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S.O.A.R.! Executing a Summer Residential Program
AER INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
San Antonio ~ 2014
Kevin Hollinger – Director Paul Ehresman – Orientation & Mobility Specialist
Summer Orientation & Mobility and Adapted Living Resource
History Application Process Pre-S.O.A.R. Assessments Staff Recruitment Staffing Instructional Domains Instructional & Residential Facilities Materials Utilized Special Features Schedule Matrix Comprehensive Report Post-S.O.A.R. Assessments and Surveys The Cost
History of S.O.A.R. – St. Louis
2007 – 2014
St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired &
Lighthouse for the Blind – St. Louis
2007 3 week Day Program,
No Residential
2008 3 week Day Program,
1 weekend Residential
2009-2014 3 week Day Program,
1 week Residential
2014 Name Change from
STEP to SOAR
The Mission S.O.A.R. – St. Louis is a highly intensive, structured training
program that provides specialized instruction to youth ages 15-21 who are legally blind.
S.O.A.R. – St. Louis is specifically designed for individuals who intend to live independently, seek competitive employment and/or attend a vocational training program or college upon graduation from secondary school. S.O.A.R. – St. Louis provides three weeks of accelerated training in adapted living techniques that include cooking, kitchen management, self-care, clothing management, money management, and home maintenance. The emphasis on independence also fosters expectations related to independent travel skills, interpersonal relationships, post-secondary transition, organizational skills and career exploration.
Our Vision S.O.A.R. - St. Louis is committed to the adherence of its
mission. S.O.A.R. - St. Louis graduates will continue to build an
awareness of skill sets needed to live independently while pursuing educational, career and family interests.
S.O.A.R. - St. Louis will recruit, train, and hire highly qualified professionals.
S.O.A.R. - St. Louis will increase each participant's self-advocacy through instruction and community-based activities.
S.O.A.R. - St. Louis will provide comprehensive reports for each participant's family, school district and or agency to further facilitate transition planning for post-secondary goals.
S.O.A.R. - St. Louis will improve and expand programming to meet the diverse and changing needs of its participants on a yearly basis.
S.O.A.R. - St. Louis will provide on-going opportunities for participant/family training and follow-up consultations.
Participant Eligibility Between the ages of 15 and 21 Currently meets eligibility / definition of legally
blind or blind Current resident in the State of Missouri or the
surrounding Western Illinois Counties Plans to live independently. Participant plans to seek competitive employment
and/or attend a vocational training program or college upon graduation from secondary school.
Participants will be required to participate in all three weeks of the day and residential programs without absence.
Pre-S.O.A.R. Assessment / Admissions
Application deadline March 1st Participant Information Emergency Contact Information Personalization Domain Ranking / Interest Self-Assessment (ADL & O&M) Parent / Teacher Assessment (ADL & O&M) Authorization for Treatment Consent – Release, Publicity, Transportation
Admission Committee Completed Application Self- and Parent/Teacher Assessments Year of transition Current Placement Prior admittance or other ADL program attendance
Exceptional Staffing Certified O&M Specialists (2) O&M Instructors [Interns] (3) Residential Coordinator Residential Staff (3) In-Residence Residential
Staff (2) Awake Overnight Supervisor
ADL Cooking (2) ADL Eating Etiquette ADL Kitchen
Management ADL Home Maintenance ADL Money Management ADL Self-Care / Hygiene ADL Clothing
Management ADL Careers
Staffing Commitment ADL Instructors and Certified O&M Specialists and O&M
Interns: 8:15am – 3:45pm Monday – Friday
** Interns also work in the late afternoons, weekday and weekends (activities)
Residential Coordinator: 2:30 – 10:30 pm (ish) ~ Monday – Friday 7:30 – 9:30 am ~ Tuesday – Friday 8:00 am – 10:30 pm (ish) ~ Saturday / Sunday
Residential Staff: 2:30 – 10:30 pm (ish) ~ Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 10:30 pm (ish) ~ Saturday / Sunday
Overnight Residential Staff: 7:00 – 9:00 am Monday – Friday 2:30 – 10:30 pm (ish) Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 10:30 pm (ish) Saturday / Sunday
Awake Overnight Supervisor: 9:30pm – 9:00am Monday – Sunday
VRT Trainer
ACVREP Certified VRT Provide competency training for ADL
instructors and staffOne on one training – Pre-S.T.E.P.
