Registration for SOAR 2020 is now OPEN
Session Dates Florida Atlantic University Campus:
Adult SOAR: Ages 18-25
Session 1: May 25-June 5
Session 2: June 8-June 19
Session 3: June 22-July 3
Session 4: July 6-July 17
High School SOAR: Ages 16-17
Session 1: June 15-June 19
Session 2: June 29-July 3
Session Dates University of Miami Campus:
Adult SOAR: Ages 18-25
Session 1: June 8-June 19
Session 2: June 22-July 3
Click here to register: Florida Atlantic University Campus
https://autismafter21.regfox.com/soar-2020
Click here to register: University of Miami Campus
https://autismafter21.regfox.com/soar-university-of-miami-location
Check out the fun at SOAR by watching this short video:
Contact: Michelle Rubin with questions: michellerubin@autismafter21.org
Summer Opportunity for Adult Readiness, this residential program offers career exploration and a chance to experience post-secondary opportunities. The program curriculum focuses on: career exploration and employment, executive function/independent living, social skills, self-determination, financial management and good health practices.
Student Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must:
Have a documented disability on the autism or asperger’s spectrum and/or related developmental disability
Be at least 18 – 25 years of age for adult SOAR and 16-17 years old for High School SOAR
Be capable of meeting personal needs without assistance (dressing, showering, shaving and toileting)
Be able to self-administer any necessary medication
Have no history of disruptive behavior difficulties or violent tendencies
No history of running or leaving school/home unsupervised
Have the capability to participate in multiple 50 to 90 minute classes daily
Navigate the campus independently with guidance from counsellors, involves lots of walking
Live in a group dorm setting and compromise with roommates
Be interested in learning steps to employment, social skills, post-secondary education opportunities and independent living
Participation in all activities and classes is mandatory
SOAR began in the summer of 2015 and we have continued to grow each summer. We host students on the Boca Raton Florida Atlantic University (FAU) campus for 12 days of residential experience for adult SOAR and 5 days for High School students. SOAR is the only camp experience of its kind in Palm Beach County. Giving young adults on the autism spectrum ages 18-25 the opportunity to gain independence, learn job readiness and hone important social skills needed to be successful in the work place. At our High School SOAR, 16-17 year olds attend a 5 day residential program to begin looking ahead to independence and post-secondary opportunities along with career exploration.
Partners
- Autism After 21
- Florida Department Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
- Care Points Florida
