Transition to Adulthood Program

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Contact Information

Southeast Center for Independent Living Incorporated
Contact: Lucy Loureiro, TAP and TIP Administrator
Email Address: scil@secil.org
Phone: 508-679-9210

66 Troy Street Fall River, MA 02720
Area Served: Southeast

Map Location Transition to Adulthood Program

Narrative

SCIL works directly with students and their families to give the students key experiences in developing their independence, self-empowerment, and personal goals and objectives.

SCIL utilizes TAP to help students in their development of:

  • Citizenship Responsibilities
  • Daily Living Skills
  • Transportation
  • Money Management
  • Employment
  • Health Insurances and Benefits
  • Housing
  • Other continuing education and employment opportunities

Also, the core services provided to the students, SCIL will attend Individualized Education Planning (I.E.P.) meetings to provide support and assistance to students and their families as needed. They can help the students write a Post-Secondary Education Vision Statement.

In order to qualify for the program the students must meet the following criteria:

  • Between the ages of 14 up to their 22nd birthday

  • Have a significant disability or disabilities of any type

  • Enrolled in public high school, private school, homeschool, or any educational institution within SCIL’s service area

  • Must have an IEP or 504 Plan

  • If between the ages of 16-21 and not currently in school they may still participate but they must have a goal in their ILP to return to school.

Service Types

  • Adult Day Health
  • Case Management
  • Day Activity
  • Homemaker Services
  • Hospice
  • Nursing
  • Physical Therapy
  • Socialization Activities
  • Speech Therapy

Program Type

  • Advocacy
  • Assistive Technology and Equipment
  • Counseling
  • Education
  • Independent Living
  • Jobs
  • Legal
  • Transition

Populations Served

  • All Disabilities

Ages Served

  • 14 - 18

Languages Spoken

  • Portuguese
  • Portuguese-Creole
  • Spanish

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Restrooms
  • Near Public Transportation
  • Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service