Roles and Relationships

Advisors intervene and communicate the needs, concerns, challenges and progress of their students with appropriate department staff relative to the life domains on a daily basis. Also held regularly are inter-department conferences and training. Student advisors work co-jointly with external professionals - i.e., educational consultants, vocational rehabilitation counselors, disability service providers, psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists and crisis teams. Although LDI focuses on maturation processes toward independence, it also recognizes the importance of advisor/parent involvement and communication. LDI emphasizes parental support rather than intervention.