Vocational Independence Program
Vocational Independence Program or VIP is one of only 10 postsecondary schools in the United States that is known by the U.S. Department of Education as a Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) program for students with an intellectual disability.[1] In order to be accepted into the VIP program, students must be enrolled in the summer program.[2] VIP program is for students 16 to 22 with special needs[3] and offers academics, independent living, social skills development, and vocational exploration and training.[4] However any student can still be admitted to the VIP program as long as the student is at least 18 years of age.[5] The IQ scores of these students is between 70-143.[2]
References
- ↑ Costs/Financial Aid. Accessed July 30, 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Vocational Independence Program Overview. Accessed July 30, 2012.
- ↑ Changes in autism diagnosis worry some. Accessed July 30, 2012.
- ↑ Vocational Independence Program | NYIT. Accessed July 30, 2012.
- ↑ VIP Brochure. Accessed July 30, 2012.
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