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College Living Experience: Pursue College or Career (Ft. Lauderdale campus)

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College Living Experience: Pursue College or Career (Ft. Lauderdale campus)

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Know about age of majority and transfer of rights!

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What parents and students need to know about guardianship, student rights and all that happens when a student becomes a legal adult responsible for making their own decisions.

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With so much information available on the internet, it seems impossible to know where to turn. We are providing these links for your exploration, but do not endorse any site as having all the answers. As we find more websites with information, we will update the list.

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Thanks to the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities we provide health screenings across eight different disciplines, ensuring that people with ID and DD get needed vision and hearing care, dental care, foot care, and fitness advice.

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Thanks to the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities we provide health screenings across eight different disciplines, ensuring that people with ID and DD get needed vision and hearing care, dental care, foot care, and fitness advice.

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Learn about the post-secondary options that align with your goals, skills and interests. Understand all the things you will need to do in order to successfully transition to that option!

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Your involvement and support makes all the difference!

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Know who to go to and where to learn about how to help prepare your young person for the future.

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The November FCCF Council Meeting will be Friday, November 5 and Tuesday, November 6 at the Embassy Suites Orlando Airport.
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WITH YOUR HELP, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
April 1, 2021

April is National Volunteer Month and as chair of Family Care Council Florida, I'd like to praise the work of the 15 local Family Care Councils (FCCs). These volunteers, throughout the state, provide education and empowerment for self-advocates in Florida, as well as their families. Family Care Council is the only family voice in Florida and we strive for measurable and effective change on the local level as well as statewide. We partner with the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) to make sure self-advocates and their families have input in statewide policies.

We've made great progress, but there's so much more we want to accomplish. This is where we need your help. FCC members are individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and parents, siblings, grandparents, and guardians of people who qualify for services from APD. Together we mentor families, meet with legislators, host educational forums, review APD policies, and much more.

I encourage you to get involved as a member and reach out to your local council. Share your story and connect with someone who is experiencing a similar journey. Take a look around our website for more information and resources.

​Dina Justice
Chair, Family Care Council Florida

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is working hard to provide the latest information related to COVID-19 and how it impacts their customers. Because things are changing very quickly, they have created a page on their website with all the current COVID-19 information at https://apd.myflorida.com/covid19/ .

New information will be marked with a "New" tag so you can quickly see what is the latest information on the webpage. There are prevention tips, self-advocate videos, procedures related to personal protective equipment, Emergency Orders, and much more.

Please visit apdcares.org often to stay up to date on what is happening related to the agency and its response to COVID-19.

Stay up to date with APD alerts! You can easily sign upate at https://apd.myflorida.com/news/.

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The November FCCF Council Meeting will be Friday, November 5 and Tuesday, November 6 at the Embassy Suites Orlando Airport. ​ ​ See link for more information. WITH YOUR HELP, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE April 1, 2021 April is National Volunteer Month and as chair of Family Care Council Florida, I'd like to praise the work of the 15 local Family Care Councils (FCCs).

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As our high school seniors enter the college application season they are tasked with sharing what has shaped their lives and what they want to do next. Theresa Colandero, a senior at Olympic Heights in Boca Raton and a member of her Best Buddies Chapter, shared her college essay with us.

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Are you looking for a job in Broward County? If so, check out the Employ Florida online job database that contains hundreds of local job listings.

View Job Listings

CareerSource Broward is now offering both in-person and virtual workshops on résumé writing, interview skills, job searching with social networking, soft skills, and more.

If you're a Broward County resident, you may be eligible to receive a scholarship of up to $12,000 for in-demand career training.

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Business Solutions for Job Seekers & Employers | CareerSource Broward

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CareerSource Broward is a business center for job seekers and employers. Whether you are looking for an employee or a new career, our dedicated team of workforce professionals can help guide you through every step of the process. We have 3 locations and can't wait to help!

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Home | Center For Independent Living of Broward

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OFFERING ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

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Through Hayley's Eyes: The Marino Campus Experience

Hi, I'm Hayley, a student at Marino Campus. Are you wondering what's it's like to come here? Before I started, I sure did. Well, I'm going to tell you all about it. But before I do, let me tell you a little bit about me. I'm 23-years old. I'm a very outgoing and positive person. I have a disability called Fragile X Syndrome, which means that my learning style is different. I always wanted to have a career in the hospitality industry, maybe in a restaurant or spa, but I felt like I needed more training to prepare. That's why I decided to enroll at Marino Campus.

This has been one of the best year's of my life. I've made new friends. I've grown as a person. And I've learned a lot. I feel like I'm getting totally prepared to reach my career goal.

So let me walk you through what's it's like being a student at Marino Campus.

