Agenda History Application Process Pre-S.T.E.P. Assessments Staff Recruitment Staffing Instructional Domains Instructional & Residential Facilities Materials Utilized Special Features Food Eval Circuit Sex Ed / Dating Seminar Sports Camp Speakers (Bank, Volunteer, Schnucks, Maryville, RSB, College & Beyond, Dave & Busters, Cardinals Game, Schedule Matrix Comprehensive Report Post-S.T.E.P. Assessments and Surveys The Cost

History of S.T.E.P. – St. Louis 2007 – 2012 St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired & Lighthouse for the Blind – St. Louis

The Mission S.T.E.P. – St. Louis is specifically designed for students who intend to attend college, a vocational training program, or seek competitive employment upon graduation from secondary school. The program is designed to provide prevocational skills training by emphasizing independence, expectations related to transition, organizational skills and career exploration. The nine components of the Expanded Core Curriculum are promoted to a level of confident independence.

Our Vision S.T.E.P. - St. Louis graduates will continue to build an awareness of skill sets needed to live as independently as possible while pursuing educational, career and family interests. S.T.E.P. - St. Louis will recruit and hire highly-qualified professionals in the area of rehabilitation instruction, activities of daily living, orientation and mobility, and/or career exploration. S.T.E.P. - St. Louis will improve and expand programming to meet the diverse and changing needs of its participants on a yearly basis. S.T.E.P. - St. Louis will improve each participant's knowledge of self-advocacy for, and legal rights within their disability through education and community-based activities. S.T.E.P. - St. Louis will provide summative reports for each participant's family and school district to further facilitate transition planning for post-secondary education. S.T.E.P. - St. Louis will provide families with training and resources to access and increase activities of daily living.

Participant Eligibility Missouri resident Between the ages of 15 and 21 Legally Blind or Blind Receiving or having received some form of special education services. Plan to be college or vocational training bound or to seek competitive employment upon completion of high school. Participate for duration of program (no absences)

Pre-S.T.E.P. Assessment / Admissions Application deadline March 1 st Participant Information Emergency Contact Information Personalization Domain Ranking / Interest Self-Assessment (ADL & O&M) Parent / Teacher Assessment (ADL & O&M) Authorization for Treatment Consent – Release, Publicity, Transportation Admission Committee Completed Application Self- and Parent/Teacher Assessments Year of transition Current Placement Prior admittance or other ADL program attendance

Exceptional Staffing Certified O&M Specialists (2) O&M Instructors [Interns] (3) Residential Coordinator Residential Staff (3) In-Residence Residential Staff (2) Awake Overnight Supervisor ADL Cooking (2) ADL Eating Etiquette ADL Kitchen Management ADL Home Maintenance ADL Money Management ADL Self-Care / Hygiene ADL Clothing Management ADL Careers

Staffing Commitment ADL Instructors and Certified O&M Specialists and O&M Interns: 8:15am – 3:45pm Monday – Friday ** Interns also work in the late afternoons, weekday and weekends (activities) Residential Coordinator: 2:30 – 10:30 pm (ish) ~ Monday – Friday 7:30 – 9:30 am ~ Tuesday – Friday 8:00 am – 10:30 pm (ish) ~ Saturday / Sunday Residential Staff: 2:30 – 10:30 pm (ish) ~ Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 10:30 pm (ish) ~ Saturday / Sunday Overnight Residential Staff: 7:00 – 9:00 am Monday – Friday 2:30 – 10:30 pm (ish) Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 10:30 pm (ish) Saturday / Sunday Awake Overnight Supervisor: 9:30pm – 9:00am Monday – Sunday

VRT Trainer ACVREP Certified VRT Provide competency training for ADL instructors and staff One on one training – Pre-S.T.E.P. Oversee evaluation circuit and report writing Monitor instructional strategies for ADL competencies Monitor instructional matrix grid for compliance Provide supervision of ADL intern

ADL – Cooking Skills (2) Kitchen orientation Appliance use and accessibility Measurement Dicing / Cutting Meal preparation Meal storage Recipe implementation d

