The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the U.S. Department of Education provides information in this pamphlet to explain the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities who are preparing to attend postsecondary schools. This pamphlet also explains the obligations of a postsecondary school to provide academic adjustments, including auxiliary aids and services, to ensure that the school does not discriminate on the basis of disability.
Post-ITT website is a collection of resources and activities to help students, parents and educators plan for transition from secondary to postsecondary schools. Activities and information were developed at Washington Research Institute in Seattle, Washington.
This site provides tools and resources such as checklists, how-to guides, helpful hints and brochures, to assist students, families, schools and community agencies in developing and implementing effective transition planning and services.
The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities is designed for youth and adults working with them to learn about disability disclosure. This workbook helps young people make informed decisions about whether or not to disclose their disability and understand how that decision may impact their education, employment, and social lives. Based on the premise that disclosure is a very personal decision, the Workbook helps young people think about and practice disclosing their disability.
The Disability.gov web site provides information on connecting the disability community to information and opportunities including employment, education, community life and benefits. Information can be search by each individual state. This is a great benefit since information can vary state to state. Excellent resource!
Going to Work: A Guide to Social Security Benefits and Employment for Young People with Disabilities
Ticket to work Programs and other Work Incentives (1/09 #05-10060)
Social Security: You May Be Able To Get Social Security Income (SSI) (1/09 #05-11069)
Transition To Adulthood: Guidelines for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a comprehensive guide developed by OCALI (Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence) that aligns with the requirements of IDEIA 2004 and reflects best practice in transition planning for individuals with ASD.
- http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transition.html (Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities)
- http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/auxaids.html (Auxiliary Aids and Services for Postsecondary Students with Disabilities)
Post-ITT website is a collection of resources and activities to help students, parents and educators plan for transition from secondary to postsecondary schools. Activities and information were developed at Washington Research Institute in Seattle, Washington.
- http://www.postitt.org (Postsecondary Innovative Transition Technology (POST-ITT))
This site provides tools and resources such as checklists, how-to guides, helpful hints and brochures, to assist students, families, schools and community agencies in developing and implementing effective transition planning and services.
- http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/transition/toolbox/home.html (Transistion Toolkit)
The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities is designed for youth and adults working with them to learn about disability disclosure. This workbook helps young people make informed decisions about whether or not to disclose their disability and understand how that decision may impact their education, employment, and social lives. Based on the premise that disclosure is a very personal decision, the Workbook helps young people think about and practice disclosing their disability.
- http://www.ncwd-youth.info/resources_&_Publications/411.html (The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities)
- http://www.nsttac.org/products_and_resources/tag.aspx (Age Appropriate Transition Guide)
- http://www.alife4me.com (cyber community to discuss transition and life after high school for both students and parents)
- http://www.nsttac.org (home page for The National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center)
The Disability.gov web site provides information on connecting the disability community to information and opportunities including employment, education, community life and benefits. Information can be search by each individual state. This is a great benefit since information can vary state to state. Excellent resource!
Going to Work: A Guide to Social Security Benefits and Employment for Young People with Disabilities
Ticket to work Programs and other Work Incentives (1/09 #05-10060)
Social Security: You May Be Able To Get Social Security Income (SSI) (1/09 #05-11069)
Transition To Adulthood: Guidelines for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a comprehensive guide developed by OCALI (Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence) that aligns with the requirements of IDEIA 2004 and reflects best practice in transition planning for individuals with ASD.