Oversee evaluation circuit and report writing Monitor instructional strategies for ADL
competencies Monitor instructional matrix grid for
compliance Provide supervision of ADL intern
ADL – Cooking Skills (2)
Kitchen orientation Appliance use and accessibility Measurement Dicing / Cutting Meal preparation Meal storage Recipe implementation
ADL - Eating / Etiquette
Etiquette Scooping, Cutting, Stabbing, Pushing Serving Containers / Storage Ordering / Special Requests Menu Use
ADL – Food / Kitchen Management
Small Appliances Toaster, Blender, Magic Bullet, Ice Cream
Maker, etc.) Utensil exposure and use Pots, pans, and everything else Storage / Containers Groceries Entertainment – Food safety and
arrangement
ADL – Housekeeping / Home Maintenance
Washing Dishes Organization / Closets Vacuuming / Dusting / Blinds / Mop /
etc. Trash collection / disposal Maintaining light bulbs, batteries,
plants, etc. Cleaning Basic Tool use (screwdriver, hammer,
etc.)
ADL – Money Management
Folding / Labeling Estimation / Making Change Budgeting Tipping Warranty Registration ATM / Credit cards Maintaining wallet / billfold Signature writing
ADL – Self-Care / Hygiene
Grooming Personal Hygiene Dressing / Fasteners / Ties / Lacing Fasteners, Buttons, Clasps, Ties, Lacing Organization
ADL – Career Exploration
Self – Advocacy Career Interest Surveys Personal information / Applications Resume writing ADA rights Non-driver education Phone / Email etiquette Interviewing Letter writing and Envelopes
Certified O&M Specialists (2)
ACVREP Certified Provide supervision of three O&M Interns Assist in the development of evacuation
procedures, campus navigation, map-making session, and non-driver education session
Assist in night evaluations / instruction Assist in familiarizing O&M interns to St.
Louis and the St. Louis Metro systems
O&M Interns Seeking ACVREP Certification
Average hours completed = 218 Train all staff in Sighted-Guide Procedures and
monitoring basic cane travel, escalators, elevators, etc. Provide orientation for campus living Provide individual/group lessons based on assessment
Cane and low vision travel Provide instruction for use of public transportation Provide night evaluations / instruction Lead the Map-Making Instructional Session Lead the Non-Driver Education Instructional Session Participate in all community outings
Residential Coordinator Implement schedule (outings, speakers,
lessons, etc.) Adhere and balance residential budget Coordinate non-scheduled off-campus
activities Coordinate transportation for
programming / activities Assist students with ADLs as they relate to
dorm living Distribute morning and evening
medications Monitor staff use of training (sighted
guide, ADL, etc.) Oversee Residential and Overnight Staff
Residential Staff
Assist Weekday/Weekend Coordinator to implement programming
Actively participate in all scheduled and non-scheduled activities
Assist students with ADLs as they relate to dorm living, eating, use of public transportation, eating
Transport students/staff during evening/weekend residential schedule
Awake Overnight Supervisor
Remains awake throughout shift Administers medications Assist students with ADLs as they
relate to dorm living Establish and maintain contact with on-
duty Webster University residential supervisor
Supervise students Complete incident reports if necessary
Materials / Supplies Participant Packing
