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Student With Down Syndrome Accepted To College

NoelSeven — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 21:44:25 GMT

Noah Van Vooren's dream came true!

"A YouTube video captures the teen's reaction as he read the letter, 'It says Dear Noah, yes, you made it. I got accepted!' Noah shouted with his arms stretched in the air.

The acceptance letter means Noah will start classes at Edgewood College in Madison, Wisc. this fall. It's part of the school's Cutting Edge program, which offers a college education to students with developmental disabilities."

What a wonderful program!

Noah, opening his acceptance letter:

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/education&id=9507747#&cmp=twi-kgo-article-9507747

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chickenbutt — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 21:52:10 GMT

Awesome!

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Deb1010again — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 21:53:39 GMT

I saw that on a TV show yesterday. It was so touching -- he also thanked his parents and told his dad how much he loved him. Good for him!! He's adorable!

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Suziepeach — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 21:58:58 GMT

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Preds — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 22:02:03 GMT

What an awesome smile! Way to go, Noah!

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NoelSeven — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 22:04:58 GMT

It's such a great idea, I don't know why someone didn't think of it before. Just look at the joy it brought Noah, and his family, no doubt

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Preds — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 22:33:26 GMT

I'm sure plenty have thought about it, but finally, someone was able to make it work. Kuddos to him/her/them. Wonderful chance for some wonderful kids.

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Topaz Gem — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 22:59:21 GMT

Great news! I hope other schools follow suit.

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MickD — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 23:08:54 GMT

Awesome!

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serenity4ever — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 23:14:59 GMT

Kudos to him!!!!

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dmod nj — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 02:19:01 GMT

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!

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maryebrown_1 — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 02:50:12 GMT

Congrats Noah!

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FUTURE — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 03:41:03 GMT

My coworker and I were watching this at work yesterday, and we were both tearing up! She's pregnant, so she's got that whole "hormone thing" going on. I'm just a big ol' softy. Love the story!!

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Irshgrl31201 — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 03:45:59 GMT

I saw this the other day. It made me cry. How wonderful.

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scotttie — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 03:48:13 GMT

A beautiful sight.

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MikafromTopeka — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 03:48:37 GMT

I thinks it's an awesome idea. That particular college offers masters and advanced degrees in special education but since it's such a win win (most disabled are lost after they age out of high school at age 21) that maybe other schools will get some incentive to follow suit? A college campus would be a much better environment than a factory setting doing simple factory work making boxes and the like.