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VIP is a Comprehensive Transition and Post-secondary Program that serves young adults with learning disabilities or high functioning Autism.

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Stay positive, be kind, and stay connected even though we’re apart. ♥️ #nyitvip #nyitvipprogram #transitionprogram #announcement #staypositive #stayconnected #weloveourstudents #thefutureisbright #vipforever

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On June 2, 2020 New York Institute of Technology announced that the Vocational Independence Program (VIP) and summer Introduction to Independence (I-I) program would be discontinued.

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We are deeply saddened to share this news, but rather than dwell we will look toward the infinite possibilities that lay before us. To our students and colleagues both past and present, thank you for sharing your unique journeys and being part of VIP.

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Celebrate your accomplishments and look forward to what the future holds. Remember that we are #stayingconnected even though we are apart. Stay positive, see you all soon!

#nyitvip #newyorktech #learningdifferences #accomplishments

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#Congratulations to all of the students of the Vocational Independence Program! You did it! Thank you for your hard work, flexibility, and grit. This year was a challenging one to say the least, yet you proved what you are capable of, and we are so proud of each of you.

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#Congratulations to the #nyitvip #ClassOf2020

To our students who worked so hard these past three years, YOU MADE IT! Now go out into the world, believe you are capable, present your best, and stay positive!

#newyorktech #graduation #congratulations #learningdifferences

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Counting down the days to our Virtual 2020 Commencement Ceremony and want our graduating students to know how proud we are of their achievements!

#ClassOf2020 LESS THAN ONE WEEK TO GO!

#nyitvip #newyorktech #countdown #commencement #achievements #learningdifferences

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We had another terrific turnout for our VIP #Virtual Alumni Social this past Friday! Over 50 alumni gathered with faculty members on Zoom to catch up and #stayconnected with one another. We can't wait for the next event and hope to see you there!

#nyitvip #newyorktech #alumni

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VIP Alumni- please join us this Friday, May 8th at 6pm for another Virtual Alumni Social on Zoom! We can't wait to see you all! Email Michelle Ranaldo or Erin Vlasak to RSVP.

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64 #NYITVIP Alumni (from over 30 years of graduating classes) came together this past Friday for an epic happy hour event! Our alumni, joined by faculty and fellow classmates, had an opportunity to share updates and #StayConnected
It was truly a special event! #newyorktech

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-take a walk
-reusable water bottle
EARTH IS OUR HOME!

#nyitvip #newyorktech #savetheearth #vipstudents #teamwork #vipearth

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Created by the students of the Vocational Independence Program in honor of Earth Day 2020!

This evening's activity started with a little Canva tutorial on Zoom, then the VIP students collaborated on a social media post. Here message they would like to share with all of you:

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Reduce, reuse, and recycle. Even though it's a challenging time, it's still possible to stay positive. To keep the atmosphere clean, think #GREEN!

Some tips for our readers:
-conserve electricty
-plant flowers, or a tree!
-volunteer to clean up
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Our #VirtualInformationSession is today at 3:00 pm... it’s not too late to sign up! We will be joined by faculty, students, alumni, and family to answer your questions. Email [email protected] to register. #nyitvip #newyorktech #learningdifferences #stayconnected

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Professor Lopez, the Chair of the New York Tech Department of Occupational Therapy is bringing his Inclusive Sports Fitness approach to New York Tech, and has started that with the VIP students.
#nyitvip #newyorktech #inclusivesportsandfitness

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We will be joined by faculty, current students, family, and alumni to answer your questions. RSVP to receive digital invite: [email protected]

#nyitvip #newyorktech #mynyit #transitionprogram #learningdifferences #collegeadmissions #virtualtours

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Take a virtual tour with us and get an in-depth look at New York Tech's Vocational Independence Program! The dates for our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions are:

April 21, 3:00 p.m.
May 5, 6:00 p.m.
May 19, 3:00 p.m.

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Stay safe, stay strong, and stay connected. Happy and healthy weekend to all!
#nyitvip #newyorktech #collegelife #transitionprogram #learningdifferences #staysafe #stayconnected

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On behalf of everyone at VIP, a BIG thank you to our #NYITBigGive donors! At the conclusion of this year's fundraiser, VIP raised $21,500 and had a total of 60 donors. We appreciate your generosity and support! #nyitvip #newyorktech #fundraiser #learningdifferences

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Thank you for your continued support in helping VIP make a difference for the future of those with differences.

#nyitvip #newyorktech #worldautismday #autismawareness #transitionprogram #neurodiversity #biggive #fundraiser

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April 2 is World Autism Day. We would like to recognize the achievements and abilities of our VIP students and everyone world-wide with ASD. We hope that society will embrace neurodiversity and treat those with differences with kindness, compassion, and respect.

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The annual Big Give Fundraiser has 13 hours left! We are overwhelmed with gratitude by the generosity of our donors. It is a challenging time for everyone, but if you are able to make a donation of any amount it will be greatly appreciated:
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