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Huntington University A.B.L.E.
(Achieving Balance in Life Through Education)
2303 College Ave.
Huntington, IN 46750
Contact:
Joni Schmalzried
Phone: 260-359-4314
E-mail: jschmalzried@huntington.eduThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
General Info
Type of school:
4-year college or university
Program Description:
The purpose of the ABLE program is to provide students (ages 18 to 21) with intellectual and cognitive disabilities a postsecondary college experience to develop self-advocacy skills, engage in career exploration, and develop social skills that lead to employment in a career field.
Students can apply for this program if they:
- Are still enrolled in Huntington County Community Schools under IDEA
Number of students in this program:
Up to 10
Top 3 Priority Areas:
- 1: Employment
- 2: Self-determination
- 3: Social skills development
Additional priority areas:
The “main focus” is determined by the individual’s Person Centered Plan, and may be any or all of the above.
The minimum age of a student to attend this program:
18
Tuition and fees per year:
None at this time
Room and board per year:
NA
Cost of books per year:
varies
This program is a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP) and students with intellectual disabilities can get federal financial aid:
No
Students can pay to attend this program using (subject to student eligibility):
Students must be enrolled in the Huntington County Community School Corporation and eligible for services under IDEA
Entrance Requirements:
- Be able to safely navigate the campus independently
- Have a specific disability label or type
- Have basic safety skills in an unsupervised setting
- Have practical reading and writing skills
Students with intellectual disabilities take:
- Coursework identified through their Person Centered Plan
Students in this program also take these specially designed courses:
- Although not formal courses, students do receive instruction on:
- Orientation to college
- Vocational skills training
- Social skills training
- Life skills instruction
Amount of instructional time spent only with other students with intellectual disabilities:
Less than 25%
Average amount of time it will take a student to complete the program:
2 years
This program operates during the summer:
No
Students are eligible to earn a degree or certificate:
Yes, awarded by Huntington County Community Schools (certificate of completion)
This degree or certificate is available to:
Only to those students in this program
Housing Options:
- There are no housing options for students with intellectual disabilities on this campus
Social Activity Participation:
- Students attend campus social activities with program staff
- Students attend campus social activities with peers
- Students with ID independently seek out and participate in desired social activities
College Info
Huntington University is a private, four-year, Christ-centered liberal arts University.
Consistently ranked by U.S.News & World Report in the top tier of Midwestern comprehensive colleges.
FORBES listed Huntington University among the Top 15% of colleges and universities in the United States.
Princeton Review ranked Huntington among the "Best Midwestern Colleges."
Victory Media Inc. lists Huntington University among its Military Friendly Schools.
Over 70 programs of study
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Social Work
Pre-professional: Law, medicine, pharmacy and athletic training. (Our graduates have an exceptionally high acceptance rate to graduate schools. Call for details.)
Graduate: Master's degrees in Counseling, Education, and Youth Ministry. Entry-level doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.
Academic calendar: Two 15-week semesters and a 3-week January term.