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The ACCESS Program at Lynn University

The ACCESS Program at Lynn University focuses on assimilation to community, careers, education, and self-sufficiency for students with special needs. Our mission is to provide students with opportunities to interact with age-appropriate peers through integrated job training and campus activities. The program aims to increase independence, social skills, and self-determination, preparing students for competitive employment. Unique learning experiences in various subjects, community involvement, and mentorship ensure a supportive environment that fosters growth and inclusion in real-life settings.

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The ACCESS Program at Lynn University

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  1. The ACCESS Program at Lynn University

  2. ACCESS Assimilation to Community, Careers, Education, and Self-Sufficiency Lynn University-Palm Beach County

  3. Mission • Provide students an opportunity to interact with age appropriate peers through integrated job training and campus activities in a realistic environment which enables the application of skills learned during high school.

  4. Program Goals • Increase student’s level of independence • Participate in on-campus and community employment training opportunities • Prepare students to obtain competitive employment in a full or part-time paid position in the community • Interact with age appropriate peers • Increase social and communication skills across settings • Improve self-determination skills • Develop age-appropriate leisure and recreation interests • Engage the support of adult service agencies before exiting the program

  5. Unique Learning Opportunities • Human Growth & Development • Literacy • Personal Finance • Self-Advocacy • Driving Skills • Adult Living

  6. Participate in University Courses • Inclusive Education • Music and Art in Elementary School • Human Diversity • Education 101 • Spanish I • Computer Applications • Justice and Civil Life • Radio/TV/Film Production • Principles of Marketing • Recreation Management • Dialogue Courses • Food Production • Computer Applications • Web Design • Drawing • Child At Risk • Family and Society

  7. Best Buddies and Mentors Every ACCESS Student has at least one Lynn student Best Buddy. They participate in social activities together on campus.

  8. Events

  9. Work Experience On Campus offices, library, bookstore, cafeteria, coffee shop, fitness center

  10. Work Experience Off Campus Macy’s, Lifetime Athletic Club, Old Navy, FAU Cafeteria, Joseph’s Market, Mall Food Court

  11. Community Involvement Anywhere the bus goes!!

  12. Community Involvement

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