Below you will find links to information for professionals working with people with disabilities who are interested in post-secondary education.
CENTER FOR ADVANCEMENT OF LEARNING: LEARNING STRATEGIES DATABASE http://www.muskingum.edu/~cal/database/
For instructors, advisors, tutors, and counselors, the database provides information relevant for academically counseling students and enhancing student success in academe. Instructors may use database information to plan effective classroom activities.
HRTW http://www.hrtw.org/
Provides information and connections to health and transition professionals. This site focuses on understanding systems, access to quality health care, and increasing the involvement of youth. It also includes provider preparation plus tools and resources needed to make more informed choices.
AHEAD (Association on Higher Education and Disability) http://www.ahead.org/
AHEAD is a professional organization founded "to address the need and concern for upgrading the quality of services and support available to persons with disabilities in higher education." Its web site includes information about membership, conferences, publications, legal information (including relevant court decisions and OCR findings), job information, and related resources.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
SELF-ADVOCACY RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES
The following are a few resources containing personal stories, information, support and networking opportunities in regards to people with disabilities making informed decisions and advocating for themselves.
KIDS AS SELF ADVOCATES (KASA) http://www.fvkasa.org/
Kids As Self Advocates (KASA) is a national, grassroots project created by youth with disabilities for youth. Provides information and support to encourage and inform youth to make choices and advocate for themselves.
SELF-ADVOCACY ONLINE http://www.selfadvocacyonline.org/index.asp
Self-Advocacy Online in an educational and networking website for those involved in making change for people with disabilities. Through our online Learning Center, you can build your skills in many areas of self-advocacy. And the national self-advocacy map will connect you with others across the country working on similar issues
SPEAKING OURSELVES http://www.speaking.org/index.html
Information for people with disabilities to develop leadership skills through real-life experiences, learn to work together collectively to address their own issues, and increase their own self-sufficiency and independence.
SELF ADVOCATES BECOMING EMPOWERED http://www.sabeusa.org/
This is a national self-advocacy organization. Contains a plethora of info pertaining to people with disabilities advocating for themselves. To include: recent issues and news, inspiring stories, networking and other information on how to advocate for yourself. This site has a great list of useful resources.
KIDS AS SELF ADVOCATES (KASA) http://www.fvkasa.org/
Kids As Self Advocates (KASA) is a national, grassroots project created by youth with disabilities for youth. Provides information and support to encourage and inform youth to make choices and advocate for themselves.
SELF-ADVOCACY ONLINE http://www.selfadvocacyonline.org/index.asp
Self-Advocacy Online in an educational and networking website for those involved in making change for people with disabilities. Through our online Learning Center, you can build your skills in many areas of self-advocacy. And the national self-advocacy map will connect you with others across the country working on similar issues
SPEAKING OURSELVES http://www.speaking.org/index.html
Information for people with disabilities to develop leadership skills through real-life experiences, learn to work together collectively to address their own issues, and increase their own self-sufficiency and independence.
SELF ADVOCATES BECOMING EMPOWERED http://www.sabeusa.org/
This is a national self-advocacy organization. Contains a plethora of info pertaining to people with disabilities advocating for themselves. To include: recent issues and news, inspiring stories, networking and other information on how to advocate for yourself. This site has a great list of useful resources.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES FOR PROFESSIONALS SERVING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
The following are resources for professionals who support and train people with disabilities to live independently in their community.
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON INDEPENDENT LIVING (NCIL) www.ncil.org
National Council on Independent Living is a national membership association of local nonprofit corporations known as Centers for Independent Living (CIL). NCIL is the only cross-disability grassroots national organization run by and for people with disabilities. NCIL provides technical assistance, training, and leadership to independent living (IL) centers in many areas of concern to the disability community, including IL philosophy, center operations, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through the NCIL/ILRU IL Network Project and ADA Training Project. NCIL also provides information and referral services.
NATIONAL REHABILITATION INFORMATION CENTER(NARIC) www.naric.com
NARIC is a library information center focusing on disability and rehabilitation research. Information specialists provide quick reference and referral services, customized database searches, and document delivery.
RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTER ON INDEPENDENT LIVING www.rtcil.org
The Center's goal is to develop and disseminate practical techniques that enable people with severe disabilities to live more independently. This includes service delivery systems, skill training methods, and effective techniques to improve human services and community support for people with disabilities. The Center provides training and technical assistance to individuals and organizations throughout the U.S.
