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Project CASE: Empowering Students with Developmental Disabilities for Academic Success

Project CASE aims to assist students with developmental disabilities in navigating higher education and achieving academic and employment success. Funded by a $1.1 million grant from the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities, this initiative partners with Texas Tech University, South Plains College, and local business leaders. By developing customized wraparound plans and providing mentorship opportunities, the project seeks to graduate 10 students within five years. Enrolled students receive support to complete their degrees, gain internships, and enhance their employability through tailored strategies.

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Project CASE: Empowering Students with Developmental Disabilities for Academic Success

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  1. Project CASE:Connections for AcademicSuccess & Employment DeAnnLechtenberger, Ph.D David Siegel Matt Vinyard Project CASE is funded by the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities

  2. Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities • 5 year grant for $1.1 million • Partnerships: • Texas Tech University • Burkhart Center for Autism Education & Research • South Plains College • Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services • Area Business Leaders What is Project CASE ?

  3. To help students with developmental disabilities : • navigate through the higher education system. • complete an academic degree or certificate. • develop business mentor/internships. • build a resume to gain competitive employment. • graduate 10 students within 5 years. Goals for Project CASE

  4. Students between 18-25 years of age • Have a Developmental Disability • Acceptance to TTU or South Plains College • Register with Student Disability Services Office at TTU or SPC • Complete Project CASE Application • Personal Interview • Birkman Assessment How Students Qualify for Project CASE

  5. Step 1: • Individualized Wraparound Team • Facilitator-Learning Specialist • Student • DSO staff counselor • Community service providers/business leaders • Faculty and/or staff How will Project CASE staff do this?

  6. Step 2: • Develop Wraparound Plan. • Identifies student strengths and challenges • Develop strategies to address challenges • Business mentor/internship in Year 1 • Career Services Office How will Project CASE staff do this?

  7. 7 current students enrolled at South Plains College • 7 current students enrolled at Texas Tech • Total of 4 new referrals as of January 2013 • 1 Learning Specialist at SPC & 1 at Texas Tech • Wraparound Team members: • Academic tutors • Academic counselors • DARS counselors • Guidance Counselors Who is Project CASE ?

  8. David’s Story Matt’s Story Student Feedback about Project CASE

  9. DeAnn Lechtenberger, Ph.D. • Project Director for Project CASE • Research Assistant Professor • Director for Technical Assistance and Community Outreach • Burkhart Center for Autism Education & Research • 806-742-1997, ext 324 • deann.lechtenberger@ttu.edu • Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research • TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY • College of Education, Room 151 • Box 41071, Lubbock, TX 79409-1071 • Phone: 806-742-1998 x458, Fax: 806-742-1840 • www.burkhartcenter.org For more information:

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