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Thanks to OXO for supporting STRIVE U 
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STRIVE UWhy STRIVE U?STRIVE U is a complete program not found anywhere else. STRIVE U is the only program in the nation for young adults with developmental disabilities that combines all four program areas of residential living, employment, transition, and post-secondary education. It is inclusive, comprehensive, and groundbreaking.Read the many comments that have been made in support of STRIVE U! "People with disabilities deserve a chance." - Christina Mailhot, STRIVE U Class of 2006 "I loved high school and wanted to continue my education. Attending STRIVE U would help me grow as a person." - Kerri Seidell, STRIVE U Class of 2007 "This has the potential to become a model for universities and social programs nationwide." - Portland Press Herald Editorial, August 18, 2004. "This is not a haphazard foray - it is a worthwhile risk because it is a good idea." - USM President Richard Pattenaude, in the February 18, 2005 issue of the Chronicle of Higher Education. "STRIVE U is one of the most motivational and inspirational stories I've ever covered during my career as a reporter." - Jennifer Rooks, WCSH-6. "This is a program worth funding. Ultimately it will mean vast public savings in social services, and it adds valuable employees to the work force. It's difficult to see how this program could fail." - Portland Press Herald Editorial. August 18, 2004. "My biggest goal in life is to be a more independent person."
-Student Lacey Leighton in her admissions application. "It's like a dream. It's even better than we could have
imagined."
- Paula Thompson, parent. "If parents are like me, they are thirsty for this type of program
and opportunity. So many of us, I believe, don't consider it -
and we should! We'll be watching."
- Sondra White, parent of a 6 year old in College Station, Texas. Four Cornerstones of STRIVE U:
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