Complete Guide to Special Education Transition Services

by Pierangelo, Roger; Crane, Rochelle

• ISBN13: 9780876282748
• ISBN10: 0876282745
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-09-01
• Publisher: Center for Applied Research in

Table of Contents

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE	vii
Chapter 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF TRANSITION SERVICES	1	(12)
INTENT OF TRANSITION SERVICES	2	(1)
BRIEF HISTORY OF TRANSITIONAL LEGISLATION	2	(2)
INTRODUCTION OF TRANSITION SERVICES	4	(2)
What Are Transition Services?	5	(1)
SELF-DETERMINATION: MAKING THEIR OWN CHOICES AND DECISIONS	6	(1)
Development of Self-Determination Skills	6	(1)
IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING RECORDS	7	(1)
A FINAL WORD	8	(5)
Glossary	8	(1)
General References	9	(1)
References on Legislation	10	(1)
Self-Determination References	10	(3)
Chapter 2 TRANSITIONAL IEPS--PLANS TO HELP STUDENTS' TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO ADULT LIFE	13	(18)
WHEN TRANSITION SERVICES MUST BE PROVIDED	13	(1)
WHO DETERMINES WHAT SERVICES ARE NEEDED	13	(1)
WHERE THE TRANSITIONAL PROCESS TAKES PLACE	14	(1)
INDIVIDUALIZED TRANSITION EDUCATIONAL PLAN (ITEP)	14	(1)
ADULT SERVICE PROVIDERS	15	(1)
THE ROLE OF THE FAMILY IN THE TRANSITION PROCESS	15	(1)
TRANSITION PLANNING TIME LINE	16	(3)
TRANSITION CHECKLIST	19	(2)
Four to Five Years Before Leaving the School District	19	(1)
Two to Three Years Before Leaving the School District	19	(1)
One Year Before Leaving the School District (for the Child)	20	(1)
SAMPLE TRANSITIONAL IEP	21	(4)
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT TRANSITION SERVICES	25	(2)
A FINAL WORD	27	(4)
Glossary	27	(1)
References	28	(3)
Chapter 3 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PLANNING	31	(30)
VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS	32	(2)
Level I Vocational Assessment	32	(1)
Level II Vocational Assessment	33	(1)
Level III Vocational Assessment	33	(1)
Confidentiality	34	(1)
SPECIFIC PROFESSIONALS TRAINED TO HELP PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN PLAN FOR EMPLOYMENT	34	(1)
PREVOCATIONAL SKILLS	35	(1)
SKILLS CHECKLIST	35	(2)
Domestic Skills	35	(1)
Vocational Skills	36	(1)
Recreation/Leisure Skills	36	(1)
Community Skills	36	(1)
Social/Personal Skills	37	(1)
BASIC SERVICES RECEIVED THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL	37	(1)
DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (DRS)	37	(4)
Services Provided by DRS Agencies	38	(2)
Conflict Resolution Options With DRS	40	(1)
OTHER ASSESSMENT OPTIONS DURING THE VOCATIONAL TRANSITION PHASE	41	(2)
Functional Assessments	41	(1)
Situational Vocational Assessment	42	(1)
TRAINING AND WORK OPTIONS	43	(1)
Internships and Apprenticeships	43	(1)
TRAINING OFFERED BY DISABILITY-SPECIFIC ORGANIZATIONS	44	(1)
ADULT EDUCATION	44	(1)
TRADE AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS	45	(1)
COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT	45	(1)
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT	45	(2)
How Do Parents Know If Their Children Need Supported Employment?	46	(1)
SHELTERED WORKSHOPS	47	(1)
OTHER AVENUES TO EMPLOYMENT	48	(2)
Volunteering	48	(1)
International Exchange Program	49	(1)
The Military	49	(1)
Civilian Service in Military Installations	49	(1)
Entrepreneurship	49	(1)
JOB SEARCH METHODS	50	(3)
Developing a Resume	51	(1)
Job Application Forms	51	(1)
Locating Employers	52	(1)
Applying and Interviewing for Jobs	53	(1)
YOUR EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR	53	(2)
Disabilities and Job Discrimination	53	(1)
Title I: Employment and the ADA	54	(1)
Applicants or Employees With Disabilities in State or Local Government Agencies	55	(1)
A FINAL WORD	55	(6)
Glossary	55	(2)
References	57	(2)
Organizations	59	(2)
Chapter 4 LIVING ARRANGEMENTS	61	(12)
RESOURCES TO CONSIDER IN BEGINNING YOUR SEARCH	62	(1)
CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (CIL)	62	(1)
RESIDENTIAL MODELS	63	(3)
Residential Services	63	(1)
