Adult Education & Family Literacy
Adults with Disablilities - Comprehensive

This comprehensive educational program enables disabled adults to acquire and develop the skills to gain self-sufficiency and increase their level of independence. These individuals may have one or more of the following disabilities: profound, moderate, or educable mental retardation, emotional or physical disabilities, traumatic brain injury, specific learning disabilities, visual or hearing impairments, and autism. Referrals can be made from area agencies, centers, schools and the community.

Instruction is provided in academics, functional living skills, interpersonal skills, computer-assisted instruction, and pre-employability skills. Community-based instructional activities are scheduled throughout the year to reinforce appropriate social skills, grooming, money management, leisure activities, and work skills training. An AIEP (Adult Individual Education Plan) is written for every adult enrolled in the program.

Students provide their own transportation. Programs run on a ten-month calendar. The student must have the ability to perform all personal needs, be capable of self-movement, possess appropriate behavioral skills, and have the necessary abilities to benefit from instruction.

The following centers currently provide/administer programs for Adults with Disabilities:

WHISPERING PINES OFF-CAMPUS ADULT PROGRAMS
1300 SW 32ND Court
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
(754) 321-7616
Contact: Dale Justin, ESE Specialist

•All programs are located on the campus of Whiddon-Rogers West

WINGATE OAKS PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
1211 NW 33rd Terrace
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 321-6859
Contact: Pat Delpiano, ESE Specialist

•Programs are located on the campus of Wingate Oaks in Ft. Lauderdale, and Dave Thomas Education Center in Pompano Beach, FL.

•Follow-along supported employment is available on an as needed basis for adult students with disabilities who are currently employed and need additional support to maintain employment. Please contact Pat Delpiano at 754-321-6859.

For more information regarding programs for adults with disabilities, please contact Meryl Eisenberg, Specialist, Adults with Disabilities, Career, Technical and Adult/Community Education at 754-321-2668.

ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES FLYER