
CARR - Rising High School Juniors and Seniors.
Kutztown University partners with West Chester University to proudly present the College Autism Readiness Retreat (CARR).
Participants: Up and rising junior and senior high school students on the autism spectrum, intending on pursuing a 4 year undergraduate degree
When: June 27th –June 29th, 2021(overnight experience)
Location: Kutztown University -- Kutztown, PA 19530 (Transportation must be provided to and from Kutztown University on Sunday and Tuesday).
Cost: $450/per student, this includes residence hall stay and meals in the dining hall.
- Payment of Check only please. Check only payable to: West Chester University- CARR
- Funding may be available through Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR).
Goal: To provide overnight, on campus, experience that will assist students with ASD to prepare for college
Objectives:
- To live in a Residence Hall for 2 nights
- To access the Dining Hall
- To acquire information, destinations, and experiences with Campus services (including: Health and Wellness Services, Psychological and Counseling Services, Student Success Center and Tutoring Services, Autism resources).
- To tour and experience various on-campus facilities (including the Student Recreational Center, the Rohrbach Library, the Student Union Building, the Student Bookstore,
- Dining Halls, Residential Buildings and Academic Buildings)
- To participate in a variety of Classroom/Activity formats (lecture, lab, studio, structured, unstructured)
- To acquire, practice, and/or generalize college classroom etiquette and communication skills
- To learn and differentiate the difference between entitlement and eligibility (IDEA vs ADA) for high school to higher education.
CARR2 - High School graduates (18+ in age)
College Autism Readiness Retreat 2 (CARR 2) - (in partnership with Kutztown University) (Pilot Su2021)
Participants:
High School Students (New graduates, 18 years +)
Does not have to attend CARR to participate in CARR 2
Can have previous Higher Ed experience
When: July 12th –July 15th, 2021(overnight experience)
Location: West Chester University
Cost: $550/per student, this includes residence hall stay and meals in the dining hall.
- Payment of Check only please. Check only payable to: West Chester University- CARR2
- Funding may be available through Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR).
Goal: To provide an overnight, on campus, experience that will enhance the previous skills acquired in CARR or post-secondary prepatory programs while providing a more realistic expectation of college life for students with ASD
Objectives:
- To reside in a residence hall and participate in the scheduled activities for the duration of 3 nights/4 days
- To access the variety of meal plan options (dining hall, Rambucks, Meal swipes, and cash).
- To learn and practice budgeting skills
- To attend workshops via campus resources to acquire/review skills in the areas of resiliency, stress management, study skills, budgeting, self-advocacy, and classroom etiquette.
- To participate in activities and workshops to learn more about majors-to-careers, employment opportunities, volunteer experiences, and early start programs.
- To identify, locate, and receive information on the different campus resources including the career development center, writing center, tutoring, public safety, counseling, LGBTQA, DCAP/ My Place, Disability services
- To develop a personal schedule that includes time set aside for everyday activities such as meals, self-care/downtime and transition from one activity to the next.
- To create a personal schedule that incorporates time for group projects or meet-ups with people having various schedules
- To learn and differentiate the difference between entitlement and eligibility (IDEA vs ADA) for high school to higher education.
Contact
- Cherie Fishbaugh
- Phone: 610-436-3168
- Email Cherie Fishbaugh
If you have questions about Kutztown University or facilities,
please contact McKenzie Hollenbach,Phone: 610-683-4108
How to Apply
- Application
- Health History Form-needed for CARR at Kutztown University
- Informed Consent Form- needed for CARR at Kutztown University
Applications with a check are due by May 31, 2021. Spaces are limited, so apply today!
Mail to:
Dub-C Autism Program
20 Linden St
West Chester, Pa 19380
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