Happy Fall Y’all! TAP September 2024 Calendar is here! Join us for exciting community workshops at the office, Permit group and our educational TAP workshop on the 18th.
If you are interested in TAP or Pre-ETS services through CLW, please visit out website at www.centerlw.org or reach out to nbalutis@centerlw.org.
Easterseals Youth Leadership Network (YLN)
In-Person Saturday, September 14th (12-2p)
&Weekly, Tuesday’s 4:45pm-5:45pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/248116226
Patrick Remy <PRemy@EASTERSEALSMA.org>
Permit Group (virtual)
Thursday’s 5:00-6:00pm
Sign up/email for link rknipe@centerlw.org
Peer Support/Workshop
Self- Advocacy
Wednesday, September 18th 5:30-7:00
Transition to Adulthood Program (TAP)
The Transition to Adulthood Program (TAP) at Center for Living & Working provides consumer-directed services to youth between the ages of 14 and 21 who are in high school with a disability. Through the provision of four core services: Skills Training, Peer Counseling, Advocacy (both individual and in the community) and Information and Referral, Center for Living & Working works with students who are motivated or want to become motivated to reach their independent living goals.
Through Skills Training, Center for Living & Working utilizes the “Peer Model” approach. Meaning, trained Skills Trainers work with consumers to develop an independent living plan and together, work towards attaining consumer-directed goals. TAP provides support around:
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP) understanding and advocacy
- Individualized Transition Plan (ITP) Support
- Support to family
- Community Education and Recreation
TAP offers social and focused group workshops and networking events to build and sustain social opportunities. For parents, Center for Living & Working partners with Easter Seals of Worcester to host a parent group where professions discuss pertinent topics and offer assistance to parents navigating the services system.
