Using the Segal Education Award in Nevada The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Alex Alex was a VISTA member and then a VISTA leader. He is currently using his Segal Education Award to attend law school in Boston. He plans on practicing civil rights law with an emphasis on disability.

Tiffany Tiffany is using her Segal Education Award at Truckee Meadows Community College. She expects to get an AA Degree.

Scott Scott is using his Segal Ed Award to learn American Sign Language. He took his first class through the Community Education Dept. of Great Basin College and will be taking ASL I in Spring semester.

Carly Carly will get her Segal Education Award in December. She is starting at Western Nevada College’s CAN program in January Voc Rehab is paying for her uniforms, books, childcare, etc. DRC is assisting her and also said she could take the course over two semesters.

Owen Owen expects to use his Segal Education Award to get a degree in Political Science and to work in the senate. White House bound?

Travis Travis’ interest is video editing. This semester he took an art class, a pre- requisite for the computer graphics class. TMCC does not offer what he wants He is interested in an online video editing course at Sessions College. While not a Title IV college, it is approved for Veterans so we hope he will be approved.

Travis – Con’t Supports for college were confusing Computer Tutoring/mentoring Really needed an Art student Some support available from Regional Center/Family Resources