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    2023 BCIL Youth Summer Program

    BCIL Youth Summer Programs 2023 Flyer

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    Boston Center for Independent Living Want to adult? Summer 2023 Adulting is hard! Join BCIL’s Youth Team for a fun and interactive summer to build your confidence and adulting skills. For youth with disabilities ages 14-22. All workshops are free! Starting July 10 In-person and virtual options. Workshops all summer long! Community Trips Food and Prizes Social Activities Workshops: • Learner’s Permit Exam Prep. • Housing Options. • Workplace Etiquette. • Health Relationships. • Self-Advocacy Skills. • Visit to a college Disability Service Office. • Travel Training at the MBTA. • And More!!! For more information: Scan the QR code below with your phone or contact Mindy Duggan at mduggan@bostoncil.org 60 Temple Place, Boston, MA 02111 Phone: 617-338-6665 TTY : 617-338-6662 www.bostoncil.org @BostonCIL

    BCIL Youth Summer Programs 2023 Calendar_with descriptions

    BCIL Youth Summer Programs 2023 Calendar_with descriptions – text

    Summer Learner’s Permit Exam Prep Class (Virtual on zoom)

    Group A: Mondays & Wednesdays, 4pm-5pm. July 10th – August 2nd

    Group B:  Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am-11am. August 1st – August 17th

    Group C: Mondays, 12pm-1pm. August 10th – August 28th

    Group D: Tuesdays, 12pm-1pm. July 11th – August 22nd

    Group E:  Fridays, 12pm-1pm. July 14th – August 25th

    Group A & B is an accelerated class that meets twice a week.

    Group C, D, & E meets twice a week.

     This workshop series will support students with disabilities to study and prepare for the Massachusetts Learner’s Permit Exam. This workshop series is not a driver’s education program. It is a group to help students study and prepare for their learner’s permit exam.

    In this workshop series, we will:

    • Review each chapter of the Driver’s Manual.
    • Weekly review games and practice tests!
    • Learn study tips and how to stay motivated.
    • Learn how to set up testing accommodations for the Learner’s Permit Exam.

    Registration Form: https://forms.office.com/r/mSveXfaSHw

    Can’t attend these sessions? Please email Dejanae Sheppard at dsheppard@bostoncil.org or bcilyouthservices@gmail.com to join the waiting list.

    If you have any questions or need accommodations, please email Dejanae Sheppard at dsheppard@bostoncil.org or bcilyouthservices@gmail.com