Self-Advocacy Program

Ivymount Outreach

Date: Thursdays 4 pm to 5:30 pm, 10/5-1/11 (No class 11/23, 12/21 or 12/28)

Program Length: 12 weeks

Location: 11614 Seven Locks Rd, Rockville, MD 20854

Tuition: $2280

Registration: Register here!

Student Profile: 14-21 year-old students. Ability to communicate verbally, but may have cognitive or language challenges. Ability to work in a group environment.

Transition age students (ages 14 – 21) benefit from a course devoted to exploring their individual strengths and challenges and developing essential self-advocacy tools. By the end of the program, students will have identified their interests, strengths and hurdles. Students will gain a better understanding of their disability, practice goal setting, and develop strategies and resources for problem solving. The course is interactive and students will be given opportunities to practice “telling their story” to others, including employers. Students will plan a culminating event to showcase the skills they have developed.

The Self-Advocacy program is approved by DORS for Pre-ETS funding. Speak to your DORS Counselor to apply. Private pay participants are also accepted.