ADL - Eating / Etiquette Etiquette Scooping, Cutting, Stabbing, Pushing Serving Containers / Storage Ordering / Special Requests Menu Use

ADL – Food / Kitchen Management Small Appliances Toaster, Blender, Magic Bullet, Ice Cream Maker, etc.) Utensil exposure and use Pots, pans, and everything else Storage / Containers Groceries Entertainment – Food safety and arrangement

ADL – Housekeeping / Home Maintenance Washing Dishes Organization / Closets Vacuuming / Dusting / Blinds / Mop / etc. Trash collection / disposal Maintaining light bulbs, batteries, plants, etc. Cleaning Basic Tool use (screwdriver, hammer, etc.)

ADL – Money Management Folding / Labeling Estimation / Making Change Budgeting Tipping Warranty Registration ATM / Credit cards Maintaining wallet / billfold Signature writing

ADL – Self-Care / Hygiene Grooming Personal Hygiene Dressing / Fasteners / Ties / Lacing Fasteners, Buttons, Clasps, Ties, Lacing Organization

ADL – Clothing Management Labeling Sorting Folding Hanging Laundry Ironing Packing

ADL – Career Exploration Self – Advocacy Career Interest Surveys Personal information / Applications Resume writing ADA rights Non-driver education Phone / etiquette Interviewing Letter writing and Envelopes

Certified O&M Specialists (2) ACVREP Certified Provide supervision of three O&M Interns Assist in the development of evacuation procedures, campus navigation, map-making session, and non-driver education session Assist in night evaluations / instruction Assist in familiarizing O&M interns to St. Louis and the St. Louis Metro systems

O&M Interns Seeking ACVREP Certification Average hours completed = 231 Train all staff in Sighted-Guide Procedures and monitoring basic cane travel, escalators, elevators, etc. Provide orientation for campus living Provide individual/group lessons based on assessment Cane and low vision travel Provide instruction for use of public transportation Provide night evaluations / instruction Lead the Map-Making Instructional Session Lead the Non-Driver Education Instructional Session Participate in all community outings

Residential Coordinator Implement schedule (outings, speakers, lessons, etc.) Adhere and balance residential budget Coordinate non-scheduled off-campus activities Coordinate transportation for programming / activities Assist students with ADLs as they relate to dorm living Distribute morning and evening medications Monitor staff use of training (sighted guide, ADL, etc.) Oversee Residential and Overnight Staff

Residential Staff Assist Weekday/Weekend Coordinator to implement programming Actively participate in all scheduled and non- scheduled activities Assist students with ADLs as they relate to dorm living, eating, use of public transportation, eating Transport students/staff during evening/weekend residential schedule

Awake Overnight Supervisor Remains awake throughout shift Administers medications Assist students with ADLs as they relate to dorm living Establish and maintain contact with on-duty Webster University residential supervisor Supervise students Complete incident reports if necessary

ASSESSMENT DRIVES INSTRUCTION

ADL and O&M Instructional Sequence Assess Instruct Report

Instructional Environments

Instructional Apartments

Materials / Supplies Participant Packing List Braille / Large Print Labeling Items Clothing Labels Cleaning Supplies Small Appliances Kitchen Supplies Career Survey / Interest Inventory Meter Stick Wheatley / Chang Kits Tactile Town Low Vision Devices Long Canes / GPS Cash, Checks, ATM Bug Spray / Sunscreen Color Identifiers Water Bottles Accessible Computers Personal Hygiene Items

Features Comprehensive Summative Reports College-aged Mentors (B / VI) Sex-Education & Dating Seminar Sports Camp Weekend Banking Partnership Personal Bank Account, ATM, Bank Visit, etc. Volunteerism / Community Service Project Grocery Store – Behind the Scenes Mock Interviews Parent Training Day Group Lessons AFB Career Connect Series Eating Out Etiquette Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Locker Room Etiquette Map-Making Non-Driver Instruction Guest Speakers Motivational Speaker – Marcus Engel Banking / Personal Financial Management Maryville University Rehabilitation Services for the Blind Beyond High School (College Mentors) Dog-Guide School Consumer / Advocacy Groups ADA Rights and Education AFB Career Connect Series Activities / Outings Family Dining – Maggianos Little Italy Dave & Busters Cardinal Game / Six Flags Swing Around Fun Town Descriptive Movie Dining Out / Order In MUNY – outdoor theater Science Center

