Advancing Students Toward Education and Employment Program - ASTEP

05/29/2026

We’re excited to share this opportunity from our partners at the Upper Midwest Inclusive Higher Education Regional Alliance. Join the virtual Capacity Building Institute on June 29 to connect, learn, and support inclusive postsecondary education.

Please consider attending and share with your network. All are welcome! The registration link is in the comments.

Join us on June 29 for the Upper Midwest Inclusive Higher Education Regional Alliance Capacity Building Institute (CBI). This virtual event brings colleagues together to share, learn, and support inclusive postsecondary education across MN, ND, SD, and WY.

Sign up in advance and feel free to share with your network. All are welcome!

Registration: https://umn.zoom.us/meeting/register/8Iqt0yreRP-4UbBqpni4Jw

05/18/2026

Congrats to Avery and Mercedes, our amazing 2026 graduates! 🎓

Also, a huge thanks and love to the many mentors finishing their journey with us this year. You will be missed so much.

We were also so proud to watch former ASTEP student Chelsea cross the stage. Way to go!

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

Congratulations, Avery & Mercedes! ❤👩‍🎓

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

05/13/2026

From “Can I do this?” to “We DID this!”

Watching these faces go from first-day nerves to graduation smiles is exactly why we do what we do.

Congratulations to Avery & Mercedes, who are graduating this week. The world is waiting for you!! 👩‍🎓 🫶

05/11/2026

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Brent Askvig, a longtime leader and advocate whose impact on NDCPD and the lives of people with disabilities is immeasurable.

Brent was not only instrumental in advancing meaningful opportunities and inclusion, but he was also a dedicated supporter of the ASTEP program, both professionally and personally. He believed deeply in the power of connection, growth, and community, and that belief helped shape the experiences of so many.

His legacy lives on in the countless individuals and families he supported, and in the work we continue today.

We honor Brent with gratitude and will carry his vision forward.

05/02/2026

Way to go Sadie, Georgia, Kaylee & Julie! We love our mentors. 💞

05/02/2026

Having a great time at the summer send off! ☀️ 🏝️ It’s been a great year, we can’t believe it’s almost over. 💛

05/01/2026

College should be for everyone! 🌎 This is why we support Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE). Now it’s your turn! Why do YOU support IPSE? We want to here from you below! 💬✨



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05/01/2026

Thank you! 🏛️ ✍️ 📜

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