With Waypoint Adventure in Massachusetts. Applications due March 15th, 2022. Many transition-aged youth with disabilities and their families are often faced with the question of ‘what is next’ once the programs and support they relied on abruptly end at the age of 22.
“Leaders-In-Training” For Transition-Aged Youth 16-28 – (LIT) series is an adventure-learning, leadership development program for young adults with disabilities between the ages of 16-28.
* The LIT program was designed to use the transformational power of adventure to teach participants skills that they can apply to their everyday life and transfer to the workplace, within a supportive community of peers and mentors.
* Focused on transition-aged youth, this program is designed to develop leadership skills, improve self-determination and increase self-confidence. This 7-month commitment of one adventure per month is for a cohort of 10 participants.
* Through challenges like rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, and the overnight backpacking trip, LIT programs instill confidence and a sense of belonging. LITs learn practical adventure skills as well as important life and leadership lessons, equipping them for the pursuit of future goals.
Candidate requirements
- To apply for the LIT program will have a formal interview with a Waypoint staff member
- Be reasonably familiar and comfortable with social settings
- Be able to participate in group discussions around a theme or goal
- Can answer open ended questions
- Have the ability to generally follow multi-step instructions or stick to a task independently (or with few prompts)
- Commit to attending and participating in all LIT programs
To register or for more information visit www.waypointadventure.org/lit/ or contact 781-325-7980
