Guest guest Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Rick is correct that many states now have differing types of programs. College411 is a great place to start. National-Louis in Illinois was one of the first to have a program but now even Georgia has a program and is looking to expand and create more. The programs vary in what they do for students but most audit classes and have classes that teach appropriate independent living skills in an inclusive environment. The ones I know of have excellent partnerships with other groups on their campuses where the students become friends and mentors. Some are resident studetn program where they live in the dorms (Clemson) while some are commuter programs (Kennesaw State). Here is a link for a good article about programs: http://www.communityinclusion.org/article.php?article_id=178 Some are state schools and no more expensive and some you can use waiver funds for. Hope that helps. I always wanted my daughter to go but Georgia started their program after I already found a job for her. Some workshops are great while some are horrible. It all depends on the needs and abilities of your child and the staff. I found my daughter her job at a grocery store (Publix) and hired my own job coach (through her waiver) and she is doing great! I do not feel she would gain anything more from going to a program. Kathy Everett 678 230-6985 Kathy Everett Consulting www.KathyEverett.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 RI has a new program at RIC, my daughter is one of the first three students. The program is five days a week. It is a credit course of the kids choosing, academic support, peer mentoring with RIC students in either the ed, spec ed, social work, APE programs, and an on campus then off campus internship. So far my daughter is loving it. Kathy Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry post-secondary Rick is correct that many states now have differing types of programs. College411 is a great place to start. National-Louis in Illinois was one of the first to have a program but now even Georgia has a program and is looking to expand and create more. The programs vary in what they do for students but most audit classes and have classes that teach appropriate independent living skills in an inclusive environment. The ones I know of have excellent partnerships with other groups on their campuses where the students become friends and mentors. Some are resident studetn program where they live in the dorms (Clemson) while some are commuter programs (Kennesaw State). Here is a link for a good article about programs: http://www.communityinclusion.org/article.php?article_id=178 Some are state schools and no more expensive and some you can use waiver funds for. Hope that helps. I always wanted my daughter to go but Georgia started their program after I already found a job for her. Some workshops are great while some are horrible. It all depends on the needs and abilities of your child and the staff. I found my daughter her job at a grocery store (Publix) and hired my own job coach (through her waiver) and she is doing great! I do not feel she would gain anything more from going to a program. Kathy Everett 678 230-6985 Kathy Everett Consulting www.KathyEverett.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Anyone know of any similar programs in Florida or Texas? Sent from my iPad On Feb 21, 2012, at 10:47 AM, Kathy Everett <kathyeverett27@...> wrote: > Rick is correct that many states now have differing types of programs. College411 is a great place to start. National-Louis in Illinois was one of the first to have a program but now even Georgia has a program and is looking to expand and create more. The programs vary in what they do for students but most audit classes and have classes that teach appropriate independent living skills in an inclusive environment. The ones I know of have excellent partnerships with other groups on their campuses where the students become friends and mentors. Some are resident studetn program where they live in the dorms (Clemson) while some are commuter programs (Kennesaw State). Here is a link for a good article about programs: http://www.communityinclusion.org/article.php?article_id=178 > > Some are state schools and no more expensive and some you can use waiver funds for. Hope that helps. > > I always wanted my daughter to go but Georgia started their program after I already found a job for her. Some workshops are great while some are horrible. It all depends on the needs and abilities of your child and the staff. I found my daughter her job at a grocery store (Publix) and hired my own job coach (through her waiver) and she is doing great! I do not feel she would gain anything more from going to a program. > > > Kathy Everett > 678 230-6985 > Kathy Everett Consulting > www.KathyEverett.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012  Alvin Community CollegeAlvin, TX Office of Disability Services Houston Community CollegeHouston, TX Vast Academy  Uniiversity of South FloridaTampa, FL The Learning Academy at USF Kathy Everett 678 230-6985 Kathy Everett Consulting www.KathyEverett.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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