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- Compensatory education is a community
college program designed specifically for adults with mental retardation
- Compensatory education programs focus on
helping the individual become as independent and self-directed as possible
through acquiring basic and life skills needed to function successfully in
daily living.
- The compensatory education course of study
consists of seven domains, or major subject areas: language, math, social
science, community living, consumer education, health, and vocational
education. Additional training modules included: problem-solving, leisure
education, and self-advocacy.
- Compensatory education students with
necessary supports are able to live, work, worship and enjoy recreation
activities in the community.
- North Carolina is one of three states in
the country that has a program for adults with mental retardation in its
community colleges.
- Compensatory education classes are offered
at all 58 community colleges at no charge with flexible class schedules on
and off campus
- To be eligible to participate in the
compensatory education program an individual must be age 18 or older, and
(a) diagnosed with mental retardation or (b) functioning on a level
equivalent to mental retardation resulting from head injury or brain
damage.
Individuals with disabilities are . . . People First
For more information, contact Sherry Clarke at Mitchell Community College
704.878.3233 —Submitted by Sherry
Clarke (09.21.05) |
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