Student Transition Readiness into Vocation and Education (STRIVE ON)

STRIVE ON is an opportunity to interact in a virtual environment with peers with visual impairments, create relationships, get to know yourself and explore your capabilities in a fun and interactive setting.

The fall 2022 session will focus on post-secondary readiness in the areas of: assistive technology, personal management/independence and post-secondary readiness. The twelve-week, online, virtual classes will assist students in gaining the necessary information, resources and skills needed to take the next steps into planning their future career choices.

• Eligible students must be active customers of BBVS.
• Program is available at no cost to eligible students who will be enrolled in 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade in the 2022-2023 school year.
• Focus areas include assistive technology, personal management/independence and employable skill sets.
  
• Classes will be held utilizing Microsoft Teams.
  
• Students should have the ability to independently access and actively participate in the classes each week.
  

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If you have program questions or are interested in receiving information about STRIVE ON, please contact:

Grace Fontanez, MS
VR Specialist for Program Development
Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services
1130 12th Ave, Suite 300
Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: 814-949-7954
Email: grfontanez@pa.gov

OR

Your Local BBVS District Office Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor: