Inclusive.
Our peer mentors help guide Beach Scholars through daily college life and help them learn to take on the responsibilities that come with being a successful college student and adult. Our mentors play an important role in helping Beach Scholars have a smooth transition into higher education, as well as encouraging them to think about courses, social activities, and employment. Peer mentors wear many hats — they are not only there for the Beach Scholars as a role model, but also as a friend!
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Think Beach is inclusive.Beach Scholars attend their courses with other university students, participate in social activities on campus with other university students, and have full access to all university programs and services.
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Think Beach is person-centered.Beach scholars determine their academic, career, personal, and social goals through their enrollment in our program. Beach Scholars determine the amount of supports they need to be successful, and the curriculum is individualized based on the scholar’s goals and interests.
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Think Beach is mutually beneficial.Beach Scholars help teach other students about intellectual disabilities and encourage professors to develop universal design for learning strategies to meet their students' needs.
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Our Beach Scholars Come First
"I love it, I love being here. The college and the community here are so nice." |
Providing Employment to our Beach Scholars
On campus employers will work closely with our Think Beach program to ensure the workplace success of both our scholars and their department.
Our highly motivated scholars have the level of independence for adapted college courses and entry level work. Additionally, participation in our program teaches them soft skills that prepares them for competitive employment within our campus.
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