Day Program Schedule Wednesday June 20Thursday June 21 7:30 - 8:30 AMBreakfast in DormBreakfast in Cafeteria 8:30 - 9:00 AMContinentalPack Lunch 9:00-9:15 AM ADL / O&M Instruction 9:15-9:30 AM 9:30-9:45 AM 9:45-10:00 AM 10:00-10:15 AM 10:15-10:30 AM 10:30-10:45 AM 10:45-11:00 AM 11:00-11:15 AM Lunch in Lounge 11:00-11:45 11:15-11:30 AM 11:30-11:45 AM Lunch in Cafeteria 11:30-12:30 11:45-12:00 PM Eating Out Etiquette 12:00-12:15 PM 12:15-12:30 PM 12:30-12:45 PM ADL / O&M Instruction 12:45-1:00 PM 1:00-1:15 PM ADL / O&M Instruction 1:15-1:30 PM 1:30-1:45 PM 1:45-2:00 PM 2:00-2:15 PM 2:15-2:30 PM 2:30-2:45 PM 2:45-3:00 PM

Residential Program Schedule Wednesday June 20Thursday June 21 3:00 - 3:30 PM Free Choice 3:30 - 4:00 PM 4:00 - 4:30 PM 4:30 - 5:00 PM 5:00 - 5:30 PM Dinner Out $10 Allowence 5:30 - 6:00 PM Dinner in Cafeteria 5:30-7:00 6:00 - 6:30 PM 6:30 - 7:00 PM 7:00 - 7:30 PM Free Choice Activity Swing Around Fun Town 7:30 - 8:00 PM 8:00 - 8:30 PM 8:30 - 9:00 PM 9:00 - 9:30 PM 9: :00 PM 10:00 PMLights Out 11:00 pm - 7:00AMSleep

Matrix – Master Session Log MASTER SESSION LOG ~ S.T.E.P. - St. Louis 2012 Each Number represents the number of session in each domain ~ NOTE: Cooking (2- or 2.5 hours); O&M (1- or 1.5 hour); ADL (30- minutes) Participants Cooking - Joyce Cooking - Lisa O&M Richard O&M Dana O&M Christine Participants 22.5 Total 22.5 Total 11.5 Over Lunch Total 11.5 Over Lunch Total 11.5 Over Lunch Total Garrett Garrett Meghanne Meghanne Alyssa Alyssa Amanada Amanada Max Max Gary Gary Morgan Morgan Hannah Hannah Kristen Kristen Kelcey Kelcey Casey Casey Devon Devon Sessions Sessions Participants Kitchen Management Karen Etiquette Lori Money Management Naomi Self-Care Nancy Home Maintenance Lauren Clothing Management Laura Careers Spencer Participants Garrett Meghanne Alyssa Amanada Max Gary Morgan Hannah Kristen Kelcey Casey Devon Sessions93 Sessions

Matrix – Thursday June 21 st Cooking - Joyce Cooking - Lisa O&M Richard O&M Dana O&M Christine Kitchen Mgmt - Karen 9:00-9:15 AM MaxMeghanne AlyssaMorganDevon Garrett 9:00-9:15 AM 9:15-9:30 AM 9:30-9:45 AM Hannah 9:30-9:45 AM 9:45-10:00 AM 10:00-10:15 AM AmandaHannahDevon Gary 10:00-10:15 AM 10:15-10:30 AM 10:30-10:45 AM Kristen 10:30-10:45 AM 10:45-11:00 AM 11:00-11:15 AM Lunch in Lounge 11:00-11:15 AM 11:15-11:30 AM 11:30-11:45 AM 11:45-12:00 PM Eating Out Etiquette Etiquette Instructor 11:45-12:00 PM 12:00-12:15 PM 12:15-12:30 PM 12:30-12:45 PM 12:45-1:00 PM 1:00-1:15 PM AmandaAlyssa GarrettMaxKelcey Casey 1:00-1:15 PM 1:15-1:30 PM 1:30-1:45 PM Devon 1:30-1:45 PM 1:45-2:00 PM 2:00-2:15 PM MeghanneGaryKristen Morgan 2:00-2:15 PM 2:15-2:30 PM 2:30-2:45 PM Garrett 2:30-2:45 PM 2:45-3:00 PM

