- Who is eligible for Turning Point?
- 18 years old and up
- Individuals who have graduated from high school
- Documented disability from a medical professional
- Ability and desire to participate and learn in a small-group setting
- Ability and desire to appropriately participate in community tours
- Skills to safely function without direct supervision during non-structured times
- No recent history (within the past 12 months) of severe aggression toward self, others or property, including self-injurious behaviors
- Able to take care of self-care needs
- Has a desire to maintain or increase hours of employment
- What is the process for enrollment?
- Step 1: Meet with Turning Point advisors to discuss individual goals & schedule visit
- Step 2: Complete comprehensive application & submit $250 application fee
- What does a typical day look like at Turning Point?
- Classroom style learning
- Learning mediums include PowerPoint, hands-on activities, worksheets, guest speakers, community tours, self-reflection, and much more
- Local paid employment in the community outsdie of Turning Point classroom hours
- What other opportunities are involved with Turning Point?
- Monthly social events offered one evening a month
- Parent round-table groups, hosted by Kimberly Nonn
- Monthly progress meetings with advisors and support teams
- How much does Turning Point cost? What are my funding options?
- Turning Point accepts IRIS funding or private pay
- What is included in the cost of Turning Point?
- Small group and one-on-one instruction from Turning Point advisors
- Computer for classroom use
- Monthly progress meetings
- Monthly social events
- Supplies and training materials
- And so much more!
- What other options are available if I am not eligible for Turning Point?
- Feist VCP offers weekly bootcamps throughout the year
- Feist VCP offers many social event options (men’s group, women’s group, co-ed events)
- Feist VCP offers independent living services including cooking classes, counseling & in home visits.
- Feist VCP offers a workplace adjustment group as well as 1:1 meetings
- Please reference our website for individualized classes, job development, and benefits counseling
