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Video Resumes for Individuals with
Intellectual Disabilities: From College to
Community Kelly R. Kelley
Susan K. Buchanan 2015 Pacific Rim International
Conference, Hawaii
What is the UP Program?
• The University Participant (UP) Program is a two year, inclusive program for college-aged individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Operated as a pilot program from 2007 to 2010; 2 UP students completed the program by 2010.
• Expanded to 4 UP students in 2010, 4 additional in 2011 for a total of 8 UP students.
• Funded as a model demonstration site in 2010 by U.S. Department of Education.
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What do UP Students do at WCU?
• Live in campus residence halls and experience college life with same age peers
• Have an individual plan that would allow personal development for post-UP success
• Attend and audit a limited number of classes
• Participate in social events and activities
Five UP Program Components
UP students must pay current university fees for auditing courses
Personal Development
Community Participation
Vocational Preparation
Social Participation and Learning
Course Auditing
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UP Certificate Requirements
*Individual Plan for College Participation (IPCP)
Person Centered Vocational Preparation Laying the Foundation for Community Employment
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The UP Employment Plan
Post-‐Gradua+on
Support from UP CDC fades and VR or other SE services pick up, community job is secured, UP monitors progress for up to two years
Year 2, Semester 3 Year 2, Semester 4
Keep or change placements, con+nue class, begin networking and applying for jobs in community
On/off campus internships are maintained un+l community placement can be secured, classes con+nue
Year One, Semester 1 Year One, Semester 2
Determine Internship Plan, choose classes that align Students can stay in current placement for one more semester or change for a beOer fit while con+nuing classes
Pre-‐Admission
Students submit documenta+on on previous employment and future goals (academic roadmap/videos)
Pre-Admission Job Focused Course Planning
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On and Off Campus Internship Guidelines
• 10 hours a week
• Aligns with long term career goals
• Change each semester/year
• Support and training provided to employers as needed
• Encourage independence
Setting Up Internships
• Network with WCU and community employers
• Share purpose of internship and answer any questions
• Provide employer with Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and allow them to receive approval from supervisors
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On Campus Employers
On Campus
Facilities Management (housekeeping, greenhouse, motorpool)
EnTOURage (campus tours)
Campus Recreation Center Hunter Library
School of Teaching and Learning Cullowhee Kids Preschool
Residential Living Office of the Provost
Student Mail Services Catamount Clothing & Bookstore
Kneedler Child Development Center Department of Athletics
Office of International Studies Campus Police
Center for Service Learning Creative Services/Fine Performing Arts
Disability Services Office Mountain Heritage Center
Off Campus Employers
Off Campus (during internships and/or hired after graduating from UP)
McDonald’s Cherokee Animal Care Clinic
Ingles Ray’s Florist
Around the Son Preschool Signature Brew Coffee Shop
Northlake Children’s Academy Panera
Fun Depot Susan’s Tax Service
Waynesville Police Department Arc of the Triangle
Waynesville Recreation Center Arc of Haywood County
Graham County Emergency Services Asheville Art Museum
Shallowford Animal Hospital Adult Day Programs/Skyland Care
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Supports and Accommodations
Supports and Accommodations
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Evaluating Work Performance
• Work with employers to develop work goals
• Bring goals to UP students to gain their feedback and develop into a work card
• Meet with UP students periodically to check in
• Schedule bi-weekly observations of job performance
• Encourage employer feedback and share with the UP student
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SPED 493: Special Topics Course
• Vocational Training • Modules • One-on-one support/role play • Career Services support • Career and Majors Exploration course
• Topics • Job fair preparation • Job search skills: websites & print media • Interview skills • Application completion • Cover letter construction • Resignation or changing jobs • Soft skills • Resume completion & distribution • Video Resumes
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Transitioning Back Into the Community
• Network with Parents and Community Partners
• Working closely with Vocational Rehabilitation for UP students that qualify
• Think outside the box!
• Use of video resumes to sell job skills
Video Resume Examples (>5 min)
• Michael • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyFz6lRDnVA&feature=youtu.be
• Zach • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vrz29n8kG_0
• Sarah • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRhcmx7OXgU
• Casey • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UanKUn1lwmM
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCImzTUBdS6sVU0ut0Hb9_MQ
http://www.wcu.edu/academics/departments-schools-colleges/CEAP/ceap-depts/stl/special-education-programs/university-participant-up-program/up-publications-media.asp
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Contact Us: up.wcu.edu
Kelly R. Kelley, Ph.D.
Western Carolina University
Assistant Professor, UP Program Consultant
Susan K. Buchanan
Career Development Specialist/ Administrative Support Associate
828-227-3297