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From WISPEI -iTransition http://www.itransitionks.org/
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From WI FACETS - Family Engagement Newsletter
http://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/transition-planning-for-students-with-ieps/
Transition planning for students with IEPs. Learn how this part of the IEP allows a teen in special education to outline goals that will help him achieve his post-high school plans.
by: Kristin Stanberry | December 19, 2016
A transition plan is required for students enrolled in special education who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
What is a Transition Plan?When Should Transition Planning Begin?Why is Transition Planning Important?What Transition Services Are Available for a High School Student with Learning Disabilities (LD) and an IEP?Who Should Participate in IEP Meetings where Transition Planning is Discussed?What is the Role of a High School Student in Transition Planning?Transition Planning Activities at Home and in the Community In the Community:What Community Resources are Available to Help Students in the Transition Process?Final Documentation: Your Child’s Summary of PerformanceBe sure you, as the parent, obtain and keep a copy of your child’s Summary of Performance.
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Wisconsin Employment First Website! Go to: http://www.wiemploymentfirst.com/
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Students with disabilities who are sophomores, juniors, or seniors can apply now for the Youth Leadership Forum, an amazing leadership opportunity on the Edgewood College campus this July for a week. The costs of the program are paid by the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities and other collaborators. Please share the application and background information in this link widely. There are 30 openings available. Students with any type of disability who have leadership interest and potential can apply. Supports are available. http://www.wi-bpdd.org/projects/YLF/index.cfm
This is a fantastic opportunity for students with disabilities.
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COLLEGE for YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE-Students who are currently in foster care or who have recently left foster care and wish to attend college? Check out FAFSA www.StudentAid.gov/fafsa / www.fafsa.gov.
Fact sheet at StudentAid.gov/foster.
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Page down for a listing of scholarships!
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Work Incentive Benefits Counseling--see Employment Resource, Inc. (http://www.eri-wi.org/) for more information
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Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative http://wsti.org/
(This is the "go to "website! Please link with their newsletter and resources!!!)
Student Delegate applications for high school students with disabilities. Be considered to attend a unique week-long leadership training opportunity held this July at Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin.
Contact - Cassandra 715-307-2185 wisconsinylf@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/WisconsinYLF
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New!!! You may want to check this out. Resources for Transition Planning
- getting ready for your child's "Transition IEP" which should be happening in the school year your individual turns 14.
PST - Post Secondary Transition Plan Web site will help you - the Student - Parent - Teacher - Professionals (DVR
Community Care - others! ) prepare for the IEP meeting and future planning (What needs to be done to prepare for "after graduation"!
http://dpi.wi.gov/files/sped/pdf/spp13-ptp-parentyouth-guide.pdf
PST work sheet - http://www2.dpi.state.wi.us/PTPDemo/Pages/DistrictMenu.aspx
(you can print this and take it with you to the meeting) You will be able to access:
Career Clusters and Pathways -
Programs of study for courses to take in high school
Daily Living Skills
As you go through the above "drop down" you will learn more about:
Age-appropriate transition assessments - formal and informal
Appropriate measurable postsecondary goals
Transition Assessment Guide (WSTI):
Career Path guidance tools
Student Interest Survey for Career
Who Am I? Self-Determination Questionnaire
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A New Way of Thinking - A guide for Middle School Transition Planning
http://www.cesa2.k12.wi.us/pss/tan/NewWayOfThinking-Sept2011.pdf
Guess What, You Have a Disability
Automatic Negative Thoughts - ANTS
Assessment
Self Advocacy
Self - Empowerment
Transition Resources
Written by: Steve Gilles and Pam Jenson. - A "working draft" - Guide was created to provide teachers with a tool to assist students with disabilities to: learn about themselves, including how to accept themselves and their disability; understand how to combat Automatic Negative Thoughts and change what students think about themselves; learn how to have a voice through self-advocacy and personal empowerment; and to create a vision for their future goals.
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Transition related topics for all youth….
http://findyouthinfo.gov/youth-topics/transition-age-youth
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Preparing Middle Schoolers to Enter High School
From the UCLA Center for Mental Health in Schools - Supporting Successful Transition to Ninth Grade.
http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/pdfdocs/practicenotes/transitionsninthgrade.pdf
Teaching our kids to be Ready for Transition - by David Funk - is another great resource!
http://www.cesa1.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/love_logic.pdf
101 | UDL and Transition Planning for Youth with Disabilities
Developed by National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center, this resource focuses on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) application in secondary transition services. It also outlines the principles of UDL, provides evidence to support its use, describes examples of UDL application in various academic content areas, and provides links to additional resources. http://tinyurl.com/6oczn8r
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DVR – Department of Vocational Rehabilitation/ out of WR – Job Services
http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/
320 W. Grand Ave., Suite 102
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
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Web resources:
Wisconsin Department of Public Education http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/transition.html
Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative http://wsti.org/
(This is the "go to"website! Please link with their newsletter and resouces!!!
