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Postsecondary Transition Training Institute (PTTI) '26

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Postsecondary Transition Training Institute (PTTI) '26

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This toolkit is designed to help educators and service professionals plan and host their own secondary transition fair. It includes a step-by-step planning checklist, ready-to-use email templates for outreach, examples of engaging student activities, and sample lists of community partners and agencies to invite. Whether you’re organizing your first event or improving an existing one, this resource makes it easier to connect students, families, and professionals with the information and opportunities they need for life after high school.

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T-Folio is a free transition portfolio tool for high school age youth with disabilities. It is designed to guide youth in exploring, identifying, and planning for their desired post-school goals. This tool represents a compilation of activities and products showcasing each youth’s ongoing transition process. It is their individual story of who they are, where they have been, and where they are headed after high school.

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Individual Student Planning | Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Description: The Individual Student Planning (ISP) is a program component of the Missouri Comprehensive School Counseling Program (McSCP) that assists all students with educational/career planning, educational transitioning, and self-appraisal for decision making. ISP is vital to every student’s college and career readiness development grades K-12.

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Missouri residents can view resources without an account. Logging in as a guest provides access to limited program components and does not allow saving to a portfolio.

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Grab the whole curriculum, or search and download lessons by language, topic, and grade level

The Science of 3Rs

Rights, Respect, Responsibility builds on 30 years of research into effective sexuality education programs, while respecting young people's right to the information they need to protect their health and make responsible decisions.

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Girls Toolkit Web Version
The toolkit web version is a pdf version of the printed toolkit that you can print for your reference.

Girls Toolkit Appendix
This appendix has storyboards and visuals that you can use in implementing the methods outlined in the toolkit. This file is not included in the printed manual.You may choose to print the entire appendix, or you may want to print a particular page or set of pictures to laminate for everyday use. You may share these pictures with others who work with or care for your child.

Puberty, Sex, and Sexuality: An Introduction for Autistic Teens and Adults Toolkit

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Healthy Bodies Toolkit Translations

View the Healthy Bodies Spanish translation here.

View the Healthy Bodies Turkish translation here. Log in required. Register for a free account at www.tohumotizmportali.org. This translation has been prepared under the European Union Sivil Düşün Program, with the support of the European Union. The responsibility of the content belongs entirely to Tohum Autism Foundation and does not reflect the views of the EU.

View the Healthy Bodies Thai translations Appendix for Boys and Appendix for Girls. Thai language translation by Vigunya Taranajetda, Sararat Tuntipuchitanon, Pon Trairatvorakul and Maximizing Thai Children's Developmental Potential Research Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.

All text and illustrations are copyrighted by the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and cannot be used in another context without written permission of Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Communications ( kc@vumc.org, 615-322-8240).

This publication was made possible by Grant No. T73MC30767 from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the MCHB, HRSA, HHS. Photos ©istockphoto.com. Printed June 2013.

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Boys Toolkit Web Version
The toolkit web version is a pdf version of the printed toolkit that you can print for your reference.

Boys Toolkit Appendix
This appendix has storyboards and visuals that you can use in implementing the methods outlined in the toolkit. This file is not included in the printed manual. You may choose to print the entire appendix, or you may want to print a particular page or set of pictures to laminate for everyday use. You may share these pictures with others who work with or care for your child.

Puberty, Sex, and Sexuality: An Introduction for Autistic Teens and Adults Toolkit

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Healthy Bodies Toolkit Translations

View the Healthy Bodies Spanish translation here.

View the Healthy Bodies Turkish translation here. Log in required. Register for a free account at www.tohumotizmportali.org. This translation has been prepared under the European Union Sivil Düşün Program, with the support of the European Union. The responsibility of the content belongs entirely to Tohum Autism Foundation and does not reflect the views of the EU.

View the Healthy Bodies Thai translations Appendix for Boys and Appendix for Girls. Thai language translation by Vigunya Taranajetda, Sararat Tuntipuchitanon, Pon Trairatvorakul and Maximizing Thai Children's Developmental Potential Research Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.

All text and illustrations are copyrighted by the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and cannot be used in another context without written permission of Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Communications ( kc@vumc.org, 615-322-8240).

This publication was made possible by Grant No. T73MC30767 from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the MCHB, HRSA, HHS. Photos ©istockphoto.com. Printed June 2013.

