UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May looks on as Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Renetta Garrison Tull shakes hands with Redwood SEED scholar Rachel Holt at the June 7 graduation. (Credit: UC Davis)

UC Davis’ first-in-California inclusive college program for individuals with intellectual disabilities is celebrating a momentous milestone: The first class of Redwood SEED Scholars has graduated from the four-year, on-campus, non-degree program for California students with a diagnosed intellectual disability.

Redwood SEED is managed by UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and the UC Davis MIND Institute. Scholars live on campus and take specialized core classes and traditional college courses. About 170 mentors help them with academics, social skills, health and wellness and more.

“It’s all sorts of emotions, and hard to believe,” said Olivia Adams-Falconer, one of the eight graduates. “I’ve made so many memories, and I loved the program. It’s been completely life-changing.”

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