Project Summer http://www.projectsummer.info
Project Summer's goal is to identify strategies that increase the participation of youth with disabilities in work, school, and the community, leading to better post-school outcomes and with a special emphasis on the summer months.
Natural Supports Project http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/naturalsupports/
Schools and communities throughout Wisconsin already are exploring an array of innovative ideas and strategies to provide natural supports to youth with disabilities. This grant competition is designed to discover and promote effective, natural ways of providing supports across a variety of different school, work, and community opportunities.
Healthy and Ready to Work http://www.hrtw.org/
The purpose of the HRTW initiative has been to promote a comprehensive system of family-centered, culturally competent, community-based care for children with special health care needs (CSHCN) who are approaching adulthood and may need assistance in making the transition from pediatric to adult health care and to post-secondary education and/or employment.
Resources for Youth Transition http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/naturalsupports/pdfs/TeacherSurveyBrief11_10.pdf\
A Wisconsin research brief summarizing transition issues and promising approaches to delivering transition-related information and training to practitioners also includes tips and strategies for teachers, schools, and professional development organizations; web locations of useful tools and resources; and other important transition- and career-related websites. See
Six stories feature six amazing youth/young adults with significant disabilities who began working in competitive-wage, community-based jobs between the ages of 16 and 18. All of them used or use natural supports. The stories outline
the ways schools, communities, families, and youth themselves came together, and the significant contributions these youth are making on their jobs and in their communities. http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/naturalsupports/pdfs/YS.pdf
Transition Updates from the Technical Assistance on Transition and the Rehabilitation Act (TATRA) features resources and updates to help parent organizations, advocates and professionals better serve adolescents and young adults with disabilities and their families. http://www.pacer.org/tatra/list/index.asp
Parent Training & Information Center in Virginia-PEATC. http://www.worksupport.com
Various aspects of transition, employment, guardianship, transportation and other topics.
Youth Fact Sheets
Youth Fact Sheets are a series of six fact sheets developed and edited by youth with special health care needs. Topics include planning for technical or 4-year college, how to get supports in the workplace, how to be involved in the Individual Education Planning process and Found on Waisman site - Products and Publicationhttp://www.waisman.wisc.edu/
The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability-Youth (NCWD/Youth), as part of its work of identifying and sharing successful program strategies that benefit all youth, including youth with disabilities, has posted a new organizational profile to the Innovative Strategies section of its Web site. This profile highlights practices and strategies from the Columbus, Ohio-based North Central Mental Health Services Transitional Community Treatment Team.
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/ncmh-tctt
Opening Doors Series: Transition Resources for Students with Disabilities Planning for Life after High School http://dpi.wi.gov/pubsales/spcled_10.html Found on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - type in "Opening Doors" into the search engine if the site above does not link you!
Opening Doors to Self-Determination Skills
Opening Doors to Employment
What kind of work would be best for me?
Opening Doors to Postsecondary Education and Training:
Planning for Life after High School
Paths to Employment Resource Center - PERC provides education and training, technical assistance, research, and resources to expand opportunities for persons with disabilities to earn income and participate fully in community life http://www.percthinkwork.org/Visit Employment Network at: http://employmentnetworkwi.org/?xg_source=msg_mes_network
A wiki for transition http://westernwisconsintransition.pbworks.com.
