1. Academy for Adult Learning Institute on Disabilities Temple University Kathy Miller

2.  Home Base: The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University  The Academy for Adult Learning Framework  Academy Students

3. Tradition of Diversity Founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell H. Conwell who spoke of “finding diamonds in the rough in our own backyard” Russell H. Conwell, Acres of Diamonds Lecture, 1870

4.  Pennsylvania’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) at Temple University  Community focused UCEDD established in 1974 with close to 40 projects and 80 multidisciplinary staff  Part of the College of Education

5.  A two year postsecondary education experience for young adults with intellectual disabilities ages 18 -25  39 Graduates since 2012

6.  The program began with one cohort of ten students expanded in 2009 to two cohorts  Currently enrolled are ◦ 11 Freshmen ◦ 9 Seniors  Only 5% of our students are under the auspices of IDEA

7. Self-Discovery Self –Direction Full Inclusion Social Capital

8. Provide a genuine post-secondary learning experience for students with intellectual disabilities

9. Academic Engagement  AAL Core Curriculum  Inclusive Temple course work

10. Socialization/Self-Determination  Extracurricular Activities

11. Career Exploration  AAL Core curriculum  On Campus Internship

12.  Eligible for Intellectual Disability Services  A desire to continue to learn and grow  A positive attitude  A willingness to try new things

13.  AAL Core Curriculum Non credit weekly seminars open to Academy students, Mentors & Tutors  Academic classes ◦ Continuing Education courses ◦ Undergraduate courses

14.  Student Mentors and Tutors ◦ One on One matches with Temple students  On Campus Internships ◦ 15 week part time work experience during the fourth semester

15.  Adjusting to College ◦ Identifying learning styles ◦ Problem solving strategies ◦ Team building ◦ Navigating the campus resources

16.  Self-awareness and Personal Growth ◦ Improving communication skills ◦ Conflict resolutions ◦ Developing and Sustaining Relationships ◦ Self-advocacy skills

17.  Community Engagement ◦ Participation and Citizenship ◦ Concerns and Issues in the Community ◦ Volunteering ◦ Voting

18.  Career Exploration ◦ Researching career options ◦ Developing an employment plan ◦ Identifying and exploring ways to find jobs ◦ Developing skills for the interviewing process ◦ Creating:  Electronic portfolios  Cover letters  Resumes

19.  Computer Skills ◦ Microsoft Office :  Word  Excel  Power Point  Publications  Internet

20. Continuing Education Classes Include: ◦ Reading, Writing, and Mathematics ◦ Intro to Criminal Justice ◦ Public Speaking ◦ American Sign Language ◦ Acting for Beginners ◦ Food, Diet and Health ◦ Interior Design ◦ Piano for Beginners

21.  Undergraduate Courses Audited Include : ◦ Intro to Women Studies ◦ American State and Local Politics ◦ Intro to Sociology ◦ Philadelphia Dance Experience ◦ Human Sexuality ◦ American Political Systems ◦ Blacks in Cinema ◦ Intro to Criminal Justice

22.  Accommodations are made according to each student’s individual learning style together with the student, professor, and AAL personnel.  Accommodations that have been put in place include: ◦ Reading Logs Summary Reports ◦ Oral exams Open book exams

23.  Full time matriculated Temple students are matched with individual Academy students  Attend a full week of orientation  Attend bi-weekly meetings throughout each semester

24.  Provide supports to Academy students in academic and social areas  Activities are determined and directed by the Academy students

25.  15 week part time work experience on Temple’s Main Campus ◦ Explore Career Options ◦ Develop Positive Work Habits ◦ Work setting experiences are incorporated into Seminar teaching and learning

26.  Types of Internships completed by Academy students include : ◦ Computer Business Services ◦ Campus Police Station ◦ Ambler Arboretum ◦ Independence Blue Cross Student Health Center ◦ College of Education’s Partnership School ◦ Institute on Disabilities

27.  Families are invited to meet together twice each semester ◦ Sharing Information ◦ Supporting One Another ◦ Problem Solving

29. Contact Information: Kathy Miller, Director Institute on Disabilities Temple University 1755 N 13 th Street Suite 411 Philadelphia, PA 19122 215.204.9395 TTY 215.204.1356 millerk@temple.edu