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.
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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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