List Braille / Large Print Labeling Items Clothing Labels Cleaning Supplies Small Appliances Kitchen Supplies Career Survey /
Interest Inventory Meter Stick
Wheatley / Chang Kits Tactile Town Low Vision Devices Long Canes / GPS Cash, Checks, ATM Bug Spray / Sunscreen Color Identifiers Water Bottles Accessible Computers Personal Hygiene
Items
Features Comprehensive Summative Reports* College-aged Mentors Sex-Education & Dating Seminar * Sports Camp Weekend* Banking Partnership
Bank Account, ATM, Bank Visit, etc. Volunteerism / Community Service
Project* Grocery Store – Behind the Scenes Mock Interviews Parent Training Day* Group Lessons
AFB Career Connect Series Eating Out Etiquette Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Locker Room Etiquette Map-Making Non-Driver Instruction
Guest Speakers Motivational Speaker – Marcus Engel Banking / Personal Financial
Management Rehabilitation Services for the Blind Beyond High School (College Mentors) Dog-Guide School* Consumer / Advocacy Groups ADA Rights and Education AFB Career Connect Series
Activities / Outings Family Dining – Maggianos Little
Italy Dave & Busters Cardinal Game / Six Flags Swing Around Fun Town Descriptive Movie Dining Out / Order In MUNY – outdoor theater Boathouse / Forrest Park* Laumeier Sculpture Park*
Day Program Schedule
Tuesday June 10 Wednesday June 11 Thursday June 127:30 - 8:30 AM8:30 - 9:00 AM9:00-9:15 AM9:15-9:30 AM9:30-9:45 AM9:45-10:00 AM
10:00-10:15 AM10:15-10:30 AM10:30-10:45 AM10:45-11:00 AM11:00-11:15 AM11:15-11:30 AM11:30-11:45 AM11:45-12:00 PM Walk to Cafeteria Walk to Cafeteria12:00-12:15 PM12:15-12:30 PM12:30-12:45 PM12:45-1:00 PM1:00-1:15 PM1:15-1:30 PM1:30-1:45 PM1:45-2:00 PM2:00-2:15 PM2:15-2:30 PM2:30-2:45 PM2:45-3:00 PM
Careers Survey Group Session
Money Management Group Session
ADL / O&M Instruction
O&M Map Making Labeling Session Etiquette Session
Lunch in Cafeteria Lunch in Cafeteria Lunch in Lounge
Breakfast in Cafeteria Breakfast in Cafeteria Continental in Dorm
ADL / O&MEvaluations
ADL / O&M Instruction
ADL / O&M Instruction
Residential Program Schedule
Monday June 9 Tuesday June 10 Wednesday June 113:00 - 3:30 PM Free Choice 3:30 - 4:00 PM
4:00 - 4:30 PM Drive to D&B 4:30 - 5:00 PM
5:00 - 5:30 PM
5:30 - 6:00 PM
6:00 - 6:30 PM
6:30 - 7:00 PM
7:00 - 7:30 PM
7:30 - 8:00 PM
8:00 - 8:30 PM
8:30 - 9:00 PM Return from D&B9:00 - 9:30 PM
9:30 - 10:00 PM
10:00 PM Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out
Free Choice
Speaker - Marcus Engel
Dinner in Cafeteria 5:30-7:00
Tactile LabelsSession
& Free Time
Free Choice
AT Sessions
Wal-Mart Run
[Dinner: Order-In Corporate
Seasonings]
O&M Night LESSONS
Dave & Busters
Matrix – Master Session Log Participants
2 2.5 Hrs. Total 2 2.5 Hrs. Total 2 2.5 Hrs Total
Marcus 3 7.5 3Ashley 2 2 9 4
Erin 1 3 9.5 4Bradley 3 1 8.5 4Andrew 3 7.5 3 2 4 14 6
Sam 3 7.5 3 2 3 11.5 5Sean 3 7.5 3 2 3 11.5 5Elise 1 3 9.5 4 0 5 12.5 5
Brandon 3 7.5 3Annie 2 2 9 4Cole 3 7.5 3
Nautica 3 1 8.5 4Sessions 6 15 49.5 21 6 15 49.5 21 6 15 49.5 21
Participants
Andrew Brandon Marcus
Sean Annie Ashley
Sam Cole Erin Elise
NauticaBradley
Sessions
Cooking - Lisa
Cooking - Lori
O&M Nolan
49.5
4
44544
4
4
Kitchen Management
Karen
44444545
Home Maintenance
Kathy
83.5
Self-Care Nancy
544
88
8798899
87
8 978
98
8888999
Money Management
Naomi
8889899
Etiquette Lauren
3.54
49.5 99 99 99
97
44
98
Matrix – Thursday June 12th
Cooking - Lori
Cooking - Lisa
O&M Nolan
O&M Jessica
O&MJody
Kitchen Mgmt - Karen
