The LIVES Programs Admission Requirements

1. The Arc GLOW LIVES program

Arc GLOW Application

While the L.I.V.E.S. Program is a university-based program, students will be admitted to the SUNY Geneseo/Arc GLOW L.I.V.E.S. Program and not SUNY Geneseo.  The  SUNY Geneseo L.I.V.E.S. Program, in collaboration with the Arc GLOW, will seek to accept 8 - 12 new students each year, who are typically age 18 or older at the start of their program, who are eligible for OPWDD (Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities) services, and who live within the Arc GLOW region.  All interested parties must complete the application process.  (All potential applicants must submit the completed student and parent application.)

 Potential applicants must:

  • have an intellectual and/or developmental disability, be eligible for OPWDD services, and live within the Finger Lakes DDRO assigned counties;
  • have received a Regent's Diploma, a Local Diploma, a General Education Development (GED), an Individualized Education Program (IEP) Diploma, a Certificate of Completion (attendance) from an accredited educational institution, the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential, or the Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential;
  • demonstrate successful participation in an academic setting, a life-skills curriculum, or a vocational situation;
  • demonstrate appropriate social skills and the ability to act in a socially appropriate manner;
  • have a desire for greater independence;
  • be eligible for or receiving Medicaid;
  • have a familial or natural support group that will help the student reach his/her goals;
  • travel independently on campus;
  • be willing to make a four-year commitment to the L.I.V.E.S. Program.

2. The Genesee Valley BOCES LIVES program

GV BOCES Application

 While the L.I.V.E.S. Program is a university-based transition program, students will be admitted to the Genesee Valley BOCES (GVB) 18-22 year old L.I.V.E.S Program at SUNY Geneseo and not SUNY Geneseo.  Students in this program will not be matriculated students of SUNY Geneseo but instead enrolled through their school district.  All applicant must complete an application process and also be recommended through the CSE process at their home district.  Potential applicants may be observed by a L.I.V.E.S program and GVB staff member to help determine the appropriateness of the program for the student.

Potential applicants will likely:

  • have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
  • have attended 4 years of high school and have maintained a satisfactory attendance record
  • be working toward a Skills and Achievement Credential, a Local Diploma and/or a CDOS Credential
  • have demonstrated successful participation in an academic setting, work readiness curriculum and/or a vocational situation
  • have demonstrated independence and social skills in their school setting including the ability to act in a socially appropriate manner as well as a desire for greater independence and further development of skills
  • have a familial or natural support group that will help the student reach his/her goals
  • travel independently, have a transportation plan or be familiar with a public transportation system
  • be willing to make a 2-4 year commitment