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1. Instruction, training, and materials for participation and tutor, plus one year follow-up technical assistance. On-site training includes:
   
   • At least 20 hours of structured communication instruction
   • 15-20 hours of Empowerment instruction, including training in:
     • The Americans with Disabilities Act
     • Employment
     • Managing Personal Assistant Services
     • Personal Safety
   • 15-20 hours of instruction in interfacing AAC devices with personal computers, including:
     • Microsoft Office Applications
     • World Wide Web and E-mail
   • 2 "Supporting While Letting Go" parent transition sessions
   Cost: $1850.00
2. Room and board for participant. This includes:
   
   • 12 nights in a dormitory at Temple University Main Campus
   • On-site overnight ACES Resident Advisor
   • Two meals a day plus lunch stipend
   Cost: $925.00
3. Room and board for 12 days for each accompanying person (Tutor and/or Personal Assistant):
   
   • Dormitory housing at Temple University Main Campus
   • Two meals per day plus lunch stipend
   Cost: $700.00

Total cost (for 1 participant and 1 accompanying person): $3475.00*

* This total does not include:
- Travel to and from ACES
- Cost of your Personal Assistant

ACES staff will work with each participant to help you identify funding sources.

This program is funded in part by the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.