STRIVE

STRIVE students live on Le Moyne College campus for 4 weeks during the summer season. Within that time frame, students are enrolled in two college courses that are typically taught by Le Moyne faculty or alumni. Students visit popular attractions like Destiny USA and Corning Museum, participate in physical activities like martial arts and fencing, share their talents in a talent showcase, receive one on one assistance from specialist in orientation and mobility, participate in the STRIVE graduation ceremony at the end of the summer program, and are involved in a host of other social and artistic activities that students get to enjoy during their stay.

STRIVE students are monitored 24/7 by their Tutor Counselors (TCs), who are current Le Moyne students dedicated to their role as peer counselors. The TCs are trained to support STRIVE participants in various ways and are passionate about working with these high school students to ensure that they are safe, gaining new experiences and of course, having a great time. If you are interested in becoming a Tutor Counselor please stop by Disability Support Services for more information on how to apply.

The mission of Aurora of CNY is to promote independence, opportunity, and full-access for individuals of all ages who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard-of-hearing, late deafened, and deaf blind.

The agency is dedicated to being a leader in the field and is committed to:

• Providing high quality services that empower individuals to achieve their highest potential and fullest level of participation in their homes, schools, on the job and in the community;
• Advocating for the elimination of barriers and attitudes that hinder this participation;
• Educating all citizens on the causes, treatment and management of these disabilities; and
• Organizing resources necessary to support these efforts.

New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) has funded the STRIVE program for the last five years. Together, NYSCB, Aurora of Central New York and Le Moyne College have worked diligently to ensure that the STRIVE Program remains active during the summer season. Outside of STRIVE, NYSCB provides year round Vocational Rehabilitation programs to students in areas such as job coaching, orientation and mobility, independent skill and training, and assistive technology assistance. The mission of the New York State Commission for the Blind is to enhance employability, to maximize independence and to assist in the development of the capacities and strengths of people who are legally blind.

For more information about New York State Commission for the Blind please call:

315-423-5417