Think by the Bay is an inclusive post-secondary education program at Cal State East Bay
Think by the Bay is a four-year inclusive post-secondary education certificate program that welcomes, supports, and includes students with intellectual disability at Cal State East Bay. Think by the Bay's four-pillar model includes:
- Inclusive Academic Access - integrated coursework with tailored supports, tutoring services, and peer mentoring
- Employment Preparation - career exploration, on-campus internships, and competitive employment pathways into student’s home communities
- Independent Living Skills - supported residential experiences to build daily living, self -determination, and self-management skills
- Campus and Community Inclusion - peer connections and active participation in all aspects of campus and community life.
Think by the Bay is a project of the
Center for Disability Justice Research and
Professional and Continuing Education. Check out
this recent article on the program in the Cal State East Bay news.
We are very pleased to share that we were recently selected for a federal grant that is allowing us to expand! With our new grant, we will be able to admit more students, extend the program to four years, offer a residential option, and provide more support to students. We will be posting updated materials on this site as we make these exciting program changes. Please check back often!
Review our info session slides to learn more about the program. Info session recording coming soon!
Applications for our next cohort are currently closed. However, you can complete this interest form to receive notification when our applications for Fall 2027 are available.
Please contact us at thinkbythebay@csueastbay.edu with any questions about the program.
