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Lawrence program trains 18–21-year-olds with disabilities in workplace and life skills at Pinkney campus
Summary
Lawrence Public Schools trustees heard a detailed update on Community Connections at Pinkney, a district transition program that serves students 18–21 with disabilities through on‑campus training, off‑campus work placements and Project SEARCH internships.
The Lawrence Public Schools Board of Education received an update Tuesday on Community Connections at Pinkney, the district’s transition program that serves students ages 18 through 21 with disabilities.
The update outlined vocational, daily‑living and community‑integration supports provided at the historic Pinkney campus. “Our goal is to ensure that every student leaves with the skills, confidence, and a plan for post‑secondary success,” said Jenna Viscomi, principal of Community Connections at Pinkney.
The program includes on‑campus work tasks—such as silverware preparation, custodial assistance and digital archiving—and off‑campus placements at local businesses. Viscomi said approximately 50 to 60 students attend the building…
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