UI REACH Program - Your Future is within REACH

An inclusive and individualized Big Ten program offering college classes, career prep and campus life experiences for students with learning disabilities.

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Summer has begun, but we're still thinking about this past semester! Here is a photo from Leo's field goal kick event last month! 🏈

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Bingo Finals at the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) was a blast!

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This summer, a few of our students and alumni will be participating in the Flag Football Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota. Click here to learn more about the games: https://t.co/tmhkupHDWf

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The Hawkeye Choir gave a wonderful performance last week at the Voxman recital hall. Thank you to everyone who came to support!

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A few photos from the Unified Soccer championship game!! Logan, Alex, Ethan, Pavan, and Jake's team (The Penguins) won championship shirts. Congratulations to all of the athletes and cheerleaders! It was a great season!

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Shout out to Andy for his awesome ILEND presentation and poster session! Iowa LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities) provides interdisciplinary leadership training for students, families, and self-advocates.

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The return of warm weather has meant s'mores nights with students living at Aspire! 🔥 🍫

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Thank you to everyone who came out to play UNO and Kahoot with the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association!

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Join us June 21-26 for the Iowa National Summer Transportation Institute! The FREE summer camp allows students in grades 9-11 to explore STEM education through hands-on activities, university lab tours, field trips, and more. Learn more: https://t.co/Y33VV9YA8e

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The semester may be coming to an end, but we're already preparing for the next one. Students moving to Aspire next year recently participated in a scavenger hunt to familiarize themselves with the apartment community!

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A recent activity from our social emotional awareness sessions! Students were given 2 minutes to build the tallest structure possible and then switch groups to share leadership and good ideas learned!

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Join us for our annual ReConnect - a weekend for alumni, current students, and their families to come together! This summer, we'll meet in St. Louis on July 24-26 for a range of activities! Register now: https://t.co/duerYMFIC3

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Happy IPSE (Inclusive Postsecondary Education) Day! May 1 marks a day to spread the word about postsecondary education options for students with intellectual disabilities. At UI REACH, we are proud to offer an integrated college experience here at Iowa! #IPSEDay #IPSEDay2026

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Join us in celebrating our 2026 graduates! 🎉

During his time a REACH, Blake's favorite class was "Lifetime Literacy." He did internships at Java House, Iowa Book, and Dollar Tree. After graduation, he plans to continue living in Iowa City and working for the Dollar Tree.

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First-year students recently attended job shadows across the university and the Iowa City community. We shadowed at Regina Early Childhood Center, Iowa Heartlanders, Iowa Book, the College of Education's Education Technology Center, and Catlett Dining Hall!

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Join us in celebrating our 2026 graduates! 🎉

One accomplishment Des is proud of during his time at REACH is helping out people who needed it. We know he will continue to do so after graduation as well! Congratulations, Des!

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Some of the latest meals from cooking lab! Dru made oatmeal, and Liv made ramen. 🥣 🍜

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Great job to everyone who participated in the Hawkathlon, an adaptive challenge course at the Rec Center!

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Join us in celebrating our 2026 graduates! 🎉

During his time at REACH, Josh is proud to have had his first work experiences and to have built independent living skills. After graduation, he plans to continue living on his. Congratulations, Josh!

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Thanks to everyone who joined us for the cookout and outdoor games with the Interfraternity Council (IFC)! It was a lot of fun!