Designed for students with disabilities. Introduces basic art concepts and crafts skills. Students create projects using materials and processes that are increasingly more challenging as the course progresses, and the students' skills develop. Adaptive equipment and techniques are introduced as needed.
Individualized course in learning strategies designed for students with disabilities who are taking high school level classes. Focus on identifying strengths and applying strategies to specific assignments in reading, writing, and/or math. May be repeated.
Reinforcement of healthy living choices. An introduction to the connections of breath, voice, body, and mind connections using movement. Practicing self-empowerment and relaxation techniques for overall well-being. Additional modalities explored for strength building, both physically and mentally, with an overall goal of increasing self enjoyment of life. Designed to be accessible for students with and without disabilities.
Instruction and practice in lipreading, communication breakdown strategies, stress reduction, creative problem solving, and assertiveness. Acquaints students with assistive listening devices and available services. Supportive group environment. Appropriate for mild to severe hearing impairment.
This class gives persons with visual disabilities the opportunity to interact with peers and participate in structured discussions, games and activities that improve or maintain skills in the areas of communication, problem-solving, memory, self-advocacy and self-expression and "brain fitness".
This course is designed for adults with disabilities. Practical information and effective strategies to practice good nutrition, manage personal health, and maintain an active, healthy lifestyle for increasing independence. Focus on consumer skills related to food shopping, label reading, meal planning and food safety. Additionally, students will learn techniques for managing mental and emotional health, and maintaining healthy relationships.
A laboratory course designed for students with disabilities. Needs-based instruction in adaptive computer software and equipment for academic, vocational or personal use. Also, computer-assisted instruction in Internet, email, business software, cognitive retraining, and/or basic skills.
For students experiencing receptive and/or expressive language difficulty (aphasia) resulting from a stroke or other acquired brain impairment. Class focuses on improving overall functional communication skill in a group setting. Exercises include listening, speaking, reading, writing, and structured conversation. May also be useful to caregivers.
Students with mild acquired brain injury learn strategies to improve attention, memory, organization, planning, reasoning, and communication in a supportive group setting. Classroom tasks include following directions, problem-solving, time management, verbal and written skills. Emphasis is placed on student responsibility, reliability, goal-setting, and organization.
Course designed for students with disabilities. Emphasis on work options, communication skills, and appropriate work behaviors. Small group work on developing behavior, self-confidence, and competencies to locate, secure, and retain employment.