UNT ELEVAR

Lauryn Woolfolk & Dr. Brenda Barrio are driving change in inclusive higher education—from the @untelevar campus to Capitol Hill. See how they use advocacy, storytelling, & policy work to make a difference for students w/ ID: buff.ly/3U4fXqR #ThinkCollege

ELEVAR applications are now open! We are so excited to begin the process for welcoming Cohort 5! Visit the link to apply! unt.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_78…

ELEVAR is hosting a college visit for school groups! Come tour UNT on October 23rd with us! Register at bit.ly/3XXDX1h

En caso de que te lo hayas perdido ¡sintoniza Telemundo para ver la historia de Jaylen, nuestro estudiante en el programa de ELEVAR! Jaylen habla sobre su trayectoria universitaria y su mensaje para sus compañeros. telemundodallas.com/noticias/video…

We are incredibly proud of Jaylen and thankful to have him a part of our program! We are better because of @JaysJourney03 and his servant heart. Thank you @NBCDFW for highlighting Jay and the @untelevar program. 📹 northtex.as/3AQJhu4 #GMG

Michael McPherson, #UNT Provost, speaks with @thinkcollegeICI about how programs like @untelevar help students with intellectual disabilities develop essential skills for future success. bit.ly/4bzWkxz

Come join us! Registration is open for our UNT ELEVAR Virtual Summer Institute for Educators. It is completely FREE! Texas teachers can earn up to 7.5 CPE Hours. For more information and to register please visit our conference website: bit.ly/3qSbewz @thinkcollegeICI

The Red River Higher Education Alliance Summit is right around the corner! Register to hear from keynote speaker, Liz Weintraub, and students, and to connect with other IPSE professionals on May 17th! @thinkcollegeICI

#ThinkCollege recently interviewed Jaylen, a sophomore enrolled in @untelevar at Univ. of North Texas, to hear about his experience as a college student. Watch the video to hear what he has to say! buff.ly/4awl9te #IPSE #InclusiveHigherEd #ThinkHigherThinkCollege

Please welcome the newest ELEVAR student, Shelby! Shelby is from Georgetown and is a superfan of the K-pop boy band BTS. We are so excited to have her join the Mean Green Family! @UNTsocial @thinkcollegeICI

Please join ELEVAR in congratulating Crystal George, the team’s fabulous Employment Development Coordinator, for receiving the UNT Spirit Award! We are so grateful to have her be a part of ELEVAR and UNT!

ELEVAR and the Red River Higher Education Alliance invite you to the inaugural summit that will take place on May 17th at UNT. The focus of the summit is to share about Inclusive Post-Secondary Education programs for individuals with intellectual disability. Details coming soon!

We hope to see you later today from 4–5pm CT! Come learn about building skills needed for success after HS for students with ID. Texas Educators can earn 1 CPE hour. All are welcome! Zoom info: unt.zoom.us/j/82876696378

ELEVAR is recruiting Peer Allies! Peer Allies work with students to foster relationships, create accessibility and equity on campus, and attend social events. Contact ELEVAR@unt.edu to get involved! @UNTsocial @UNT_RHS @HpsTogether

Happy start of the semester! ELEVAR is thrilled to join the College of Health and Public Service. @UNTsocial @HpsTogether @UNTHPS @UNT_RHS

Save the Dates! Join us for our upcoming UNT ELEVAR Transition Pathway educator events to support transition for K-12 students with intellectual disability! TX teachers can earn CPE hours. All are welcome! Zoom info: unt.zoom.us/j/82876696378

Dr. Brenda Barrio, Dr. Melissa Savage, and Provost of UNT Dr. Michael McPherson, traveled to Austin to accpet the Texas Higher Education Star Award for ELEVAR! A huge thank you to all the students, staff, and community that make our program possible. @UNTsocial @HpsTogether

ELEVAR applications close on Friday, December 15th! Use the link to apply to be a part of the newest Mean Green Class before then: elevar.unt.edu/admissions

UNT’s @untelevar program earns Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s 2023 Star Award | News news.unt.edu/news-releases/…

Students from the first and second cohorts of ELEVAR had a guest lecturer from the Health and Wellness Center during their Independent Living Skills class. Students created their health plans, and learned about the best ways to manage their health. @untSHWC