good teacher should have I'm probably not for daily living skills either I substitute taught for many years as well as Taught Sunday School in HS I was able to teach 25 3-year-olds 1994-1998 first job coaches and features so if I was able to go to college and do some kind of work other people can do the same???
This is such a great TedTalk. Thank you so much for this! I'm looking for a community college for my daughter with learning disabilities, will reach out to Charleston College....
My concern is that these educational gaps should have been addressed prior to college. I'm glad people are doing something at that stage, but we don't have to wait until college. If someone can learn to do laundry in college, they could learn in high school. Imagine what would be possible if students had this sort of wrap around support from the beginning.
Excellent video thanks for sharing
God bless you! My son wants to attend reach next year. This is beautiful!
Doesn't matter if you with an intellectual disability go to college,just to have little to no chance to found a job after.
This is the sad and cruel reality.
What I'm trying to figure out is what do you do if somebody has dyslexia and ADHD
What kind of doctors diagnose intellectual disability ?
I have intellectual disability and they said it’s not best for me to go to college
What do u feel sometimes those people don't see you they see the lable college is not for everyone find what u like even if it's a course simple good luck honey 💕
don't let anyone tell you anything if you want to go go
Hey, you can do EVERYTHING you want in life. Ok?
Trust me those people have no idea what they are talking if you want to go college then you should go to college .yes you might have study harder you have get some help some colleges have Resources for those who have Autism, down syndrome or other Intellectual disabilities so they can be successful in college.
I don't have a formal diagnosis. I grew up knowing I had a disability. I started off in Junior College, and eventually went to a University. I had to look for professors and tutors, and students that helped me along the way. I also chose small classroom settings to get me through.
Yes
Is there any college for in Canada that can help me with my intellectual disability
Did you find any such college in Canada?
@@rr.9631 outside of canada yes
@@im_tat can you share name of college or place please ??
My question is how much this costs the parents. College can be a good investment in one's future if it leads to employment that can be used to pay back the loans, but otherwise this strikes me as a cynical way of using the parents' good nature to rip them off and financially cripple these families that are already struggling. If however the price of this program is substantially cheaper than regular college I would be open to changing my mind.
Both education and inclusion are human rights. College needs to be affordable, if not free, for everyone. Listen to Elizabeth Warren speak of how she was able to afford college...we did it then...we can again! There are many silent tragedies taking place all over our country...and solutions/partial solutions are out there waiting to be found. Instead of saying NO...maybe you could find some of those solutions by "choosing to be curious" and pushing through from NO! to How?
@@sallywebb1730 I understand where the parent is coming from. I believe that is what she is asking. The answer is no, unless there is a how. Where is the solution, if no one explains it to them.
This is horrible. I know someone with an intellectual disability who has been puffed up to think he is more capable than he really is because they let them in without merit. Now he has over $200,000 worth of student loan debt and no job. It is sick. He should not qualify for financial aid because people with capability will be denied.
If in the USA, there are programs for debt forgiveness for those with disabilities. However, I do agree 200k is taking advantage of someone with a disability. Wonder what type of program the individual was involved in.
Amen
Keyword intellectual. Learning is a Intellectual activity so for me, intellectual disability and higher education don't go together. I have cerebral palsy and I have license to drive a car and I am pretty much doing nothing in life. People do not see potential in me.
How do you think people can help you? What change do you think society should change? I’m curious about your answer
my iq is 53