Webinar, January 13, 2027, with the Institute of Community Inclusion at UMass Boston. How can we help students with intellectual disabilities build the organization, planning, and self-management skills they need to thrive in college? Join Cassandra Estey for a practical look at executive function strategies that can help students with intellectual disabilities manage the academic and everyday demands of college.
* Drawing on her experience in accessibility services, postsecondary education for students with intellectual disability, and executive function coaching, Cassandra will explore common executive function challenges students may experience, from keeping track of assignments and managing schedules to getting started on tasks, asking for help, and balancing competing priorities.
* Throughout the webinar, participants will explore practical, student-centered strategies they can use to support students while building greater independence and self-advocacy.
Cassandra Estey is coordinator of accessibility services at Quinsigamond Community College and oversees the MAIPSE program for students with significant intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, or autism spectrum disorders. Cassandra is also an executive function coach at Beyond BookSmart, supporting neurodiverse individuals in improving academic and life skills. As a fellow neurodiverse person, Cassandra hopes to develop leadership skills to one day have “a seat at the table” in developing policy and creating new programming for individuals with disabilities.
Attend to learn how to:
– Support students in developing organization, planning, and time-management skills
– Use practical strategies to help students manage assignments, schedules, and other college responsibilities
– Help students build independence, confidence, and self-advocacy
– Provide support without taking over tasks students can learn to manage themselves
– Apply executive function strategies in the classroom and across college life
