The University of Oklahoma’s Sooner Works is a four-year comprehensive integrated program for students with an intellectual or developmental disability who desire a postsecondary experience on a college campus. Students in Sooner Works live on campus and take traditional university courses in conjunction with courses specific to Sooner Works. In addition, students participate in internships and social organizations on the beautiful University of Oklahoma campus. Sooner Works started the fall of 2019, and that first cohort of 3 students graduated in spring 2023 with a certificate in Integrated Community Studies. The purpose of the Integrated Community Studies Certificate is to prepare young adults with intellectual disabilities for successful adult outcomes, which includes obtaining integrated employment, developing essential skills necessary for independent living, enhancing academic skills, and becoming contributing members of their community. In working toward the Integrated Community Studies Certificate, the mission of Sooner Works is to facilitate future meaningful employment and community integration for all participants.
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