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Bridge to Earning, Learning, and Living: Certificate Program for Young Adults with Disabilities

The Bridge Program at Roberts Wesleyan College offers a two-year certificate for students aged 18-21 with intellectual disabilities, set to expand to age 25. Enroll in Spring, Summer, or Fall. Complete six semesters for a certificate that showcases specific skills and competencies. Full scholarships available. The program includes diverse experiences: social, work (paid or non-paid internships), and academic (audit or credit-bearing classes). Supported by dedicated advisors and specialists, students utilize a Person-Centered Planning approach to enhance their earning, learning, and living skills.

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Bridge to Earning, Learning, and Living: Certificate Program for Young Adults with Disabilities

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  1. Bridge to Earning, Learning, and Living A Roberts Wesleyan College Two Year Certificate Program ProgramHighlights • Focusing on students with intellectual disabilities 18-21 years old. (Program to expand to 25 year olds during year 3-5 of the grant) • Students may enroll in the Spring, Summer or Fall Semester • Successful completion of 6 semesters leads to a Certificate Awarded by Roberts Wesleyan College demonstrating students have met specific skill and academic competencies. Full Scholarships Available! • 6 Semester Program to include at least one experience per semester • 2 Social Experiences 2 Work Experiences* 2 Academic Experiences** * Work experiences may include paid or non-paid internships **Academic experiences may include audit or credit bearing classes • Academic Advisor, Educational Coaches, Peer Mentors, and Job Training and Transition Specialist to support students in all 3 areas – Earning, Learning, and Living, utilizing a Person-Centered Planning (PCP) Approach. In fall 2010, the Institute for Innovative Transition was funded by a five-year, $2.5 million grant under the new U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education Transition and Postsecondary Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID). The Bridge Program is made possible through this grant and partnering with agencies and educational partners such as VESID and OPWDD, the Institute of Innovative Transition, Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES and Roberts Wesleyan College. For more information please contact: Dr. David Basinger, RWC Bridge Director at (585) 594-6570 Carolyn Salvatore, RWC Bridge Program Co-Director at (585) 594-6249 Wayne Wiggs, Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Supervisor (585) 352-2664 Donna Graham, Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Transition Counselor (585) 617-2907

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