VIDBE-Q Volume 65 Issue 4
their house. As work was completed, students then communicated with their job
coaches to have items picked up and new ones delivered. Students were given the
opportunity to work in small groups, one-on-one with the job coach, or
independently depending on their skill level, need for instruction, and
responsibility. Those who took initiative to work more earned more hours on their
timesheets. During our Summer Transition Program, students received a
maintenance stipend to learn about money management and budgeting, but the
work-based learning experiences could also be completed as volunteer experiences
giving students the opportunity to help others and learn they have just as much to
offer society as their peers. Many students applied for specific positions because
they wanted to help others.
Work experiences options included the following:
1. Virtual Children's Storyteller: Practice reading aloud children's stories in
braille using voice and body to bring the story to life. Through live or pre-
recorded videos, read the stories at a virtual story hour for an audience of
young children.
2. Social Broadcasting Correspondent: Plan a talk show with fellow
correspondents to provide entertainment and socialization opportunities
using a conference call line for Lighthouse clients who are unable to leave
