Trailblazers Thrive Together

As Oklahoma's first nonresidential inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) program, Trailblazers Thrive Together (T3) at Oklahoma City Community College provides new college opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Grounded in self-determination, T3 combines a supportive college experience with high expectations so students can shape their own futures.

• Independent living: Gaining practical autonomy, confidence, and life skills for the future.
• Community connection: Building authentic relationships, campus belonging, and active civic participation.
• Career preparation: Gaining hands-on technical training through our debut Digital Cinema Production (DCP) pathway, culminating in an earned certificate or micro-credential.

Next cohort application period opens late fall 2026

Program Requirements

• Have a documented intellectual disability, using the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) definition.
• Be between the ages of 18 and 24 at the start of the program.
• Self-manage daily living needs, including medication and hygiene.
• Communicate consistently with others, including the independent use of assistive technology.