Focus and Process

The Extended Services module is specifically intended for students who have completed the second year coursework in the LDI post-secondary program and choose to remain at LDI for continued services. The following reflects some of the program options available:

1. Student advisement
2. Personal leadership and self advocacy
3. Financial planning
4. Job development, placement and tracking
5. Tutorial support for college, technical, or vocational programming
6. Residential, or, supportive living services
7. Social and recreation experiences

Frequency and intensity of these services are based on an agreement between faculty and funding sources and may be adjusted according to student performance and growth. The goal of the Extended Services component is to provide an individualized level of on-going support and to assist the student(s) in mastering the increasing demands of college, technical/vocational training, independent living and employment.
These services provide student access for staff assistance and program support for as long as there is deemed to be a benefit. Some of students elect to live in LDI apartments with some level of support or move into their own apartments in the community and come to the program building for services scheduled around their work or off-campus commitments.