SWAP

Purpose of SWAP: The purpose of SWAP is to assist young adults in making the transition from school to employment, provide successful employment outcomes, increase community linkages, and new patterns of service for young adults within all categories of disabilities. The program's goals include:

▪ Building on current transition planning efforts.

▪ Creating a career pathway through pre-employment transition services.

▪ Filling the case management gap for the targeted population.

▪ Supporting collaboration between DVR and local school districts/BOCES.

SWAP Information Page - Full Program Description

Contact Information:

Tessie Jo Ortega

Lead Coordinator/Program Manager-Salida

tortega@mtnboces.org

719-398-3530

Robyn Erler

SWAP Coordinator-Buena Vista

rerler@mtnboces.org

719-207-1063

Lauren Bissonnette

SWAP Coordinator-Leadville

lbissonnette@mtnboces.org

719-293-0130

Lara Knudson

SWAP Coordinator-Fairplay & Salida

lknudson@mtnboces.org

719-398-3678