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Boys Toolkit Web Version The toolkit web version is a pdf version of the printed toolkit that you can print for your reference. Boys Toolkit Appendix This appendix has storyboards and visuals that you can use in implementing the methods outlined in the toolkit. This file is not included in the printed manual.

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Healthy Bodies Toolkit Translations

View the Healthy Bodies Spanish translation here.

View the Healthy Bodies Turkish translation here. Log in required. Register for a free account at www.tohumotizmportali.org. This translation has been prepared under the European Union Sivil Düşün Program, with the support of the European Union. The responsibility of the content belongs entirely to Tohum Autism Foundation and does not reflect the views of the EU.

View the Healthy Bodies Thai translations Appendix for Boys and Appendix for Girls. Thai language translation by Vigunya Taranajetda, Sararat Tuntipuchitanon, Pon Trairatvorakul and Maximizing Thai Children's Developmental Potential Research Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.

This publication was developed and written by Vanderbilt Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) long-term trainees Amy Weitlauf, PhD; Stormi White, PsyD; Olivia Yancey, MDE; Caitlin Nicholl Rissler, MSN; Doctor of Audiology student, Elizabeth Harland; Cong Van Tran, PhD; and LEND faculty members Jennifer Bowers, RN, MSN, CPNP, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Division of Developmental Medicine; and Cassandra Newsom, PsyD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Developmental Medicine, Director of Psychological Education, Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD)/Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. It was edited, designed, and produced by the Communications and Graphics staff of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (Kylie Beck, BA; Jan Rosemergy, PhD; Courtney Taylor, MDiv) with the support of the Vanderbilt LEND (Pam Grau, BS; Evon Lee, PhD; Terri Urbano, RN, MPH, PhD). We are grateful for review and suggestions by many, including faculty of TRIAD and members of Autism Tennessee.

All text and illustrations are copyrighted by the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and cannot be used in another context without written permission of Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Communications ( kc@vumc.org, 615-322-8240).

This publication was made possible by Grant No. T73MC30767 from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the MCHB, HRSA, HHS. Photos ©istockphoto.com. Printed June 2013.

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Community-Based Skills Assessment (CSA): Developing a Personalized Transition Plan

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Community-Based Skills Assessment (CSA): Developing a Personalized Transition Plan

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Autism Speaks

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Transition Health Care Checklist: Preparing for Life as an Adult

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Transition Health Care Checklist: Preparing for Life as an Adult

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WI Community of Practice on Transition

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Discovery Education - STEM Careers Coalition

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Navigate college admissions like a pro with Khan Academy's evolving resource! Inside, find advice that is relevant for all college applicants in addition to portions tailored for high potential students who are worried about whether they can afford higher education.

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Rural Institute - Our mission: We build access and opportunity for people with disabilities through education, research, evaluation, and service.

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Rural Institute - Our mission: We build access and opportunity for people with disabilities through education, research, evaluation, and service.

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Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities

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The Rural Institute has promoted equal opportunity for people with disabilities since 1978. We partner with advocates and communities to serve, train, research, develop and evaluate services that improve the quality of life of people with disabilities.

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Using Emerging Technologies to Improve Supported Employment Service Delivery to Rural Youth and Adults with IDD

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Using Emerging Technologies to Improve Supported Employment Service Delivery to Rural Youth and Adults with IDD

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Technical Assistance Center for Quality Employment

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Using Emerging Technologies to Improve Supported Employment Service Delivery to Rural Youth and Adults with IDD

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This webinar explores the unique challenges of delivering supported and customized employment services in rural areas for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Participants will discover how emerging technologies like generative AI, virtual job coaching, and robotics can enhance service delivery and skill-building.

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Use College Search to find the right college for you. Search over 3,000 colleges by location, major, type, and more.

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Labor Department approves registered principal apprenticeships

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With Apprenticeship.gov, you have a one stop source to find apprenticeship opportunities, learn about apprenticeships and its benefits, and learn about industries supporting apprenticeships.

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Postsecondary Transition Liaison Meeting Dates for 2025-26

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MO Transition Planning Resource Locator - DESE Website

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MO Transition Planning Resource Locator - DESE Website

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Parent Participation in IEP Meetings - LRP 

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Parent Participation in IEP Meetings - LRP 

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LRP Parent Participation in IEP meetings

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Midwest Inclusive Postsecondary Alliance - Meet Your Inclusion Allies

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Midwest Inclusive Postsecondary Alliance - Meet Your Inclusion Allies

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REGISTRATION NOTES: Welcome to online registration for the 2025 Transition Training Institute. Please take a moment to review the following information before you begin registation.

