Raising Expectations for Students ages 14-21 with
Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities
Educational Programs Build Self-Advocacy Skills:

- Small group sessions led by Arc staff and community volunteers
- Hands-on self-awareness activities to identify strengths and challenges
- Group discussion about disabilities encourages communication and sharing
- Goal development for future planning
- Role-playing activities to build self-confidence and self-esteem
- Take home projects become "talking tools" to express needs and wants
I'M EMPOWERED! Teen Mentoring Program:

Arc mentors help students set educational and employment goals....and make a PLAN to achieve them!
- Assessment of students interests and needs
- MAPS or PATH project to create a person-centered plan
- Attend the students's annual Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Meeting with student and parents
- Soft skill development through interactive activities
- Exploration of volunteer and career opportunties
- Collaborate with community agencies to provide needed services
- Presentation of MAPS/PATH to parents and support team
The Arc of Racine County, Inc. | 6216 Washington Ave. Suite C-5, Mount Pleasant, WI 53406 | (262) 634-6303 | info@thearcofracine.org |