Four-year transition and post secondary, non- degree program, educating students with Intellectual...

Mason LIFE Program

DefinitionFour-year transition and post secondary, non-degree program, educating students with Intellectual and developmental disabilities

and

Supportive apprenticeship for students who are majoring in human service studies which provides practical experience learning from, and working with, individuals with disabilities

ComponentsAcademicResidentialEmploymentExplorationResearchMental Health

George Mason University

College of Education and Human Development

Kellar Institute for Human disAbilities

Mason LIFE Program

Director

Research Program

Academic Program

Exploration Program

Residential Program

Employment Program

Academic

Coordinator

University Coordinator

Residential Coordinator

Employment Coordinator

Congressional Internship, Mental Health, Integration, Community

Office Manager

Vision

To be a model in postsecondary programs that focuses on research, academic progress, campus integration through catalog classes, employment opportunities, and the development of independent living skills.

Students (N = 55)

First Years-13 Second Years-13 Third Years- 12 Fourth Years-14

Interns - 3

Diversity StatisticsAfrican American-14%Asian-5%Caucasian-67%Hispanic-7%Biracial-2%Middle Eastern-5%

Community Integration with

Community Partner

Caroline FosterSophie Johnson

ServiceSource

AcademicsSuri Raut

Molly Gorden

Robin Moyher is the new Assistant Director

2 and 3 year PCP Behavioral plans

Student Health Services DARS Funding and challenges

New for Fall 2015

Item 1 – I expect to know everything my student does

at the university.*** 

Item 2 – I expect one-one support all day.*** 

Item 9 – I trust my student’s judgement. 

Item 15 – Often I am in contact with my students more than 3 times a day.***

  Item 19 – I believe I know what is best for my student.

Parent Readiness Scale

Red Flag Items 

QRI-5better/more accurate placement for Lit. class

Track progress over the four years in program – Dr. Berkley, Ms. Gorden and Jason Sutton

FRAME – graphic organizer – EBS – T/TAC – Dr. Fontana and doc student

Reading program – Read Naturally – Anna Menditto, doc student

S.M.A.R.T. – will be mandatory (3-4 pm) Lunch will be shortened 11:30 am- 12pm (noon) Lunch clubs: 12pm (noon)-12:30pm

New for Fall 2015

Courses Fall 2015

Math-Applied Math Literature-Romance Writing-Scary Poetry Banking- 1st year Banking and Budgeting Yearbook Mason Exploration Human Sexuality Public Speaking Employment Skills– 1st year Current Events Res. Housing Community Access- Travel Training Ind. Living –No-cook meals Self-Regulation Mindfulness Drama Biology Horticulture Fitness-Water Aerobics

Mason LIFE Classes Schedule Fall 2015

*Offered, Not Required 5/4

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:00-10:15

Literature: Romance

Krug 14

9:00-10:15

Applied Math

Krug 102/AT Lab

9:00-10:15

Literature: Romance

Krug 14

9:00-10:15

Applied Math

Krug 102/AT Lab

9:00-10:15

Literature: Romance

Krug 14

10:30-11:20

Basic of Banking

Krug 14

10:30-11:20

Writing: Poetry

Krug 15

10:30-2:45

Residential

Housing

Krug 15

10:30-11:20

Writing: Poetry

Krug 15

10:30-11:20 Self-Regulation

Krug 15

11:30-12:00

LUNCH

11:30-12:00

LUNCH

11:30-12:00

LUNCH

11:30-12:00

LUNCH

LUNCH CLUB 12:00-12:30

LUNCH CLUB 12:00-12:30

LUNCH CLUB

12:00-12:30

LUNCH CLUB 12:00-12:30

12:30-1:20

Mason Exploration

Krug 15

12:30-1:20 Human Sexuality and Relationship

Fundamentals

Krug 15

12:30-2:45

Independent

Living: No-Cook Meals

Whitetop

12:30-2:45

Fitness: Water Aerobics

The RAC 1:30-2:45

Human Sexuality and Relationship

Fundamentals

Krug 15

1:30-2:45

Employment Skills

Krug 15

2:50 – 3:00 Wrap Up

2:50 – 3:00 Wrap Up

2:50 – 3:00 Wrap Up

2:50 – 3:00 Wrap Up

3:00-4:00 S.M.A.R.T.

3:00-4:00 S.M.A.R.T.

3:00-4:00 S.M.A.R.T.

3:00-4:00 S.M.A.R.T.

3:00-4:00 S.M.A.R.T.