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON INDEPENDENT LIVING (NCIL) www.ncil.org
National Council on Independent Living is a national membership association of local nonprofit corporations known as Centers for Independent Living (CIL). NCIL is the only cross-disability grassroots national organization run by and for people with disabilities. NCIL provides technical assistance, training, and leadership to independent living (IL) centers in many areas of concern to the disability community, including IL philosophy, center operations, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through the NCIL/ILRU IL Network Project and ADA Training Project. NCIL also provides information and referral services.
NATIONAL REHABILITATION INFORMATION CENTER(NARIC) www.naric.com
NARIC is a library information center focusing on disability and rehabilitation research. Information specialists provide quick reference and referral services, customized database searches, and document delivery.
RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTER ON INDEPENDENT LIVING www.rtcil.org
The Center's goal is to develop and disseminate practical techniques that enable people with severe disabilities to live more independently. This includes service delivery systems, skill training methods, and effective techniques to improve human services and community support for people with disabilities. The Center provides training and technical assistance to individuals and organizations throughout the U.S.
RECREATION & LEISURE RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Below you will find upcoming local events for people with disabilities in the Jacksonville, FL area.
FISHING WITH FRIENDS http://soflorida.joniandfriends.org/downloads/PR-2009-FWFD-Flyer-FL.pdf
Is hosted by Christ’s Church to connect individuals with disabilities and their families with local churches while enjoying food, fishing, boating and activity booths.
JACKSONVILLE MIRACLE LEAGUE http://www.jacksonvillemiracleleague.org/
A sports league designed to allow everyone, regardless of their disability, to have the opportunity to play sports.
6th Annual Fun with the Suns. May 12, 2009 7:00 p.m. Free admission for one plus a guest. Free food , drink and snack voucher per person. Free parking with a Disabled Parking Placard. Registration is required. Requirements: MUST be a Duval county resident with a disability. Get your tickets today : 630-4940 or disabledservices@coj.net
FISHING WITH FRIENDS http://soflorida.joniandfriends.org/downloads/PR-2009-FWFD-Flyer-FL.pdf
Is hosted by Christ’s Church to connect individuals with disabilities and their families with local churches while enjoying food, fishing, boating and activity booths.
JACKSONVILLE MIRACLE LEAGUE http://www.jacksonvillemiracleleague.org/
A sports league designed to allow everyone, regardless of their disability, to have the opportunity to play sports.
6th Annual Fun with the Suns. May 12, 2009 7:00 p.m. Free admission for one plus a guest. Free food , drink and snack voucher per person. Free parking with a Disabled Parking Placard. Registration is required. Requirements: MUST be a Duval county resident with a disability. Get your tickets today : 630-4940 or disabledservices@coj.net
RECREATION & LEISURE RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Below you will find resources to help people with disabilities access recreational and leisure activities in their community.
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS/BPH) www.loc.gov/nls
A free national library program of Braille and recorded materials for persons with visual and physical disabilities is administered by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress. With the cooperation of authors and publishers who grant permission to use copyrighted works, NLS selects and produces full-length books and magazines in Braille and on recorded disc and cassette. Reading materials are distributed to a cooperating network of regional and local libraries where they are circulated to eligible borrowers. Reading materials and playback machines are sent to borrowers and returned to libraries by postage-free mail.
Disabled Sports USA www.dsusa.org/
Disabled Sports USA is the nation's largest organization providing year-round sports and recreation activities to children and adults with physical disabilities. In conjunction with its nationwide network of chapters serving people in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, Disabled Sports USA offers such activities as snow skiing, water skiing, bicycling, white water rafting, horseback riding, mountain climbing, sailing, camping, and track and field. Contact Disabled Sports USA for the telephone number of a local chapter near you.
Department of the Interior Office on Accessibility, National Park Service www.nps.gov/parks.html
There are 370 parks and 7 regional offices under the National Park Service. A listing of all national parks and facilities, including general information about their accessibility, is available at the link above. However, information on accessibility of park programs, facilities, and services is best acquired directly from the park or area you plan to visit.
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) www.ncpad.org
NCPAD provides information and resources that can enable people with disabilities to become as physically active as they choose to be. They maintain searchable directories of organizations, programs, and facilities that provide opportunities for accessible physical activity; adaptive equipment vendors; conferences and meetings; and references to journal articles, books, videos and more. Fact sheets on a variety of physical activities for people with disabilities are also available.
