Who are YATC participants?
YATC participants are young adults (approx. ages 16-24) with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are transitioning from school to adult life.
What do YATC participants do?
Participants engage in a variety of education and community based programs that encourage social interaction and community involvement. Learn more about these programs on our Program Page.
Participants are also encourage to volunteer in nationally recognized days of service, including “Make a Difference Day” and Martin Luther King Day.
What are the benefits of becoming a YATC participant?
The support provided by YATC members helps participants become more engaged in their communities and confident in social situations. Participants learn the importance of giving back to their communities and gain the work and life skills that come with community service. Participants also learn about the resources available in their communities, and how to access those resources, including how to use public transportation. In addition, participants engage in team building activities and social events that encourage friendship and social skill development.
How do I become a YATC participant?
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a YATC participant, you may download the participant application [DOC], which can be returned to Jillian Ober by email, fax, or through postal mail using the contact information below.
Jillian Ober
YATC
327 McCampbell Hall
1581 Dodd Drive
Columbus, OH 43210
Email: ober.7@osu.edu
Phone/TTY: 614.247.6392
TextNet: 888.435.6084
Fax: 614.292.3727
