University Of Alabama Crossingpoints Graduate Reaches Ultimate Goal

By David MillerUniversity of Alabama

Rosemary Ingram didn’t want to hear it.

For 17 years, she’d cared for her grandson, Cody Pope, who has Down syndrome. Roughly 12 years ago, they moved from Thomasville to Tuscaloosa to enroll Pope in independent living and educational services offered at the University of Alabama and through Tuscaloosa County’s Park and Recreation Authority.

Shortly after Pope completed his second Summer Bridge at UA – a college-preparation program for individuals with intellectual disabilities – program coordinator Dr. Amy Williamson was convinced Pope could live independently.“Cody took advantage of all the Summer Bridge had to offer, and as time went along, Amy would say, ‘Cody can live by himself and have his own apartment,’” Ingram said. “It worried me some because it was exactly what Cody wanted to hear. I’d always felt like [Pope] would be right here with me. I didn’t know what might be when I wasn’t here.”

Please visit Alabama News Center for the Full Article

Category: ALL POSTS, Partner News Stories