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PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES – CAUGHT IN THE RECESSION CRUNCH
Innovative Collaboration
JVS Los Angeles
&
Pathway at UCLA Extension
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Innovative Approach To help program participants become
successful in competitive jobs.
To use collaboration as a tool to produce creative and effective services.
To address the needs of young adults with development disabilities.
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What is Pathway?
• A private non-profit and non-government funded program
• A two-year certificate program for individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Curriculum focused on these major areas:– Educational Enrichment– Life Skills Training – Career Exploration and Work Readiness– Social and Recreational Opportunities Available at
UCLA
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Pathway is for:
• 18-25 year-old young adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities
• Those who have completed high school and have had some life skills training and work experience
• Individuals with strong social and adaptive skills
• Those who want to live independently and have family support
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Pathway Principles
• Uses a “learn by doing” approach • Based on a well-rounded liberal arts
education, including the arts, sciences and humanities
• Develop essential skills for becoming employed and living independently
• Promotes self-advocacy • Uses individualized support to
accommodate different learning styles
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Pathway Graduation Requirements
• Pass Core Courses (66 units)– Academics– Life Skills– Career Exploration
• Take Elective Courses (12 units)
• Produce a Student Portfolio
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Pathway at UCLA Extension
• UCLA Extension: www.uclaextension.edu
• Pathway: www.uclaextension.edu/pathway
• Pathway classes at UCLA Extension: State-of-the-art facilities Curriculum that maintains UCLA
Extension standards
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Housing
• Private apartments 1 block off campus• 1 and 2 bedroom units shared with other
Pathway students• Fully furnished, including utilities, laundry on
every floor• Walking distance to UCLA dining and
recreation• Resident Assistants living on-site
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Applications and Admissions Information
• Applications are due by February 1st
• Admissions Committee reviews applications– Individual capabilities, not clinical diagnoses or test scores
alone, will determine who is admitted to the program
• On-campus interview and tour arranged
• Selected applicants notified by April 30th
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Pathway Fee Summary
Academic Fees(All courses, internships, rec. ctr.,
Library, life skills training) $ 25,700
Room & Board(Fully furnished apt., all utilities,
14 meals per week at UCLA) $ 13,000
Total $ 38,700
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JVS’ Teaching Involvement
JVS Los Angeles is teaching:
• Career Exploration Class
• Portfolio Building Class
• Planning for the Future Class
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Teaching Approach
Since Pathway is only in its second year, JVS has been able to create curriculum for two classes: Portfolio Building Planning for the Future
JVS uses a team teaching approach to capitalize on the unique talents of staff.
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Classroom Environment
• Multimedia classroom
• Computer terminals for each student
• Large projection screen for word documents and Internet sites
• Allows more creativity in the lesson plan
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Career Exploration
• Prepares students for their fieldwork experience by focusing on a variety of activities
• Provides initial evaluation of each student’s readiness and skill levels
• Initiates the process of setting realistic career goals, preparing effective resumes, and participating in mock interviews
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Career Exploration ProcessFall Quarter, Year 1
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Additional Steps for Career Exploration
• Information gathering about jobs
• Visiting sites on UCLA campus and surrounding neighborhood for internship possibilities
Future Options:
• Obtain funding for Vocational Evaluation
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PORTFOLIO BUILDING
• Looks at the student’s strengths and interests while building a graduation Portfolio
• Includes what the student has learned at Pathway in the following areas:• Academics• Career Exploration• Ability to Work with other People• Self-advocacy
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Portfolio Building ProcessWinter Quarter, Year 2
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Steps Students Take To Build Their Portfolios
• What have I learned at Pathway?
• What are my best class subjects?
• What is the best way to tell others about myself?
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Steps Continued
Ways to tell others about myself
• Writing• Handwriting• On the Computer
• On Video/DVD Dancing Singing Drawing Painting
• Photography• Other
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Steps Continued
• What are my interests and needs?
• I am a talented
• I like to be in The outdoors A store An office building
• My hobby is
• I need these things to be comfortable
• Self-advocacy: I am my best friend.
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Portfolio SharingPresentations in Class
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Preparation for Graduation
Students will present their Portfolios to family, friends, and other attendees as part of the Pathway graduation ceremony at the end of Spring Quarter, Year 2.
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Planning for the Future
• Looks at the student’s goals and the information infused into her/his Portfolio to develop a transition plan to use as a guide after graduating from Pathway.
• Offers the framework to learn the necessary steps to prepare for graduation and life after Pathway.
• Identifies other resources needed and how to access them.
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Planning for the Future Process Spring Quarter, Year 2
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Steps in Creating a Plan
• Short term and long term plans• Living situation
With family or friend(s) Roommate issues Location, cost, transportation, etc.
• Resources to maximize independence• Self-advocacy to follow through on
plans
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Steps Continued
• How to use academic skills learned at Pathway. More college or training?
• Career direction What steps are needed to succeed?
• How to stay in touch with friends and make new ones
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Plan Sharing Presentations
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Program Issues to be ResolvedObtain sufficient funding for:
• Vocational Evaluation• Additional Employment Preparation services• Placement and Follow-up services
This funding would augment Department of Rehabilitation fee rates. Student fees fund the classroom instruction.
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Analysis of Effectiveness
As part of the Pathway team, we will look at:• What impact this college experience and
other services have had on: Employment outcomes for students Independence in living situations Further career development
• Satisfaction of this first graduating student class
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Other Future ConsiderationsUpon analysis of the first graduating class, JVS will work with Pathway staff and other instructors to look at:
• Areas for curriculum improvement
• Service delivery
• Follow-up of graduates
• Creating an Alumni Association
• Additional funding options
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Want More Information?
Please contact:
Eileen Slutsky
Director, Disability and Assessment Services
JVS Los Angeles
323-761-8888 X8870
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