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STRIVE - Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment

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STRIVE - Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment

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STRIVE Student participant flyer - Updated 2023

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Professional Development Webinars - Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment

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Professional Development Webinars - Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment

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LSR7 Family Engagement Night (March) Invitation (2) (1) (1)

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Welcome to Life Launch website for those navigating the rough journey to adulthood without a roadmap. This site celebrates those who face the uncertainties of grown-up life with courage and a touch of humor. Here, we unite in our shared experiences, offering support, wisdom, and a comforting shoulder to lean on.

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Healthy Children and Youth Administrative Case Management | Special Health Care Needs | Health & Senior Services

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Family Partnership | Health & Senior Services

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Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

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Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

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The CYSHCN Program provides assistance statewide for children and youth with special health care needs from birth to age 21. The program focuses on early identification and service coordination for children and youth who meet medical eligibility guidelines. As payor of last resort, the program provides limited funding for
medically necessary diagnostic and treatment services for children whose families also meet financial eligibility guidelines. Children with special health care needs are those who have, or are at increased risk for a disease, defect or medical condition that may hinder their normal physical growth and development. These children require health and related services that go beyond those required by children in general.

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missouri department of health and senior services special health care needs page.

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Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs | Special Health Care Needs | Health & Senior Services

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Welcome to Life Launch website for those navigating the rough journey to adulthood without a roadmap. This site celebrates those who face the uncertainties of grown-up life with courage and a touch of humor.

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Welcome to Life Launch website for those navigating the rough journey to adulthood without a roadmap. This site celebrates those who face the uncertainties of grown-up life with courage and a touch of humor. Here, we unite in our shared experiences, offering support, wisdom, and a comforting shoulder to lean on.

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Empowerment to Transition Resource Fair @EITAS 3.12.25 

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Empowerment to Transition Resource Fair @EITAS 3.12.25 

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More information at MPACT's website: https://www.missouriparentsact.org/transition-to-adulthood/#stellar-project

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Maryville Spring Into Transition Summit 2025 NW MO State University 3.11.25

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Maryville Spring Into Transition Summit 2025 NW MO State University 3.11.25

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More information at MPACT's website: https://www.missouriparentsact.org/transition-to-adulthood/#stellar-project

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StL Spring Into Transition Summit 2025 @ Ed Collabitat 3.22.25

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StL Spring Into Transition Summit 2025 @ Ed Collabitat 3.22.25

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More information at MPACT's Website: https://www.missouriparentsact.org/transition-to-adulthood/#stellar-project

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Your Journey, Your Way Transition to Adulthood Summit @ Waynesville Career Center 4.21.25

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Your Journey, Your Way Transition to Adulthood Summit @ Waynesville Career Center 4.21.25

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More information at MPACT's website: https://www.missouriparentsact.org/transition-to-adulthood/#stellar-project

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RTN Events from MPACT Waynesville 4.21.25

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Be Wary of Referring Students to VR Agencies for Transition Services Covered by IDEA - Special Ed Connection

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Be Wary of Referring Students to VR Agencies for Transition Services Covered by IDEA - Special Ed Connection

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Offer Effective Transition Services in RURAL Settings - Special Ed Connection

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Offer Effective Transition Services in RURAL Settings - Special Ed Connection

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Yellow Green Red and Blue Comics Upcoming Calendar of Events Poster (1)

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Self-Determination Inventory - Student Report Guide 

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Self-Determination Inventory - Student Report Guide 

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Coordinating Transition Services and Postsecondary Access - Guidance on Requirements Under the IDEA and the Rehabilitation Act - OSERS

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Coordinating Transition Services and Postsecondary Access - Guidance on Requirements Under the IDEA and the Rehabilitation Act - OSERS

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MO Job Olympics - Dates Around the State

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MO Job Olympics - Dates Around the State

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Job Olympics is an event full of competition, learning, and fun. Students get to show off their hard-earned job skills, meet new friends, and interact with local business leaders and community members. This unique event celebrates individual excellence in job skills while fostering a spirit of fun, camaraderie, and confidence.

