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CarolinaLIFE is a 4-year, inclusive postsecondary education program at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. CarolinaLIFE has been in existence since 2008 and has a current average program enrollment of 25 students. CarolinaLIFE has a philosophy founded on inclusion, individualization, typicality, and collaboration across university systems, based on each student’s interests and identified support needs. All students have the same opportunities as other college students enrolled at the university, including access to all college-level coursework (for audit), on-campus, non-segregated, dorm-living, and access to all university sponsored clubs and organizations. Typicality is a pillar of the program and at the forefront of all programmatic decision-making; thus, all student experiences should be as “typical” as any other of their peers’ experiences.
University of South Carolina
Coastal Carolina LIFE is an individualized, residential, non-degree program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The four-year program provides supports in the following areas:
● Academic Instruction
● Career Education and Training
● Independent Living
● Social and Community Engagement
Coastal Carolina University
The REACH Program at the College of Charleston is a four-year, fully inclusive certificate program for students with mild intellectual and/or developmental disabilities that promotes the advancement of knowledge and skill in the following areas:
● Academics
● Socialization
● Independent Living
● Career Development
College of Charleston
Winthrop University's Think College Program (WTC) offers postsecondary education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities. The program creates customized schedules for each student using a person-centered planning approach. The schedules include traditional courses, internships, and specialty courses to support student development of specific skill sets. The focus of the WTC is to build and strengthen skills in the areas of employment, self-determination, health and nutrition, social networking, and independent living.
WTC is a federally designated Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP) for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The certificate and curriculum were approved by the U.S. Department of Education. As a CTP, our students are eligible to complete the FAFSA and receive certain forms of federal financial aid, including Pell grants and work-study funds.
Winthrop University
The ClemsonLIFE Program offers a two-year Basic Program that incorporates functional academics, independent living, employment, social/leisure skills, and health/wellness skills in a public university setting with the goal of producing self-sufficient young adults. Additionally, the ClemsonLIFE Program offers a four-year Advanced Program for students that have demonstrated the ability to safely live independently, sustain employment, and socially integrate during the Basic Program. The Advanced Program progresses with an emphasis on workplace experience, community integration, and independent living with transitionally reduced supports. In addition to the ClemsonLIFE curriculum, every ClemsonLIFE student takes a traditional course (for credit) and has access to all student organizations on campus including, but not limited to: greek life, student government, intramural sports, etc. Students who successfully complete the Basic and/or Advanced program will receive a corresponding certificate of post-secondary education.
ClemsonLIFE also offers an employment based program, the Hospitality Certificate Program(HCP). HCP students will receive a combination of classroom and employment experiences to prepare for employment in the Hospitality Industry. This two-year program provides graduates with a ClemsonLIFE Hospitality Certificate while having the opportunity to receive other training/certifications (e.g., CPR/AED, Hazmat, Customer Service).
Clemson University
Pacer LIFE is a two-year postsecondary program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program focuses on employment and independent living skills. Generally, students take at least one-credit of USC Aiken coursework each semester, complete a series of Pacer LIFE-specific courses, obtain and maintain a job, and join student clubs and organizations on-campus. Additionally, students live in Pacer Commons on campus with the support of a LIFE Resident Assistant (LRA).
University of South Carolina-Aiken
