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7/1/11The WCU University Participant (UP)Program: A Postsecondary LearningModel for Individuals with IntellectualDisabilitiesCurrent WCU Partnerships Residential Living Disability Services College of Education and AlliedProfessions WCU Foundation (fordonations) Undergraduate Admissions WCU Office of Service Learning Educational Outreach (for UPCertificate) Department of Human Services Various WCU employers1
7/1/11Established Job Partnerships Kneedler Daycare CenterFirst Methodist Childcare CenterHunter LibraryDepartment of Human ServicesCampus GreenhouseFacilities ManagementStudent MailroomCatamount Clothing StoreRecreation CenterWays to Recruit Volunteers Service learning opportunities Class or program specific assignments,building resume Developmental therapy/CAP funding AmeriCorps scholarships Internal and external grant funds Work study positions Internships2
7/1/11Volunteer Supports Duties include:– Coordinating drop off and pick up with othersupports– Job coaching– Communicating with family members– Natural support during campus activities– Teaching lessons for personal developmentcourse– Personal care assistance– Cooking and budgeting (independent living skills)– Suitemate careOrganized YET Individualized!3
7/1/11Current Community Partnerships North CarolinaVocationalRehabilitation North CarolinaAssistive TechnologyProgram Haywood CountySchools Parents The Arc of HaywoodCounty Easter Seals UnitedCerebral Palsy Disability PartnersCurrent Satellite Partnerships Appalachian StateUniversity Central PiedmontCommunity College Other communitycolleges will beadded after minigrant competitionon July 14
7/1/11Funding and Scholarships Students pay normal tuition and fees Scholarships and coordination supportthrough Walmart Foundation/Arc ofHaywood County Community Alternative Program (CAP) ifapplicable Donations from individuals and community Volunteers providing natural supports Vocational Rehabilitation funding (if eligible)Questions?5
7/1/11Contact InformationDavid L. Westling, UP Director828-227-3287westling@email.wcu.eduKelly R. Kelley, UP Coordinator828-227-3298kkelley@email.wcu.edu6
Undergraduate Admissions WCU Office of Service Learning Educational Outreach (for UP Certificate) Department of Human Services Various WCU employers . 7/1/11 2 . Central Piedmont Community College Other community colleges will be added after mini grant competition on July 1 . 7/1/11 5
