A Partnership Between

Living Resources and

The College of Saint Rose

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Residential Life

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RESIDENTIAL SCHEDULE

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Academics

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• American Sign Language Workshop

• Civics

• Creative Writing

• Digital Photography Workshop

• Diversity

• Drama

• Environmental Science

• Fashion

• Health and Wellness

• International Studies Workshop

• Interpersonal Communication

• Introduction to Computer Applications

• Music and Movement

• Portfolio I

• Portfolio II

• Practical History

• Psychology

• Stress Management

• Studies in Self-Expression

• Visual Arts

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FRESHMAN FALL 2012 SCHEDULE

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Cooking

9:00 – 10:15

Houses College Survival

10:00 – 12:00

St. Vincent’s

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Cooking

9:00 – 10:15

Houses College Survival

10:00 – 12:00

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Fitness Workshop

10:00 – 11:30

Fitness Center Community

Involvement

10:45 – 11:40

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Community

Involvement

10:45 – 11:40

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Break

Study group

1:00 – 2:20

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Finance I

1:05 – 2:20

Albertus 202

Study group

1:00 – 2:20

Lally 029

Finance I

1:05 – 2:20

Albertus 202

Communications

12:30 – 1:30

Albertus 106

American Political

Culture

2:40 – 3:55

Albertus 106

American Political

Culture

2:40 – 3:55

Albertus 106

Lancaster Times

1:30 – 2:30

Albertus 112

Residential Life

Workshop

4:15 – 5:30

CCIM 121

Portfolio I

4:00 – 5:15

Albertus 402

Residential Life

Workshop

4:15 – 5:30

CCIM 121

Portfolio I

4:00 – 5:15

Albertus 402

Computer

Applications

2:40 – 4:20

Albertus 112

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Internships

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Community

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Level of Support

Support Independence

Entry level

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Integration

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Calendar

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Funding

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Requirements for the

OPWDD Medicaid Waiver

Funded Program

• Eligible for Medicaid Waiver Services

• Social Security Income (SSI)

• Completed High School (any diploma)

• Third Grade or higher reading and

writing ability

• Commitment to living independently

•Motivation to be a part of the community

• Desire to continue your education

• Ability to follow program and school

rules

• Emotional and behavioral stability

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Admissions Process

1. Tour

2. Application Paperwork Overnight Visit

3. Interview with Admissions Team

4. Interview with the College of Saint Rose

5. Acceptance or Denial Letters

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Program Evaluation

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After Graduation/ Transition Year

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Graduate Outcomes From 2007 to 2011:

87% (20 of 23) successfully live alone or with a housemate/spouse and

receiving minimal or no staff supports

61% (14 of 23) currently have paid employment or volunteer their

time

These trends are expected to continue to rise as the program

continues to implement improvements and serve more

individuals.

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