Adult Foster Care	64	(1)
Boarding Homes	64	(1)
Family Subsidy Program	64	(1)
Free-Standing Weekend Respite	64	(1)
Group Homes	64	(1)
Intermediate Care Facility	65	(1)
Supportive Living Units (SLU)	65	(1)
Waivered Services	66	(1)
HOW TO EVALUATE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS	66	(1)
MAKING A RESIDENCE ACCESSIBLE	66	(1)
HOUSING SUBSIDIES	67	(1)
Section 8 Housing	67	(1)
Section 202 Housing	67	(1)
RESPITE CARE	67	(2)
What Is Respite Care?	67	(1)
Who Provides Respite Services?	68	(1)
What Kinds of Services Are Provided?	68	(1)
Are There Eligibility Requirements for Respite Services?	68	(1)
A FINAL WORD	69	(4)
Glossary	69	(1)
References	69	(1)
Organizations	70	(3)
Chapter 5 TRANSPORTATION CONCERNS	73	(6)
WHAT IS TRAVEL TRAINING?	74	(1)
When to Enter a Travel Training Program	74	(1)
FEDERAL LEGISLATION SUPPORTING THE PROVISION OF TRAVEL TRAINING	74	(1)
THE IMPORTANCE OF TRAVEL TRAINING	75	(1)
WHO PROVIDES TRAVEL TRAINING?	75	(1)
PARATRANSIT SYSTEMS	75	(1)
A FINAL WORD	76	(3)
Glossary	76	(1)
References	76	(1)
Organizations	77	(2)
Chapter 6 RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE OPTIONS	79	(40)
ADVANTAGES OF SPECIAL LEISURE PROGRAMS	80	(1)
INDIVIDUAL CONCERNS WHEN FACED WITH LEISURE ACTIVITIES	80	(1)
MASTERING LEISURE SKILL ACTIVITIES	80	(1)
AVAILABLE LEISURE RESOURCES	81	(36)
Sources of Specific Leisure and Recreational Activities	81	(15)
Organizations by State	96	(21)
A FINAL WORD	117	(2)
References	117	(1)
Organizations	118	(1)
Newsletters	118	(1)
Chapter 7 SOCIAL SKILLS	119	(8)
THE IMPORTANCE OF DEVELOPING SOCIAL SKILLS	119	(1)
ACQUIRING SOCIAL SKILLS	120	(1)
HOW PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS CAN HELP WIDEN SOCIAL EXPERIENCES	121	(1)
AVOIDING SOCIAL MISTAKES	122	(1)
FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS: SUGGESTIONS FOR YOUNG ADULTS	123	(1)
A FINAL WORD	124	(3)
References	124	(3)
Chapter 8 SEXUAL ISSUES	127	(10)
MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT SEXUALITY AND DISABILITY	127	(1)
WHAT IS SEXUALITY?	128	(2)
How Sexuality Develops	128	(2)
SEXUALITY EDUCATION	130	(2)
Suggestions for Teaching Children and Youth About Sexuality	131	(1)
EARLY SIGNS OF PUBERTY	132	(1)
ISSUES TO ADDRESS WITH THE ADOLESCENT	133	(1)
HOW PARTICULAR DISABILITIES AFFECT SEXUALITY AND SEXUALITY EDUCATION	134	(1)
A FINAL WORD	135	(2)
References	135	(1)
Organizations	136	(1)
Chapter 9 COMMUNICATION AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY	137	(18)
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEFINED	137	(1)
WHAT ARE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES?	138	(1)
PROBLEM AREAS FOR THE DISABLED IN COMPUTER ACCESS	138	(1)
INTENDED USERS OF THE TECHNOLOGIES	139	(1)
CURRENT TECHNOLOGIES	139	(8)
Visual Impairments	139	(2)
Hearing Impairments	141	(1)
Mobility Impairments	141	(2)
Speech, Language, and Learning Impairments	143	(1)
Technology and Assistive Technology on the Internet	143	(4)
A FINAL WORD	147	(8)
References	147	(2)
Magazines and Newsletters	149	(1)
Organizations	149	(2)
Visual Impairments and Assistive Technology Resources	151	(1)
Speech and Braille	151	(1)
Magnification	151	(1)
Hearing Impairments and Assistive Technology Resources	151	(1)
Mobility Impairments and Assistive Technology Resources	152	(1)
Keyboards	152	(1)
Mice	152	(1)
Input Devices	152	(1)
Speech and Language Impairments and Assistive Technology Resources	152	(1)
PC Format Assistive Technology Resources	153	(1)
Electronic Resources--Web Sites	154	(1)
Chapter 10 POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS	155	(12)
COLLEGES AND CAREER EDUCATION	155	(1)
THE LAW AND ITS IMPACT	156	(1)
DISABILITY-RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES	156	(1)
FINANCIAL AID	157	(2)
What Is Financial Aid?	157	(1)
What Expenses Are Considered Disability Related?	158	(1)
Vocational Rehabilitation and Financial Aid	158	(1)
ISSUES TO CONSIDER WHEN LOOKING INTO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION	159	(1)
CHECKLIST FOR ASSESSING COLLEGES FOR ACCESSIBILITY	159	(1)
