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These resources are provided for
educational and informational purposes only. Inclusion of them
here should not be
considered an endorsement by QPAC, and QPAC is not responsible for any
information
contained within them. If
your child needs assistance when attending programs, please contact the
program/organization directly to discuss their needs.
Beginning age 14 or sooner if determined appropriate by an individualized
education program team, school age children with disabilities shall be entitled
to transition services and measurable postsecondary goals, as provided under the
federal Individual with Disabilities Education Act, 20 USC sec. 1400, et sec.
(from the Massachusetts General Laws, c. 71b § 2)
Articles
 Parent
Tips for Transition Planning
Preparing
for the Future: Part 1
Preparing
for the Future: Part 2
Technical
Assistance Advisory SPED 2009-1: Transition Planning to Begin at Age
14
Transition
to
Adulthood
Guides
Life After High School Transition Tool Kit
Quickbook
of Transition Assessments
Information
Centers
Access
Transition @ the Alliance for Technology Access
Secondary Transition @ Building the Legacy
Technical
Assistance on Transition and the Rehabilitation Act @ the Pacer
Center
Transitions
@ Family Village
Transition
@
the Federation for Children with Special
Needs
Transition
@ Wrightslaw
Transition
from School to Adult Life @ the Massachusetts Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education
Transition to Adulthood @ NICHCY
Presentations
The
Transition Planning
Process
Transition
From Adolescence Into Adulthood in
Massachusetts
What You Can Do at Home to Prepare Your Teen for Post-Secondary Learning, Work, and Independent Living (presentation)
What You Can Do at Home to Prepare Your Teen for Post-Secondary Learning, Work, and Independent Living (handout)
Websites
Academic
Innovations: My 10 Year Plan
Adolescent
Health Transition Project
Center
for Self-Determination
Health
Care Transitions
Massachusetts
Rehabilitation Commission
National
Alliance for Secondary Education and Transition
National
Career Development Association
National
Center on Secondary
Education and Transition
National
Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities
National
Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center
National
Transition Network
Project
C3
The
Network on Transitions to Adulthood
Transition
Coalition
Books
- Implementing
Ongoing Transitions Plans for the IEP, by
Pat McPartland
- Life
Beyond the Classroom: Transition Strategies for Young People with
Disabilities, by Paul Wehman
- Make
the Day Matter! Promoting Typical Lifestyles for Adults with
Significant Disabilities, by
Pamela M. Walker and Patricia Rogan
- Teaching
Self-Determination to Students with Disabilities: Basic Skills for
Successful Transition, by
Michael L. Wehmeyer, et al
- The
Road Ahead: Transition to Adult Life for Persons with Disabilities,
by Keith. Storey
- The
Transition Handbook, by Carolyn Hughes
- Transition
Planning for Secondary Students with Disabilities, by Robert
Flexer, et al
- Transition
Programs for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities, by John
McDonnell, et al
Guides
A
Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking
Employment
Disability
Employment 101
Going To Work: A Guide to Social Security Benefits and Employment for Young People with Disabilities
Information
Centers
CloseUp on the topic of disability and employment @ Issue Lab
Employment @ Disability
Info.gov
Transition:
School to Work @ LD Online
Websites
Ability
Jobs
Career
and Technical Education National Research Center
disABLEDperson Inc.
Job
Accommodation Network
National
Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth
Quincy
Career Center
Real People, Real Jobs
Think Beyond the Label
What Can You Do
Workforce 3One
Work
Support
Books
- Real
Work for Real Pay: Inclusive Employment for People with Disabilities,
by Paul Wehman
- Ferguson
Career Resource Guide for People with Disabilities, by J.G. Ferguson
Publishing
- Job
Search Handbook for People with Disabilities, by Daniel Ryan
Articles
Auxiliary
Aids and Services for Postsecondary Students with
Disabilities
Checklist for Transitioning from High School to College
Transition
of Students With Disabilities To Postsecondary Education: A Guide for
High School Educators
Guides
Transition to College: Strategic Planning to Ensure Success
Information
Centers
College
@ Wrightslaw
Education @ Disability
Info.gov
Presentations
Preparing
Students for Postsecondary Education: What's Happening On College
Campuses?
