What is STRIVE?
The STRIVE Program of PSL Services is designed to address
the many issues faced by young adults (ages 15-24) with disabilities. Areas
that we focus on include: improving fundamental academic skills, developing
leadership potential, improving economic opportunities through continuing
education, enhancing or upgrading work skills, integrating literary and
social skills into occupational/vocational opportunities, fostering career
opportunities through education and training, and promoting peer support
for parents and siblings of this young population. Please visit
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The general long range goals for STRIVE as a whole include:
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To enable young adults to become a part of their
community
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To offer a wide array of resources to young adults
and parents
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To provide a safe place for young adults with disabilities
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To provide a social setting for transitional teens
and young adults
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To build and foster peer support through a social
atmosphere
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To provide a sense of ownership
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To provide an intro to computer technology for people
with disabilities
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To educate and provide opportunities for high school
aged mentors to learn from persons with disabilities
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To begin literacy programs for persons with disabilities
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To offer a resource library of post-secondary educational
opportunities
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To begin a job training and placement program
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To assist parents in working with the established
system
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To have active student mentors working with this
population
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To do preventive work in the areas of smoking, drug,
& alcohol abuse
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To provide valuable life skills
