Access limited to local school district:
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Students attend/audit classes with students without disabilities:
Internships / Employment:
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Accepts special diploma, or other non-standard diploma:
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Student Housing:
Students will be issued a college ID with access to all college events:
Certificate options available:
Application on website
The Learning Academy at USF Tampa
http://learningacademy.fmhi.usf.edu/index.html
The Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute
College of Behavioral and Community Sciences
University of South Florida
13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, MHC 2113A
Tampa, FL 33612
Susan Richmond
(813) 974-2996 or
The Learning Academy is a 30 week job readiness program for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ages 18-25, who have graduated from high school. Real life experiences including internships and peer mentoring complement the class work to provide generalized skills and support personalized goals. Outcomes include a clearly defined employment plan; knowledge of employment strengths, abilities, and preferences; goal setting and achievement strategies; customized techniques for enhancing employment success; career exploration and job seeking skills; and increased independence.