TAP August 2024 Calendar is here!
Participation information for the TAP August 2024 Calendar:
Easterseals Youth Leadership Network (YLN)
In-Person Saturday, August 10th
& Weekly, Tuesday’s 4:45pm-5:45pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/248116226
Permit Group
(virtual)
Thursday’s 5:00-6:00pm
Sign up/email for link rknipe@youraccessadvocates.org
Peer Support Group
Topic: What am I Struggling With? Stress Management
Wednesday, August 7th 12-2p
(in-person)
RSVP by Augst 4th
rknipe@youraccessadvocates.org
Free Stress Ball
Game Day
August 21st 12-2p
Transition to Adulthood Program (TAP)
The Transition to Adulthood Program (TAP) at Your Access Advocates 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, Your Access Advocates works with students who are motivated or want to become motivated to reach their independent living goals.
Through Skills Training, Your Access Advocates 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, Your Access Advocates 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.