{"id":1056,"date":"2012-07-05T09:41:37","date_gmt":"2012-07-05T13:41:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.equipmentlink.org\/blog\/?p=1056"},"modified":"2012-07-05T09:41:37","modified_gmt":"2012-07-05T13:41:37","slug":"success-program-deadline-approaching-752012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.equipmentlink.org\/blog\/?p=1056","title":{"rendered":"SUCCESS Program &#8211; Deadline approaching, 7\/5\/2012"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Students United in Campus Community Engagement for Post-Secondary Success\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Deadline for applications is July 10, 2012!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>SUCCESS is an education program for students with intellectual disabilities.\u00a0 A partnership between the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)\u00a0and the Maryland Department of Disabilities, SUCCESS is a pilot program that will enable Marylanders with intellectual disabilities to develop their independence, problem solving and employment skills.\u00a0 In addition, students will be given the opportunity to interact with their peers in a wide array of inclusive educational, social and recreational campus-based activities.<\/p>\n<p>For additional information, including an application, visit UMBC&#8217;s Shriver Center Website at <a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?e=0019RmiVHXw6-a1BiQRn4J3dyFmdHXBkcKnhX_vjf8_NaRyWi0_h62mMJvwikX6AHrcgJqQoC4O2qCNcloEU1t0p6EFp_2P-hFuxerPoj9NtKjOa18BS5FLsxzeEb5yUSX8\" shape=\"rect\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/shrivercenter.umbc.edu\/success<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Criteria for Applying\u00a0Include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exited high school with a\u00a0certificate in Spring 2012.<\/li>\n<li>Able to read at a 3rd grade level (minimum requirement).<\/li>\n<li>Basic computer skills and able to\u00a0use a keyboard and mouse.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of basic mathematics and\u00a0the ability to use a calculator.<\/li>\n<li>Exhibit conduct and behavior that\u00a0are age appropriate.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to function independently\u00a0for a sustained period of time.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to be successful in\u00a0competitive employment situations.<\/li>\n<li>Desire and motivation to complete a\u00a0postsecondary program.<\/li>\n<li>Willingness to complete all\u00a0assignments with support.<\/li>\n<li>Full time resident of Maryland and\u00a0have an intellectual disability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Additional criteria\/information:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Students\u00a0who exited school in 2010 or 2011 are also now eligible to apply.<\/li>\n<li>Students and families interested in\u00a0a non-residential option may now apply, as long as families are able to \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 provide\/ensure daily transportation.<\/li>\n<li>Students who have an intellectual disability and a diploma are encouraged to review the curriculum and if they find it academically appropriate, they may also apply.\u00a0 Remember, the SUCCESS Program is not designed to provide credits that result in an academic degree.<\/li>\n<li>Students with other types of disabilities are eligible to apply, as long as they also have an intellectual disability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"al2fb_like_button\"><div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n(function(d, s, id) {\n  var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n  if (d.getElementById(id)) return;\n  js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;\n  js.src = \"\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/all.js#xfbml=1&appId=149587675112835\";\n  fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n}(document, \"script\", \"facebook-jssdk\"));\n<\/script>\n<fb:like href=\"http:\/\/www.equipmentlink.org\/blog\/?p=1056\" layout=\"standard\" show_faces=\"true\" share=\"false\" width=\"450\" action=\"like\" font=\"arial\" colorscheme=\"light\" ref=\"AL2FB\"><\/fb:like><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Students United in Campus Community Engagement for Post-Secondary Success\u00a0 Deadline for applications is July 10, 2012! 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