Students will compete in events showcasing the skills they've been learning at school. These skills are designed to help students with disabilities transition from high school into competitive, integrated employment settings. Events representing real-world job and employment situations are judged by community members, business owners, and education professionals.

Throughout the day, students compete in events such as sweeping, sorting laundry, coin recognition, stocking shelves, folding towels, vacuuming, bag stuffing, and stuffing envelopes. They will also have the opportunity to practice interviewing for a job with real business leaders from the community.

It's a day filled with exciting challenges and competitions during which high school students with disabilities can showcase the job skills they've been learning all year. It's not just a competition; it's an opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed!

Cape County Job Olympics
Scoring Rubric
When: February 28, 2025

Where: 381 E. Deerwood Drive Jackson Civic Center Jackson, MO

Contact: Kristi Black blackkj@missouri.edu or Elizabeth Merideth emerideth@missouri.edu

Sikeston Job Olympics

When: March 14, 2025

Where: 1307 N. Main Street First United Methodist Church Sikeston, MO

Contact: Misty Murphy mmurphy@spsr6.org

TAFY Job Olympics

When: March 2025

Where: 2233 N. Westwood MERS Goodwill Career Center Poplar Bluff, MO

Contact: Paul D'Amico damicop@missouri.edu

Branson Job Olympics
Branson Job Olympics Info
When: March 27, 2025

Where: 935 Buchanan Rd. Branson High School Branson, MO

Contact: Tracy Hall Hallt@branson.k12.mo.us

Southeast Missouri Job Olympics

When: November 21, 2024

Where: 425 North Street Memorial United Methodist Church Farmington, MO

Contact: Anna Berkbuegler berkbueglera@missouri.edu

Southeast Central Job Olympics

When: TBD

Where: TBD

Contact: Donna Weaver donnaweaver@missouri.edu

We Are Champions Fair

Jefferson City Job Olympics

When: April 11, 2025

Where: 305 Special Olympics Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Contact: Christina Dubois christina.dubois@jcschool.us

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Job Olympics is an event full of competition, learning, and fun. Students get to show off their hard-earned job skills, meet new friends, and interact with local business leaders and community members. This unique event celebrates individual excellence in job skills while fostering a spirit of fun, camaraderie, and confidence.

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Construction Showcase for area high school students.

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Keiser University Independent Living Skills Assessment KUILSA - Google Drive - FREE

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Keiser University Independent Living Skills Assessment KUILSA - Google Drive - FREE

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I have the complete Keiser University Independent Living Skills Assessment - Google Drive that I can share with you. It is FREE. Contact me (marsha.campe@dese.mo.gov).

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MO DDC Transportation Initiatives - from Stacy Morse - Webinar Recording and documents

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MO DDC Transportation Initiatives - from Stacy Morse - Webinar Recording and documents

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Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) | To assist individuals, families, and the community to include all people with developmental disabilities in every aspect of life.

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Current Council Transportation Initiatives:

Past Transportation Initiatives:
Human Service Transportation Coordination
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council is investing in projects to promote Human Service Transportation Coordination. Our strategy is to partner with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and the Regional Planning Commissions (RPC). We are currently partnering with Mid-Missouri, Meramec, and Boonslick Regional Planning Commissions. We know that the RPC's have done extensive research on where the resources, needs and opportunities are in their individual communities. We believe that the RPC's have the ability to engage their local constituents in meaningful discussions that could result in actual coordination.

Our goal would be that, with the help of MoDOT administered DOT/FTA federal transportation funds, the RPCs will develop workable coordination strategies with sufficient details so that they could be used by other communities.
Community Transportation Solutions Conference
The Council announced the availability of funding at their Community Transportation Solutions Conference on June 15, 2007, for planning and implementation of up to three Community Transportation Solutions Projects that would result in affordable, accessible, and flexible options for persons with developmental disabilities and community citizens.

In August 2007 the Council selected three communities to develop local Transportation Solutions. Those communities were the City of Boonville, St. Charles County and Jefferson County. All three communities are making great progress towards the goal of developing sustainable transportation solutions that will serve the needs of all of their community members.

Transportation Links & Resources:

Kirk-Tran: The Council was previously involved with the development of a sustained transportation solution in the City of Kirksville, MO.

