Working and Living in the Community (WALIC) Summer Program

Emphasis is placed on developing independent living and community access skills, as well as promoting personal responsibility and initiative, during work and throughout all other activities. It will provide opportunities for students to:

• Learn a variety of work routines with the support of a job coach.
• Practice social skills necessary to interact with a supervisor and co-workers.
• Manage a $30 weekly stipend received for their work by budgeting, shopping, and choosing recreational activities.
• Learn about typical household bills, writing and cashing checks, and the cost of apartments.
• Live in dorms with 24-hour supervision and practice independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning, dressing, and personal hygiene.

Location

1100 West 45th St.
Austin, 78756, TX

Accessible Location: No

Details

Type of Organization	Nonprofit (501c3)
Categories	CSHCN Activity, Disability Specific, Teen Activity, Trainings, Other
Spanish Services Offered?	No
Newsletter?	No
Child Care Available?	No
Age Range	15 - 21, 22 and up
Disability Categories	Developmental Disability, Genetic Disorder, Medical Condition
This organization pertains to all disabilities?	No
This organization pertains to these specific diagnoses
Is this a statewide service?	Yes
Website	http://www.tsbvi.edu/summer-programs-items/4617-working-and-living-in-the-community
Contact Name	Sara Merritt
Email Address	[email protected]
Phone Number	512-206-9176

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