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REACH presents at the State of the Art Conference

Posted by: Erin Blevins | December 5, 2014 | No Comment |

In November, Juniors Emeline Wolff and Mary Lucas and senior Matthew Raczka represented the College of Charleston REACH Program at the 2014 State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.Wolff and Lucas presented alongside Edie Cusack, REACH Director, and Lisa Christian, REACH Support Coordinator for the Senior Cohort. The presentation, A Look at How Personal Safety Groups Foster Independent Living, discussed how personal safety oriented educational groups educate and empower students as they transition through post-secondary programs and post-graduation life. Wolff and Lucas shared their experiences in the safety groups and reflected on how it has helped them take charge of their personal safety on and off campus.  Raczka spoke about his experience at the College.

The students and staff had the opportunity to meet and speak with influential leaders in post-secondary education: Stephanie Smith Lee, former Director of the Office of Special Education Programs and current Chair of the Think College Accreditation Workgroup, Melody Musgrove, Director of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services for the US Department of Education, and Madeline Will, former Assistant Secretary US Department of Education and co-founder of Collaboration to Promote Self-Determination.

Before presenting, students took time to explore Washington, DC, including the Smithsonian Museums, the Washington Memorial and the White House. After taking a picture in front of the White House Gates, Wolff said that she was very excited to check that off her bucket list.

Article written by Kasey English, CofC REACH program

pictured left to right: students Mary Lucas, Emeline Wolff, Matthew Raczka and REACH Director, Edie Cusack

pictured left to right: students Mary Lucas, Matthew Raczka, Emeline Wolf and REACH Director, Edie Cusack

Emeline Wolff in front of White House.

Emeline Wolff in front of White House.

 

 

 

 

 

from left to right:  Stephanie Smith Lee, current Chair of the Think College Accreditation Workgroup, Edie Cusack, CofC, REACH Director, Melody Musgrove, Director of the Office of SpecialEeducation and Rehabilitation Services forthe US Department of Education and Madeline Will, former Assistant Secretary US Department of Education and co-founder of Collaboration to PRomote Self - Determiniation.

from left to right: Stephanie Smith Lee, current Chair of the Think College Accreditation Workgroup, Edie Cusack, CofC REACH Director, Melody Musgrove, Director of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services for the US Department of Education and Madeline Will, former Assistant Secretary US Department of Education and co-founder of Collaboration to Prromote Self – Determiniation.

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