Matrix – Thursday June 21 st Etiquette - Lori Money Mgmt - Naomi Self-Care - Nancy Home Maint - Lauren Clothing Mgmt - Laura Careers - Spencer 9:00-9:15 AM GaryHannahKristenKelceyAmandaCasey 9:00-9:15 AM 9:15-9:30 AM 9:30-9:45 AM KelceyGarrettAmandaKristenCaseyGary 9:30-9:45 AM 9:45-10:00 AM 10:00-10:15 AM KristenMorganCaseyAlyssaGarrettKelcey 10:00-10:15 AM 10:15-10:30 AM 10:30-10:45 AM CaseyKelceyAlyssaMorganGaryGarrett 10:30-10:45 AM 10:45-11:00 AM 11:00-11:15 AM Lunch in Lounge 11:00-11:15 AM 11:15-11:30 AM 11:30-11:45 AM 11:45-12:00 PM Eating Out Etiquette Etiquette Instructor 11:45-12:00 PM 12:00-12:15 PM 12:15-12:30 PM 12:30-12:45 PM 12:45-1:00 PM 1:00-1:15 PM MorganGaryDevonMeghanneKristenHannah 1:00-1:15 PM 1:15-1:30 PM 1:30-1:45 PM GaryCaseyMorganHannahMeghanneKristen 1:30-1:45 PM 1:45-2:00 PM 2:00-2:15 PM DevonHannahGarrettKelceyCaseyMax 2:00-2:15 PM 2:15-2:30 PM 2:30-2:45 PM HannahDevonMaxCaseyMorganKelcey 2:30-2:45 PM 2:45-3:00 PM

Comprehensive Reports Includes Letter from the Director and Reports from all ADL Domains, O&M, and the Residential Setting

Program Reflection / Evaluation Participant Goal~Setting Review Participant Survey Comparative Analysis to Pre-S.T.E.P. survey Parent Survey Rehabilitation Services for the Blind Survey Staff Survey Wrap-Up Meeting Future Considerations / Planning

Testimonials "We still marvel at the skills and knowledge Sylvia gained from the STEP Program. Both she and her sister have attended several ADL programs, all of which were woefully disappointing in comparison to STEP. Not only did she make huge strides with her O&M skills, she came home with a new found confidence with signing her name and ironing! She mentioned several times that all of the adults who worked at STEP were kind, fun, and professional! - Lisa, Parent of S.T.E.P. – St. Louis Participant.... The confidence and independence became evident on the ride home. At a stop at a convenience store I found Tomas inside before I got in - looking for a drink in the cooler....he told me that if he couldn't find what he wanted he would ask someone for help. He proceeded to choose a drink, find the counter (all with him skillfully using his cane) and pay for his drink with money from his wallet!....I can see the effects of every area of the program - labeling and organizing his bathroom items - and using them :), talking about career ideas, setting his alarm, tying his shoes, planning what he is going to cook next, searching the catalogs for which items to get to increase his independence, advocating for himself…. - Do, Parent of S.T.E.P. – St. Louis Participant

The Budget FOOD: $12,000 (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner all settings) GROCERIES: $2,000 FACILITIES: $10,000 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: $500 SUPPLIES: $400 INTERN STIPENDS: $1,350 (plus housing ) ACTIVITIES / ENTERTAINMENT: $1800 STAFFING: $68,000 TOTAL: $120,000 Cost Per Participant: $9,000

Q & A

S.T.E.P. – St. Louis Contact Information Website and Applications: Kevin Hollinger - Director S.T.E.P. – St. Louis Angie Yorke – Blind Community Enrichment Programs Manager ext. 132