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FIRST PLACE TRANSITION ACADEMY more independent. My parents have seen that now rsthand.
When I go home now I do laundry, I cook and I clean!”
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 35 “What we teach ranges from things like personal nance
and budgeting, personal safety, interpersonal relationships,
In addition to the on-site staff, the students cohabitate conflict resolution, etiquette, transportation and more,”
the property with seniors and others who qualify to live Herron-Valenzuela explains. “Instead of having classes at
there, and there are several “supportive neighbors” who SARRC, we have them at GWCC – where they would naturally
are paid a stipend to be the “check-in” when staff isn’t on
property. CONTINUED ON PAGE 37
One bonus? Many of the seniors
and residents have formed strong
friendships, checking in on each
other and even going grocery
shopping together.
“I love the friends I have there
and I love the supportive neighbors
and staff,” Eaton shares. “I get along
with the neighbors. We talk, and I
fill them in on how my job went.
When I got my job I told them and
they were so excited for me.
“[Being here] has helped me,”
she continues. “I cook my own
meals, take the Light Rail or Uber
to work, do laundry, live with a PHOTO/SARRC
roommate. Basically, I’ve become 2017 Transition Academy graduate, Jake, celebrates his third year of employment at the AZ Diamondbacks.

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