Financial
Aide Resources
Scholarship Resources
College
Funding Strategies for Students with
Disabilities
Reference
Guide for Individuals with
Disabilities
Financial
Aid Programs @ the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial
Assistance
Financial
Aid for Students with Disabilities @
FindAid
Grants
for Individuals :The Disabled @ Michigan State
University
Websites
Going
to College
College
Answer
College
Navigator
Pathways
to College
Post-ITT
Think
College
Articles
Chart
Your Own Future: How Your IEP Can Help
College
or Training Programs: How to Decide
Self-Determination:
Assuming Control of Your Plans for Postsecondary Education
Guides
Complete
Guidance Activities: College Planning for Students with Disabilities
Planning
for the Future
Students
with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your
Rights and
Responsibilities
Information
Centers
College and Work @
NCLD
Websites
Going
to College
Plan
Your Path
Youthhood
| Transition and Learning Disabilities |
Articles
Building
the Bridge Between Community College and Work For Students with
Learning Disabilities
College
or Training Programs: How to
Decide
College
Planning for Students with Learning
Disabilities
Learning
Disability: Life after High
School
Guides
Transition
and Your Adolescent with Learning Disabilities: Moving from High
School to Postsecondary Education, Training, and Employment
Information
Centers
College
and College Prep @ LD Online
Colleges
with Programs for Learning Disabled Students @ College-Scholarships.
com
Books
- College
And Career Success For Students With Learning Disabilities, by Roslyn
Dolber
- Colleges
for Students with Learning Disabilities and ADD, by Peterson's
- On
Their Own : Creating an Independent Future for Your Adult Child with
Learning Disabilities and ADHD, by Anne Ford
- Survival
Guide for College Students with ADD & LD, by Kathleen Nadeau
- Unlocking
Potential : College and Other Choices for Learning Disabled People,
by Barbara Scheiber
Articles
Is
College the Right Choice for Your ADHD
Teen?
Information
Centers
College
@ the National Resource Center on AD/HD
College
Advice for ADHD Teens @
ADDitude
Books
- ADD
and the College Student, by Patricia Quinn
- Colleges
for Students with Learning Disabilities and ADD, by Peterson's
- On
Their Own : Creating an Independent Future for Your Adult Child with
Learning Disabilities and ADHD, by Anne Ford
- Survival
Guide for College Students with ADD & LD, by Kathleen Nadeau
| Transition and Autism/Asperger's |
Guides
Life
Journey Through Autism: A Guide for Transition to Adulthood
Information
Centers
Asperger
Syndrome and Employment @ Positively
Autism
Websites
Auties.org
Autism
Higher Education Foundation
Books
- A
Self-Determined Future with Asperger Syndrome, Genevieve Edmonds, et
al
- Asperger
Syndrome Employment Workbook, by Roger N. Meyer
- Employment
for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning
Disability, by Yvona Fast
- Developing
Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and
High-Functioning Autism, by Temple Grandin and Kate Duffy
- How
to Find Work that Works for People with Asperger Syndrome, by Gail
Hawkins
- Preparing
for Life: The Complete Guide for Transitioning to Adulthood for Those
with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome, by Jed Baker
- Realizing
the College Dream With Autism or Asperger Syndrome: A Parent's Guide
to Student Success, by Ann Palmer
- Succeeding
in College with Asperger Syndrome, by John Harpur
| Transition and Other Disabilities |
Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing
Gallaudet
University
Postsecondary
Education Programs Network
The
Transition Process from High School to Post-Secondary Education for
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Students
Emotional
Impairments
Moving
On: Federal Programs to Assist Transition-Age Youth with Serious
Mental Health Conditions
On
the MOVE: Helping Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Needs
Transition into Adulthood
Other
Disabilities
The
Student with a Brain Injury: Achieving Goals for Higher Education
- Life
Planning for Adults With Developmental Disabilities: A Guide for
Parents And Family Members, by Judith Greenbaum
- Skills
for Success: A Career Education Handbook for Children and Adolescents
with Visual Impairments, by Karen Wolffe
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