WEST BARNSTABLE–Project Forward at Cape Cod Community College (CCCC), a program that offers financial aid to eligible students with intellectual disabilities, has been approved by the federal government as a “Comprehensive Transition Program.”
The program, now in its 30th year, allows students to learn vocational skills, as well as how to live independently and set themselves up for success.
Director Heather Bish was proud of this landmark accomplishment for CCCC.
“We are proud to say we are the first and the only program in Massachusetts at this time. We are happy to announce that, and ask students who would like to be a part of our program to give us a call or come visit,” Bish said.
Bish also reflected on her hands on work as a special education teacher, and what this accreditation means for the school.
“When you work with people with disabilities, you often have doors shut or told that they can’t do that,” Bish continued.
“I always tell my students, ‘I know that you’ve heard a lot, that you can’t do this. But I’m going to tell you that you can.'”
Project Forward is accepting applications for the fall semester, but seats are limited. Classes start September 3. For more information, call 774-330-4763, or email [email protected].
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