ROANOKE, Va. – The first students from ECPI University’s No Bounds program are graduating Friday night at the Jefferson Center at 6 p.m.
No Bounds, established at ECPI University, works with students who have intellectual disabilities. Not only do they take classes such as science, English and math, but they also learn job skills and gain hands-on work experience. This program helps bridge the gap for adults with intellectual disabilities after high school, equipping them with the skills necessary to secure employment.
“For me, it feels great we’re contributing in a very real way and in a very valued way because we’re giving them value. We’re giving the education system value because college programs for these guys are few and far between,” said Executive Director Tina Bhandari…