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS/BPH) www.loc.gov/nls
A free national library program of Braille and recorded materials for persons with visual and physical disabilities is administered by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress. With the cooperation of authors and publishers who grant permission to use copyrighted works, NLS selects and produces full-length books and magazines in Braille and on recorded disc and cassette. Reading materials are distributed to a cooperating network of regional and local libraries where they are circulated to eligible borrowers. Reading materials and playback machines are sent to borrowers and returned to libraries by postage-free mail.
Disabled Sports USA www.dsusa.org/
Disabled Sports USA is the nation's largest organization providing year-round sports and recreation activities to children and adults with physical disabilities. In conjunction with its nationwide network of chapters serving people in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, Disabled Sports USA offers such activities as snow skiing, water skiing, bicycling, white water rafting, horseback riding, mountain climbing, sailing, camping, and track and field. Contact Disabled Sports USA for the telephone number of a local chapter near you.
Department of the Interior Office on Accessibility, National Park Service www.nps.gov/parks.html
There are 370 parks and 7 regional offices under the National Park Service. A listing of all national parks and facilities, including general information about their accessibility, is available at the link above. However, information on accessibility of park programs, facilities, and services is best acquired directly from the park or area you plan to visit.
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) www.ncpad.org
NCPAD provides information and resources that can enable people with disabilities to become as physically active as they choose to be. They maintain searchable directories of organizations, programs, and facilities that provide opportunities for accessible physical activity; adaptive equipment vendors; conferences and meetings; and references to journal articles, books, videos and more. Fact sheets on a variety of physical activities for people with disabilities are also available.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Below you will find links to information for people with disabilities who are interested in post-secondary education.
Office for Civil Rights http://www.ed.gov/ocr/transition.html
lLink to pamphlet, provided by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the U. S. Department of Education, explaining the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities who are preparing to attend post-secondary schools. This pamphlet also explains the obligations of a post-secondary school to provide academic adjustments, including auxiliary aids and services, to ensure the school does not discriminate on the basis of disability.
HEATH Resource Center http://www.heath.gwu.edu/
The HEATH Resource Center at George Washington University is the national clearinghouse on post-secondary education for individuals with disabilities. This federally funded program serves as an information exchange about educational support services, policies, procedures, adaptations, and opportunities at American campuses, vocational-technical schools, and other post-secondary training entities. Its website offers information about frequently asked questions, hot topics, publications, etc.
YOUTHHOOD.ORG http://www.youthhood.org/
This site is a place for youth to start thinking about what they want to do with the rest of their lives and to plan for the future. This Web site was built to help them plan for the future. What will they do after high school? Will they work? Go to college? Live in a place of their own? By using this Web site, you can plan for your future right now!
Office for Civil Rights http://www.ed.gov/ocr/transition.html
lLink to pamphlet, provided by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the U. S. Department of Education, explaining the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities who are preparing to attend post-secondary schools. This pamphlet also explains the obligations of a post-secondary school to provide academic adjustments, including auxiliary aids and services, to ensure the school does not discriminate on the basis of disability.
HEATH Resource Center http://www.heath.gwu.edu/
The HEATH Resource Center at George Washington University is the national clearinghouse on post-secondary education for individuals with disabilities. This federally funded program serves as an information exchange about educational support services, policies, procedures, adaptations, and opportunities at American campuses, vocational-technical schools, and other post-secondary training entities. Its website offers information about frequently asked questions, hot topics, publications, etc.
YOUTHHOOD.ORG http://www.youthhood.org/
This site is a place for youth to start thinking about what they want to do with the rest of their lives and to plan for the future. This Web site was built to help them plan for the future. What will they do after high school? Will they work? Go to college? Live in a place of their own? By using this Web site, you can plan for your future right now!
Monday, March 2, 2009
INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Independent Living is defined as having control over one's life and participating fully and productively in society. Independent Living Coaches provide training and assistance to support individuals with disabilities to establish, live in and maintain a household of their choosing in the community
Below you will find resources about independent living for people with disabilities.
AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (APD) http://apd.myflorida.comThe is a state program that assists people who have developmental disabilities and their families. It also provides assistance to identify the needs of people with developmental disabilities and funding to purchase supports and services.
THE INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCE CENTER FOR NE FLORIDA http://www.cilj.com/
Anything a person with a disability would need to know about living independently in their community.
