https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb Resources for professionals and families with students transitioning out of school into work or higher education. Including information on self-advocacy for students with disabilities, as well as how to run self-directed IEP meetings. en-us 2020-11-18 02:52:47 UTC 2026-03-15 15:38:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f392.png abrown403 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/934833760 Transition Assessments for Students with Complex Support Needs

NTACT Presentation]]> 2020-11-18 02:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/934833760 abrown403 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/934871411 Digitability teaches work-ready skills to transition to independence.  We provide schools with differentiated lesson plans, an online platform, data reports, and teacher training.

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An overview of the transition into college

A guide to college accommodations & assistive learning technology

Key strategies, resources, scholarships & more for students with learning disabilities  

]]> 2020-11-18 03:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/934876375 abrown403 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/934877070 Corresponding Student Version]]> 2020-11-18 03:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/934877070 abrown403 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/934877472 Corresponding Student & Teacher Versions]]> 2020-11-18 03:25:51 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/934877472 abrown403 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/934879522 2020-11-18 03:27:13 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/934879522 abrown403 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/934879756 2020-11-18 03:27:22 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/934879756 abrown403 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/934884490 Find career, training and job search resources just for you! Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.]]> 2020-11-18 03:30:35 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/934884490 abrown403 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/934885161 Washington State Department of Social & Health Services Life Skills Inventory Independent Living Skills Assessment Tool]]> 2020-11-18 03:31:02 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/934885161 abrown403 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/939667880 Standing Up for Me!]]> 2020-11-19 03:14:23 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/939667880 abrown403 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/939669250 2020-11-19 03:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/939669250 lrucker2 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/939730581 This website has a lot of great information, but I especially like their free Transition Toolkit. It's all about how to help schools identify what students need to participate successfully in the community, post-secondary ed, meaningful employment and adult life, and includes a tools section with a few assessments and action plan templates.]]> 2020-11-19 03:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/939730581 lrucker2 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/939745406 Comprehensive postsecondary transition (CPT) programs are programs offered in over 140 schools around the country that provide students with ID/DD an opportunity to learn career, academic, and independent living skills as they prepare for the future.]]> 2020-11-19 03:58:37 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/939745406 lrucker2 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/939755245 Many employers are leaving behind a lot of the stereotypes surrounding people with physical and intellectual disabilities and realizing that many of the special needs employees they work with are the most hard-working and dedicated employees they could ever hope to have on their teams. This resource helps a lot of people with disabilities connect with good job opportunities throughout the federal government.]]> 2020-11-19 04:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/939755245 lrucker2 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/939763001 The road to adulthood for youth with disabilities is filled with opportunity, and parents play a key role. This website encourages families to dream big about the future of their youth with disabilities. Success stories and useful strategies to help families and youth achieve their independent living, employment and post-secondary education goals are shared. ]]> 2020-11-19 04:09:45 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/939763001 lrucker2 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/939779582 This video shows and discusses the variety of residential programming available to people with disabilities in the adult world and offers information on how to make sure young adults are registered with the right services in their state.]]> 2020-11-19 04:19:17 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/939779582 lrucker2 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/939784599 Self-advocacy gives students with learning disabilities the confidence to ask for the tools they need to be successful in the real world. This Self-Determination video will provide parents with a foundation of how to teach self-advocacy skills to their son or daughter. ]]> 2020-11-19 04:22:05 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/939784599 lrucker2 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/939797486 This school district encourages all students to be a part of their IEP meetings. They provide direct instruction to the students on their disability, learning style, accommodations, modification, and goals. Each student is given opportunities to practice or role-play their participation in their IEP meeting. Through this participation, the student has the opportunity to practice many skills that will help facilitate their independence, their ability to overcome obstacles, and their ability to lead more self-determined lives.]]> 2020-11-19 04:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/939797486 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/947240195 This article gives insight into some curriculum mterials that are available to help high school students with special needs transition into adulthood after graduation. ]]> 2020-11-20 21:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/947240195 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/947254057 This resource allows students with all types of disabilites know how to become involved with college services, clubs, and school resources. ]]> 2020-11-20 22:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/947254057 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/947257698 This guide helps give insight to how to begin the process of getting a job for any individual with special needs. It tells you where to start, where to contact people, and how to complete job applications. ]]> 2020-11-20 22:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/947257698 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/947263207 Being a parent of a child with a disability can require many responsibilites and action plans. Its important that parents who have a student with special needs participate in questionairres that help strengthen research. ]]> 2020-11-20 22:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/947263207 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/947268543 An independent life in general is a diffficult task that adults will face. This resource takes an individual with special needs through different steps on how ti live a life of independence safely and effectively. ]]> 2020-11-20 22:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/947268543 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/947273815 Self-advocacy is such an important factor that all individuals should develop throughout their lifetime. This resource tells experiences of other families and individuals that have seen strategies work with helping an individual with special needs self-advocate for themselves. ]]> 2020-11-20 22:10:49 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/947273815 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/947278445 Schools and school districts encourage students to self-direct their IEP meetings. This guide will take an individual through differnt steps on how to direct and advocate throughout their own IEP meetings. ]]> 2020-11-20 22:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/947278445 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/950996687 https://www.ou.edu/education/centers-and-partnerships/zarrow/transition-education-materials/student-directed-transition-planning

This website has modules and assessments that provides information and training for student directed transition planning.

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Resource for families/parents to prepare for transitioning.]]> 2020-11-23 04:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/951001644 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/951004375 https://www.pacer.org/transition/learning-center/employment/

Again, another resource for families/parents.]]> 2020-11-23 04:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/951004375 https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/951006974 https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/st/independentliving.asp 
Specific to California, offers links to independent living supports, independent living checklists, and more.]]> 2020-11-23 04:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/abrown403/igzygthxz1wn80bb/wish/951006974