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DAWN, the Center for Independent Living located in Denville is looking for

students with disabilities to join their self advocacy program which begins

at the end of this month. I have heard great things about the program and

know the kids really enjoy it.

Margaret Hefferle

SPAN/START Project

Parent Support Group Specialist

(973) 971-5313

-SAIL Curriculum/Winter & Spring of 2008-

FIRST NIGHT: SELF-ADVOCACY & TRANSITION

· What is Self-Advocacy?

Power Point Presentation/ " Self-Advocacy Situations "

· What are CIL's?

· Are you transitioning?

· What is your disability?

· IEP Meetings

· Accommodations (school & work)

Homework: Self-Advocacy and Transition Assignment

After-School Community Involvement Sheet

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SECOND NIGHT: GOAL SETTING

· Goals vs. Dreams

One goal, One dream/Activity

· Types of Goals

Short Term: Heart Race Trace/Activity

Long Term: Hacky Sac Toss/Activity

· ILP/picking a short term goal (4 weeks to accomplish)

Homework: Start Short Term Goal

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THIRD NIGHT: SELF AWARENESS/KNOWING YOU

· Interests, Strengths, & Values & Profile/activity

· 3 things you love and 3 to improve/activity

· Personal Profile Class Presentation

Homework: Continue to work on Short Term Goal

FOURTH NIGHT: INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS

· Areas of Independence:

meal preparation

money management

house keeping

planning leisure time & activities

getting around/transportation

· Developing a Independent Living Skill/Activity

Homework: Continue to work on Short Term Goal

Practice your Independent Living Skill

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FIFTH NIGHT: SUPPORTS & ASKING FOR HELP

· I Did It With Help/Activity

· When should you ask for help?

· Who to ask for help?

· How to ask for help?

· Mapping Supports & Hand Support System/Activity

Homework: Finish Short Term Goal

Practice your Independent Living Skill

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SIXTH NIGHT: COMMUNICATING/SPEAKING UP THE RIGHT WAY

· 3 Styles of Communication

Aggressive

Assertive

Passive

· Speaking Up-Role Playing/Activity

Homework: Community Resource Contact Sheet

SEVENTH NIGHT: LAWS & RIGHTS

· History of The Disability Movement

ADA

IDEA

504

· " Disability Game Show " /Activity

· How to apply them to your life

Homework: No homework

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EIGHT NIGHT: REVIEW DAY

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NINTH NIGHT: GRADUATION

· Quick Review

· SELF ADVOCACY JEOPARDY/Activity

· SAIL Celebration & Ceremony/Activity

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The SAIL program is a Self-Advocacy and Transition program for young people

ages 13-21 with special needs. It runs one night a week for nine weeks. Each

class is two hours long. SAIL is sponsored by the United Way of

County and unfortunately that means it is only available for County

residents. Please see attached the registration form and the curriculum

that has been put together for this upcoming cycle, and if you are

interested please call DAWN at(973) 625-1940

Contact person: Hardy

Transition Specialist

DAWN Center for Independent Living

Registration Form

Student's Name: ____________________________________

Age: _______________ Male _______ Female ______

Parent's Name(s) ___________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________

Phone Number: ___________________________________

Emergency Contact: _______________________________

Relationship to Student: _____________________________

Phone Number: ____________________________________

Any special considerations needed by the student:

___________________________________________________

Please send this registration form along with a check for $50.00 to DAWN

Inc.

DAWN Center for Independent Living, Inc.

30 Broad Street, Suite 5

Denville, NJ 07834

(973) 625-1940

WELCOME TO S.A.I.L.

SELF-ADVOCACY

INSTITUTE

FOR LEADERSHIP

Winter Session

Jan. 31th-Mar. 27th

Thursdays 6-8pm

This Transition and Self-Advocacy Program is sponsored by a

Grant from the United Way of County

NAVIGATE YOUR FUTURE NOW

SAIL provides an opportunity for students with any disability [ages 13-21]

to pursue additional education and personal development concurrent with

middle school or high school studies. Through interactive learning about:

· Self-Advocacy

· Disability Awareness

· Setting & Achieving Goals

· Brief History of the Disability Rights & Laws

· Personal Interests, Strengths, and Skills

· Social & Independent Living Skills

· Discovering & Engaging Support Systems

· Social & Recreational Opportunities

· Problem Solving

· Communication Skills

· Resources In Community

Students will be provided with the tools to become empowered to enable them

to live more independent lives.

MEANINGFUL OUTCOMES

SAIL's existence is a collaborative effort with the main intent being that

of facilitating an optimal transition to adult life. Students involved with

SAIL will receive:

22 hours of interactive instruction

Instruction from DAWN's Independent Living Transition Specialist,

Hardy, and part time assistants

Training that will enable students to set a personal goal and take

appropriate steps to achieve it

An invitation to participate in a 4 hour social learning event in the

community

Participate in a celebratory ceremony to acknowledge the completion of the

SAIL program

Attend Post-S.A.I.L Open Forum @ DAWNcil

For more information contact:

Hardy

Independent Living Transition Specialist

Office: 973-625-1940

Email: shardy@...