LifePrep@Naz

LifePrep@Naz is created through the collaborative relationship between Nazareth College, Victor Central School District, and The Arc of Monroe County.

The design of LifePrep@Naz stems from the overall goal of providing individuals ages 18 years and older a similar-aged learning community that allows for the transformation of individuals with disabilities from high school students to self-determined, competitively employed, contributors in our society. LifePrep@Naz is designed to prepare students for success, not only in the classroom, but also at college gathering places, competitive work placements, and for life in the community following completion of the college experience.

Nazareth students, through work study, volunteering, service-learning as well as internship and practicum placements act as mentors to LifePrep students. Mentors assist and support LifePrep students in their LifePrep and Nazareth classes, and accompany them to after hours activities. Faculty have the opportunity to participate by offering guest seats in their classes to LifePrep students.

Applications for the 2012-2013 school year are due by March 30, 2012. Informational tour dates for students interested in applying for the 2013-2014 school year will be posted in November 2012.