National Health Care Transition Center's Website,
http://www.cilyouthtransition.org
When you visit the Got Transition? website be sure to check under the Youth tab for the resources section. resource listed is the “Healthy Transitions” link at the top of the list that takes you to an interactive site with video clips, transition planning tools, and even a social networking feature for young adults
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Series of fact sheets written by youth, for youth having to do with employment. All can be found on the WI Youth First Website - http://wiyouthfirst.org Autism: www.wiyouthfirst.org/Downloads/Autism.pdf
Self Advocacy: www.wiyouthfirst.org/Downloads/Self Advocacy.pdf
Social Relationships: www.wiyouthfirst.org/Downloads/Social Relationships.pdf
Transportation: www.wiyouthfirst.org/Downloads/Transportation.pdf
Guide Post for Success http://www.ncwd-youth.info/Guideposts
For a complete list of transition resouces available for your county go to: http://www.wsti.org/trd.php
Wood County listing
http://www.wsti.org/trd_cty.php?county=Wood
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First Five Things to Do to Prepare for Your Child's Transition to Adulthood
Two specialists in family support tell you how to get started By Terri Mauro, About.com Guide
http://specialchildren.about.com/od/longtermplanning/qt/fftransition.htm?nl=1
See More About: Futures Planning / Special Needs Trust / letter of intent
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"Getting Ready for Independent Living at the Age of Majority"
This tip sheet considers steps that you (as parents) and others (such as teachers or transition specialists) can take to help your young person with disabilities learn and practice the basic skills that underpin independent living, skills that will certainly come in handy in the future.
Developed in collaboration with the National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center (NSTTAC) and National Post-School Outcomes Center (NPSO)
http://www.parentcenterhub.org/rep…/aom-series-independence/
Quick-Jump Links
The Importance of Starting Early
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- This app is for students with disabilities with an IEP, ages 14 and older.
- An IEP details your special education services.
- The app produces a “Draft Transition Plan,” based on your answers.
- A “Transition Plan” is part of your IEP document.
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From WI FACETS - Family Engagement Newsletter
http://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/transition-planning-for-students-with-ieps/
Transition planning for students with IEPs. Learn how this part of the IEP allows a teen in special education to outline goals that will help him achieve his post-high school plans.
by: Kristin Stanberry | December 19, 2016
A transition plan is required for students enrolled in special education who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
What is a Transition Plan?When Should Transition Planning Begin?Why is Transition Planning Important?What Transition Services Are Available for a High School Student with Learning Disabilities (LD) and an IEP?Who Should Participate in IEP Meetings where Transition Planning is Discussed?What is the Role of a High School Student in Transition Planning?Transition Planning Activities at Home and in the Community In the Community:What Community Resources are Available to Help Students in the Transition Process?Final Documentation: Your Child’s Summary of PerformanceBe sure you, as the parent, obtain and keep a copy of your child’s Summary of Performance.
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Wisconsin Employment First Website! Go to: http://www.wiemploymentfirst.com/
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Students with disabilities who are sophomores, juniors, or seniors can apply now for the Youth Leadership Forum, an amazing leadership opportunity on the Edgewood College campus this July for a week. The costs of the program are paid by the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities and other collaborators. Please share the application and background information in this link widely. There are 30 openings available. Students with any type of disability who have leadership interest and potential can apply. Supports are available. http://www.wi-bpdd.org/projects/YLF/index.cfm
This is a fantastic opportunity for students with disabilities.
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COLLEGE for YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE-Students who are currently in foster care or who have recently left foster care and wish to attend college? Check out FAFSA www.StudentAid.gov/fafsa / www.fafsa.gov.
Fact sheet at StudentAid.gov/foster.
-----------------------------------
Page down for a listing of scholarships!
------------------------------------
Work Incentive Benefits Counseling--see Employment Resource, Inc. (http://www.eri-wi.org/) for more information
-----------------------------------
Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative http://wsti.org/
(This is the "go to "website! Please link with their newsletter and resources!!!)
Student Delegate applications for high school students with disabilities. Be considered to attend a unique week-long leadership training opportunity held this July at Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin.
Contact - Cassandra 715-307-2185 wisconsinylf@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/WisconsinYLF
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New!!! You may want to check this out. Resources for Transition Planning
- getting ready for your child's "Transition IEP" which should be happening in the school year your individual turns 14.
PST - Post Secondary Transition Plan Web site will help you - the Student - Parent - Teacher - Professionals (DVR
Community Care - others! ) prepare for the IEP meeting and future planning (What needs to be done to prepare for "after graduation"!
