Introduction

The Tustin Adult Transition Program is a Community Based Program designed for individuals ages 18-22 with developmental disabilities. The TATP program is driven by the student’s goals identified in the Individualized Transition Plan (ITP). Students will have an opportunity to explore Post-Secondary Education, Post-Secondary Employment and Independent Living Options.

In addition, TATP provides instructional and work-related activities that enable a student to learn appropriate work, personal, and social behaviors necessary for employment and independence. Students gain the confidence to take risks, make their own decision, take personal responsibility for their own actions, and gain knowledge of their rights as individuals.

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Located At

Our Staff

If you would like more information regarding the Tustin Adult Transition Program, please contact:

Located at the Education Support Center:

David Bochenek

(714) 981-1479 (mobile)

dbochenek@tustin.k12.ca.us

Michelle Broersma

(714) 335-6915 (mobile)

mbroersma@tustin.k12.ca.us

Ana Diaz

(714) 714-3154 (mobile)

adiazmillan@tustin.k12.ca.us

Michelle Lim

714-785-2345 (mobile)

mlim@tustin.k12.ca.us

Judy C. Veiga

(657) 240-7375 (mobile)

jveiga@tustin.k12.ca.us

Tustin High School:

Stephanie Carey

(714) 730-7414 ext. 87111

scarey@tustin.k12.ca.us

Administrator for TATP

Dana Crawford - Program Facilitator

dcrawford@tustin.k12.ca.us

(714) 730-7356 ext. 51416

Kimberly Thompson - Autism Program Specialist

kthompson@tustin.k12.ca.us

(714) 401-0316

Kathy Brookehouse - Occupational Therapist

kbrookhouse@tustin.k12.ca.us

Katie Bernal - Speech/Language Pathologist

kbernal@tustin.k12.ca.us

Cyndy Negru - Speech/Language Pathologist

cnegru@tustin.k12.ca.us

Susan Gallagher - Deaf/Hard of Hearing

sgallagher@tustin.k12.ca.us

Laurie Satz - Audiologist

lsatz@tustin.k12.ca.us

Who can Attend & How?

Eligibility:

Students interested in participating must be:

Developmentally Disabled
At Least 18 Years Old
Completed High School
Receiving a Certificate of Completion
Regional Center Client (optional)
Department of Rehabilitation Eligible (optional)

Intake Process:

The adult student or parents may request a referral to the program from their case carrier at the high school, or the program is a recommendation of the IEP Team.

What We Do

Employment Training

A major component of the TATP is employment training, meant to minimize vocational limitations and enhance vocational strengths. Students may be placed in a non-paid internship with a job coach. The job coach assists the student to develop appropriate vocational skills, attitudes, and behaviors while in the workplace. If appropriate, students may participate in the TUSD Workability Program, TPP or ROP class.

Vocation Instruction

The TATP help the individual explore career paths and choose employment goals based on their preferences, strengths, abilities/skills, and needs. We implement learning activities that promote meaningful and productive development of prevocational skills. Learning activities include:

Appropriate communication skills

Working effectively with others

Preparing for interviews

Developing resumes

Safety on the job

Skills needed to maintain employment

Life Skills Instruction

The TATP teaches important life skills in a variety of areas including, but not limited to:

Computer Skills

Money management/Budget

Time management

Problem solving

Social etiquette

·General housekeeping skills

Health and safety

Personal fitness and wellness

Personal hygiene

The goal of this instruction is to increase self-reliance. Instruction is provided in a variety of formats including, but not limited to, role-playing, videos, and printed materials.

Community-Based Instruction

The TATP is structured to promote self-confidence and greater independence for inclusion into the Tustin community and beyond. Community-Based Instruction allows students to travel to a variety of locations within the community where they can apply classroom taught life skills in practical settings. Instruction may take place, but not limited to a restaurant, a bank, a grocery store, DMV, or a retail store. These may be a group or individual activities based on the student’s level of independence.

Mobility Training

The TATP instructs individuals with disabilities in the use of public transportation including, but not limited to OCTA and ACCESS. Mobility training aims to develop the student’s awareness and understanding of the environment to enable them to travel safely and as independently as their ability allows. Training is individualized to the needs of the student. Training includes:

Identification of buses

Identification of landmarks

Street crossing skills

Bus rules and regulations

Bus schedule and trip planning

Appropriate public behavior

Safety in the community