Mission
The services provided by ACCESS are constructed to ensure that students with ID or DD can enroll in the University, participate fully in all aspects of college life, graduate from the program, transition to their own chosen employment and living situations, and become proficient in self-advocacy and self-determination.
Four Components of ACCESS
ACCESS strives to provide the full college experience to students with ID/DD while focusing on four main components that help ensure successful futures:
Academics
Career development
Independent living
Socialization
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Our MISSION
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
Our impact
With your help, we are working every day to build a future of inclusive work, play, worship, community, travel, and more.