4:30-5:30* Fitness Club

4:00-5:30* Fitness Club

4:00-5:30* Book Club

4:30-6:00* ArtStream

No Program

Kudy Giwa Lawal

Stephanie Boscovitch

Exploration

Pathways for Exploration

Sports and Recreation

Fitness and Wellness

Academic and Career

Catalog, Audit, andSpecial Topics

Courses

Acting I Beginning Modern Dance Drawing I Drawing II Environmental Science Fundamental of Atmospheric

Science Introductory Geology Global Warming: Weather,

Climate, and Society History of Computer Game

Design Interpersonal & Group

Interaction Introduction to Criminal Justice

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Introduction to Digital Photography

Introduction to Events Management

Introduction to Sports Management

Introduction to Yoga Intermediate Yoga Music - Piano and Viola Newspaper Workshop Popular Music in America Public Speaking Radio Workshop I Theatrical Medium

Special Topics Courses

17

Two, three, four, and comprehensive concentrations upon graduation based upon the exploration coursework.

Comprehensive Concentration in Visual ArtsComprehensive Concentration in Ecology and Environmental Science

Concentrations

Andrew Hahn

Joanna Santiago

Employment

About Employment

On and Off Campus Placements

Congressional Hill Internship

Supported Employment Meaningful Employment

New Worksites for fall

Federal Communications Commission- International Bureau

Smithsonian Postal Museum Green Springs Village Continuing Care

Retirement Community University Switchboard Capitol Hill Compliance Office

Sports ManagementPublic WorksCustomer ServiceOffice/ClericalCommunity OutreachChild DevelopmentMail ServicesLibrary ServicesData Entry

Work Specialty Area

Capitol Hill, Congressional Internships

Permon MitchellKenneth Johnson

Residential Housing

Residential Housing

Fall Activities

Welcome Week Comedy Show Fair Oaks Mall Trip Labor Day Cookout Air & Space Museum The National Zoo Bowling Movie Trip GMU Fashion and Talent Shows GMU Basketball/Sporting Events Special Olympics Halloween Costume Party Celebrating of Birthdays Girls Night Brown Bag Sunday Service Project Thanksgiving Dinner Party

Fall Class Topics

Personal Hygiene Laundry and Sorting Recreation Relationships Building and Boundaries Domestic and Cleaning Home/Fire Safety Wellness and Nutrition Budgeting Recipes Meal Planning and Preparation Shopping Cooking Fellowship

Fall 2015

Developing independent living skills Reading and developing recipes Creating an inventory of items Creating a shopping list for those particular items Budgeting and shopping for those particular items Preparing the meal

Increase weekend activities Increase educational activities Welcome commute students to weekend

activities

Residential Housing Staff Responsibilities

Assist with cooking, shopping, cleaning, and other activities.

Encourage participation and campus integration. May remind about medication but not administer

medication. May remind about hygiene but not physically

assist with hygiene. Mason students who are learning and growing along side of our Mason LIFE students.

Mason LIFE Sick Policy

The student must call Mrs. Atkins at 703-993-3905 to let her know. The parent(s)/guardian(s) will be called and informed of the

student’s sickness.The student will be allowed to rest until 11am.

The student and the parent(s)/guardian(s) must decide whether the student is well enough go to class, go seek treatment, or go home.

By noon, if the student is not well enough to go to class, the student will be escorted to Student Health Services or to Urgent Care.

The Mason LIFE staff will follow the recommendations of Student Health Services or the Urgent Care Staff to determine if the student needs to go back to on/off campus housing, home or to the Emergency Room.

If the student is allowed to return to on/off campus housing, the student will be alone between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. It then becomes the families responsibility to either let them remain alone or to come pick them up and take them home.

There is no Support Staff on duty between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.George Mason University is not equipped with a Sick BayIn case of emergency, 911 will be called.

Mason LIFE Sick Policy

Student Name:_________________________________I have permission to travel off- campus independently to the following places:________________________All other activities fall within Mason LIFE Residential Program and will beaccompanied by the Support Staff or a student. Permission will be sought on an as needed basis.Student Signature:_____________________________________All other activities:Parent Signature:_________________________________Date:________________________________

Off-campus Authorization Form for Residential HousingStudents in Mason LIFE

Fall 2015

Meal Plan

http://masonid.gmu.edu/mealplans/index.html Voluntary Minimum Plan

PLAN AMOUNT DESCRIPTION

SUPER PATRIOT

$690 75 Meals

PATRIOT $480 50 Meals

GREEN & GOLD $250 25 Meals

Fall 2015

Criterion for Residential Housing

Must stay for a 2 hour period by self

Be able to prepare no cook meals

Have some knowledge of sorting laundry

The units are owned and maintained by Landlord or Mason. The units are operated by the Mason LIFE Program, with final decisions on room placements.

All units are “dry” meaning NO alcohol on the premises regardless of age.