ADAPT
http://www.adapt.org/
This is an advocacy website for people with disabilities who are living or dream of living independently.
FLORIDA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL http://www.fddc.org/The Council was established to help plan individual and family-centered supports for those with disabilities in Florida. They also guide the development and administration of services for people with developmental disabilities by planning and funding research, innovations, and programs.
FAAST.org FAAST envisions a seamless supportive partnership between Florida business and government to provide assistive technology products and services which will enable persons with disabilities to participate in independent living, education, work and recreation from birth to death.
Below you will find resources about independent living for people with disabilities.
AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (APD) http://apd.myflorida.comThe is a state program that assists people who have developmental disabilities and their families. It also provides assistance to identify the needs of people with developmental disabilities and funding to purchase supports and services.
THE INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCE CENTER FOR NE FLORIDA http://www.cilj.com/
Anything a person with a disability would need to know about living independently in their community.
ADAPT
http://www.adapt.org/
This is an advocacy website for people with disabilities who are living or dream of living independently.
FLORIDA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL http://www.fddc.org/The Council was established to help plan individual and family-centered supports for those with disabilities in Florida. They also guide the development and administration of services for people with developmental disabilities by planning and funding research, innovations, and programs.
FAAST.org FAAST envisions a seamless supportive partnership between Florida business and government to provide assistive technology products and services which will enable persons with disabilities to participate in independent living, education, work and recreation from birth to death.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Vocational Rehabilitation is a service provided to assist individuals with disabilities to gain needed skills to acquire and maintain employment.
Below you will find a few helpful sites for people with disabilities who want to know more about vocational rehabilitation.
INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY INCLUSION
www.communityinclusion.org/article.php?article_id=129
This site answers the frequently asked questions about vocational rehabilitation individuals with disabilities.
FLORIDA DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
http://www.rehabworks.org/
A statewide employment resource for businesses and people with disabilities. Provides a plethora of information for any person interested in obtaining more information about vocational rehabilitation services in Florida.
THE ABLE TRUST
http://www.abletrust.org/
The Able Trust believes that when people with disabilities want to work, they should. The Trust supports individuals and non-profit vocational rehabilitation programs throughout Florida with fund-raising, grant making and public awareness of disability issues.
Below you will find a few helpful sites for people with disabilities who want to know more about vocational rehabilitation.
INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY INCLUSION
www.communityinclusion.org/article.php?article_id=129
This site answers the frequently asked questions about vocational rehabilitation individuals with disabilities.
FLORIDA DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
http://www.rehabworks.org/
A statewide employment resource for businesses and people with disabilities. Provides a plethora of information for any person interested in obtaining more information about vocational rehabilitation services in Florida.
THE ABLE TRUST
http://www.abletrust.org/
The Able Trust believes that when people with disabilities want to work, they should. The Trust supports individuals and non-profit vocational rehabilitation programs throughout Florida with fund-raising, grant making and public awareness of disability issues.
Monday, February 16, 2009
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
In addition to the previously mentioned resources, the following resources can be used by people with disabilities to transition from school to employment. This is known as Supported Employment.
DARE TO DREAM FOR ADULTS by K.W. Webb & J. Peller
http://eric.ed.gov/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/1a/b3/ad.pdf
This is a workbook to help students with disabilities prepare and plan for their future. Some topics include: planning my transition; my personal transitions; my dreams; positive paths to my future; my supports; my transition Individualized Education Program (IEP) team; sample invitation letter; planning my dream; where do I want to live?; how will I get around in my community?; what job do I want to have?; interests, aptitudes, and skills; my dream job; education for work; what do I want to do in my leisure time?; my social activities; getting involved in my community; my desired postschool outcomes; sharing what is best about myself; my personal learning style; my graduation requirements; sharing more about myself; and making my dreams come true.
http://www.fyitransition.org/
Gives a plethora of information for people with disabilities, their family and service providers in regards to transitioning from school to adulthood, to include supported employment. http://www.fyitransition.com/Transition_Students1/player.html This is a direct link to a video explaining the process of transition to a student from a student.
AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
http://apd.myflorida.com/customers/notebook/docs/1.pdf
http://apd.myflorida.com/employment/docs/goingtowork.pdf
These are a few direct links to information about supported employment for people with disabilities.
