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Jason got accepted! In this next phase of his ongoing autism story, he’s been admitted to the BYU-Idaho Pathway Program, which is perfect for someone like him with Asperger’s.
According to the letter, as a new Pathway student, he’ll begin his studies in the Academic Start Curriculum. Once he completes three semesters satisfactorily, he’ll be a regular online BYU-Idaho student and able to pursue any of a number of college degrees.
Here’s a short video about the program:
While the program is new and really still only getting started, it’s going to have a tremendous reach all over the world eventually. Here’s a map showing how far it had expanded last year:
I guarantee it has grown since then and it’s exciting to think Jason will be a part of it come September. This will give him the opportunity to continue to live at home and even hold down a job or serve a local service mission while completing his course work.
Now if I can only talk him into learning how to drive. That’s the next big goal.
Pathway is an inspired program. My wife and I are Pathway missionaries in Philadelphia. Just started our first semester in January with over 45 students. It is changing their lives as it is Jason’s. Thank you for sharing.
Yes, it is, Milan! What a wonderful mission to serve. I’m sure your students love both you and your wife.