A.T.L.A.S. Transition Program Through interdisciplinary enrichment and community engagement the A.T.L.A.S. program aspires to empower students to become self-determined leaders in their lives. Mission Through interdisciplinary enrichment and community engagement the A.T.L.A.S. program aspires to empower students to become self-determined leaders in their lives. Vision The vision for the A.T.L.A.S. Transition Program is for individuals with autism and/or IDD to cultivate individualized goals in collaboration with community partners to foster their self-directed path. Mission Through interdisciplinary enrichment and community engagement the A.T.L.A.S. program aspires to empower students to become self-determined leaders in their lives. Vision The vision for the A.T.L.A.S. Transition Program is for individuals with autism and/or IDD to cultivate individualized goals in collaboration with community partners to foster their self-directed path. Outcomes Students will: • engage in interdisciplinary enrichment to enhance self-determination skills. • engage in interdisciplinary enrichment to enhance advocacy skills. • engage in interdisciplinary enrichment to enhance leadership skills. • engage in interdisciplinary enrichment to enhance community engagement skills. • engage in interdisciplinary enrichment to enhance service skills. • achieve individual aspirations. Courses Course focus will include community engagement, public speaking, advocacy, service, leadership, budgeting, advanced financial literacy, policy, disability culture, health, resource building, networking, management & building, and possibly driving tests. Students will complete a minimum of 24-hours of required courses for credit. A.T.L.A.S. Courses Self-Exploration Internship I Leadership/Community Engagement Internship II Social Justice/Advocacy Internship III   Mentoring Program supports include community mentors (a person  working in the field the student wants to work in), independent living coach, on campus peer mentors, academic advisor and bibliotherapy. Living Accommodations Housing options will be on-campus (if possible) the first year, and off campus (if possible) the second year. Collegiate Park is a set of six apartment buildings in the heart of campus that are home to upperclassmen students. This peaceful community includes flats and townhouses and a centrally located clubhouse that features a multi-purpose room and a newly renovated outdoor space with hammocks, outdoor seating, a volleyball court, and a relaxing pavilion seating area. Students have the option of two bedroom/two bath apartments, two bedroom/one bath apartments, four bedroom/two bath apartments, or four bedroom/two bath townhouses.   North Park Quads (NPQ) is located on University Loop East, just steps away from a newly added campus store. NPQ is comprised of five co-ed buildings which are home to first-year and upper-class students. NPQ requires card access to enter each building. NPQ is made up of suite-style living quarters that accommodate students in four bedroom, two bathroom suites. Each suite includes a furnished living room and kitchenette. The NPQ community includes a central building laundry room, outdoor lounge seating, and a campus store. The NPQ Office is located across from the campus store in NPQ Building 3.   Living Learning Community 3 Living Learning Community 3 is located on Danner Ave. conveniently located between the Carl R. Reng Student Union and the Red Wolf Center. This co-ed residential building is home to students of all classifications. The building is made up of suite-style living quarters with single and double rooms. The residents have access to the floor lobby, lounges, and a laundry room in their own building.   Pack Place contains two, three story apartment buildings open to upperclassmen students. Upperclassmen may choose between two bedroom/two bathroom apartments or four bedroom/four bathroom apartments. Each floor offers a 24-hour study room for a quiet place to study. Each apartment includes private bedrooms/bathrooms, walk-in closets, a kitchen, a laundry room, and a private balcony/patio.   Red Wolf Den is home to upper-class students. Residents of Red Wolf Den have access to the NPQ commons building which includes laundry, a multi-purpose room, a kitchen, and a reception desk. They also have access to the Red Wolf Den commons building which provides an additional location to do laundry and a patio for outdoor activities. Students have the option of two bedroom/one bath, three bedroom/one bath, or four bedroom/two bath apartments.     Degrees The A.T.L.A.S. certificate will have the option of degree seeking for students that qualify. Admission To gain admission to this certification program all applicants must have completed the H.O.W.L. Transition Program or earned a certificate from an inclusive postsecondary education program and submit an application packet to the A.T.L.A.S. Transition Program admission committee. Students must meet eligibility requirements, provide letters of recommendation, a written statement/audio-video recording describing a typical day in their life, and complete an interview with A.T.L.A.S. staff.