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR SPECIFIC DISABILITIES	160	(2)
Visual Impairment	160	(1)
Hearing Impairment	161	(1)
Mobility Impairment	161	(1)
Learning Disability	161	(1)
Chronic Health Condition	162	(1)
DISTANCE LEARNING AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES	162	(2)
Enrolling in a Distance Learning Program	163	(1)
Access to the Student Services at the College	164	(1)
A FINAL WORD	164	(3)
References	164	(1)
Selected Directories	165	(1)
Organizations	165	(1)
Selected Institutions of Higher Education That Offer Distance Learning Programs	166	(1)
Chapter 11 ESTATE PLANNING FOR PARENTS	167	(18)
PLANNING FOR YOUR CHILD WITH A DISABILITY	167	(1)
HOW THE TYPE OF DISABILITY AFFECTS ESTATE PLANNING	168	(1)
Physical Disabilities or Health Impairments	168	(1)
Cognitive Disabilities or Mental Illness	169	(1)
HOW TO START PLANNING YOUR ESTATE	169	(2)
What to Consider	169	(2)
GUARDIANSHIP	171	(2)
What Is Guardianship?	171	(1)
Conservatorship (Limited Guardianship)	172	(1)
Types of Guardianship and Conservatorship	172	(1)
Who Can Best Serve as Guardian or Conservator?	172	(1)
ALTERNATIVES TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP	173	(1)
Appointment of a Representative Payee	173	(1)
Power of Attorney	173	(1)
Special Needs Trust	173	(1)
Joint Bank Account	174	(1)
Informal Advocacy	174	(1)
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FILING FOR GUARDIANSHIP OR CONSERVATORSHIP	174	(1)
LETTER OF INTENT	174	(3)
What Is the Letter of Intent?	174	(1)
What Happens Once the Letter of Intent Is Written?	175	(1)
How to Involve Your Son or Daughter in Writing the Letter	175	(1)
What to Include in the Letter of Intent	176	(1)
Additional Considerations	177	(1)
WRITING A WILL	177	(1)
ESTABLISHING A WILL	178	(4)
Four Possible Approaches	178	(1)
Worksheet for Costing Out Expenses of the Person With the Disability	179	(3)
A FINAL WORD AND DISCLAIMER	182	(3)
Glossary	182	(1)
References	183	(1)
Organizations	183	(1)
Additional Resources on Trusts and Wills	183	(2)
Pamphlets	183	(1)
Magazines/Catalogs	183	(1)
Software	183	(2)
Chapter 12 INSURANCE ISSUES FOR PARENTS	185	(8)
EXPLORING INSURANCE OPTIONS	186	(1)
KINDS OF INSURANCE POLICIES	187	(1)
Calculated Decisions	187	(1)
MEDICARE	188	(1)
MEDICAID	188	(2)
Medicaid Waivers	189	(1)
A FINAL WORD	190	(3)
Glossary	190	(2)
References	192	(1)
Organizations	192	(1)
Chapter 13 FINANCIAL CONCERNS	193	(6)
ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS	193	(1)
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION	194	(1)
SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI)	194	(2)
Criteria for Determining SSI Benefits	194	(1)
How to Sign Up for SSI Benefits	195	(1)
WORK INCENTIVES	196	(1)
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE (SSDI)	197	(1)
FOOD STAMPS	197	(1)
A FINAL WORD	197	(1)
References	197	(1)
Booklets Available From the SSA	197	(1)
Other References	198	(1)
A FINAL FEW WORDS	198	(1)
APPENDICES	199
APPENDIX A: DISABILITIES NEWSLETTERS, MAGAZINES, AND JOURNALS	199	(3)
APPENDIX B: NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS	202	(7)
APPENDIX C: DISABILITY INTERNET SITES	209	(2)
APPENDIX D: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES	211	(2)
APPENDIX E: SELECTED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES	213	(1)
APPENDIX F: SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES	214	(2)
APPENDIX G: PUBLISHERS--BOOKS AND VIDEOS ON ISSUES DEALING WITH DISABILITIES	216	(4)
APPENDIX H: EDUCATIONAL TERMINOLOGY ASSOCIATED WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION	220	(4)
APPENDIX I: PSYCHOLOGICAL TERMINOLOGY ASSOCIATED WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION	224	(2)
APPENDIX J: MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY ASSOCIATED WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION	226	(5)
APPENDIX K: TERMINOLOGY ASSOCIATED WITH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY	231	(4)
APPENDIX L: ABBREVIATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION	235