Learning

Independence through

Fundamental

Education &

OPportunities

4/5/2012

LIFE-OP is a Partnership of:

Nashua Center Acknowledges

“Start-up” Support for LIFE-OP:

$20,000 grant from the Frederick W. Cox

and Dorothy Thurber Cox Memorial Fund

A Gift from The Rogers Family in memory of Leo

& Mary Rogers

– Craig Rogers’ Grandparents

(LIFE-OP’s Inaugural Student)

“THE VISION”

To provide a campus-based, structured and individualized post-secondary educational & vocational program for individuals with developmental disabilities.

OPPORTUNITY:The LIFE-OP program affords young adults with

developmental disabilities the opportunity to increase their general knowledge, develop special interests, participate in “campus life” and secure long-term

employment connections while promoting growth in independence.

“THE PLAN”LIFE-OP Will:

Provide students with developmental disabilities the ability to enroll in a college-based program and gain the educational experiences needed to meet their academic and employment goals.

Coordinate CO-OP job experiences and training.

Assist high school students with transitioning through Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Create individualized curriculum.

Help each student engage in “campus life.”

A Visit to LIFE-OP

BUILDING BRIDGES

STUDENTS FACULTYCAMPUS

COMMUNITY

CONTACT:

Nora Driscoll Coordinator – LIFE-OP

ndriscoll@nashuacenter.org

(603) 883-6163 Ext.57

Brian YoungExecutive Director

byoung@nashuacenter.org

(603) 883-6163