Services
The program provides outreach, individual guidance, group training and counseling in areas of educational planning, financial assistance for post-secondary training, and techniques to compensate for a handicapping condition in the classroom. The project also provides career assessments to heighten career awareness and offers opportunities to explore various career options.
The majority of services are provided on-site at the target schools within a classroom setting. Students and parents are also encouraged to make appointments at our UMASS Boston campus office after school hours or during school vacation.
REACH also organizes a successful College Fair for students with disabilities, a six-week academic summer program, and two community service projects with students from our middle school program. There is also a middle school tutorial program to assist students with their academic skill development.
Middle School:
- Career awareness counseling
- Career speakers
- Early college awareness
- Self-esteem building
- Self-advocacy skills
- Study skills
- High school visits
High School Course Planning:
- Career and educational counseling
- Self-Esteem Building
- Self-advocacy skills
- College Admissions Assistance
- Financial aid information
- Peer counseling
- College fairs and visits
- Information about available community resources
- Disability awareness and counseling
Potential Benefits include:
- A chance to understand the value of a college or vocational education.
- An opportunity to shape your own future.
- The development of personal and academic skills.
- Exposure to positive role models.
- The opportunity to improve the quality of your life.
- Familiarization with community resources.
- Exposure to future careers.
