WELLSVILLE, NY – Good news! There are exciting college
possibilities for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
right here in Allegany County.
R.I.S.E. (Reaching, Individual, Success, in Education) is a
collaboration between Alfred State and Allegany Arc’s ACHIEVE Career
Consultants. The program is for individuals with developmental and intellectual
disabilities who wish to continue their education after high school in a
collegiate environment (up to four years).
R.I.S.E. is located on the Alfred State campus and focuses
on creating a unique educational experience that nurtures students’ social and
academic growth. Students are given access to a variety of experiential
learning opportunities through service learning, work study, mentoring, and
work-based training.
R.I.S.E. focuses on academic instruction, employment
experiences through work-based learning, and social and independent living. In
the program, Alfred State students serve as peer mentors to the participants as
they assimilate into the college environment, audit college classes, and
explore their personal goals.
If you or someone you know is interested in the R.I.S.E
program, please contact: Christina Lyon, Vice President of Vocational Services,
at (585) 593-3005 x 227 or christina.lyon@alleganyarc.org.
