Miss. Code. tit. 32, pt. 3, subpt. 2, ch. 1, att. D
The Emerge Center leases apartments at the Long Beach Station Apartment Complex, located at 210 2nd Ave, Long Beach, MS, for participants in our training programs. Living at our apartments is included as part of the training costs of the Independence Training Program (ITP). While students are not renters, the typical responsibilities of renters apply, such as maintaining clean apartments, removal of trash, and generally being good neighbors to their fellow students and residents of the complex. In addition, maintaining a clean and healthy living environment is part of the residential goals for many students. Maintaining these residential guidelines are contingent on continuous participation in the program.
Safety and Support
The Mississippi Emerge Center for the Blind is committed to ensuring that each student feels welcome and enjoys their stay at Long Beach Station Apartments. Feeling at home and living in a safe and healthy environment is our highest priority.
Our residential manager lives onsite and will be available to assist students when needed at any time, day or night. Other staff members are on-call at all times. All students will receive a list of staff members with their phone numbers and are encouraged to call for support when needed.
For the student's safety and well-being, Center staff (or a designated representative) has the right to enter the student's apartment on an as-needed basis. If we need to enter the apartment, we will attempt to notify the student in advance unless it is urgent in nature, such as if an absent student does not respond to phone calls. It is critical that we have full access to the student's apartment.
Students may not make modifications to their apartment, furnishings or appliances, including changing locks.
Mail and Package Delivery
For security purposes, students will receive all mail and packages at the Emerge Center. Grocery deliveries outside of class time, such as evenings and weekends, are permitted.
Roommates
Each student will be assigned to live with a roommate. Our two bedroom, one bath apartments can easily accommodate two students. We do our best to match roommates. Requests to change roommates may be made to the director or designee, and students may move upon approval.
Check-In Procedures
Each student will meet with a staff member to review the general condition of their apartment. If there are any issues, they will be noted so that the student will not be held responsible at time of check-out. The student will receive an apartment orientation to review the furnishings of the apartment, including furniture, kitchen items, and large and small appliances, which are provided by the center. Each student will receive instruction in how to operate all appliances.
Check-Out Procedure
Students may live at the apartments while enrolled in programs at the Center. Following completion of the program, the student is required to move out within 48 hours. Each student will meet with a staff member to review the condition of their apartment. We expect that each apartment will be clean at check-out. The student may be held liable for apartment damage beyond normal wear or unusual or extraordinary cleaning costs. We reserve the right to donate or discard any belongings left in the apartment at departure.
Alcohol Free Policy
No alcoholic beverages are allowed at Emerge Center apartments. Violation of this policy may result in suspension or termination.
Policy on Marijuana
In accordance with Federal law, the Mississippi Emerge Center for the Blind does not permit the use of marijuana at any time while attending programs and activities of the Mississippi Emerge Center for the Blind. Violation of the policy may result in suspension or termination.
Smoke Free Environment
Students who smoke tobacco products may smoke at designated smoking areas away from the buildings and are expected to keep the area clean of refuse. Smoking in apartments is not permitted.
Your Home Away from Home - Peace and Quiet
Please remember that you are living with a number of other individuals. Do not create loud disturbances. Keep music turned down or use headphones. Quiet time is 10:00pm - 6:00am.
Trash Removal
Students are expected to throw away trash in the dumpster regularly. We appreciate students picking up trash on grounds of the apartments to maintain a clean and welcoming environment for everyone.
Inspections
As part of the student's program, we require each student to keep their apartment clean and orderly. Inspections will occur on a regular basis. If the apartment does not pass inspection, extra inspections may be added. A student may be placed on probation or terminated if the student does not maintain a clean and healthy living space.
Fire Code
In compliance with the fire code, all entrances, hallways, landings and stairways must remain unobstructed at all times. No personal items may be stored or left outside of the apartment at any time.
Firearms, Other Weapons, and Explosives (Including Fireworks)
The possession of firearms, ammunition, other weapons (including knives, swords, etc.) and fireworks is not permitted at the Center or the apartments.
Dog Guide Policy
We welcome students who use dog guides. However, dogs may not run freely around apartment property. Dog handlers must ensure that dogs are not causing any damage to our apartments or to the grounds. Dogs must be kept off furniture. All waste must be disposed of properly in the dumpster.
Overnight Guests
Living at Long Beach Station Apartments is part of the learning environment at the Emerge Center. Thus, we encourage our students to limit guests so that they will gain the most out of their program. Family and friends who wish to visit may find reasonable hotels close by. Overnight guest at the apartments must be pre-approved by the director or designee, and the student's roommate must also feel comfortable with an overnight guest.
Miss. Code. tit. 32, pt. 3, subpt. 2, ch. 1, att. D