https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew Postsecondary education and job training information en-us 2023-06-06 23:34:18 UTC 2023-10-19 05:34:39 UTC hello@padlet.com jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2616371674 ODD offers individuals with disabilities resources, training, and support for employment. ODD works with individuals as young as 14 to begin developing work skills such as self-advocacy, job exploration, skills, and job coaches. Click on Information for Individuals. ]]> 2023-06-06 23:55:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2616371674 jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2616434516 This is a program fact sheet about YSU's TOPS program. It contains a program description, fees, and services.
Contact Person: Erika Campolito
Phone: (330) 941-2437
Email: emcampolito@ysu.edu]]> 2023-06-07 01:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2616434516 jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2616442563 The mission of YSU's TOPS program is to help improve the future of individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. The goal is for more independence, community involvement, and success in employment. ]]> 2023-06-07 01:09:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2616442563 jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2617548737 The link provided gives information about special education services provided through MCCTC for students. This is a good opportunity for students to get training in a field of their choosing. Students can begin attending MCCTC their junior year of high school. ]]> 2023-06-07 23:07:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2617548737 jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2617551250 After high school, students can continue on to MCCTC to further their training for the job field. Programs offered include EMT, Phlebotomy, STNA, Medical Office Assistant, and MSSC. 
You can also reach out for option 23 information. ]]> 2023-06-07 23:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2617551250 jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2617557698 This website includes information about what transition planning is, when it should occur, and what to do if there is no transition planning happening. 

]]> 2023-06-07 23:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2617557698 jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2617558253 2023-06-07 23:27:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2617558253 jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2617655450 Autism Speaks put together a tool kit to help with the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Information categories include self-advocacy, independent living skills, transition planning, legal matters, and more. ]]> 2023-06-08 01:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2617655450 jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2617661711 ODD is included in the job opportunities tab, however this link includes information for students 14 and older. Services that are offered through ODD for students included Pre-Employment Transition Services. Schools can partner with ODD to offer the Pre-ETS courses at the school. ]]> 2023-06-08 01:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2617661711 jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2617672139 On this website, you will need to enter your email address to receive the guide to Postsecondary Education. This guide includes information about what steps to take for after high school. There are articles from professionals in the field to help you with this difficult transition time. ]]> 2023-06-08 01:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2617672139 jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2617677632 On the Think College website, you can search for what you are looking for in a college. When you click this link, you will see colleges from around the country that offer transition opportunity programs. Many of these programs partner with local Vocational Rehabilitation services to support individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. ]]> 2023-06-08 01:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2617677632 jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2617693189 This link leads directly to Accessibility Services at Eastern Gateway Community College. Information about accommodations, medical extensions, and useful links is available. There is also information for employees with disabilities. Local high schools can also get ahold of EGCC to have a representative come in and talk to students. Not only with they share about the programs offered (Health, Business, Education, etc.), but about what Accessibility Services can help future students with. ]]> 2023-06-08 01:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2617693189 jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2618734483 Students can begin exploring job opportunities, build a career profile, and play fun games to learn about careers. This is a great way to get 6-8th grade students to begin getting information about work. Ninth through twelfth grade students can continue to explore about careers, find information about apprenticeships, and more. ]]> 2023-06-09 00:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2618734483 jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2618736826 Individuals can learn and build needed skills from job search skills up to career skills. Writing resume information is available too. Click on the Job Seekers Tab to get information. ]]> 2023-06-09 00:48:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2618736826 jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2625841412 This website is full of information about resource in Ohio for independent living. The Ohio SILC believes that all individuals with disabilities should be able to choose where and how they want to live, where they want to work, and have the same rights as all other Ohioans. ]]> 2023-06-17 02:18:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2625841412 jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2625844639 The Western Reserve Independent Living Center services our local counties (Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull). Services offered include independent living skills lessons, advocacy services (self-advocacy, community advocacy, and systems advocacy), peer supports, transition services, and pre-employment services to students with IEPs. ]]> 2023-06-17 02:27:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2625844639 jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2625848440 This organization services a wider range of local counties. These counties include Cuyahoga, Lake, Geagua, Ashtabula, Wayne, Summit, Portage, Trumbull, Stark, Mahoning, Columbiana, Lucas, Harden, Mercer, Clark, Seneca, Williams, Fulton, and Putnam. When you click the link, you will come across a video that automatically plays explaining to you what SIL is all about. They offer individual and community services. They also offer a peer support group. According to the video, they continue to look to partner with organizations that believe the same as SIL. ]]> 2023-06-17 02:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2625848440 jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2625850942 The Ohio SILC put together a brochure. This brochure shares the most important parts of their website. ]]> 2023-06-17 02:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2625850942 jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2625969488 Should you find that you are planning on moving outside of Ohio, you can still find independent living centers around the United State. The ILRU directory has an interactive map of the United States. If you are looking for a specific state, you can click on that state and the service centers will populate. ]]> 2023-06-17 11:14:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2625969488 jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2628555116 Boundless offers supportive living options. These include having staff visit either daily or weekly depending on their needs. Supports given can be for hygiene, housekeeping, money management, cooking, and more. This gives individuals the opportunity to live independently with whatever supports they need. By reaching out to a service coordinator at the local board of DD, the process of applying for supportive living can begin. ]]> 2023-06-21 00:38:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2628555116 jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2629503747 Administered by the Ohio Housing Finance agency, the Ohio 811 project is aimed at helping low-income households that have at least one adult with a disability live in an integrated setting with needed supports. In order to access these services, individuals must begin with their county board of developmental disabilities. ]]> 2023-06-21 23:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2629503747 jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2629681390
Services, Support & Resources | Community Services | MCBDD (mahoningdd.org) This link will also lead you to the steps that will be taken to receive services. ]]> 2023-06-22 02:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2629681390 jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2629687565  The attached link gives you the information on receiving an SSA. ]]> 2023-06-22 02:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2629687565 jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2629691432 Below are links for each County's Board of Developmental Disabilities. Before services can begin, families should reach out to their local board to determine eligibility. After determining eligibility, an SSA will be assigned. The SSA will then help you move forward with receiving the needed services. ]]> 2023-06-22 02:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2629691432 jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2629692622 This link will take you to the requirements for eligibility. ]]> 2023-06-22 02:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2629692622 jnjgroce https://padlet.com/jnjgroce/yspj36kzk0lyrew/wish/2753956397 Through the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley. Individuals can enjoy leisure and recreational activities with their peers. 

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