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Message SMART LIVING, LEARNING & EARNING WITHDEVELOPMENTALDISABILITIES The Arc of Benton CountyBuilding a foundation for a more empowered life
WHAT IS SMART LIVING, LEARNING & EARNINGWITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (SLLEDD)?SLLEDD is a 22-week pilot program designed tosupport adults with developmental disabilities inCorvallis to build life skills for greater opportunities.Through tailored and strength-based support,participants will develop life skills, build socialconnections, and gain self-confidence.
WHAT MAKES SLLEDD UNIQUE? Based on the Smart Living,Learning & Earning with Autism(SLLEA) curriculum developed inEugene, SLLEDD has beenthoughtfully adapted by The Arcof Benton County to meet thediverse needs of localparticipants. The curriculum isdesigned to offer multiple modesof learning and is individualized tosupport the strengths and needsof neurodiverse learners. SLLEDD provides tools toempower adults withdevelopmental disabilities tobuild greater independence,strengthen self-advocacy skills,and promote meaningfulconnections through topics suchas Wellness, SocialConnections, CommunityResources, Money Management& Benefits Management.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONSSafe behavior at all timesHave some foundational skills and are ready tobuild on themWilling to learn and commit to a minimum of 8hours per week to fully engage in the programCOSTThe SLLEDD pilot program is funded by a generousgrant from Fairview Trust and a Corvallis CommunityDevelopment Block Grant (CDBG). Your participationin the pilot is at no charge to you. ELIGIBILITYAdults aged 21+ (possible exceptions for ages 18-21)Must reside within the city of CorvallisIndividuals with a developmental disability, with or without DD servicesSelf-motivated individuals
ABOUT OUR LEARNING SPACESSessions will occur at The Arc’s Learning Center atBenton Plaza and throughout the community whereparticipants will engage in hands-on learningexperiences. PROGRAM SCHEDULEStart: January 28, 2025End: June 26, 2025Weekly Schedule:Group 1: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdaysfrom 10:00 am to 12:00 pmGroup 2: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdaysfrom 1:00 pm to 3:00 pmMonthly Group Activity: One Friday a month, allparticipants will come together for a fun andengaging social activity.The Arc of Benton County is a 501c3 charitable nonprofit and organization for p
OUR MISSIONThe Arc of Benton County provides advocacy andprograms to enrich the lives of people withintellectual and developmental disabilities andtheir families.About UsThe Arc of Benton County believes that all peopledeserve the opportunity to reach their highestpotential. With the right support, people with IDDcan live full and productive lives. Disability rightsare human rights.OUR VISIONA fully inclusive community where people with IDDare supported to reach their highest potential.local chapter of The Arc U.S, the nation’s largest advocacyeople with IDD.
For more information or to apply to SLLEDD:Supported by generousgrants from:Curriculum adapted from:https://arcbenton.org/slleddaguzman@arcbenton.org