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OSU welcomes new group of scholars with intellectual disabilities
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Department of Education approves Opportunity Orange Scholars as a Comprehensive Transition Program

Fri, Oct 7, 2022

Opportunity Orange Scholars, Oklahoma State University's new postsecondary program for individuals with intellectual disability, has been approved as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP) by the U.S. Department of Education.

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OSU becomes first Special Olympics Unified College Program in Oklahoma

Wed, Jul 13, 2022

OSU becomes first Special Olympics Unified College Program in Oklahoma, will offer unified intramural sports this fall.

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Emily Tucker to lead Opportunity Orange Scholars

Fri, Jan 28, 2022

Emily Tucker has been named the director for Opportunity Orange Scholars, a new postsecondary education program for students with intellectual disability at Oklahoma State University.

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Opportunity Orange Scholars opens up new doors

Thu, Nov 4, 2021

Each year, students with intellectual and/or developmental disability graduate from high school with the hope of attending college. Oklahoma State University is poised to serve this growing need with Opportunity Orange Scholars, a new postsecondary

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OSU announces Opportunity Orange Scholars

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

Oklahoma State University is raising start-up funds to help launch Opportunity Orange Scholars, a new postsecondary education program for students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

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Opportunity Orange Book Club continues in pandemic

Tue, Dec 1, 2020

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Opportunity Orange Book Club is providing a unique way for students to stay connected with community members.

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Chautauqua Conference set to discuss needs of individuals with disabilities

Wed, Feb 26, 2020

The ninth-annual conference offers research and practical perspectives for individuals with disabilities, as well as communities and families.

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New institute supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Mon, Feb 10, 2020

Individuals with developmental disabilities and their families are receiving support for improved quality of life through the newly formed Institute for Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Human Development and Family Science at Oklahoma

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OSU recognized for exemplary effort in community engagement

Thu, Jun 27, 2019

OSU was included in the class of exemplary designees based on a partnership with community agencies serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to provide research-informed community action for these individuals and their

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