LifeWorks Bridge Academy
The Bridge Academy combines KCTCS’s emphasis on education and career development with LifeWorks' essential personalized supports and daily living skills curriculum to better prepare neurodiverse students for the workforce and independent living.
- Person-Centered Success Plan
- Independence Curriculum
- LifeWorks Liaison Meetings
- Goal Setting and Monitoring
- Group Study Sessions
- Campus and Community Connection
- Resource Discovery and Connection
- Self-Assessments and Data Tracking
- Family Education and Training
- Social and Extracurricular Enrichment
LifeWorks is a not-for-profit organization that empowers autistic young adults to successfully transition to lives of independence, self-direction, and employment.
We believe in providing person-centered support that is guided by each individual’s unique desires, goals, and strengths.
- Must have a documented diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or other neurodiversity
- Must be in good academic standing with your KCTCS college
- Must be motivated toward independence with a desire to learn the skills necessary to live independently and more fully within the community
- Must have the motivation and desire to learn the skills necessary to develop a career plan
LifeWorks Bridge Academy costs to students may be covered in full by OVR if approved.
Your liaison serves as a bridge to Gateway resources and provides additional individualized support where needed. They assist in developing a plan to optimize time management, classwork, and community engagement.
Your liaison is available 25 hours per week to assist you in navigating your academic and social success.
This includes one-to-one sessions to review coursework, career readiness, community engagement, independent living skills, and much more. The Bridge Program is personalized, and you choose what you would like to participate in.
Personalized planning to fit your college, community, and independent living skills needs.
- We provide a study hall four days per week, three hours per day, so that you can participate at your pace, as you choose. The study hall also includes customized live and pre-recorded curriculum to assist with skills such as banking, money management, and many other life-enhancing services.
- The LifeWorks Bridge Academy blends the best of the Gateway academic structure and LifeWorks autism supports.
- LifeWorks will assist you in streamlining all available support on campus and in the community to ensure you can easily navigate programs and maximize your success.
In-Person Functions
- In-person and online curriculum sessions
- One-to-one meetings twice per week, if you choose
- Study hall hosted by your liaison, who can provide guidance in navigating coursework, time management, and connections to resources
- Monthly group enrichment activities with peers