http://dpi.wi.gov/files/sped/pdf/spp13-ptp-parentyouth-guide.pdf
PST work sheet - http://www2.dpi.state.wi.us/PTPDemo/Pages/DistrictMenu.aspx
(you can print this and take it with you to the meeting) You will be able to access:
Career Clusters and Pathways -
Programs of study for courses to take in high school
Daily Living Skills
As you go through the above "drop down" you will learn more about:
Age-appropriate transition assessments - formal and informal
Appropriate measurable postsecondary goals
Transition Assessment Guide (WSTI):
Career Path guidance tools
Student Interest Survey for Career
Who Am I? Self-Determination Questionnaire
----------------------------------------
A New Way of Thinking - A guide for Middle School Transition Planning
http://www.cesa2.k12.wi.us/pss/tan/NewWayOfThinking-Sept2011.pdf
Guess What, You Have a Disability
Automatic Negative Thoughts - ANTS
Assessment
Self Advocacy
Self - Empowerment
Transition Resources
Written by: Steve Gilles and Pam Jenson. - A "working draft" - Guide was created to provide teachers with a tool to assist students with disabilities to: learn about themselves, including how to accept themselves and their disability; understand how to combat Automatic Negative Thoughts and change what students think about themselves; learn how to have a voice through self-advocacy and personal empowerment; and to create a vision for their future goals.
----------------------------------------
Transition related topics for all youth….
http://findyouthinfo.gov/youth-topics/transition-age-youth
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Preparing Middle Schoolers to Enter High School
From the UCLA Center for Mental Health in Schools - Supporting Successful Transition to Ninth Grade.
http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/pdfdocs/practicenotes/transitionsninthgrade.pdf
Teaching our kids to be Ready for Transition - by David Funk - is another great resource!
http://www.cesa1.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/love_logic.pdf
101 | UDL and Transition Planning for Youth with Disabilities
Developed by National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center, this resource focuses on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) application in secondary transition services. It also outlines the principles of UDL, provides evidence to support its use, describes examples of UDL application in various academic content areas, and provides links to additional resources. http://tinyurl.com/6oczn8r
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DVR – Department of Vocational Rehabilitation/ out of WR – Job Services
http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/
320 W. Grand Ave., Suite 102
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
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Web resources:
Wisconsin Department of Public Education http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/transition.html
Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative http://wsti.org/
(This is the "go to"website! Please link with their newsletter and resouces!!!
Project Summer http://www.projectsummer.info
Project Summer's goal is to identify strategies that increase the participation of youth with disabilities in work, school, and the community, leading to better post-school outcomes and with a special emphasis on the summer months.
Natural Supports Project http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/naturalsupports/
Schools and communities throughout Wisconsin already are exploring an array of innovative ideas and strategies to provide natural supports to youth with disabilities. This grant competition is designed to discover and promote effective, natural ways of providing supports across a variety of different school, work, and community opportunities.
Healthy and Ready to Work http://www.hrtw.org/
The purpose of the HRTW initiative has been to promote a comprehensive system of family-centered, culturally competent, community-based care for children with special health care needs (CSHCN) who are approaching adulthood and may need assistance in making the transition from pediatric to adult health care and to post-secondary education and/or employment.
Resources for Youth Transition http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/naturalsupports/pdfs/TeacherSurveyBrief11_10.pdf\
A Wisconsin research brief summarizing transition issues and promising approaches to delivering transition-related information and training to practitioners also includes tips and strategies for teachers, schools, and professional development organizations; web locations of useful tools and resources; and other important transition- and career-related websites. See
Six stories feature six amazing youth/young adults with significant disabilities who began working in competitive-wage, community-based jobs between the ages of 16 and 18. All of them used or use natural supports. The stories outline
the ways schools, communities, families, and youth themselves came together, and the significant contributions these youth are making on their jobs and in their communities. http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/naturalsupports/pdfs/YS.pdf
Transition Updates from the Technical Assistance on Transition and the Rehabilitation Act (TATRA) features resources and updates to help parent organizations, advocates and professionals better serve adolescents and young adults with disabilities and their families. http://www.pacer.org/tatra/list/index.asp
Parent Training & Information Center in Virginia-PEATC. http://www.worksupport.com
Various aspects of transition, employment, guardianship, transportation and other topics.
Youth Fact Sheets
Youth Fact Sheets are a series of six fact sheets developed and edited by youth with special health care needs. Topics include planning for technical or 4-year college, how to get supports in the workplace, how to be involved in the Individual Education Planning process and Found on Waisman site - Products and Publicationhttp://www.waisman.wisc.edu/
The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability-Youth (NCWD/Youth), as part of its work of identifying and sharing successful program strategies that benefit all youth, including youth with disabilities, has posted a new organizational profile to the Innovative Strategies section of its Web site. This profile highlights practices and strategies from the Columbus, Ohio-based North Central Mental Health Services Transitional Community Treatment Team.
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/ncmh-tctt
Opening Doors Series: Transition Resources for Students with Disabilities Planning for Life after High School http://dpi.wi.gov/pubsales/spcled_10.html Found on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - type in "Opening Doors" into the search engine if the site above does not link you!
