Beaver Dam Daily Citizen: Children with intellectual disabilities have a wide range of potential and abilities.
Those who will function in the world, living independently and perhaps holding a job, often need help to learn the day-to-day skills that many take for granted. Although it may seem simple to some, Jen Schramm’s students need to learn not just how to make a bed, but how to make several sizes of bed, and how to match the right-sized sheets to the right-sized bed.
Even if they may prepare food at home or make their beds, for example, performing those skills in a new situation can be daunting.
The new Waupun Area School District Transition House provides a link between home, school and independent living for students with intellectual disabilities. It is up and running thanks to a partnership between Grace Lutheran Church, Waupun Area School District, and REACH (Reaching Everyone through Actions with Community Hands) Waupun.