THE ADVOCACY CENTER http://www.advocacycenter.org/
The Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities, Inc., is a non-profit organization providing protection and advocacy services in the State of Florida. With offices throughout the state, their mission is to advance the dignity, equality, self-determination and expressed choices of individuals with disabilities
DisabilityInfo.gov http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=5147
Provides comprehensive info about disability programs, services, laws and benefits. There is even a link to find disability resources in your state.
DARE TO DREAM FOR ADULTS by K.W. Webb & J. Peller
http://eric.ed.gov/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/1a/b3/ad.pdf
This is a workbook to help students with disabilities prepare and plan for their future. Some topics include: planning my transition; my personal transitions; my dreams; positive paths to my future; my supports; my transition Individualized Education Program (IEP) team; sample invitation letter; planning my dream; where do I want to live?; how will I get around in my community?; what job do I want to have?; interests, aptitudes, and skills; my dream job; education for work; what do I want to do in my leisure time?; my social activities; getting involved in my community; my desired postschool outcomes; sharing what is best about myself; my personal learning style; my graduation requirements; sharing more about myself; and making my dreams come true.
http://www.fyitransition.org/
Gives a plethora of information for people with disabilities, their family and service providers in regards to transitioning from school to adulthood, to include supported employment. http://www.fyitransition.com/Transition_Students1/player.html This is a direct link to a video explaining the process of transition to a student from a student.
AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
http://apd.myflorida.com/customers/notebook/docs/1.pdf
http://apd.myflorida.com/employment/docs/goingtowork.pdf
These are a few direct links to information about supported employment for people with disabilities.
THE ADVOCACY CENTER http://www.advocacycenter.org/
The Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities, Inc., is a non-profit organization providing protection and advocacy services in the State of Florida. With offices throughout the state, their mission is to advance the dignity, equality, self-determination and expressed choices of individuals with disabilities
DisabilityInfo.gov http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=5147
Provides comprehensive info about disability programs, services, laws and benefits. There is even a link to find disability resources in your state.
Monday, February 9, 2009
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
Supported Employment is defined as the assistance necessary for an individual with disabilities to obtain and maintain competitive employment. A Supported Employment coach provides training and assistance in a variety of activities to support individuals in sustaining paid employment at or above minimum wage unless the recipient is operating a small business.
Below you will find a list of resources to use when researching supported employment in Florida for your loved one(s) with disabilities.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
http://www.dol.gov/odep/archives/fact/supportd.htm
What is supported employment?
AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (APD) http://apd.myflorida.com
The is a state program that assists people who have developmental disabilities and their families. It also provides assistance to identify the needs of people with developmental disabilities and funding to purchase supports and services.
Social Security Administration http://www.ssa.gov/work
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is employment support available to people with disabilities under the SSI and SSDI programs. The Red Book is very important to understand benefits. It is located at: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/disabilityresearch/redbook.htm
FLORIDA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL http://www.fddc.org/
The Council was established to help plan individual and family-centered supports for those with disabilities in Florida. They also guide the development and administration of services for people with developmental disabilities by planning and funding research, innovations, and programs. FDDC FYI TRANSITION http://www.fyitransition.org/ Gives a plethora of information for people with disabilities, their family and service providers in regards to transitioning from school to adulthood, to include supported employment.
FLORIDA SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT http://www.flse.net/
Provides information about supported employment for people with disabilities in the state of Florida. This includes federal information sites and state resources related to supported employment.
Below you will find a list of resources to use when researching supported employment in Florida for your loved one(s) with disabilities.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
http://www.dol.gov/odep/archives/fact/supportd.htm
What is supported employment?
AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (APD) http://apd.myflorida.com
The is a state program that assists people who have developmental disabilities and their families. It also provides assistance to identify the needs of people with developmental disabilities and funding to purchase supports and services.
Social Security Administration http://www.ssa.gov/work
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is employment support available to people with disabilities under the SSI and SSDI programs. The Red Book is very important to understand benefits. It is located at: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/disabilityresearch/redbook.htm
FLORIDA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL http://www.fddc.org/
The Council was established to help plan individual and family-centered supports for those with disabilities in Florida. They also guide the development and administration of services for people with developmental disabilities by planning and funding research, innovations, and programs. FDDC FYI TRANSITION http://www.fyitransition.org/ Gives a plethora of information for people with disabilities, their family and service providers in regards to transitioning from school to adulthood, to include supported employment.
FLORIDA SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT http://www.flse.net/
Provides information about supported employment for people with disabilities in the state of Florida. This includes federal information sites and state resources related to supported employment.
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