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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