Exceptionality Portfolio, Coursework Example

We will visit one community agency as a class.

*See attached template.

· Goal/mission of agency for the given population

· Services provided

· Assessment process to qualify for services

· Timeline for securing services.

ACEI 5d

CEC 1K5

Demonstrates thorough/ practiced understanding of the agencies and their provisions.

At least 4 community agencies are described, at least one visited.

Demonstrates good understanding of the agencies and their provisions.

3 community agencies are described, at least one visited.

Demonstrates basic/novice understanding of the agencies and their provisions.

2 community agencies are described, at least one visited.

Demonstrates marginal understanding of the agency and provisions.

1-2 community agencies are described, none visited.

*See attached template.

· School

· Home

· Community

ACEI 3b, 5c

CEC 1K6, 2K2-4

7-8 strategies are described.

Information for this section is supported by at least 4 credible research sources.

5-6 strategies are described.

Information for this sections supported by at 3 credible research-based sources.

3-4 strategies are described.

Information for this section is supported by 1-2 credible research-based sources.

Fewer than 3 strategies are described.

Information is not supported by credible research-based sources.

*See attached template.

·  Use

·  Availability

·  Cost

·  Universal design

ACEI 3e

7-8 items of assistive technology are described, at least 1 is demonstrated.

5- 6 items of assistive technology are described, at least 1 is demonstrated.

3-4 items of assistive technology are described, at least 1 is demonstrated.

1-2 items of assistive technology are described,

0-1 demonstrated.

APA format is correct.

Very clear match between information and resources.

Minimal errors with APA.

Somewhat clear match between info and resources.

APA format has many errors.

Minimally clear match between information and resources.

APA format is not used.

No indication of how information match sources.

·  Table of contents

·  Clearly-labeled sections

·  Well-organized

·  Typed, well-formatted

Knowledge of topic/ ability to answer questions

ACEI 2b,3e,5a

Expert ability to expand on topics covered and answer questions.

Very familiar with resources and references.

Practiced ability to expand on topics covered or answer questions.

Somewhat familiar with resources and references.

Basic/novice ability to expand on topics covered or answer questions posed by audience.

Vaguely familiar with resources and references.

Poor/marginal ability to expand on topics covered or answer questions.

Not familiar with resources and references.

The Arc of Monroe Foundation, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14620

The Arc Foundation funds initiatives not traditionally funded by Medicaid or other government agencies. Through innovative, popular and effective events, the Foundation raises money that funds programs designed to enable individuals with developmental disabilities to be active, contributing members of their community.  The funding can also be provided directly to the families of patients if specific care or services cannot be provided by the organization.

The organization offers habilitation, self-advocacy, recreational and health services.  Funding is usually provided through the Arc On-line Auction and Blue Jeans After D’Arc.  While involved in numerous initiates across the county, the Arc Foundation is best known for Dream It, Do It, which is a program that works to grant wishes for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The only assessment process that exists for individuals to qualify for funding is whether or not Medicaid or other government agencies would not traditionally fund the services that were required.  The Arc Foundation focuses on providing to those individuals that are in the greatest need first, but it does not want to turn anyone away if the government cannot traditionally provide funding to those people that need services.  The process begins with the referral process whereby a family member, friend or medical professional can refer a patient to the agency to receive their services.

The funding is usually provided within several weeks of applying.  However, there are cases where fundraising may limit the exact amount of funds that can be provided to patients and their families.  Many of the other services that are provided, such as health care and recreational services can be provided immediately.  It really depends on the type of service being applied for and what the needs of the patient are based on the amount of available human, physical and technological resources.