Adult sector

Social Participation
Program

Social Participation<br>Program

Beyond integration, the focus is now on participation. The learner isn’t just fitting into society but actively shaping it. It’s about autonomy and active citizenship.

Paul Vincent Readaptation Officer
Social Participation<br>Program

The
program
leads to :

Local certificate of completion

Skills for community integration

The Social Participation Program

The program supports students’ active participation in the community. Experiential learning increases their autonomy and life skills.

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Where is the program offered?

The Social Participation Program is offered in the following communities:

Goals and objectives of the program

Our Social Participation Program is designed for adult learners with intellectual, psychological, social or physical difficulties.

The program follows the core curriculum set by the Ministry of Education (MEQ) and focuses on the areas of education, health, communication, and work.

Who is this program for?

Students who could benefit from the Social Participation Program have experienced or continue to experience:

  • Significant and persistent learning difficulties;
  • Mild to moderate intellectual disabilities;
  • ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder);
  • Mental health disorders or difficulties;
  • Loss of autonomy with physical disability(ies) or disorder(s);
  • Intellectual disabilities;
  • Difficulties adjusting in school or out of school;
  • Head trauma;
  • Aphasia.

Admission requirements

Conditions

Requirements for students:

  • be 16 years of age or older by June 30 of the current year to be eligible for adult education training;
  • be willing to participate in group activities;
  • be able to sustain attention for independent tasks;
  • be autonomous in terms of day-to-day activities (eating, using the washroom, hand washing);
  • not require one-on-one supervision.