Opening Doors to Self-Determination Skills
Opening Doors to Employment
What kind of work would be best for me?
Opening Doors to Postsecondary Education and Training:
Planning for Life after High School
Paths to Employment Resource Center - PERC provides education and training, technical assistance, research, and resources to expand opportunities for persons with disabilities to earn income and participate fully in community life http://www.percthinkwork.org/Visit Employment Network at: http://employmentnetworkwi.org/?xg_source=msg_mes_network
A wiki for transition http://westernwisconsintransition.pbworks.com.
National Health Care Transition Center's Website,
http://www.cilyouthtransition.org
When you visit the Got Transition? website be sure to check under the Youth tab for the resources section. resource listed is the “Healthy Transitions” link at the top of the list that takes you to an interactive site with video clips, transition planning tools, and even a social networking feature for young adults
----------
Series of fact sheets written by youth, for youth having to do with employment. All can be found on the WI Youth First Website - http://wiyouthfirst.org Autism: www.wiyouthfirst.org/Downloads/Autism.pdf
Self Advocacy: www.wiyouthfirst.org/Downloads/Self Advocacy.pdf
Social Relationships: www.wiyouthfirst.org/Downloads/Social Relationships.pdf
Transportation: www.wiyouthfirst.org/Downloads/Transportation.pdf
Guide Post for Success http://www.ncwd-youth.info/Guideposts
For a complete list of transition resouces available for your county go to: http://www.wsti.org/trd.php
Wood County listing
http://www.wsti.org/trd_cty.php?county=Wood
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First Five Things to Do to Prepare for Your Child's Transition to Adulthood
Two specialists in family support tell you how to get started By Terri Mauro, About.com Guide
http://specialchildren.about.com/od/longtermplanning/qt/fftransition.htm?nl=1
See More About: Futures Planning / Special Needs Trust / letter of intent
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"Getting Ready for Independent Living at the Age of Majority"
This tip sheet considers steps that you (as parents) and others (such as teachers or transition specialists) can take to help your young person with disabilities learn and practice the basic skills that underpin independent living, skills that will certainly come in handy in the future.
Developed in collaboration with the National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center (NSTTAC) and National Post-School Outcomes Center (NPSO)
http://www.parentcenterhub.org/rep…/aom-series-independence/
Quick-Jump Links
The Importance of Starting Early
- Areas of Daily Living to Consider
- What About Guardianship?
- Strategies for Providing Support
- Helpful Resources
- Materials Used in Developing This Tip Sheet
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Scholarships
Thank you!
Allison Gleason a.gleason@educatorlabs.org
Directory: http://educatorlabs.org/resources/listing-category/scholarships-search/? Business Management 2014 Scholarships http://www. businessmanagementdegree.com /scholarships/ Society of Women Engineers 2014 Scholarships http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/index.php/scholarships#activePanels_ 2014 Green Home Improvement Scholarship http://www.homeadvisor.com/scholarships/ DIY Home Repair Scholarship http://www.improvenet.com/scholarships/home-repair American Dental Education Association 2014-2015 Scholarships http://www.adea.org/Secondary.aspx?id=20820 2015 Best Medical Assistant Programs Scholarship http://www.bestmedicalassistantprograms.org/scholarship/ American Psychological Association Scholarships, Grants and Awards http://www.apa.org/about/awards/ Financial assistance-related resources: Federal Student Aid https://studentaid.ed.gov/ FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid https://fafsa.ed.gov/ Basic Loan Calculator for Students http://www.mortgagecalculator.org/calcs/loan.php Calculators & Interest Rates http://www.direct.ed.gov/calc.html ------------------------------------- Health CurriculumWaisman http://www.waisman.wisc. edu/wrc/pub.html
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HousingThe ADRC - 421-0014 or with the Housing Authority - 423-7288 would have a list of apartments, low income, handicap accessible etc.(then of course it would be nice to share any "go to" person to avoid the phone bounce.) I am also aware that by going to the DHS site you may find more housing/ living options. WOOD County Assisted Living Facility Directories http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/ bqaconsumer/AssistedLiving /CtyPages/WOOD.htm CBRF Community Based Residential Facility http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/ bqaconsumer/AssistedLiving/ cbrfcty/cbrfwood.pdf (AFH) Adult Family Homes http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/ bqaconsumer/AssistedLiving /afhcty/afhwood.pdf Family Information Guide to Assistive Technology and Transition The Family Center on Technology and Disability (FCTD) has released the Spanish version of The Family Information Guide To Assistive Technology and Transition Planning. This guide discusses relevant laws and includes accounts from students on how use of assistive technology helped them transition to post-secondary education, employment, and independent living. Access this guide (in English and Spanish) at: www.fctd.info/show/fig_summary |
College
Think College WI” website is “life” at http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/thinkcollege/. The goal of the site is to be as current as possible so that postsecondary education options for students with intellectual disabilities continue to expand across our state. Also, if you know a student who would enjoy being featured in their “Featured Students” section, please let them know. They want to share stories of high school students interested in college and the experiences of current or former students. Contact Molly Cooney, Outreach specialist, UW-Madison, Waisman Center, at 608-890-1688 with any ideas or suggestions.
