Building His Future...•Who: Austin White•DOB: 1/19/1994•Living Status: at home with his mother, mother’s boyfriend, and his sister•School: currently in BAISD Post-Secondary program•Work Experience: on-site training opportunities with Post-Secondary program•Family: Austin’s extended family are involved and are good support for assisting with his future employment•Interests: video games, computers, music, and dancing

Our Team• Jolie White, Austin’s Mother• Kelly Ballard, Austin’s Teacher• Deb Reeths, Austin’s SSW• Mary Eileen Goss, Transition Coordinator• Jennifer VanTol, ASD Support• Penny Bunnell, ASD Support• Pat Barkell, Special Ed Supervisor

Surveys & InterviewsSome things we learned about how other's view Austin:(We included people from Austin's past and present that were involved in his future planning.)

•Austin takes directions very well•Austin follows through with all tasks assigned •Austin is successful with written task lists and schedules•Austin is very good at drawing and design•Austin focuses on the task at hand and is determined to complete it•Austin does need extra time to complete tasks with precision

ICIE ObservationsDates, locations, and overview of ICIE observations:

•12/11/12 Print Shop - Austin was engaged in task upon initial instruction only and socialized appropriately in this small setting.

•01-11-2013 McDonalds- Austin walked to a local McDonalds with several peers in the classroom. He seemed to enjoy this independent activity and sat with two other peers.

•2/13/2013 Art Activity- Austin created some Valentine cards for the Vet's Hospital. He was very engaged in this activity ensuring that the card look perfect. He really took his time and was very creative.

•2/26/13 Staples - Austin participated in a familiar task of making a booklet with good attention to details of task in unfamiliar environment of public store.

•03/06/2013 YMCA- Austin was working with another student for his work based learning placement. He took the lead and was very patient helping the other student opening her locker.

Home Visit 3/05/2013

•Austin has a strong

family support system.•He has a close relationship with his grandfather and cousins.•He enjoys playing the piano, computers, artwork, going to Hooters, and playing video games.•He lives in the city and has access to public transportation. He currently uses the Bay Metro system to get to school.

Vocational Profile•Interests: Austin really enjoys completing arts/crafts type activities.  He is motivated when engaging in office tasks, as well, and has been successful with printing, cutting, copying among many other print shop activities.

•Skills: Austin is able to complete tasks independently once routine is understood.  He is a hard worker and very thorough in completing tasks accurately.  He has good skills with social communication and enjoys interacting with others.

•Experiences: Austin has participated in work based learning environments through the Post Secondary program that he attends.  He also participates in family activities that encourage socialization and skill acquisition.

Brain BlizzardTheme: Arts/Crafts Theme: Printing Theme: Stocking Theme: Custodial

1. Painterly Pottery 1. Shirts, Mugs, More 1. Game Stop 1. Allen Medical

2. Michaels 2. Neetz 2. Family Video 2. Bay Area Family Y

3. Studio 23 3. BAISD Print shop 3. Game Traders 3. Delta Planetarium

4. Bird’s Framing 4. Horack 4. Media Replay 4. Bay City Public Schools

5. Golden Gallery 5. Staples 5. Game On 5. Bay Arenac ISD

6. Do Art 6. Quality Transparent 6. Game Exchange 6. Bay City Mall

7. Hobby Lobby 7. Bay City Democrat Press 7. Best Buy 7. Walmart

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AUSTIN WHITEAustin is a 19 year old who loves art and is looking for a career in the field of graphic arts. His life long goal is to become a video game programmer.

Becoming Independent…

Austin is currently attending theBay-Arenac Post Secondary Program to learn daily living and vocational skills.

Work Experience•Austin has 2 years experience at the BAISD Print Shop.•Jobs include: customer service, making copies, laminating, coil binding, folding, perforating, cutting, collating papers, and assisting in graphic arts design.

Printing and Office Design Example

Experienced with:•Adobe Photoshop •Digital Photography•Microsoft Office•Collating Magazine•Screen Printing•Ad design•Adobe In Design•Mac OS

Adapts to new work environments•Staples

Work Experience

• Stacking Towels• Folding Towels• Running the Washer and Dryer

Community Involvement• Special Olympics-biking and bocce

• Do-Art

• Soapbox Derby

Volunteer Experiences•Salvation Army•Local Nursing Facilities•State Theatre•SANTA for the Troops•United Way

Austin’s Work Skills include:•Follows written schedule/task lists VERY well•Dedicated to completing tasks•Well organized•Efficient and Effective•Team Player•Takes pride in work•Positive Attitude•Self-Confident

Austin would be a great asset to your business!