Welcome to

Living the Dream University

Office of Advancement & Partnerships

We are dedicated to building meaningful partnerships and securing philanthropic support that advance the mission of Living the Dream University and expand educational opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Help Launch Living the Dream University

Your Gift Builds Opportunity, Independence, and Dignity

Living the Dream University (LTDU) is a nonprofit private university being built to serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, individuals who are too often overlooked by traditional higher education systems.

Your donation helps turn this dream into reality.

Why Living the Dream University Matters

Across the country, adults with disabilities face limited access to meaningful post-secondary education, career preparation, and independent living skills. LTDU was created to change that.

We are building a university where students will:

Learn career-focused, life-centered skills

Receive individualized academic and behavioral support

Be taught by highly trained, compassionate faculty and staff

Gain confidence, independence, and purpose

This is more than a University, it’s a pathway to lifelong success.

How Your Donation Helps

Your generosity directly supports the launch of LTDU by funding:

Curriculum development and instructional materials

Training for specialized faculty and staff

Campus and program planning

Accessibility resources and assistive technology

Student support services

Every gift, large or small, moves us closer to opening our doors.

 

Support the Foundation of LTDU

Support the Foundation of LTDU

Dream Builders help lay the groundwork for Living the Dream University. Gifts in this category support early-stage development, including curriculum design, staff training, accessibility planning, and essential startup resources.

Every Dream Builder plays a vital role in helping LTDU open its doors.

Opportunity Champion

Empower Students to Thrive

Opportunity Champions directly support student-focused initiatives such as academic programming, assistive technology, life-skills education, and individualized support services. These gifts help ensure students receive the tools and encouragement they need to succeed.

Your generosity creates real opportunities and lasting impact.

Legacy Founder

Shape the Future of Inclusive Higher Education

Legacy Founders make transformational gifts that help establish LTDU for long-term success. Support in this category advances major initiatives such as program expansion, faculty excellence, campus development, and sustainability planning.

Legacy Founders help create a university that will serve students for generations.