The Council has worked on the development of two other transportation projects, the Katy Flyer (PDF) in Boonville, and OATS Transit in Jefferson County. Jefferson County residents wanting to schedule a ride can call the local OATS Transit Festus office at 636-933-9380. Schedules can be found online at www.oatstransit.org, click on Bus Schedules, then Jefferson, or by picking up a brochure at several local businesses.

Transportation Solutions: How to Manuals
As mentioned above, the Missouri DD Council funded two communities, the City of Boonville (PDF) and Jefferson County, to assist in developing affordable accessible transportation solutions for their communities. As a result of over three years of hard work, these two areas have developed some guidelines to help other communities figure out how best to tackle their transportation issues. The Council would like to share this information with all Missouri communities, please let us know if you find this information helpful or have other comments.

The Council has also received technical assistance from a variety of state and national programs:

The Missouri Department of Transportation's transit section provides financial and technical assistance to public transit and specialized transit providers across the state. This function is carried out through the administration of state and federal programs related to general public transportation as well as specific transit programs for agencies serving senior citizens and/or persons with disabilities.

Easter Seals Project ACTION: Funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, Easter Seals Project ACTION promotes cooperation between the transportation industry and the disability community to increase mobility for people with disabilities under the ADA and beyond.

Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) provides a unified voice for public and specialized transportation providers in Missouri

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Transportation | MODDC | Jefferson City MO

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MODDC supports a Missouri wide transportation initiative to develop accessible, affordable and flexible transportation for those with developmental disabilities. Learn more.

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Transportation Resource Guide for Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities - from Stacy Morse - MODDC

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Transportation Resource Guide for Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities - from Stacy Morse - MODDC

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Transportation Resource Guide for Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities - Masters In Public Administration

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Caregivers often bear the responsibility of providing transportation, with over 40 percent of older and disabled adults relying on family, friends, or

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AT To Support Mental Health and Mental Wellness - from Stacy Morse - MODDC

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AT To Support Mental Health and Mental Wellness - from Stacy Morse - MODDC

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MO Medicaid Waivers Guide - from Stacy Morse - MODDC

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MO Medicaid Waivers Guide - from Stacy Morse - MODDC

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List of Transportation Resources from Stacy Morse - MODDC

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List of Transportation Resources from Stacy Morse - MODDC

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Governor's Council on Disability Legislative Education Project (LEP)

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Governor's Council on Disability Legislative Education Project (LEP)

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2025 Legislative Education Project (LEP) flyer

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VR-Missouri General Flier 2024 WEB VERSION

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Missouri Resource Guide - Dept. of Social Services

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Missouri Resource Guide - Dept. of Social Services

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Welcome to Missouri Assistive Technology

At Missouri Assistive Technology, we offer a variety of programs for individuals with disabilities or for individuals experiencing age related changes. Each program plays a role in finding the right match for the individual. Our demonstration centers are great locations to see, try and learn about devices. Agencies and individuals might consider borrowing a device through our ETC program as an option to try out a device. Our TAP, Show Me Loans, KAT and ATR programs are potential sources for acquiring devices. Give us a call, drop us an email and let us know how we can help you become aware of AT for all types of disabilities.

MoAT Service Snapshot

In State FY 2022, Missouri Assistive Technology provided 6,729 assistive devices and delivered support services to 19,443 Missourians with disabilities, family members, and professionals.

Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) utilized TBI toolkits

Savings and Benefits to Missourians through leveraging of federal funds

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The mission of Missouri Assistive Technology is to increase access to assistive technology for Missourians with all types of disabilities, of all ages.

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Transition Planning Roadmap - ASK Resource Center

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Transition Planning Roadmap - ASK Resource Center

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Preparing for Adulthood: Taking Charge of  My Own Health Care - PACER

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Preparing for Adulthood: Taking Charge of  My Own Health Care - PACER

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Video Series: Preparing For Adulthood:<br />Taking Charge of My Own Health Care - National Parent Center on Transition and Employment

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This 4-part series on transitioning from pediatric to adult health care was developed by PACER’s Youth Advisory Board. The series is geared towards youth, parents, medical providers, and teachers to enhance conversations around youth taking charge of their own health care.

