2.2.2 Work And College Opportunities (WACO) Project (Grenwelge)
TX-Center on Disability and Development, UCEDD | |||
Program Type | UCEDD | Fiscal Year | 2020 |
Contact | Cheryl Grenwelge, Ph. D. | ||
[email protected] | |||
Phone | 979-845-3727 | ||
Project Description | |||
2.17 Work And College Opportunities (WACO) Project The Work and College Opportunities (W.A.C.O.) project at Texas A&M University is a 5-week program held in the Summer for students who are blind or have low vision. TWC-VR Transition Program, Brazos Valley Center for Independent Living and Texas A&M Center on Disability and Development collaborate. This summer work program for VR consumers is held at Texas A&M University. Participants receive development and instruction in Professionalism, Self-determination and Teamwork. They live in on-campus dormitories. They experience and learn about college opportunities and work in the community 16-20 hours a week. Development of vocational skills, career exploration, and independent living skills are emphasized. Staff includes Texas A&M Instructors, Texas A&M Mentors, Job coaches, Vocational Adjustment trainers, Residential staff and O&M instructors to provide consumer development and training. 24-hour supervision is provided. FY 2020 21 students 4200 Contact Hours |