OPTIONS | Transitions to Independence
Collaborative Support
Faculty and Staff at OPTIONS
OPTIONS staff collaborate across academics, independent living, speech and language, vocational development, and student services.
A confidential first conversation about readiness, support needs, and program fit.
Meet the OPTIONS Team
Students are supported by a collaborative team rather than isolated departments. Academic staff, Independent Living staff, Speech-Language professionals, Vocational Counselors, student services, and program leadership share information so goals and strategies can be reinforced across environments.
Collaboration Is the Standard
Team members collaborate to monitor progress, adjust support levels, align goals across environments, and reinforce strategies consistently. This reduces the risk that a student succeeds in one setting but cannot transfer the same skills to another.
Meet the OPTIONS Team
One Student. One Coordinated Team.
Support Works Better When the Adults Work Together
OPTIONS programming can involve academic staff, Independent Living staff, Vocational Counselors, the College Liaison, Speech & Language professionals, administration, nursing and other support personnel. The value is not simply the number of services; it is the coordination among people who see the student in different adult environments.
- Academic and college-transition coordination
- Vocational counseling and workplace monitoring
- Independent living and life-skills coaching
- Communication across the student’s individualized program
Connected Support
How This Connects Across OPTIONS
The collaborative team supports the broader OPTIONS transition-to-adulthood model.
Academic professionals contribute to the college and academic support program.
Vocational staff guide the employment-readiness pathway.
Communication professionals provide integrated speech and language support.
Independent Living staff reinforce skills in the apartment-based living program.
Start a Conversation
A Clearer Path Forward Starts With Understanding Fit
OPTIONS does not expect independence all at once. An admissions conversation is a practical first step to understand readiness, support needs, and whether the program aligns with your student.
Admissions Conversation
Begin with a confidential conversation focused on fit, not pressure.
Start a ConversationQuestions about readiness, timing, academics, living, or vocational pathways are welcome.
admissionsinfo@brehm.org