Southern University at New Orleans Among Recipients of Funding for Inclusive Education Programs
New Orleans, Louisiana (May 23, 2023)-
Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) is proud to announce that it has been awarded $80,000 in funding by the Postsecondary Inclusive Education Advisory Council to create new inclusive education programs. The Council approved applications for funding to create new programs and to extend and sustain existing programs at nine institutions across Louisiana.
The funding will be used to create comprehensive support systems and foster a more inclusive campus culture for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The program will equip these students with the necessary skills for success in their academic pursuits.
The Postsecondary Inclusive Education Advisory Council's funding will allow SUNO and other institutions to create new programs and expand existing ones, helping to create a more inclusive education environment for students across Louisiana.