Become a Student

Welcome to PHAME!
We are so excited to meet you.

When you become a PHAME student, you gain access to art classes, social gatherings, events, and an amazing community that values all people.

The first step to becoming a student is to schedule a New Student Interview with a member of our Student Engagement team. Fill out the form below to get started!

Questions? Send us an email at info@phamepdx.org.

 

Meet Our Student Engagement Team

Is PHAME Right For Me?

PHAME might be a good fit for you if:

  • You are an adult (age 18 and up) who has an intellectual or developmental disability.

  • You like art or want to learn about it.

  • You want to make meet other people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

  • You are able to follow our Code of Conduct (make sure to read it through).

Our staff do not provide support with activities of daily living (like eating and using the bathroom), so if you need help with that, you’ll need to bring a support person with you.

PHAME reserves the right to refuse service for any reason.

Resources for New Students

What is a New Student Interview?

A New Student Interview is a casual conversation between you and a member of our Student Engagement Team (Alex and Dana). They’ll want to hear about what you’re interested in doing at PHAME, and will be able to tell you more about our program. They’ll also walk you through the required paperwork, and if registration is open for the upcoming term, they’ll help you register for classes.

New student interviews can happen online or at our office.

New Student Paperwork

In order to become a student, you’ll need to fill out a few forms:

Student Information Form:

This form gathers information about how to contact you, accommodations and modifications you’d like to receive, and information we might need in an emergency. If you have a guardian or support person, this form also captures their information.

Student Release Form:

This form releases PHAME from liability and is required for all students. If you have a guardian, they will need to sign it, too.

Tuition Assistance Request Form:

If you can’t pay the full price for classes, you can request tuition assistance. If you have a support person or guardian, they need to fill this form out with you.