2017 B.A.S.E. Project

BBHIH will host 100 young adults for the R-12 B.A.S.E. students 2017 superhero CHRISTmas!!
What is B.A.S.E.? It is a community based vocational and academic program serving students :     • within the Springfield Public School District
     • 16-years of age or older
     • with an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
     • with physical and/or mental challenges

The goal is to provide students with opportunities to develop career awareness, exploration, assessment and positive social skills necessary for successful integration in the world of work and society.

What makes B.A.S.E. different? The B.A.S.E project allows teachers to incorporate academics and related skills in a functional manner in natural environments. These related skills include:
     • Communication
     • Independent living
     • Social skills
     • Problem-solving
     • Confidence
     • Self-determination

**This is a FAMILY friendly outreach***   **Come and go as you need to**
Date:  Tuesday December 5, 2017
Location: Cox North  9:30am-2pm (Fountain Plaza Room) Enter off Jefferson at the Cox College Entrance
***They will have a DJ-Games-Pictures printed on site as well as a whole lot of food to feast on and games.***

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