In November, individuals participated in elections to learn about choice. Voters sampled two colas, then cast a ballot for their favorite, either Coke or Pepsi. In the end, Pepsi was the victor. Individuals at the Van Buren Street building learned about the American election process, then cast ballots for either George W. Bush or Al Gore, with Gore winning this election. Classes have become part of the daily programming of participants at the Van Buren location since its transformation from a production facility to a training center.
Schedules are created for the students, so they know where to go throughout the day.
For students who cannot read, staff have created key rings that have photos of the instructors the students see each day. By flipping from one photo to the next, students know what room they need to go to. Staff are also working to ensure that participants' interests and opinions are considered for future classes. Evaluations were given at the end of the year. These results are very helpful in planning for the future.