Unit and room assignments are typically completed by April for the upcoming academic year.

Guidelines

Mental Health

Barbara SmithRenata DaumLuiza Pagonis

New for this Semester

Zones of Regulation

Community Integration

Fran Johnson

Rob LeSueur

Integration within the overall GMU community through participation in clubs, organizations, events,

and activities.

After School Activities

• Monday: Fitness

� Tuesday: Yoga

• Wednesday: Book Club

� Thursday: ArtStream

• Friday: Bowling

Social Interest Inventory

Social Captains

Goal: To provide students with the

opportunity to learn the social

skills needed to make positive and

active choices for their leisure time

activities and to connect with

others who have similar interests.

“Wherever we are, it is our friendsthat make our world.”

~ Henry Drummond

Here are the basics….

Each housing unit will have two Social Captains to help plan and promote social & community integration group activities. Commuter students will have their own Social Captains.

Social Captains will switch on a semester basis. Pairs are matched to provide peer mentoring opportunities.

Captains will plan at least one social event for their unit each

week. They will meet with Ms. Johnson and Mr. LeSueur once a week to choose which activity they want to plan and will have the support of the residential staff to help with organizing and promoting their activity among their housemates and friends.

They can choose a scheduled activity or plan something new!

Cost of Attending

Academic Tuition Fall 2015/Spring 2016 tuition rates:

In State: $19,800/year

Out-of-State: $26,000/yearResidency On-Campus 9,760/year is the room fee, $11,000/year is the

support fee for a total cost of $20,760 per year Residency Off-Campus Residential Support Fee: $8,700/year =

$4,350/semester and the cost of rent. This is about $950/month for a total cost of $20,100 per year

Rent is paid directly to the Town House Owner.http://masonlife.gmu.edu/financial_information_life/

Financial Assistance

Mason LIFE Scholarships (about $1,500 per student each semester from private donations)

Approximately $50,000 a year awarded Veteran’s benefits (pay full tuition, not

housing/meals) Federal financial aid/Pell grant (based on

federal criteria thru FAFSA http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ )

Virginia Prepaid Education Program (VPEP) Pays only tuition portion of the Mason LIFE

Program cost of attending DARS for VA Domicile

Financial Aid

Award runs over the academic year Can not guarantee when placed in account To avoid late fees, pay in full Overpayment will be by check or direct

deposit

Research

Dr. Berkeley, QRI, Literature Dr. Fontana of TTAC with Graphic Organizers,

FRAME Human Growth and Sexuality-Dissertation Pilot Dr. Barthold– SASICSE Model-Goal Setting in the

workplace Graff Parent Readiness Scale (Clemson, Utah

State University, and Kennesaw State University)

Program Resources Director Coordinators and Clinical Psychologist Liaisons Office Manager/HR Liaison SPED Managers Overnight Support Staff Senior Support Staff Senior Support Staff Support Staff Support Staff

Family Responsibilities Encourage student to ask for help

Contact SPED Managers Promote resources such Coordinators or Liaisons

for assistance Contact overnight support staff Promote resources such as RAP meetings For appointments, contact Mrs. Atkins Schedule yearly Person Centered Planning

Meetings

Person Centered Planning

Tuesdays at 10 or Noon 1st years mandatory in beginning of fall 4th years mandatory in spring prior to

graduation 2nd and 3rd years in late fall and early spring

Knowledge of self Knowledge of family Knowledge of the broader community Desire to continue learning Desire to be at George Mason University Desire (with support) to try new activities and

join clubs or organizations

Ideal Characteristics

Ability to transition from place to place

independently (after being taught) Ability to use cell phone Beginning awareness of making purchases or

handling small sums of money or ability to use debit card

Skills

Timeline

Applications will be posted November 6th

Applications due on January 15th

Interview February/ March Decision by April 15th

Commitment Letter and deposit on June 1st New Student Open House June 24th

State of the Art Conference

November 12 and 13, 2015http://kihd.gmu.edu/policy/

conference

http://www.furnacehillscoffee.com/mason-life-coffee/

Furnace Hills Coffee

Contacts Web: http://masonlife.gmu.edu

Phone (703) 993-3905 Director: Heidi J. Graff hgraff@gmu.edu

Assistant Director: Robin Moyherrmoyher1@gmu.edu Office Manger : Stephanie Atkinssatkins5@gmu.edu University Coordinator: Kudy Giwa Lawal kgiwa@gmu.edu Academic Coordinator: Suri Raut sraut@gmu.edu Employment Coordinator: Andy Hahnahahn@masonlive.gmu.edu   Residential Housing Coordinator: Permon D. Mitchellpmitch7@gmu.edu