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This presentation outlines the Eagle Ray Transition Programs proposed by FGCU to enhance support for young adults with exceptional needs in Collier County Public Schools. Key initiatives include the Eagle Friends Social Club, created by FGCU Community Health students, along with the Eagle Ray Residential Summer Camp and Vocational/Academic Program in collaboration with Goodwill Industries. These programs aim to provide social, vocational, and academic resources to facilitate a successful transition to adulthood. For further details, reach out to Dr. Tina Gelpi.
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FGCU Eagle RayTransition ProgramsProposalPresentation to Collier County Public Schools Exceptional Student (ESE) Advisory, Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Transition Programs for Young Adults • Eagle Friends Social Club • Initiated Spring, 2013 by FGCU Community Health students enrolled in HSC 4910 Capstone in Community Health • 20+ Eagle Friends & 30 FGCU Community Health students • Meeting monthly on Monday afternoon, 2:30-4:30 PM @ FGCU • Future planning – FGCU Registered Student Organization (RSO) • Eagle RayResidential Summer Camp • Saturday, July 20 – Sunday, July 28, 2013 @ FGCU • 8 young adults & 10 Occupational Therapy/Community Health/Exercise Science students, plus OT/CH faculty (Tina Gelpi, OTD, OTR/L) • Eagle Ray Vocational/Academic Program – FGCU & Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. • In development; to be proposed for administrative and other stakeholder feedback
EAGLE FRIENDS SOCIAL CLUB All smiles after ZUMBA! February 25, 2013
EAGLE FRIENDS SOCIAL CLUB Personal Interests Collage February 25, 2013
Resources for Transition Program Development • Florida Consortium on Postsecondary Education & Intellectual Disabilities www.fltpsid.info • Project 10 STING RAY (USF) www.project10.info/StingRay.php • Learning Academy (USF) http://Learningacademy.fmhi.usf.edu • Think College www.thinkcollege.net • Transition to College www.transitiontocollege.net • Transition Coalition www.transitioncoalition.org • For more information about Eagle Ray program development, please contact Dr. Tina Gelpi, 239-590-7551 or tgelpi@fgcu.edu