Boston, Massachusetts — Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced Thursday she has awarded $3.6 million to public colleges and universities across Massachusetts to support students with disabilities participating in Massachusetts Inclusive Postsecondary Education programs.
The funding supports MAIPSE, which enables certain students with severe disabilities to participate in undergraduate academic courses, extracurricular activities, internships, work experiences and on-campus student life. The program includes students with intellectual disabilities, severe autism spectrum disorder and severe developmental disabilities.
Bunker Hill Community College, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Mount Wachusett Community College and the University of Massachusetts Lowell are receiving planning grants to develop MAIPSE programs on their campuses…