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Making the transition from the safe haven of highschool, to the challenges and responsibilities of adulthood can be a daunting task for many students with disabilities. This section has resources to help students as they move onto college, career, and independent living situations.

 

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GENERAL RESOURCES


 

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Get SETT for Successful Inclusion and Transition
An article from LD Online


A list by state and country of organizations that help the disabled to live independent lives as members of the community.

National Transition Alliance
The NTA is working to create a brighter future for all youth transitioning from school to employment, postsecondary experiences and independent living, and to bridge between agencies responsible for providing transition services and the lessons learned from people in the disabilities field.

National Transition Network

The Center for Independent Living
"The Center for Independent Living (CIL) is a national leader in helping people with disabilities live independently and become productive, fully participating members of society."

National Institute on Life Planning for Persons with a Disability
NILP is a national organization dedicated to promoting transition, life and person centered planning for all persons with disabilities and their families.

Transition Research Institute
"The Transition Research Institute is designed to address both the theoretical and practical problems of transition, and to organize and conduct a complementary set of activities including research, evaluation, and evaluation technical assistance."

Transition Link
Transitionlink is an interactive web resource that contains practical information, up-to-date references, useful strategies, and links to a multitude of transition resources.

Transition Research Institute
Identifies effective practices and provides technical assistance activities on the successful transition of youth with disabilities from school to adult life.


CAREER RESOURCES


 

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Vocational Education Community
With the resources of the Web as your guide, you too can implement a study of occupations that enlightens, inspires, and encourages your students to succeed!
Included: Online resources for screening personality and interest, writing rsums, and the all-important job interview. Lesson plans for teachers too!.


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Career Education: Setting Your Students on the Path to a Valued Vocation
"Only rich people can go to college!" That is what one third grader told teacher Heather Root. Now, Root and other educators are emphasizing career education in their classrooms, even at the elementary level. With the resources of the Web as your guide, you too can implement a study of occupations that enlightens, inspires, and encourages your students to succeed! Included: Online resources for screening personality and interest, writing rsums, and the all-important job interview. Lesson plans for teachers too!

A 'Real-Life Fair' Shows Kids the Real Deal About Careers
Students in one Rhode Island junior high school got a glimpse of their future through a "Real-Life Fair," a career fair that incorporates lessons learned in the classroom. As they watched their earnings dwindle, some found that the careers they had their eyes on might not provide the funds they would like to have in the future. Find out whether a career fair or an online tour of careers is the ideal activity for your classroom! Included: Approaches to career education used in a handful of schools -- across the grades. Plus more great online and print career education resources!

Career Counseling Resources on the Internet
To celebrate National School Counseling Week we provide some of the best free resources related to career counseling on the Internet, courtesy of the www.schoolcounselor.org American School Counselor Association.

Hands-On Career Ed: Groundhog Job Shadow Day '98
Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow on February 2? Thousands of U.S. workers will see shadows as they provide opportunities for young people across America to "shadow" them for a day. Job shadowing enables kids to get an up-close look at what a "real job" is like and how the skills they learn in school can be put into action.


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Access America for Students
Access America for Students is a U.S. Government initiative to support students by providing easy electronic access to federal agencies and organizations. The site includes resources to help plan for college, find a career, and more. (11-12)

America's Job Bank
America's Job Bank is a guide that can help young people make informed career choices. The site has several sections including Career InfoNet -- statistics about various careers; The Learning Exchange information about learning opportunities; Employers - a resume service; and Job Seekers - information about job openings available in the U.S. (9-12+)

Job Corps
This is the Web site for the Job Corps program. The site includes a lot of resources for the School-To-Work (STW) initiative (this movement seeks to develop a national framework and provide capital for states to design systems to help young people make the transition from school to careers and lifelong learning). Detailed information on the what the Job Corps does and how communities, employers and educators can benefit from Job Corps is included. (9-12+)

School to Work
This is a comprehensive site on the subject of the School To Work initiative and includes facts, student, educator and teacher perspectives, legislative information and resources. (9-12+)

Occupational Outlook Handbook
If your child or student is researching career options this is THE site to see. (9-12+)

Kaplan: Get A Better Score
This site has an impressive amount of pages dedicated to helping students, from entering college to finding a job. (9-12)


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Serving Youth With Disabilities Within School-To-Work Systems
A fact sheet.

