TAP is a program designed to support adult students with disabilities. Students transition to TAP once they have completed their high school graduation requirements. These students typically have disabilities that require structured vocational and functional life skills instruction. Students spend their day on transition activities and vocational tasks, including practicing these skills within the TAP environment and in the community. Students are able to receive Transition Services through the school year of their 22nd birthday. Related services, such as speech and social work, are integrated into the program to support skill development in these areas. The Transition Assistance Program is designed to provide quality transition programming for each student and teach them the necessary skills for a successful transition into adult life with the highest level of independence possible.
Transition creates a "bridge" between school and adult life for students with disabilities.
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Lake Bark Bakery is a student-centered entrepreneurial project to promote community involvement and develop work skills in an authentic and motivating way. Lake Bark Bakery is managed by Transition Assistance Program (TAP) students. The purpose of Lake Bark Bakery is multifaceted; it incorporates the development of various independent daily living and vocational skills including: grocery skills, food preparation, kitchen safety, time and money management, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork. Lake Bark Bakery has a partnership with Second City Canine Rescue. Students complete various tasks for their organization and also deliver treats for adoption counselors to give to families when a dog is adopted at their weekly adoption events.Visit the Lake Bark Bakery website for more information and an order form.