I'm on campus three days a week: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. I intern at a job site on Mondays and Wednesdays, but I'll get to that later. I take the public bus to our building at 400 North Andrews, pretty much in the center of downtown Fort Lauderdale. This is where I take all of my classes, eat lunch and hang out with my new friends. There's a ping-pong table, Foosball game, a workout room, library and cafe. I get to school every day by 8:30 - that's when my first class starts - and leave around 4:00 in the afternoon.

Classes geared for students to obtain leading industry certifications.

I take four classes a day. A couple of my classes are about living a healthy life on my own. Another class is a tech class which is great because I'm learning computer stuff I can use. My longest class is my Hospitality class. In Hospitality class, I feel like I'm learning a lot of important details about how to do a good job. Our teacher, Stephanie, is great. She goes over everything in detail and really makes sure that we understand the topic we are covering.

I will be going for a certification from the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute - a very respected name in the hospitality business. My Hospitality classes are all geared to helping me pass the test for this certification.

Real-World Experience

I go to my internship two days a week. My internship is designed to help me get real-world experience in the hospitality industry. I work for Chartwells on the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) campus. Chartwells manages all of the restaurants at FAU. I started by working for Papa John's Pizza, and now I'm working for Einstein's Bagels. The favorite part of my job is working up front and interacting with the FAU students.

Want to see me on the job? I was actually featured in a t.v. commercial about employment for the state of Florida.

Check it out if you have a minute!

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Hi, I'm Hayley, a student at Marino Campus. Are you wondering what's it's like to come here? Before I started, I sure did. Well, I'm going to tell you all about it. But before I do, let me tell you a little bit about me. I'm 23-years old.

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Friendship Circle Tri-fold Flyer (11 x 8.5 in) (1)

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Do Any of Your Students Have a Disability? Below are some Ideas to Help Them Settle into College. - Link for Counselors

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Section 504 for College Students http://www.smartkidswithld.org/getting-help/college-bound/section-504-for-college-students/ Things to Consider during Transition for High School Students with IEP/504 Plans Plan to apply for accommodations in college. Recognize that increased academic demands will require more academic support. Services received in high school will not automatically follow students to college.

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Graduation Information and Diploma Options

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Graduation Information and Diploma Options

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Know your options, course of study, career certifications, dual enrollement and more.

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TAP- Waivers of Statewide Assessment Results for SWDs- dps-2015-16

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Information to help parents support and guide their youth through a successful transition to life after high school and beyond.

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Deferring Receipt of the Standard Diploma

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Deferring Receipt of the Standard Diploma

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Defer your standard diploma to take advatage of a an extended transition program that focuses on preparing you for college, employment and adult living.

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Broward Technical Colleges - #1 In The State Of Florida For The industry Certification Awards, 6 Years In A Row! This Is Your Chance To Enhance Your Professional Future. Request More Info Here. Programs Under $5,000. Earn More. 50+ Tech Programs. Accepting New Applicants. Affordable.

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Find a location near you.

Contact us at one of our technical colleges in Florida to find out how you can register for one of our career programs today. See the map and listings below to find the Broward Technical College location closest to you.

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ACADEMICS & PROGRAMS Explore our career programs. Select a program below to learn more or contact us at one of our technical colleges in South Florida to find out how you can register for one of our career or adult general education programs today.

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Career Pathways

Career pathways cover diverse interests and provide affordable ways for you to gain the skills and education needed to be successful and secure a job in one of Florida’s emerging industries. Simply align your interests with a career pathway and choose from hundreds of programs available at one of Florida’s state or technical colleges.

Are you currently enrolled in an adult education program? Take advantage of integrated education and training (IET) to gain key basic skills while pursuing occupational or industry-specific training in one of our pathways.

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Prepares students for careers in a highly technical and ever-changing sector of the global economy. These programs provide a career pathway to a wide variety of careers in agritechnology, animal science, plant science, food products & processing and environmental science.

Example Offerings:

Agritechnology, Veterinary Assisting, Horticulture and Water Quality Technician

Architecture & Construction

Prepares students for careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment. Examples of careers include drafters, electricians, construction managers and plumbers. Building trades/construction is a top program for high school students.

Example Offerings:

Building Trades, Building Construction Specialist, Carpentry, Drafting and Electricity/Electrician

Arts, A/V Technology & Communication

Encompasses audio/video technology and film, journalism and broadcasting, performing arts, printing technology, telecommunications, and visual arts. Students design, produce, exhibit, perform, write, and publish multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design.

Example Offerings:

Digital Design, Digital Media/Multimedia Web Production and Television Production

Business Management & Administration

Prepares students for careers in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions. Career opportunities in this cluster are available in every sector of the economy and require specific skills in organization, time management, customer service and communication.

Example Offerings:

Accounting Applications, International Business and Business Operations

Education & Training

Encompasses opportunities in education, training and library occupations. Careers in this cluster span educational institutions looking for postsecondary, preschool, elementary and secondary school teachers. Desired skills include planning, managing and administering education and training services.

