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College Support Program: Getting Ready for the Fall at Mansfield Hall
Walking home from dinner last week, after enjoying a beautiful evening on Church St., in downtown Burlington, I overheard someone say that it was the first night that the sun went down before 8pm, and yesterday I saw my first…
Accommodations and Modifications in College: Accommodating College
One of the most common inquiries we receive is related to the availability of accommodations in the post-secondary environment. Accommodations are supports and services provided on college campuses to provide qualified students with disabilities equal access and the opportunity to…
The Changing Collegiate Landscape for Students with Disabilities: The Need for College Support Programs
Early in the history of American schooling, high school was reserved for the brightest students, those who would become our doctors, lawyers, and engineers. As high school became the norm for all students, college began to play the role of differentiating…
Life Skills Assessment: Charting the Journey to Independence for Students with Asperger’s Syndrome and Other Disabilities
At Mansfield Hall we’re passionate about the idea of destinations. Destinations provide us with a goal or end point. They help clarify what the finish line looks like. They illuminate a pathway; and they allow us to measure our steps…
College Learning and Living: The importance of stretching beyond our comfort zone
Fishing is a popular pastime in my family and has become my favorite way to spend free time as an adult. There are many expressions and phrases that I have heard over the years related to fishing. However, there is one that I use regularly today both on and off the water: “You can’t catch a fish if you don’t put a line in the water.”
How Do You Measure Success in the Quest for Independence?
People frequently ask me: How do you know you have achieved success with a young adult? When do you know they are ready to transition to independence?
Why is Volunteering Important?
On a rainy October Saturday morning, a group of near strangers gathered for the ‘Out of the Darkness Walk’ in support of a classmate at Mansfield Hall. Witnessing their overwhelming support highlighted the incredible power of volunteering. In this article,…
Anchoring Social Skills in the Real World: Authentic College Support Program
Most would agree that the earliest institutions of education were in the form of apprenticeships. The Master Carpenter would take on a student and teach them how to construct buildings through on the job training. The student would learn math,…
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Shanah Tovah! (שנה טובה)
Happy Rosh Hashanah to all who celebrate!
For anyone wondering, today is the start of the Jewish New Year.
It`a Friday- time for a weekly recap.
Our Burlington and Madison students are in the swing of things with classes, but that`s not stopping them from making time for fun!
Pictured:
- Coffee club
- Carfternoon adventure
- Sweet treat o`clock
- BTV Bike shed being enjoyed
Not Pictured:
- Countless other moments of fun
Students, what are you looking forward to this weekend? Comment below ⬇️
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art was a joy!
Saw some incredible pieces and pondered accordingly 🤔🎨
Ever have a hard time getting started on a project? This could be for a host of reasons, but the name for starting that to do list item is called task initiation.
Some folks just have a hard time getting started. We`ve included some tips to help, but we`d love to hear from you too.
What`s your most unhinged tip to get started on tasks you`ve been avoiding?
We don`t know about you, but our students and staff alike are soaking up the last of summer, grilling, chilling, and getting outside.
This week included our Madison students getting their hands dirty in the kitchen, Eugene taking a trip to the raptor center and a jaunt to the farmers market, and the Burlington students relishing the field day memories with classes in full swing.
What was your favorite part of the week?
The Q&A continues!
Masking is a hotly debated topic at the moment. Some professionals have differing opinions, but our stance is that while a more inclusive world is something we can all be working towards, there`s a time and a place for the ways we show up, and knowing how to differentiate has value.
What do you think?
