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      <title>Benton Franklin Transition Resource Padlet by De Anna</title>
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      <description>Quick Posting Guide - Choose the correct column for your resource. Add a clear title, a brief description, and include links, flyers, or contact info as needed. Keep language student‑friendly and note if a resource is age‑, county‑, or program‑specific. Updates are welcome—thank you for contributing!</description>
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      <pubDate>2026-04-30 19:08:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>NTACT: Resources Postsecondary Education &amp; Training Preparation Toolkit </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong> </strong></p><p>Students with disabilities, families, and professionals can use this toolkit to explore postsecondary education and training options for students’ desired careers.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://t.e2ma.net/click/p09n9k/hu3s92jd/x2wxwu__;!!IJPaFG-91URQ!NkuGd6r4Gwz-30zSkfGbU4S1MUR3mPTiQ7AzQTGWeLlZbWh7aJ_H-P_RWCgNH4NzHUZW1l_NmPicM93Qr1noDWNaSKvOtucj$"><strong>Explore</strong></a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-05-01 01:02:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Think Higher. Think College. New Resources and Strategies on College Access for Students with Intellectual Disability</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Learn how to support students with intellectual disabilities to explore college programs, navigate transitions, and improve employment and life outcomes.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://t.e2ma.net/click/p09n9k/hu3s92jd/tnyxwu__;!!IJPaFG-91URQ!NkuGd6r4Gwz-30zSkfGbU4S1MUR3mPTiQ7AzQTGWeLlZbWh7aJ_H-P_RWCgNH4NzHUZW1l_NmPicM93Qr1noDWNaSGJlcySb$"><strong>Explore</strong></a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-05-01 01:04:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Pre-ETS: Counseling on Opportunities for Enrollment in Postsecondary Education </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Find more about this required Pre-ETS service that helps students with disabilities explore and plan for enrollment in postsecondary education and comprehensive transition programs at institutions of higher education that fit their career goals.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://t.e2ma.net/click/p09n9k/hu3s92jd/p8zxwu__;!!IJPaFG-91URQ!NkuGd6r4Gwz-30zSkfGbU4S1MUR3mPTiQ7AzQTGWeLlZbWh7aJ_H-P_RWCgNH4NzHUZW1l_NmPicM93Qr1noDWNaSGA8gmja$"><strong>Explore</strong></a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-05-01 01:05:40 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center (WRTAC) </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The National Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center (WRTAC) is excited to announce the launch of its new website!</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://t.e2ma.net/click/p09n9k/hu3s92jd/he3xwu__;!!IJPaFG-91URQ!NkuGd6r4Gwz-30zSkfGbU4S1MUR3mPTiQ7AzQTGWeLlZbWh7aJ_H-P_RWCgNH4NzHUZW1l_NmPicM93Qr1noDWNaSJeaZcOE$"><strong>EXPLORE</strong></a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-05-01 01:06:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Beyond the Bell: From Research to Real Life</title>
         <author>bctransitionspecialist</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Not the Path You Expected: Rethinking Postsecondary Options for Students</strong></p><p>What does life after high school look like for students with disabilities? In this episode of Beyond the Bell, students share real stories about their postsecondary journeys—their decisions, supports, challenges, and growth. From uncertainty to self-advocacy, their voices highlight what it takes to move forward. We also hear from a leader in Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE), who explains these programs and how they support independence, employment, and community inclusion. Whether you’re a student, family member, or professional, this episode offers insight, perspective, and a reminder that there’s no single “right” path after high school—only the path that works for you.I'm a new paragraph block.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://t.e2ma.net/click/p09n9k/hu3s92jd/9j6xwu__;!!IJPaFG-91URQ!NkuGd6r4Gwz-30zSkfGbU4S1MUR3mPTiQ7AzQTGWeLlZbWh7aJ_H-P_RWCgNH4NzHUZW1l_NmPicM93Qr1noDWNaSNqyDddI$"><strong>LISTEN NOW</strong></a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-05-01 01:07:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Toolkit for Planning Life After School</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>PAVE Washington has created a toolkit for students to use in planning life after high school. This can be used with students as young as age 13, and reviewed regularly as needs change.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-05-04 20:35:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Our Mission is Changing Lives through the Power of Work.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://goodwillotc.org/mission-services/">Goodwill Mission Services | Job Training &amp; Employment Services</a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-05-12 20:52:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Columbia Ability Alliance: Opportunity Kitchen</title>
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         <title>Columbia Ability Alliance: Employment Services</title>
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         <title>Columbia Ability Alliance: Community Inclusion</title>
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         <title>Columbia Ability Alliance: Nexus Youth Club, Youth Respite Care</title>
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         <title>Benefits of Work-Based Learning</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks to Mary at Elmview for creating the following guide to share with potential employers.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-06-11 22:40:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>For families and professionals, our 'Yellow Pages' of Resources and Services. Managed by Parent to Parent, The Arc of Tri-Cities.</p>]]></description>
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