Example Offerings:

Early Childhood Education, Principles of Teaching and Child Care Center Operations

Energy

Prepares students for careers in planning, managing and providing technical support services related to generation, transmission and distribution of various types of energy. Examples of careers include technicians, lineworkers, pipelayers and welders.

Example Offerings:

Alternative Energy Engineering Technology, Energy Technician, Solar Energy and Electrical Lineworker

Engineering & Technology Education

Introduces certain processes in mathematics, science and technology to prepare students for careers as engineers and technologists. Students learn how to apply mathematics, science and technology concepts to solve problems quantitatively in engineering projects, utilizing various technologies.

Example Offerings:

Applied Robotics and Engineering Pathways

Finance

Prepares students for careers in financial and investment planning, banking, insurance and business financial management. Finance career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy and require organizational, time management, customer service and communication skills.

Example Offerings:

Personal Financial Literacy, Global Finance, Insurance Claims Adjuster and Life Insurance Marketing

Government & Public Administration

Students in these programs are preparing to plan, manage and provide public services. This cluster is focused on planning and performing government functions at the local, state and federal levels, including governance, national security, foreign service, planning, revenue & taxation and regulations.

Example Offerings:

Emergency Planning and Response and Public Works

Health Science

Divided into five pathways: Therapeutic Services, Diagnostic Services, Health Informatics, Support Services, and Biotechnology Research & Development. Hundreds of Health Science educational opportunities in a variety of professions are offered throughout the state at the secondary and postsecondary level.

Example Offerings:

Paramedic, Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse (RN), Home Health Aide and Nursing Assistant

Hospitality & Tourism

Offers students educational opportunities, training services, and related learning support with an emphasis on improving education services. The pathways in this cluster include restaurant and food/beverage services; lodging; travel, tourism & recreation; and amusements & attraction.

Example Offerings:

Culinary Arts, Restaurant Management and Guest Services Specialist

Human Services

Divided into three pathways: counseling & mental health services; family & community services; and consumer services. Hundreds of human services programs prepare high school and postsecondary students for rewarding careers in this diverse cluster.

Example Offerings:

Community Health Worker, Youth Development Services and Domestic Violence Services

Information Technology

Deals with the design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware. Students use computers and computer software to convert, store, protect, process, transmit and securely retrieve information.

Example Offerings:

Applied Info Technology, Game/Simulation/Animation, Help Desk Support Technician and Computer Programming Specialist

Law, Public Safety & Security

Divided into five pathways: corrections; emergency & fire management; law enforcement; legal; and security protection. Students in these programs are preparing to plan, manage and provide legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.

Example Offerings:

Criminal Justice Operations, Firefighter I / II, Homeland Security Specialist and Fire Officer Supervisor

Manufacturing

Incorporates six pathways: production; manufacturing production process development; maintenance, installation & repair; quality assurance; logistics & inventory control; and health, safety & environmental assurance. Students prepare for careers processing materials into intermediate or final products.

Example Offerings:

Automation and Production Technology, Aerospace Technology, CNC Machinist, Robotics and Simulation Technician and Automation

Marketing, Sales & Service

Consists of five pathways: marketing management; professional sales; merchandising; marketing communications; and marketing research. Students in high school and postsecondary programs are preparing for careers in planning, managing and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives.

Example Offerings:

Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing Management and Customer Service

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Consists of planning, management and movement of people, materials and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water. These programs also contain support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance.

Example Offerings:

Aircraft/Airframe Mechanics, Automotive Service Technology, Airport Management, Logistics and Transportation Specialist and Passenger Service Agent

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Career pathways cover diverse interests and provide affordable ways for you to gain the skills and education needed to be successful and secure a job in one of Florida's emerging industries. Simply align your interests with a career pathway and choose from hundreds of programs available at one of Florida's state or technical colleges.

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Career and Technical Education Course Substitution

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Career and Technical Education Course Substitution

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https://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/childrens-health/cms-specialty-programs/transition/index.html

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Florida Youth to Adult Transition - FLY2AT | Florida Department of Health

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UCF CARD (Higher Education for student with Autism)

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UCF CARD (Higher Education for student with Autism)

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More of Florida’s students with ASD graduate every year and choose to continue their learning and increase their income potential while seeking their dreams. Why not join them?

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BCS Provision of Information Hatian Creole

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Students need to be heard. Empower them by listening!

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Self-determination consists of the skills, knowledge, and beliefs needed to engage in goal-directed behaviors based on an understanding of one's strengths,limitaions and self.

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tknlyouth.org Transition Tool Kit Education

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https://www.rehabworks.org//

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What you need to know about your benefits and gainful employment

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https://www.floridashines.org/find-a-career

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What I need to plan about transition planning in middle to prepare for high school

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GA Presentation for BCPS Transition Specialists (003)MK (1)

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WIPA Family Resource List UPDATED 3.5.2021

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BCS Provision of Information Jan 24 2022

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https://instrc.indiana.edu/transition-resources/transition-matrix.html