Education programs for persons with substantial disabilities consist of a course, a course of study, or an organized sequence of courses specifically designed to provide individuals with life-skill proficiencies that are essential to the fulfillment of academic, vocational and personal goals.
Courses
Fundamental course designed for adults with developmental disabilities who have an interest in finding realistic and meaningful employment. Emphasis on looking for different job opportunities that support the adult learner’s interests, values, and skills. Recommended working knowledge of basic reading, writing, and math skills. Total of 16 hours lecture.
Fundamental course designed for adults with developmental disabilities who have an interest in finding realistic and meaningful employment. Emphasis on filling out job applications, creating resumes and cover letters, and learning interviewing techniques. Recommended working knowledge of basic reading, writing, and math skills. Total of 16 hours lecture.
Fundamental course designed for adults with developmental disabilities with an interest in maintaining realistic and meaningful employment. Emphasis on learning the skills needed to create good working habits, workplace diversity, communicate needs, and interact appropriately with co-workers and supervisors. Recommended working knowledge of basic reading, writing, and math skills. Total of 16 hours lecture.
Fundamental course designed for adults with developmental disabilities with an interest in maintaining realistic and meaningful employment. Focus on learning the skills needed to make good decisions and understand rights in the workplace. Recommended working knowledge of basic reading, writing, and math skills. Total of 16 hours lecture.
Introduction to skills and strategies needed for adults with disabilities to develop pathways to college, career technical training, or enter the workforce. Topics include the job application process, employee rights, interviewing skills, time management, importance of teamwork, diversity in the workplace, and basic workplace expectations. Total of 30 hours lecture.
Functional living skills for adults residing in residential care facilities. Designed for adults with special needs as they relate to living at home, within a group home, and transferring to independent living. Emphasis on health and safety, personal hygiene and grooming, and social interaction and conversation skills. Short term class. Total of 32 hours lecture.
This course is primarily for developmentally disabled students employed, or wish to become employed, in a workshop environment. This course covers independent living and basic employment techniques including resume writing and interviewing. Short-term class. Total of 32 hours lecture.
Music appreciation for physically disabled adults residing in a residential care facility. Emphasis on singing, rhythm, timing and listening. Short term class. Total of 24 hours lecture.
Adaptive art techniques for disabled adults residing in a residential care facility. Emphasis on techniques to encourage the creative and artistic process for adults who experience physical and emotional challenges. Short term class. Total of 24 hours lecture.