Richland College has been recognized on a local, state, and national level for its innovative approaches in providing support services for students with disabilities. TRI involves adults with brain injuries in a campus-based remedial program which brings them back into the mainstream of community life. The college plays a major role in promoting social re-integration while concentrating on educational retraining, vocational preparation, physical fitness and life skills. TRI is designed for students at various levels of physical, cognitive, and emotional recovery who have completed acute care medical treatment. Specially trained instructors use a multi-sensory method of instruction to maximize the learning potential of each student.
Classes focus on improving concentration, retention, organization, and communication skills.
Classes meet in a picturesque college environment with modern, fully-accessible facilities. The campus setting provides opportunities to interact in cultural, social, and educational activities. Curriculum The TRI curriculum includes a full spectrum of classes intended to provide a balanced, comprehensive program of instruction. Class size is limited to 10 to allow time for individual attention and group interaction. Creative Writing Adaptive Physical Fitness Personal Growth Social Growth Vocational Preparation Introduction to Computers New students are advised to enroll in the entire block of entry-level classes to ensure maximum benefit from the program.