The recent events related to the death of George Floyd are yet another tragic instance of police brutality, longstanding injustice, and severe inequality built into the many systems in the US.
Stories from Students, Parents & Staff
Discover CIP’s 40 years of empowering young adults with autism and learning differences through innovative programs and individualized support for college, careers, and independent living.
CIP’s Program for Global Engagement: Fun, Friendship, and Lifelong Memories Await!
Discover the world with CIP’s Global Engagement Program! Make friends and have the adventure of a lifetime with CIP peers from across the country!
Summer@CIP 2025 – Two-Week Summer Programs for Students with Learning Differences
Two-week summer programs for students with learning differences on college campuses. Apply by November 30th for early tuition discounts.
Admissions Update: Now Accepting Applications for 2025-2026!
The College Internship Program (CIP) provides a comprehensive range of highly individualized services and support coupled with a tight-knit group of peers to uniquely empower students to succeed in college, employment, and independent living.
2024-2025 Theme: Step Into Your Story
This upcoming year marks CIP’s 40th Anniversary. We are excited to announce next year’s 2024-2025 theme: Step into Your Story,’ a call to action for all of us as we navigate the chapters of our lives. This year, we are not just participants in our stories but the authors
Navigating Roommate Relationships: Essential Tips for Young Adults with Autism and Learning Differences
At CIP, we work closely with young adults to navigate having a roommate. The following tips help neurodivergent young adults have successful experiences.
12 Apps to Support Autistic Young Adults with Executive Function Skills
12 Applications to Support Executive Function and Life Skills for Young Adults with Autism, Asperger’s, or Learning Differences
Announcing the 2024-2025 CIP Independence Award Scholarship Winners!
We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2024-2025 Independence Award Scholarship! This year, we have awarded $76,000 in tuition funds to four outstanding individuals. Each recipient will receive $19,000 annually for up to three years, significantly supporting their educational journey.
Navigating the Transition to Independent Living
Transitioning into a more independent living setting in the community with autism can evoke a myriad of fears and concerns.
7 Executive Functioning (EF) Tips from CIP, the Autism Professionals
Get ready to boost your skills with Carina Clendenin, Advisor at CIP Long Beach Center! In this fun and practical video, Carina shares 7 awesome executive functioning tips to help you master your day. From time audits to blocking out distractions, scheduling, task batching, and making sure others respect
Empowered by Art – 2024 National Art Exhibit & Contest
The CIP Annual Student Art Show, coinciding with Autism Acceptance Month in April, provides a platform for neurodiverse students across all five CIP Centers nationwide to showcase their artwork in a Juried Art Exhibit and contest at the Good Purpose Gallery in The Berkshires of Lee, Massachusetts.
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