| New
Perspectives
- Aug, 1993 Issue #23 |
BERKSHIRE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT
LIVING
Lee, Massachusetts
Michael P. McManmon, Ed.D., Director
413-243-2576
The Center was established in
1984, and "is an individualized transitional program for learning
disabled young adults who are committed to the goal of successful,
fulfilling employment and independent life-style. Three major
components to the program include: CLINICAL
to help work through the challenges associated with coping
with today's complex world; VOCATIONAL to determine
work interests and develop job skills through on-campus job
placements, through volunteer placements off-campus and ultimately,
to a permanent job in one of the surrounding Berkshire communities;
and RESIDENTIAL with a committed professional
staff."
"Established in 1984, B.C.I.L.
is a postsecondary coed independent living program for learning
disabled young adults, ages 18-30. Up to 20 students reside
for a 2 year period in shared furnished apartments within
walking distance to stores, library, bus line, and other community
services."
"The goal of the program is to
help each student to gain the self-esteem necessary to become
responsible for managing appropriate life skills and finances
as independently as possible."
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