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Education Desk: First Class of Students with Intellectual Disabilities will Graduate from University of Central Florida

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Practicing for graduation on Friday, May 3. Photo: UCF

Practicing for graduation on Friday, May 3. Photo: UCF

Students at the University of Central Florida are graduating this week.

And for the first time-thirteen students with intellectual disabilities will join them.

Like any other undergraduate-they’ve taken college classes, completed internships, and lived on campus.

The Education Desk met with one of those students-Elyse Mundelein and her mom Tina-as she gets ready to put on her cap and gown.

Education reporting on 90.7 News is supported by Helios Education Foundation


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