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Project

Path to Independence

Center:

NV-Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2018

Contact Information:

Mary Bryant
[email protected]
775-682-9057

Project Description:

Nevada Path to Independence Project is an inclusive, two-year non-degree certificate program for students with intellectual/developmental disabilities at UNR. It is a collaboration of the Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities and Extended Studies at UNR, with support from Vocational Rehabilitation and Sierra Regional Center. In order to achieve outcomes of employment and independence, the project is structured into three areas: Academics & Campus Activities, Employment, and Independent Living. The pilot program, with one student, began fall semester 2013. Two new student were added fall 2014. For the 2017-2018 school year, P2I has 8 students. P2I was recently designated as a Comprehensive Transition Program by the U.S. Dept. of Education, which enables students to apply for Federal Student Aid.

Keyword(s):

Postsecondary education, inclusion, transition

Core Function(s):

Training Trainees, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services, Demonstration Services

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Employment-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology

Target Audience:

Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Mulit-County

Funding Source:

Federal

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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