Wrights Law: Transition, Transition Services, Transition Planning This site includes articles, cases and FREE publications to prepare students with disabilities and their families for life. http://wrightslaw.com/info /trans.index.htm ----------------------------- http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/ This site looks like it has some great resources to help people be successful in college! Military, Visual Impairments, Hearing Impairments, LGBTQ Student, mulita cultural – diversity and disabilities ----------------------------- Guide to vocational and trade schools. If you haven't seen it yet, you can view the guide here:http://www.accreditedschool sonline.org/vocational-trade-school/ [1] -------------------------- Website for Students with Disabilities– We Connect Now is dedicated to uniting people interested in rights and issues affecting people with disabilities, with particular emphasis on college students and access to higher education and employment issues. Goals *Help college students with disabilities to succeed in their studies *Share and read other people’s stories as a source of support and comfort. *Take action by writing blogs, hosting an event or becoming involved in politics by knowing about upcoming legislation. *Focus on a particular disability or condition to bring our visitors more information and support related to our focus of the month. * Jobs section, empower people with disabilities find employment through job posting and job searching tips, *Questions -contact us. The goal of this site is that people leave it having gained knowledge, a support system and having taken action. http://weconnectnow.wordpress.com/ ----------------------- A Guide to Online Medical Assisting Programs http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/online-colleges/medical-assisting-programs/ ----------------------- College and Financial Aid Resources http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/resources-for-students-with-disabilities/ --------- http://www.learnhowtobecome.org/college/financial-aid-for-students-with-disabilities/ --------- http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/colleges-helping-visually-impaired-students/ ---------- http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/affordable-colleges-for-students-with-disabilities/ |
SSI - SSDIWork Incentive Benefits Counseling--see Employment Resource, Inc. (http://www.eri-wi.org/) for more information
---------------------------------- SSI-E and how you apply for it....it looks like ADRC is the place to start for those 17.6 years and older, here's the link: http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/ssi/ssi_e.htm ---------------------------------- Social Security Disabilities Benefits This guide breaks down qualifications and the application process, as well as a provides a calculator that can help estimate monthly and annual benefits. You can see the entire guide along with some of its features here:------------------------ Employment Network http://employmentnetworkwi.orgTake a few minutes to explore what the Employment Network has to offer. Networking is a key to success! It Only Takes "Five" Take five minutes to check out what's happening on the Employment Network: Watch: LaNae posted a great video about self-advocacy. This is an awesome video to share with others! Powerful Message: Watch another great video LaNae posted that has a very powerful message. ADA Legacy Bus Tour: Here is a great chance to get involved in the legacy of the ADA. They’re looking for co-pilots to help in this mission. Find out how you can help today! The President’s Vision: Read a great blog about how the Federal government has hired more people with disabilities. Assistive Technology-Accessible Workplace: This is an excellent piece about assistive technology in the workplace. It has many great tips! Be Inspired: This is an inspiring story about a man with a disability who is using his education to design equipment to help people with disabilities partake in recreational activities. Neat Program: Read about a neat program that a technology company has started for employees who have autism. Cognitive Disabilities in the Workplace: This is an interesting piece about employment for people with cognitive disabilities. It has some excellent strategies for businesses. Read: Read about how a sheltered workshop in Wausau is transitioning their program from facility-based to community based. Job Hunting Tips: This is a great blog from disability.gov that lists several great tips people who are searching for employment. Great News: A great press release from Governor Walker's office about how the waiting list for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) has been eliminated for the first time since 2004! Learn: This is a very informative article about how the WOTA focuses on people with disabilities. It also explains what “competitive integrated” means. Pay Gap: This is a very interesting article about the pay gap there is for employees who have disabilities. It lists some intriguing ideas on how to