1.03 E4Texas - Educate. Empower, Employ. Excel.
TX-Texas Center for Disability Studies, UCEDD/LEND | |||
Program Type | UCEDD | Fiscal Year | 2020 |
Contact | Amy Sharp, PhD | ||
[email protected] | |||
Phone | 512-232-0745 | ||
Project Description | |||
The E4Texas - Educate. Empower, Employ. Excel. project will provide post secondary training to transitioning high school students with disabilities. The university-based project will focus on a career goal for students. Need: There is a need for post secondary opportunities for young adults with disabilities. Goals: Develop young adults with disabilities' skills sets related to employment, self determination, professionalism, independent living, and advocacy. Features: Students with IDDs attend classes on the college campus, live in dorms, and integrate into a regular college life. Benefits: Young adults with IDDs gain skills for employment and independent living. |