self advocates becoming empowered webinar with autism now february 5 2013
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Think College Vermont, a program of the Center on Disability and Community Inclusion, incorporates student-centered planning, academic advising, and peer mentors for an inclusive, supportive college experience. Program staff and students present on their experiences working in this new and innovative program!TRANSCRIPT
University of Vermont, 2013
February 5, 2013
2:00-3:30 EST
College Options for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Presenters
Bernard “BJ” Parrott: Student
Brian Vedder: Lead Mentor
Kiersten Hallquist: Program Manager
Bryan Dague: Program Coordinator
University of Vermont, 2013
Program Description
Small, innovative, inclusive, academic, social, and vocational program for students with intellectual disabilities seeking a college experience.
Participants may earn a 12 credit-hour certificate of professional studies for non-matriculated students.
Two-Year Program
No residential component
Federally-funded TPSID Grant
University of Vermont, 2013
Partnerships
University of Vermont
Green Mountain Self Advocates
Johnson State College
Howard Center
Lamoille County Mental Health
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Division of Disability & Aging Services
Local High Schools
University of Vermont, 2013
Why “Think College?”
BJ
University of Vermont, 2013
“Over the two classes I took, I have grown as a person inside and out. I have learned more about us history. I learned how write a paper, and made new friends. I'm going to the conference next Wednesday, the 9th of May, 2012. Saying goodbye is never an easy thing to do.”
- BJ Parrott, Think College VT Blog
Process
Application
Person-Centered Planning
College Plan of Study
Peer Mentors
University of Vermont, 2013
Program Components
Academics
Independent Living & Self-Advocacy Skills
Social/Recreational
Work Experience
University of Vermont, 2013
Academics
Written Expression
History (1865-present)
Intro to Acting
Farm-to-Table
Public Speaking
Childhood Development
Intro to Early Childhood Education
Ballroom & Hip-Hop Dancing
Participatory Action Research
University of Vermont, 2013
Academics
University of Vermont, 2013
Social/Recreational
UVM College Democrats
Freebies at UVM
Spontaneous Events
Racquetball
Burlington 101
Pool
Zumba
Tennis
Lunch with Friends
Bollywood
UVM Feel Good Food
University of Vermont, 2013
Social/Recreational
University of Vermont, 2013
Social/Recreational
University of Vermont, 2013
Independent Living & Self-Advocacy Skills
7 Habits Curriculum
Spread the Word Campaign
Budgeting
Health & Nutrition
Communication
Navigating Campus
Etiquette Dinner
Prioritizing/Time Management
Event planning
Organization
Dress to Impress
Public Transportation
University of Vermont, 2013
Independent Living & Self-Advocacy
GMSA’s 7 Habits Curriculum
Becoming assertive
Achieving goals
Resisting peer pressure
Participating in decision-making about life choices
Practicing communication and listening skills
Developing strategies to help students move on with their lives
Helping students realize their choices are made only by
themselves, not by others
University of Vermont, 2013
Independent Living & Self-Advocacy
Spread the Word UVM Davis Center
University of Vermont, 2013
Independent Living & Self-Advocacy
University of Vermont, 2013
Independent Living & Self-Advocacy
University of Vermont, 2013
Career Planning
Resume Writing Workshop
Job Shadowing
Planning Internships
Learning Styles Assessment
Career Interests Inventory
Electronic Portfolios
Linked-In Accounts
Text: “30 Ways to Shine as a New Employee”
University of Vermont, 2013
Career Exploration
University of Vermont, 2013
Career Exploration
National Disability Mentoring Day
Students have the opportunity to try out various career paths.
Student involvement in campus clubs/events
UVM Job Fairs
University of Vermont, 2013
Career Exploration
University of Vermont, 2013
Career Exploration
University of Vermont, 2013
Work Experience
WCAX-TV Marche Bakery
University of Vermont, 2013
Work Experience
UVM Adventure Day Camp ECHO Lake Aquarium &
Science Center
University of Vermont, 2013
University of Vermont, 2013
“UVMentors”
UVM Peer Mentors
Peer Mentoring
Brian Vedder: Role of the Mentors
Attends class
Review class
Outline assignments (but students DO the work)
Social & Recreational support
University of Vermont, 2013
Peer Mentoring
“The fact that the students get this opportunity is amazing. To imagine what they would like to do, and then be in a setting where they can achieve it, it sends chills down my spine.”
- Mentor Think College VT @JSC
“This program opened a door to diversity that I never considered, and I‘ll always be better for it.”
- Mentor Think College VT @JSC
University of Vermont, 2013
Technology
University of Vermont, 2013
Social Networking
University of Vermont, 2013
Video Links
University of Vermont, 2013
“Making the Grade”
http://www.wcax.com/story/16943977/making-the-grade-part-1
http://www.wcax.com/story/16953091/making-the-grade-part-2
Think College Vermont
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GZXuhW83RM
Contact
Website:
http://www.uvm.edu/~cdci/thinkcollege/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ThinkCollegeVT
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/thinkcollegevt
University of Vermont, 2013
Questions?
University of Vermont, 2013
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