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Adults With Disabilities


Registration Procedures 

  • All students are referred via a Regional Center or the Department of Rehabilitation

  • A tour and interview are scheduled.

  • Registration is processed with parent/care-provider input with student and an authorization from their Regional Center or Department of Rehabilitation representative.
  • Enrollment is determined by a counselor.

For further information, you may contact Innovative Rehabilitation Services at (626) 934-2920. 

In 1998 the California Department of Education awarded IRS "Program of Excellence".  The Department of Rehabilitation Services Section also awarded IRS " Program Of The Year" in 2000.

Center Based Day Activity Program

(1,440 hours) 

Support disabled individuals in achieving greater community integration and independence through vocational and supported group employment. Provides a variety of opportunities that include interpersonal interaction, interview skills, employment, soft skills, computer skills, health management skills and communication skills. 

Course No Days Time Location Teacher
68200.019 M - F

8:00 am - 12:00 pm
& 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Willow Center TBD

Building and Maintenance Worker

(1,440 hours) 

Prepare for employment in the custodial maintenance field. Become familiar with equipment and chemicals and learn basic skills on the job. Work experience training sites included: offices and schools. Students are paid an hourly rate based on their productivity. 

Course No Days Time Location Teacher
68200.019 M - F

8:00 am - 12:00 pm
& 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Willow Center M. Roberts

Food Service Worker 

(1,440 hours) 

Learn general food and salad bar preparation, busing, dish washing, server skills, and cashiering. Learn bakery techniques used in restaurants, markets, and retail locations. Students are paid an hourly rate based on their productivity. 

Course No Days Time Location Teacher
68300.019 M - F

6:30 am - 12:30 pm
& 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Willow Center D. Fore

Landscape Gardening Worker

(1,440 hours) 

Learn landscape and gardening while working at residential and commercial sites. Train for employment in nursery and landscaping while using and maintaining modern equipment and mastering techniques used in the industry. Students are paid an hourly rate based on their productivity. 

Course No Days Time Location Teacher
68400.019 M - F

8:00 am - 12:00 pm
& 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Willow Center M. McIntyre

Adult Basic Education

English Language Arts & Mathematics

Provides student with basic skills instruction in reading, communication, math, and a better foundation for performing everyday living tasks. Students register in the class. 

Course No Days Time Location Teacher
10700.011 M - Th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Willow Center, S1 P. Sill
10700.011 F 9:00 am - 11:00 am Willow Center, S1 P. Sill
51000.012 M - Th 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Willow Center, S1 P. Sill

IRS Student Recognition Ceremony At Willow IRS

 

 

 

 

IRS Student Celebrations

CELEBRATING VALENTINE'S DAY

HAWAIIAN LEI DAY

 

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

2022 Perfect Attendance

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CLIENT OF THE MONTH   March 2019

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From Our Students

John Acharya

Licensed Vocational Nursing Student 2023-2024

This institution has played a crucial role in shaping my nursing path. The knowledgeable nursing instructors at HLPAE, particularly Mrs. Silva Davila, have been instrumental in my education. Mrs. Davila's dedication to teaching patient safety and providing compassionate care has been truly inspiring.

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ESL Student

The adult education program ESL programs help me to support my children at home and build up my confidence to talk to Wedgeworth teachers.

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ESL Student

My children look up to me because I am taking an ESL class in the evening and I know the technology especially zoom and google classroom.

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2020 Diploma Graduate

My children saw me studying and working hard everyday, so this was also a good way to show them how important education is and that it’s never too late to reach your goals.

Edgar Ramirez

2020 Diploma Graduate

Receiving my diploma opened my horizon into a brighter, promising future to continue my education and obtain a better job.

Ellen Chea

ESL Student

I can understand and fill out any form related to my kids schoolwork (my kids attend Mesa Robles and Wedgeworth).