solve this problem. Government Employment: This is a very informative piece about federal employment for people with disabilities. Job Application Accessibility Survey: The Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology seeks people with disabilities to participate in a nationwide survey about the accessibility of online job applications and related components. Parent Employment Expectations Survey: UW-Madison is seeking parents of high school students who have an intellectual disability or autism to take a survey about employment expectations. Great Resource: Check out this great new resource about postsecondary education for students with intellectual disabilities. Ask a Question or Start a Discussion: It's easy to do and a great way to share information and network with others! |
Life SkillsA Parent s Guide to Teaching Life Skills (2001) (Parent Guide)
Ready, Set, Fly is a companion tool for the Casey Foundation s Life Skills Guide. It covers topics such as money management, social skills, nutrition, self-care, work skills, housing and transportation, community resources, and learning about candidates in elections. This guide helps families help their young adults gain the skills they need to live as independently and as well as possible. Available in pdf (57 pages, 170 KB). http://www.caseylifeskills.org /pages/res/rsf%5CRSF.pdf --------------------------------- "Possibilities: A Financial Resource for Parents of Children with Disabilities" (2011) http://www.pacer.org/ ublications/possibilities/ relevant to parenting transition-age youth with disabilities. Topics include organizing financial records, managing money, preparing income taxes, health insurance options, dealing with debt, saving for college, preparing youth for adult employment, and more. Each section includes links to additional resources. ----------------------------------- "Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success," is a curriculum developed by ODEP focused on teaching "soft" or workforce readiness skills to youth, including youth with disabilities. The basic structure of the program is comprised of modular, hands-on, engaging activities that focus on six key skill areas: communication, enthusiasm and attitude, teamwork, networking, problem solving and critical thinking, and professionalism. For more info: http://www.dol.gov/odep /topics/youth/softskills/ ---------------------------------- |
Guardianship
Wood County contacts on Guardianship - legal process: 715.421.4244
or 715-421-8600 Katie Miloch NWC (Support and Service Co -Legal Services) ------------------ cwag - has some great resources that are for the elderly - but may be useful for those of us working with our children - transitioning... http://cwagwisconsin.org/ publications/guardianship-support/ Guardianship Book - Roy Froemming This handbook provides an overview of guardianship of adults in Wisconsin who meet the standards for a finding of incompetence, alternative ways of providing decision-making support, and ways to tailor guardianships to individual needs. http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/ publications/P2/p20460.pdf If you have difficulty with the link please contact Lois Mulder at Lois.Mulder@wisconsin.gov . Marcie M. Brost, Team Lead Adult DD Waivers Department of Health Services Division of Long Term Care Bureau of Long Term Support email: Marcella.Brost@wisconsin.gov ------------------------------ When Young Adults Need Help with Decisions: Guardianship and Other Approaches to Decision-making Support This new Got Transition brief describes decision-making supports that may assist young adults with intellectual disabilities while ensuring independence and self-direction. This brief also provides links to important resources for more information about guardianship and other alternatives. http://hosted-p0.vresp.com/330372/ c41b470f62/ARCHIVE ------------------------------ |
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Getting a Job! Tools, Techniques, and Trainings. The Getting a Job! website was developed and designed for students who are deaf or hard of hearing transitioning to work and the professionals who work with them. The website offers a series of topical videos accompanied by supporting documents and related materials, educator's guides and role model videos. ASL is the source language for these videos. They are also captioned and voiced in English. Take a look! http://www.pepnet.org/getajob /eblast.asp ---------------------------- Integrated Employment - Forwarded from AAPD: http://www.nj.com/news/index .ssf/2011/04/disabled_adults _find_meaningfu.html ------------------------------ "Child Labor Law" under "Hazardous Restrictions" at: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov /youthapprenticeship/childlabor.htm ------------------------------ From: Neugart, Jennifer W - BPDD (Waisman) Please check out this excellent consumer friendly resource from DVR that provides guidance on paid work and training options that can help schools and families think about how to support youth on the job. Also included is DVR’s exciting Youth On the Job training initiative, which has already helped numerous youth get paid employment! Guidance on Paid Work and Training Options: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/ publications/dvr/pdf/dvr_17316_p.pdf Youth On the Job Training Initiative: http://www.letsgettoworkwi.org/wp content/uploads/2012/10/DVR-initiative-for-families.pdf |
