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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Kings County Grand Jury • 2015-2016

Independent Living Program

Published: April 13, 2017 6 pages
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Findings 3 findings

F1 Page 63
The Adult Transition Program of Independent Living gives educational opportunities and support for young adult students with disabilities 18-22 years of age, who have not received a high school diploma. It is specifically designed instruction which focuses on daily living, community skills and post-secondary education in local colleges, thus meeting the unique needs of the individuals with exceptional requirements.
F2 Page 63
The kitchen at the ILP facility is small, even though a large part of the students’ living skills involve cooking programs. The staff voiced concern about the size of the kitchen and expressed the need for a larger kitchen area with more appliances and storage.
F3 Page 64
The staff facilitating the ILP program is dedicated, caring and hard-working and is to be congratulated for outstanding service to their students and the Kings County community.

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