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.