Community Waiver
IRIS Advisory Committee:
Lynn Sabin, (608) 266-6891, Lynn.Sabin@wisconsin.gov The IRIS Program Director is John O'Keefe and his email is John.Okeefe@wisconsin.gov http://www.wisconsin-iris.com/page/contact IRIS Consultant Address: 1 S. Pinckney Street, Suite 320, Madison, WI 53703-2887 Toll-Free/TTY: 888-515-4747 Fax: 608-255-0898 info@Wisconsin-IRIS.com 2020 W. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53223-2720 Toll-Free/TTY: 888-515-4747 Fax: 414-937-2034 fsa@Wisconsin-IRIS.com IRIS Ombudsman •Disability Rights Wisconsin Address: 131 W. Wilson Street, Suite 700, Madison, WI 53703-3263 Main: 608-267-0214 Toll-Free/TTY: 800-928-8778 TTY/TDD/Relay: 888-758-6049 Fax: 608-267-0368 Email: info@drwi.org www.disabilityrightswi.org 217 W. Knapp Street, Rice Lake, WI 54868-1608 Main: 715-736-1232 Toll-Free/TTY: 877-338-3724 TTY/TDD/Relay: 888-758-6049 Fax: 715-736-1252 info@drwi.org http://www.disabilityrightswi.org 6737 W. Washington Street, Suite 3230, Milwaukee, WI 53214-5651 Main: 414-773-4646 Toll-Free/TTY: 800-708-3034 TTY/TDD/Relay: 888-758-6049 Fax: 414-773-4647 Email: info@drwi.org http://www.disabilityrightswi.org Wisconsin Department of Health Services IRIS Information, Bureau of Long-Term Support Address: 1 W. Wilson Street, PO Box 7851, Madison, WI 53707-7851 DHSIRIS@wisconsin.gov http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/bdds/iris/ --------------------------- IRIS Networking and Learning Event? http://www.wisconsin-iris.com/page/nle This event is a chance for you and your family to meet and mingle with other participants and area service providers. This is a great time to learn about the variety of different service providers available in your area. You can ask questions and chat with the providers to learn more about what they offer. FOR: IRIS Participants Family members Service providers (e.g. transportation companies, supportive home care agencies, employment providers, etc.) Aging and Disability Resource Center staff Community members and other stakeholders Representatives from the IRIS Consultant Agency Representatives from the Financial Services Agency Locations may vary Admission is free Register- www.wisconsin-iris.com IRIS Financial Services Agency • Milwaukee Center for Independence 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 2020 W. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233-2720 Toll-Free/TTY: 888-515-4747 Fax: 414-937-2034 Email: iris@mcfi.net Link: IRIS-FSA Portal Instructions for sending documents to the Financial Services Agency |
Listing of Statewide Boards, Councils and Committees
http://www.fvofwi.org/Publications/
Leader_StateLevelBoards.pdf WSTI Youth Leadership Council http://www.wsti.org/youth.php KASA Advisory Board and Task Force http://www.fvkasa.org Transition Advisory Councils http://www.wsti.org/tac.php Wisconsin Council on Special Education: An Advisory Council to the State Superintendent to Public Instruction http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/council.html Wisconsin Assistive Technology Advisory Council http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/disabilities/wistech/index.htm Youth Leadership Resources in Spanish http://www.ncld-youth.info/publications.htm Relish is for more than hotdogs: A guide to making your own sweet success (document) http://www.nichcy.org/InformationResources/Docume nt/NICHCY%20PUBS/st3.pdf Utah Medical Home Integrated Services Project (UISP) video of the Young Adult Advisory Committee Panel (video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJVgU7aGUZw The National Youth Leadership Network ((NYLN) is dedicated to advancing the next generation of disability leaders (information clearinghouse) http://www.nyln.org/information-clearinghouse/ ---------------------------------------- |
Newsletters
From wsti.org - Transition Newsletter -http://www.wsti.org/documents/2011
/Transition_enews_1111.pdf Employment Network!http://employmentnetworkwi.org/ Visit Employment Network at: http://employmentnetworkwi.org/?xg_source=msg_mes_network Fall Is Around the Corner! Fall always seems like the start of a new year. Maybe it's because we can still relate to the start of the school year. So what are your employment-related goals for this "new year"? Are you planning to get a new job? Or to make more connections with employers in your community? Or maybe update your job development skills? Get Involved on the Network!
Find out the latest news and resources on the Employment Network:
Here's a sample of upcoming events listed on the Employment Network:
Visit Employment Network at: http://employmentnetworkwi.org/?xg_source=msg_mes_network |
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