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Transition to Adult Health Care Quick Guide - Child Health Specialty Clinics - Univ. of Iowa

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Transition to Adult Health Care Quick Guide - Child Health Specialty Clinics - Univ. of Iowa

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Taking Charge of Planning and Managing Your Own Health and Career Goals - Youth Transition Collaborative

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Taking Charge of Planning and Managing Your Own Health and Career Goals - Youth Transition Collaborative

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How To Talk To Your Doctor - National Parent Center on Transition and Employment

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A young woman who is a wheelchair user shares tips for working with your doctor to develop an appropriate treatment plan.

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Hello! Hey, we're glad you made it. This site is a place for you, your friends, and other teens. It's a welcoming community for all youth and a place where all youth belong. We want you to be here. This is your place, your space.

Here you can start thinking about what you want to do with the rest of your life. This Web site was built to help you plan for the future. What will you do after high school? Will you work? Go to college? Live in a place of your own? By using this Web site, you can plan for your future right now!

Click here to learn more, or you can register now! If you're already registered, log in (see top right) and get active!
Go for it, and thanks for coming to visit!

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The Youthhood - Where teens prepare for life after high school

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Hello! Hey, we're glad you made it. This site is a place for you, your friends, and other teens. It's a welcoming community for all youth and a place where all youth belong. We want you to be here. This is your place, your space.

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Copyright 2023. All rights reserved. Transition Tennessee is a partnership among the Tennessee Department of Education, Tennessee Department of Human Services, Vanderbilt University, and the Vanderbilt Kennedy UCEDD.

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Assessments are an important piece of the transition planning process. Assessments can help to identify the goals/ hopes that youth have and the skills they need to be prepared for life after high school. Assessments can also determine what skills a youth already has and if there are gaps in skills that need to be developed in order to be prepared for their next steps in life.

The IEP team may use existing information and formal or informal assessments in transition planning. This document helps IEP teams to use assessment information to determine appropriate transition services, supports and goals.

To get an accurate and full picture of the youth's skills and needs across settings it is important to get different points of view. Assessments can be completed by a range of individuals including the student, parents, teachers and other services providers to give different perspectives on the same skill area.

The resources listed below are available to support the assessment process.

Multiple Transition Assessment Resources

Transition Resources for Students with Significant and Multiple Disabilities- Preference indicators are tools for educators, professionals, family members, and individuals with disabilities. The tools are designed to collect information about an individual's preferences and support needs from the individual and those people who know him or her best.

Indiana Transition Assessment Matrix- A collection of assessments are available through this site and can be sorted by areas of living, learning, working and grade level appropriateness. Includes Spanish language assessments.

Transition Education Resources- The Zarrow Center provides free lesson packages/ curricula that can be used for skill building.

General Assessment Resources

T-Folio- T-Folio is a free online transition portfolio tool for high school-aged youth with disabilities. The curriculum provides lesson plans and tips to help youth build self-determination and job-readiness skills through a series of interactive exercises.

It's My Choice- This is a free downloadable workbook that helps to facilitate self-advocacy and transition planning for students with significant disabilities.

Transition Planning Guide- A transition planning guide with important questions and topics to be considered for adulthood for any individual with a disability. Topics covered include physical and mental health, housing, transportation, education, employment, money management, social, leisure, community, family support and public safety.

Individual Transition Planning Guide- This planning tool from the Minnesota Developmental Disabilities Council helps students and their families think about and plan for the student's transition needs. The is an electronic form that may be printed out or saved by the user.

ELSA Assessment- This assessment measures employability and life skills with versions for families and transition planning professionals.

Interest Assessment- This interest assessment from Career Onestop produces a list of careers that match up with the identified interests.

Interest Profiler- The O*Net Interest Profiler (IP) is a family of self-assessment career exploration tools that can help clients discover the type of work activities and occupations that they would like and find exciting.

Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy

AIR Self-Determination Assessment- The AIR Assessment produces a profile of the student's level of self-determination and identifies areas of strength and need.

The ARC Self-Determination Scale- The purpose of the self-determination Scale is to assess the self-determination strengths and weaknesses of adolescents with disabilities. The ARC Scale yields total self-determination and sub-domain scores in the areas of: Autonomy, self-Regulation, Psychological Empowerment, Self-realization and total self-determination.

The Field-Hoffman Self-Determination Assessment- This assessment battery measures cognitive, behavioral and affective traits to determine levels of self-determination. Perspectives are gathered from students, parents, and teachers.

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Transition Assessments for Students with Disabilities

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Assessments are an important piece of the transition planning process. Assessments can help to identify the goals/ hopes that youth have and the skills they need to be prepared for life after high school.