National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials (NCRTM)

Interwork Institute
"Interwork Institute efforts focus on promoting the integration of individuals with disabilities in to all aspects of school, work, family, and community life."

National Center for Research in Vocational Education
NCRVE is the nation's largest center for research and development in work-related education.

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
The American Occupational Therapy Association is a national professional society that represents the interests and concerns of occupational therapy practitioners, and improves the quality of occupational therapy services.


COLLEGE RESOURCES


 

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Higher Education Community
Whether you're an educator or a student, parent or professor, this section on postsecondary education is designed just for you.


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Career Education: Setting Your Students on the Path to a Valued Vocation
"Only rich people can go to college!" That is what one third grader told teacher Heather Root. Now, Root and other educators are emphasizing career education in their classrooms, even at the elementary level. With the resources of the Web as your guide, you too can implement a study of occupations that enlightens, inspires, and encourages your students to succeed! Included: Online resources for screening personality and interest, writing rsums, and the all-important job interview. Lesson plans for teachers too!


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Next Step Magazine
This online magazine has a wealth of informative articles to help ease the transition from high school to college for all students. (Grades: 9-12+)

Access America for Students
Access America for Students is a U.S. Government initiative to support students by providing easy electronic access to federal agencies and organizations. The site includes resources to help plan for college, find a career, and more. (11-12)

College Is Possible
College Is Possible is devoted to helping families realize the dream of sending kids to college. Included are financial resources for parents, recommended middle and high school courses for students, and college selection resources. Much of the site is also available in Spanish. (6-12)

Essay Wizard
The Essay Wizard has put together a Web site to help high school seniors write those most mystifying of things: the College Entrance Essay. Here is a site that will offer some good honest help in putting it all together. (11-12)

Gallaudet University
Gallaudet University is the world's only university for deaf and hard of hearing undergraduate students. Graduate degree programs and continuing education courses are available to deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students. (11-12+)

Real World University
Real World University offers advice, help, and resources for students to succeed in school. The site features time-management, stress-busting, financial aid, and career advice. (University)

Chalkboard
The Chalkboard has information on corporate education programs, curriculum materials, grants, and scholarships. The site is free to viewers. (11-12)

Studyabroad.com
Study WEB provides access to information for anyone conducting research using the Internet. (9-12+)

College Edge
Topics, forums and advice on planning for college. (11-12+)

College Net
This site has information for researching, applying to and getting help for colleges. (11-12+)

Adventures in Education
This site has invaluable information online to assist students and parents in the daunting task of financing higher education. (11-12+)

FASTWEB (Financial Aid Scholarship Search Through the Web)
For students, this is an excellent source for finding scholarship resources (only snail mail addresses are given). (11-12+)

FishNet
I'm impressed with many areas of this site, especially The College Guide (9-12)

Kaplan: Get A Better Score
This site has an impressive amount of pages dedicated to helping students, from entering college to finding a job. (9-12)

College Board
This is an amazing resource for students, parents, and teachers involved with the college-admission process. (11-12+)


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Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) Resources
A great list of links to disabled support services at major universities, plus information related to specific disabilities.

Fellowships, Grants, Scholarships, and Educational Opportunities
Information on educational programs and funding for disabled students from the University of Maryland Diversity Database.

1999 Financial Aid For Students With Disabilities
A comprehensive guide from HEATH Resource Center.

Curry College: PAL
A special college program for students with learning disabilities at Curry College in Massachusetts.

HEATH Resource Center & National Clearinghouse on Postsecondary Education for Individuals with Disabilities
HEATH provides information on educational support services, policies, procedures, adaptations, transition, and opportunities at American campuses, vocational-training schools, adult education programs, independent living centers, and other training entities after high school for individuals with disabilities.