YOUTH EDUCATION & ADVOCACY | RAMP
RAMP works with students and their families to learn the laws that protect the rights of a student with a disability, how to navigate the maze of community services, and to learn the skills required to achieve their goals. Services include: - Legal rights training. - Self-Advocacy Skills training. - Information & Referral. - Peer Support. - Independent Living Skills training. - Transition Planning guidance. - Educational workshops. - Assistance with letter writing. - Attendance at IEP, 504 or other related meetings. RAMP also currently offers three curriculums to local private and public school districts: - iBelong: Disability Awareness curriculum intended for grades Pre-K - 6, focusing on acceptance, believing in oneself, and how actions and attitudes affect others. - Ignite: Prepares 7th and 8th grade students who have IEPs to be active participants in their transition plan. - Teens 'N Transition (T'NT): Engages high school students with high incidence disabilities in many topics including education, employment, and living independently after the completion of high school.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
03/05/2024
Data provided by
PATH Inc. 211
Location
2155 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032
Voice
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Hours
Mon-Thu: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 3:00pm. Fri: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Eligibility
- Ages 21 and younger. - Have a disability or suspected disability. - Have a barrier to their educational or independent living goals.
Fee
No fees.
Agency info
RAMP