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How to Obtain Virtual Learning Platform Access

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How to Obtain Virtual Learning Platform Access

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Virtual Learning Platform - Professional Learning Module Map with Self-Assessment Practice Profile Indication

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Virtual Learning Platform - Professional Learning Module Map with Self-Assessment Practice Profile Indication

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VLP PLM Map sans SOP with SAPP 11.27.2024

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Introducing VR Services MO: Simply Said - video

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Introducing VR Services MO: Simply Said - video

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Introducing Vocational Rehabilitation Services MO: Simply Said

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Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and Special Education share responsibility in preparing youth with disabilities for the transition from school to post-high school employment, education, specialized training and independence.

The local school district is primarily responsible for providing transition-related services while a student is still in school. However for students with disabilities who are, or may be, eligible to receive vocational rehabilitation services, communication and collaboration with VR may help to ensure a smoother transition.

VR's role is primarily one of planning and preparing for when a student graduates or exits the school system. Successful transition planning involves VR counselors and educators working together to encourage students and their families to think about goals for life after high school and develop a plan to get there.

VR also works in partnership with individual school districts to provide students with disabilities an opportunity to obtain high school credit for paid work experience prior to graduation or exit from school. This transition service is called the Cooperative Work-Experience Program (COOP), and it is provided through a statewide intra-agency agreement within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education between VR and Special Education.

Eligibility for VR services is determined by the VR counselor on an individual basis. The counselor must certify that the individual has a physical or mental impairment that causes limitations to employment and requires VR services to prepare for, secure, retain, advance in or regain employment.

At all stages throughout the VR program, eligible students will be provided vocational information and guidance allowing them to make informed choices regarding their vocational plan. Eligible students may receive one or more of the following transition-related services, which include but are not limited to:

Vocational planning

Career guidance and counseling

On-the-job training

Assistance with finding a job

Independent living services at Centers for Independent Living

Pre-employment transition services

How to get started with VR services

View a short video introducing VR Transition Services.
VR Transition brochure
Additional information regarding the VR-SPED COOP Program
COOP Roles and Responsibilities for a WEC COOP Roles and Responsibilities for a VRC
Pre-employment transition services through the University of Missouri - College of Education

For additional questions or to make comments regarding VR Transition Services, email: Transition Services

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Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and Special Education share responsibility in preparing youth with disabilities for the transition from school to post-high school employment, education, specialized training and independence. The local school district is primarily responsible for providing transition-related services while a student is still in school.

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The Parent's Guide to Special Education in MO

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The Parent's Guide to Special Education in MO

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ICAP for Students with Significant Needs - OK State Dept. of Ed.

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ICAP for Students with Significant Needs - OK State Dept. of Ed.

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ICAP & Special Education Transition Plans - Engage OK

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ICAP & Special Education Transition Plans - Engage OK

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Why is This Cake on Fire? Inviting Students Into the IEP Process 

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Why is This Cake on Fire? Inviting Students Into the IEP Process 

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Special Health Care Needs (SHCN) 2024 Brochure

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Special Health Care Needs (SHCN) 2024 Brochure

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Special Health Care Needs (SHCN) Adult Brain Injury (ABI) Program Booklet

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Special Health Care Needs (SHCN) Adult Brain Injury (ABI) Program Booklet

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Preparing Adults for Work and Society (PAWS) - MU 

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Preparing Adults for Work and Society (PAWS) - MU 

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Easterseals Midwest: Reaching Independence and Successful Employment

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Easterseals Midwest: Reaching Independence and Successful Employment

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Transition Planning Checklist - St. Louis Special School District

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Transition Planning Checklist - St. Louis Special School District

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Begin with the End in Mind: Infusing Transition Planning and Instruction into Elementary Classrooms - Teaching Exceptional Children

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Begin with the End in Mind: Infusing Transition Planning and Instruction into Elementary Classrooms - Teaching Exceptional Children

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Writing Quality Secondary Transition IEPs That Include the Required Elements of Indicator 13

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Writing Quality Secondary Transition IEPs That Include the Required Elements of Indicator 13

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No Prep Template for Student Led IEP Meetings

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No Prep Template for Student Led IEP Meetings

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Resources for Involving Students in Their IEP Process - NTACT:C

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Resources for Involving Students in Their IEP Process - NTACT:C