Boston, MA, with Virtual Options, Week 4: July 27th-30th: Making It Work: Accommodations at Work, School, and Life. Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL) Youth Program is offering free opportunities for young people ages 14–21 to build independent living and employment skills.
* Eligibility: Students, ages 14-21, with a documented disability (i.e. Individualized Education Plan, 504 plan, other disability documentation). You will be required to submit disability documentation in order to participate.
* Join weekly themed workshops (offered both virtually and in person), community field trips, and hands-on work-based learning experiences like job shadowing.
* They will also be hosting social club activities to connect with peers and two sections of a virtual learner’s permit prep course.
You can decide what you participate in
• Week 4: July 27th-30th: Making It Work: Accommodations at Work, School, and Life. Students will learn all about accommodations at school, work, and home and visit Easter Seals to learn about Assistive Tech.
• Week 5: August 3rd-August 7th: Future You: College Edition. Students will gain knowledge about the college process and will learn about the Lesley University Threshold program, while getting a tour of the campus!
• Week 6: August 10th-13th: Spend, Save, Succeed! Students will learn how to budget, save, and spend their money responsibly. They will go to TD Bank to learn more about how to manage a bank account!
•Week 7: August 17th-August 20th: Next Stop: Adventure! Students will learn about how to travel in the community and complete a Community Scavenger hunt.
