White Hall Independent Living Program
Residential & Apartment Living
What is White Hall?
The White Hall Independent Living Program is an educational and residential opportunity for students in the School to Work daytime programming at Overbrook. The White Hall Apartments create a learning environment that enhances the independence of young adults ages 18-21 through direct instruction and practice of apartment living skills.
Who qualifies for White Hall?
Students who have expressed interest and qualify to participate in the program will live on campus Monday through Thursday evenings and returning home on the weekends, days off and holiday breaks. Students must be able to complete basic personal care needs and exit the building in the case of an emergency with minimal assistance in order to qualify for the White Hall Program.
What kind of instruction is provided?
The White Hall program provides students extended instruction and practice with IDL skills helping transition into an independent or semi-independent adult. Trained evening staff supports students throughout practical hands-on activities and experiences in the following areas:
- Apartment Safety
- Cooking
- Cleaning and Laundry
- Food shopping
- Money management, budgeting, and banking
- Transition planning including job searching, exploring post-secondary options, and training programs.
- Social opportunities and alumni activities
- Recreation and community experiences
- Homework and assignment help as needed
What staff is there in the evenings?
Students will participate in their regularly scheduled classes during the day which end at 2:30 pm. In the evenings, the 12 students have 24 hours supervision and staffing including:
- 1:30 pm - 10 pm Natasha Green, Residential Supervisor
- 1:30 pm - 10 pm Erica Graves, Instructional Paraeducator, Muneer Tawam, Instructional Paraeducator
- 11 am - 8 pm Residential Nurse: Nancy Schultz-Cannon, BS RN
- 10 pm - 8 am Melanie Taylor, Awake overnight staff
- 24 hour Security Guards on Campus at all times
What is provided?
White Hall evening program will provide all money for food expenses, cleaning supplies, recreation activities, and travel fare. Students do not need to bring any personal money unless they would like to spend it in the community on personal items such as clothing or gifts.
Students will have access to the campus gym, pool, computers, handheld assistive technology and WiFi access in the evenings. Students are expected to use these facilities and devices responsibly.
For questions about the program or paperwork included please contact:
Natasha Green, Residential Supervisor or 215-877-0313 X 350
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