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URL:https://dscc.uic.edu/events/workready-camp-for-students-who-are-deaf-h
 ard-of-hearing-and-deafblind-in-jacksonville/
SUMMARY:WorkReady Camp for Students Who Are Deaf\, Hard of Hearing\, and De
 afBlind in Jacksonville
DESCRIPTION:Students who are deaf\, hard of hearing\, and deafBlind will ha
 ve fun exploring career interests\, building skills and creating a roadmap
  for the next five years\n\nJoin 360 Degree Academy\, the Illinois School 
 for the Deaf (ISD)\, and the Illinois Department of Human Services' (IDHS)
  Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) for WorkReady Camp from June 25
  to 27 at the Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville.\n\nWorkReady C
 amp is an interactive\, multi-day\, career assessment-based experience for
  deaf\, hard-of-hearing\, and deafBlind students ages 14 to 22.  Campers 
 who use American Sign Language (ASL)\, language supports\, and other commu
 nication modes will find the support they need to thrive.\n\nThis isn't a 
 "sit and watch" program\; it is a career launchpad and roadmap for the nex
 t five years of their life. Instructor Charity Reedy Warigon will guide c
 ampers in:\n\n 	Discovering their strengths\n 	Exploring career interests\
 n 	Building independence\, social connections and real tools for their fut
 ure\n\nIn addition to daytime career assessments and presentations\, campe
 rs will experience fun evening activities designed to build independence\,
  teamwork and social connection. Activities will include:\n\n 	Hands-on co
 oking experiences to promote life skills and collaboration\n 	Games\, move
 ment-based activities and team challenges\n 	Structured group activities t
 o reinforce communication and leadership skills\n 	Lots of fun!\n\nCampers
  will leave with:\n\n 	A personalized career portfolio - a master file for
  their future\n 	An assessment-based resume\n 	Measurable postsecondary go
 als for education and employment that may be used to support transition pl
 anning in the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and futur
 e vocational rehabilitation plan (IPE)\n\nFamilies will also receive help 
 to open a Vocational Rehabilitation case\, the engine that funds their fut
 ure college or vocational training. When appropriate\, 360 Degree Academy 
 will help  initiating contact with the Illinois Division of Rehabilitatio
 n Services to open cases. Students will not be able to participate if they
  don’t have their case open with Illinois DRS.\n\nThe cost is $50 per ca
 mper.\n\nSee the WorkReady Camp flyer for more details on ISD's Facebook p
 age.\n\nRegister for WorkReady Camp.  The deadline to apply is May 15.\n\
 nFor program questions\, please contact jill.bruington@illinois.gov.\n\nIf
  you need DRS case assistance\, please email contact@360degreeacademy.com.
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LOCATION:Illinois School for the Deaf\, 125 S. Webster Avenue\, Jacksonvill
 e\, Illinois\, 62650\, United States
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