In summer 2019, the Department of Allied Health Science (DAHS), in partnership with , the , and the , will host the inaugural聽, a week-long skills camp for young adults with intellectual disabilities to enjoy campus at 黑料网-Chapel Hill, to build skills for adult life, and to set goals for a bright future. The program is an initiative of HEELS 2 Transition, an overarching interdisciplinary program.
The HEELS Summer Intensive, supported by TEACCH’s structured learning approach,聽addresses critical areas of transition to adulthood, including executive functioning and goal setting, career exploration, independent living skills, and safety. Participants will also practice life skills in the Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy聽training apartment in preparation for increased independence. Participants learn approaches to support performance of activities including cleaning, laundry, kitchen safety, and self-care.
This skills camp is now accepting applications.聽Director of the HEELS Summer Intensive,聽Dara Chan, ScD, CRC, is an assistant professor in the Division of Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. Chan will facilitate the career exploration component.
The HEELS Summer Intensive is an interdisciplinary collaboration among the following:
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- Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities
- TEACCH Autism Program
- 黑料网 Department of Allied Health Sciences
- 黑料网 School of Education
- Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International
Questions? Email Heels2Transition