ACE @ MCC (Access to College Experiences @ Monroe Community College)
Monroe Community College, Downtown Campus, 321 State Street. Rochester, NY 14608
The ACE @ MCC Program offers students with intellectual and developmental disabilities an opportunity to participate in college experiences that focus on employment readiness, social inclusion, and skills for independence. Monroe Community College partners with Arc of Monroe and the Greece School District to provide a program comprised of four main parts: internships, both on and off campus; social experiences including interacting with peers on campus, joining clubs, and participating in events and activities; employment readiness and life strategies training; and the option for academic enhancement while auditing one MCC course per semester.
Contact: Jean McCrumb, jmccrumb@monroecc.edu, (585) 685-6216
Bridge to Earning, Learning and Living (BELL)
Roberts Wesleyan University, 2301 Westside Drive, Rochester, NY 14624
The Bridge to Earning Learning and Living (BELL) Program is an inclusive postsecondary certificate program offered by Roberts Wesleyan University on campus for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are transitioning to adulthood. The program is a partnership between CP Rochester, Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES, and Roberts Wesleyan University.
The BELL Program focuses on authentic inclusive experiences that provide academic enrichment, socialization, and the acquisition of life and vocational skills necessary for sustainable and gainful employment. A key component of this program is that all members of the campus community can benefit from inclusive experiences.
All courses, activities, and work experiences are catered to students’ individual career goals and interests. Personal enrichment, independence, and preparation for competitive employment after graduation are goals for all students.
Contact: Mikaela Potter, Potter_Mikaela@roberts.edu, 585-594-6610
Ontario ARC’s College Experience program, with locations at Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC), 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424
and Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS), 311 Pulteney Street
Geneva, Ny 14456
is an innovative approach to post-secondary education for individuals with disabilities or other challenges. These college campus environments provide personal growth opportunities surrounding work, life, and social skills with the end result being employment, just like traditional college students. Options available to enhance the experience include auditing classes and access to campus extracurricular activities, athletic facilities, and other student life activities. For ages 18 and over.
Contact: Wendy Nelson, wnelson@ontarioarc.org, 585-919-2163
Syracuse University, 300 Huntington Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244
InclusiveU brings students of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities who want to experience college life in a fully inclusive setting to Syracuse University. We offer REAL opportunities for our students to participate in every aspect of campus life. SU coursework, sporting and social events, and our strong, inclusive community are what makes InclusiveU a success. Syracuse University is known all over the world as a leader in disability and higher education. At SU, we celebrate disability because it makes our campus stronger, more diverse, and much more interesting; until everyone is included, there is no real inclusion for anyone. InclusiveU is an initiative of the Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education, committed to individualized and inclusive higher educational opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Contact: Beth Myers, taishoffcenter@syr.edu, 315-443-4058, link to program Facebook page
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