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ACCESS: A Coordinated Community
Educational Social
Service
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Adults with
physical diabilities are made aware of services in the community.
They are provided opportunities to develop their abilities to
function as independently as possible at home and in the community.
Training in the skills for independent living is provided through
classes, counseling, and experiences in the
community.
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ADVANCING CAREERS:
Coordinated Employment Support
Strategies
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| Adults with
physical diabilities are provided a variety of experiences and
training which enable them to be competitvely employed. These
include support groups, counseling, job clubs, direct skills
training on the job, and long term supports. |
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CREATIVE AFTERNOONS:
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| Month-long
afternoon summer respite for 5-21 year old youth with severe
physical disabilities. A variety of therapeutic, social, and
recreational activities are provided. |
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FAMILY SUPPORTS
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groups meet regularly to help families understand and locate
resources for their disabled family member. Workshops are provided
on an irregular basis. Information and referral resources are
available.
For families of transitioning youth (youth with disabilities
about to leave the school system) a helpful resource is our
handbook, "TRANSITION PARTNERSHIP: Putting it Together." Click
booklet image to view. |
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HIGH SCHOOL / HIGH TECH
(of Prince George's and Montgomery
Counties)
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| High school
students with disabilities are provided exposure to high technology
careers through enrichment activities such as tours, workshops and
summer employment. They are encouraged to enter high technology
careers and provided supports. Visit our HIGH SCHOOL / HIGH TECH
website at: http://www.high-school-high-tech.com/ |
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HIGH SCHOOL / HIGH TECH CONNECTIONS
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| High school
students will disabilities are provided exposure to high technology
careers through enrichment activities such as tours, workshops and
summer employment. They are encouraged to enter high technology
careers. This initiative serving 24 students focuses on employment
opportunities at private high tech companies. Visit our HIGH SCHOOL
/ HIGH TECH website at: http://www.high-school-high-tech.com/ |
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HIGH SCHOOL / HIGH TECH
(National replication
project)
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| Based on
the successes of the local program, HIGH SCHOOL / HIGH TECH has been
funded by NASA for replication at NASA centers in Cleveland, Ohio
(Lewis Research Center) and Houston, Texas (Johnson Space
Center). |
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INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT SERVICES |
| Adults
are provided a
range of supports to help them live on their own or with their
families in the community. |
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JOBS: Job Opportunities Basic Supports |
| Adults with
severe disabilities or mental retardation and their families are
provided with a range of supports and training experiences which
enable them to work at individual job sites in the
community. |
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LOCAL SERVICE LINKS |
| We have
several Quick Guides to local resources. To view the guides to
resources, click the county for which you want
information. |
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