| Initiative Title | Community Connections Program: Partners for Learning & Service |
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| Submitted in Previous Year(s) | No |
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| Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale | The SUNY Orange OTA Program will develop innovative learning experiences designed to expand community-based learning opportunities for students and to foster reciprocal relationships between academic and community partners to promote delivery of occupational therapy services through the formation of Community Connections: Partners for Learning and Service.
***This is a potential revenue producing project, through fees for service, grants and rental income of OTA lab space to OT practitioners***
Examples of available porgrams include:
1. The Health Professions Problem-Solvers Network: A brainstorming network for use by community members seeking rehabilitation related information. Such as consulting for home modifications and adaptations for individuals with physical challenges.
2. OT “Learning/Living Laboratory
Resources, information and innovative occupational therapy services available to community members utilizing the SUNY Orange OTA lab facilities.
3. The Sensory Motor and Recreational Transition Program (S.M.A.R.T.) A collaborative program with Early Childhood Education
A summer day camp program for children who receive OT services through their school districts during the academic year but do not receive services during the summer. A moderatetuition would be charged to families.
4. Parent/Child Play groups A collaborative program with the SUNY Orange Early Childhood Education Program
Weekly play groups offering a family centered fun way for children who may be experiencing a developmental delay and their parents to join other parents and children in exploring ways to create and enjoy play activities. |
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| Consequences of this initiative not being funded | A missed opportunity to provide innovative community services and to make the community aware of what SUNY Orange can offer through its programs.
This initiative is a potential revenue producing ongoing project. |
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| Department Goals | |
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| Programs | AAS OTA |
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| Locations | |
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| Estimated Completion Date | 10/17/2007 |
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| Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | No |
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| Importance | Low |
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| Funding Source | Request for Prioritization |
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| Created | 06/17/2013 5:02 pm |
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| Updated | 06/17/2013 5:02 pm |
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