Laryssa Hunter

Participants will work alongside advocate to do a brief evaluation of program activities thus far, before jumping into activities relating to accommodations in the workplace and other settings. Participants will complete activities and questionnaires that help them define their learning style and support needs. We'll watch videos that explain the disability disclosure process, practice utilizing […]

Participants will build off the previous lesson on reasonable accommodations by getting the opportunity to test in real time low-to-mid tech options they can use in the community and on a worksite. We'll roleplay the disclosure process and practice making an accommodation request, creating tools that we can utilize in the future to support us […]

During these sessions, participants will engage in basic Money Skills activities, such as money counting. Through active involvement, attendees will develop the ability to discern the appropriate currency required for purchases and verify that they receive accurate change. By mastering these monetary abilities, participants will enhance their independence in the community when exchanging money.

Participants will learn about different communication styles and cover effective strategies within assertive communication. We'll pair this with an overview of the decision making/problem solving process, using practice examples to check for understanding on how to: identify the problem/decision, identify steps, and think through potential solutions or results from making decisions. We'll tie in how […]

How we assess goals to see if they are actionable, attainable, and realistic? In this training, participants will learn how to format their goals as SMART goals, which will help them learn to break down goals into steps they can achieve. We'll work on different examples from within workspaces, in social settings, and in our […]

A potential barrier in the workplace that many young adults struggle with is identifying their role, its responsibilities, and the impact their role and actions have on the rest of the team. During this training, we'll engage in activities focused on analyzing sample work tasks and roles, understanding how to ask/determine who supervisors are, and […]

Participants will decorate/paint two Spring-themed cookies with royal icing. After decorating cookies, they can eat or take home their artfully decorated cookies. It is suggested that everyone bring something to drink. Participants will have a chance to socialize with their peers while decorating and eating cookies.

What does accountability mean and what does it look like? How do you find and choose an accountability partner? What about a mentor? We'll answer these questions and more in today's training. Using activities, videos, and discussion, participants will learn the importance of accountability in adult life and the impacts our decisions can make on […]

Participant will practice their using a George Foreman Grill to make their own customized Panini Sandwich. They will review the recipe and steps before starting the process, gather ingredients, and clean up directions. Participant will get to choose their own ingredients for their Panini Sandwich, taste their finished product, and take home a copy of […]

During these sessions, participants will engage in basic Money Skills activities, such as money counting. Through active involvement, attendees will develop the ability to discern the appropriate currency required for purchases and verify that they receive accurate change. By mastering these monetary abilities, participants will enhance their independence in the community when exchanging money.