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Autism Vocational/Life Skills Training
SARRC's vocational and life-skills training is designed to help young adults and adults with ASDs express interest in potential careers while learning necessary life skills that will enhance their ability to live and work more independently. The training programs work to model best practices in vocational and life-skills development within community-integrated programs for individuals ages 13 and older. These vocational programs include typical peer mentoring and staff support.
In late 2008, SARRC will open its 10,000-square-foot Opus West Vocational & Life Skills Academy, where students with autism will learn improtant skills to help them live as independently as possible. The building will be located in downtown Phoenix, just minutes from SARRC's Don & Sybil Harrington Campus for Exceptional Children.
CommunityWorks
CommunityWorks is a pre-vocational, community-based job training program for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and typical peers ages 13-18. In collaboration with several community organizations, CommunityWorks develops and promotes best practice job training and social skills.
Vocational and Life Skills Academy
Designed to help teens and young adults with autism express interest in potential careers. They will also learn necessary life skills they will need to enhance their ability to live and work more independently.
Opus West Vocational and Life Skills Academy
These programs will provide youth and adults, ages 13 and older, with instruction and practicum opportunities related to pre-vocational, vocational, life and leadership skills development. Additionally, the academy will be a hub of support for communities, businesses and parents and families.