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CROSSINGPOINTS SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM
Program Purpose
The overarching purpose of the CrossingPoints Summer Bridge Program is to provide college-age students with intellectual disabilities a structured opportunity to experience, explore, and develop skills for pursuing postsecondary education at an institution of choice. The program takes place during one UA summer term (June) following the University summer school calendar. Participating students reside in UA dorms and participate in curriculum that is a blend of CrossingPoints-specific courses and can select up to one UA course based upon eligibility and interests. Enrolled students will have the opportunity to deepen and hone their self-advocacy and self-determination skills in order to function with a greater degree of independence in areas of social integration, independent living, employment, and academics at UA or in one of three local IHEs of their choice (UA, Shelton State Community College, or Stillman College) or at a postsecondary program of choice with follow-along services provided by CrossingPoints personnel for the project duration. Then participants will be recruited from UA's two partner Local Education Agencies (LEAs), LEAs in the high poverty Black Belt region and other rural counties of Alabama as well as elsewhere in the State of Alabama and the nation. In addition, students, along with their undergraduate mentors, participate in recreation activities and supported community outings.
How to Apply
Applications for the 2023 cohort of CrossingPoints Summer Bridge are due on or before, February 10, 2023
Please note that the application process will take approximately 30 minutes to an hour to complete and will require some additional documents to be uploaded. The documents that will need to be included as part of this process are:
1.) Two letters of recommendation,
2.) a copy of the most current IEP,
3.) a copy of the most current eligibility report,
4.) applicant's high school completion documentation,
5.) applicant's resume,
6.) proof of health insurance,
7.) (if applicable) most current school healthcare plan, and/or
8.) (if applicable) most current school behavior plan.
You will be able to leave your application open on your web browser for up to 7 days, however, you will not be able to save your progress and return to the application. If your application closes unexpectedly and/or you are not able to finish it in the 7 day time limit, please email crossing@ua.edu. Most of the time we are able to send a link for you to pick up where you left off. With that said, it is always best to have documents ready and complete the application in one sitting to reduce the risk of technical difficulties.
Please note that the application process will take approximately 30 minutes to an hour to complete and will require some additional documents to be uploaded. The documents that will need to be included as part of this process are:
1.) Two letters of recommendation,
2.) a copy of the most current IEP,
3.) a copy of the most current eligibility report,
4.) applicant's high school completion documentation,
5.) applicant's resume,
6.) proof of health insurance,
7.) (if applicable) most current school healthcare plan, and/or
8.) (if applicable) most current school behavior plan.
You will be able to leave your application open on your web browser for up to 7 days, however, you will not be able to save your progress and return to the application. If your application closes unexpectedly and/or you are not able to finish it in the 7 day time limit, please email crossing@ua.edu. Most of the time we are able to send a link for you to pick up where you left off. With that said, it is always best to have documents ready and complete the application in one sitting to reduce the risk of technical difficulties.
Program Cost
The Program costs as stipulated in the student's letter of admission must be paid in full for the duration of the term(s) specified.
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Recreation Community Access
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