Self-Care - Nancy
Etiquette - Lauren
Money Mgmt - Naomi
Home Maint - Kathy
Clothing Mgmt - Kate
Careers -Spencer
9:00-9:15 AM9:15-9:30 AM9:30-9:45 AM
9:45-10:00 AM10:00-10:15 AM10:15-10:30 AM10:30-10:45 AM10:45-11:00 AM11:00-11:15 AM11:15-11:30 AM11:30-11:45 AM11:45-12:00 PM12:00-12:15 PM12:15-12:30 PM12:30-12:45 PM12:45-1:00 PM1:00-1:15 PM1:15-1:30 PM1:30-1:45 PM1:45-2:00 PM2:00-2:15 PM2:15-2:30 PM2:30-2:45 PM2:45-3:00 PM
Brandon
Andrew Elise Brandon Nautica Marcus Sean Bradley
Elise Marcus Nautica Andrew
Elise
Sean Nautica Marcus Elise Andrew Bradley Brandon
Nautica Sean Andrew Marcus
Cole Sam Nautica
Eating Etiquette Group Session
Lunch in Lounge
Ashley Annie Sam Erin Cole
Brandon
Andrew Marcus Brandon Cole Sam Nautica Bradley
Bradley Brandon
Cole Sam Nautica Bradley Brandon Andrew
Andrew Sam Nautica Bradley Erin Elise Sean Ashley Annie
Marcus
Comprehensive Reports
Includes Letter from the Director and Reports from all ADL Domains, O&M, and the Residential Setting
• Beginning of Program Skills Summary • Instructional Interventions & Progress • Recommendations for future use and
generalization of skill sets
Copies of the report are sent to the student, the family, the school, and Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
Program Reflection / Evaluation
Participant Goal~Setting Review Participant Survey
Comparative Analysis to Pre-S.O.A.R. survey
Parent Survey Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
Survey Staff Survey Wrap-Up Meeting Future Considerations / Planning
Testimonials "We still marvel at the skills and knowledge Sylvia gained from the
STEP Program. Both she and her sister have attended several ADL programs, all of which were woefully disappointing in comparison to STEP. Not only did she make huge strides with her O&M skills, she came home with a new found confidence with signing her name and ironing! She mentioned several times that all of the adults who worked at STEP were kind, fun, and professional!
- Lisa, Parent of S.O.A.R. – St. Louis Participant
. . . . The confidence and independence became evident on the ride home. At a stop at a convenience store I found Tomas inside before I got in - looking for a drink in the cooler....he told me that if he couldn't find what he wanted he would ask someone for help. He proceeded to choose a drink, find the counter (all with him skillfully using his cane) and pay for his drink with money from his wallet!. . . .I can see the effects of every area of the program - labeling and organizing his bathroom items - and using them :) , talking about career ideas, setting his alarm, tying his shoes, planning what he is going to cook next, searching the catalogs for which items to get to increase his independence, advocating for himself….
- Do, Parent of S.O.A.R. – St. Louis Participant
The Budget FOOD: $12,000 (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner all settings)
GROCERIES: $2,000 FACILITIES: $10,000 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: $500 SUPPLIES: $400 INTERN STIPENDS: $1,350 (plus housing ) ACTIVITIES / ENTERTAINMENT: $1800 STAFFING: $68,000
TOTAL: $120,000 Cost Per Participant: $9,000
S.O.A.R. – St. Louis Contact Information
Website and Applications:http://
lhbindustries.com/Our-Outreach/Programs/SOAR.aspx
Kevin Hollinger - Director S.O.A.R. – St. Louis
[email protected] 636-578-0124
Angie Yorke – Blind Community Enrichment Programs Manager
[email protected] ext. 132