Tapestry Student Support

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have documentation that verifies a diagnosis of intellectual disability or cognitive impairment. 
• Be enrolled in or eligible for transitional services provided by your school district.
  
• Age 18 -21 at time of application.
• Have not completed a high school diploma or have a deferred diploma.
• If you are enrolled in the Anchorage School District you will need to have your counselor verify that you have completed all your core high school requirements.
• Must be able to be independent and unsupervised while on campus, with or without a support person.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have a stable living environment.
• Must have a plan for your medical needs while on campus.

• Must commit to attending all activities required as a TAPESTRY participant.

Intellectual Disability & Cognitive Impairment Eligibility Definition

For TAPESTRY Admissions Requirement - updated Spring 2012

The following is taken from the Higher Education Act Section (HEA) 760(2):

(A) Was/Is eligible for Special Education Services under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).

Additional information that may be helpful when determining eligibility:

(i) Must have/or have had an IEP (Individualized Education Plan).

          AND

(B) Has a diagnosis of Intellectual Disability or Cognitive Impairment

Information that may be helpful when determining eligibility:

(i) Significant limitations in intellectual and cognitive functioning (usually defined as at least 2 Standard deviations from the norm in cognitive (IQ) testing). This typically means a tested IQ of less than 75 This can be measured by several tools, including but not limited to: Wechsler Intelligence Scale and Stanford Binet Intelligence Test.

AND/or

(ii) A cognitive impairment with significant limitations in adaptive behavior such as social skills, practical activities of daily living, problem solving, and/or conceptualizing. This can be measured by several tools, including by not limited to: Supports Intensity Scale, Vineland, Adaptive Behavior Scale.

Organizations you are already working with may have documentation of a youth's intellectual, cognitive and adaptive functioning. You may request copies of diagnoses from organizations that work with your youth, please note this list is not all inclusive:

• School District
• Senior and Disability Services
• State of Alaska Disability Determination
• Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• Licensed Psychologist w/approved credentials

If you know a student who you believe would be a good fit for this program, but are unsure if they fall under these eligibility guidelines please give us a call and we can assist you.

Lara Madden