Washington State University Responsibility Opportunity Advocacy and Respect (WSU ROAR) is a two-year inclusive postsecondary education program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) located in the WSU College of Education. The vision of WSU ROAR is to empower students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be self-determined, independent adults, achieving outcomes such as being employed in the fields about which they are passionate and seeking a rewarding and purposeful life.
There are two ways your gift can be directed:
WSU ROAR Programmatic Fund
WSU ROAR aims to provide a fully inclusive college experience for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Two years of person-centered planning and an immersive, on-campus living environment help empower these students to grow as professionals, achieve independence, and be a part of the Cougar family. Gifts to this fund are used to provide educational, professional, and community resources; support participant activities; and address program needs as WSU ROAR continues to grow.
WSU ROAR Scholarship Fund
As the only program of its kind in the Pacific Northwest, WSU ROAR has an enormous. positive impact on the lives of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. However, as is true for many of their peers, cost can be a limiting factor, and most (if not all) ROAR students will depend on scholarships to complete the program. This fund supports accessibility for current and future ROAR participants.
