Transitioning to Life After School

(This page was last updated on 12/25/2003)

  • A Home of One's Own
    • This is an article written and distributed by the ARC on the issue of independence for person's with mental retardation.
  • Assistive Technology for Postsecondary Students with Learning Disabilities
    • An increasing number of students with learning disabilities are attending postsecondary institutions. To meet the educational demands of these students, support service providers will likely rely on assistive technology. This article lists types of assistive technology appropriate for use with persons with learning disabilities at the postsecondary level and discusses ways in which assistive technology enhances learning.
  • Centers for Independent Living
    • A listing of all the centers in the United States and some in Canada.
  • Educating Yourself for the World of Work: Handling High School
    • High school is difficult for most students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, and attention deficit disorder. Students will probably need to work hard to learn during your school years. This article is about making use of school experiences to prepare for work and to minimize the difficulties caused by disabilities.
  • Employment for Students with Learning Disabilities and/or Attention Disorders
    • Some students with learning disabilities and/or attention deficit disorders decide to pursue employment immediately after high school. For a student to have a good experience in the world of work, the amount and type of preparation that leads up to employment can make the difference between success and failure.
  • Getting Ready for College: Advising High School Students with Learning Disabilities
    • This is a good article (and a bit long) for learning disabled students thinking about going to college.
  • IDEA, the Courts, and the Law of Transition
  • Independent Living and Community Integration Research
    • This document has been written by the National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research NCDDR. It looks like a useful tool in helping folks think about the transition process for folks with disabilities.
  • JAN (Job Accommodation Network) On the Web
    • This is an international toll-free consulting service which provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities.
  • National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
    • The National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) coordinates national resources, offers technical assistance, and disseminates information related to secondary education and transition for youth with disabilities in order to create opportunities for youth to achieve successfulfutures.
  • National Transition Network
    • NTN provides technical assistance and evaluation services to states with grants for Transition Systems Change and School-to-Work Implementation and Development.
  • Planning Student-Directed Transitions to Adult Life
    • Today, transition is seen as more than providing service routes in the individual's movement from high school to employment--it is seen as a comprehensive approach to educational program development consisting of an alignment of student goals with educational experiences and services. This article discusses how we can help students through this process.
  • Post Secondary Educational Options
    • Here is a brief article from the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDAA) on the issue of post secondary school options.
  • Project PURSUIT
    • PURSUIT is a multifaceted approach to encouraging students with disabilities to pursue their academic and professional dreams. PURSUIT focuses on opening doors to classes and careers in science, engineering and mathematics beginning at the high school level. We offer valuable resources for college bound students, college students, teachers, counselors, special educators, university faculty, and parents of students with disabilities.
  • Secondary to Postsecondary Education Transition Planning for Students with Learning Disabilities
    • The National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities (NJCLD) is concerned that many students with learning disabilities do not consider postsecondary education options (2- and 4-year colleges and vocational schools) because they are not encouraged, assisted, or prepared to do so. The NJCLD believes that many students with learning disabilities should select postsecondary education options and that they can succeed in their pursuit of them if transition plans are designed and implemented effectively.
  • Section 504 andADA Questions and Answers for Postsecondary Education
    • This looks particularly useful for those looking for information about how one can receive support after leaving high school.
  • Students with LD and the Search for College Financial Aid: A Discussion of Options and Resources
    • For college-bound high school juniors and seniors, the fall semester can be a stressful time. In addition to classes and homework, the list of college-related tasks is long: SATs loom, there are campus visits to arrange, essays to write, recommendation letters to gather, and financial aid options to explore. Prospective college students with learning disabilities (LD’s) face the added challenge of finding a college where the approach to providing accommodations engenders confidence that their particular needs will be understood and addressed.
  • Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
    • More and more high school students with disabilities are planning to continue their education in postsecondary schools, including vocational and career schools, two- and four- year colleges, and universities. Students with a disability, will need to be well informed about their rights and responsibilities as well as the responsibilities that postsecondary schools.
  • Successful Strategies for College-Bound Students With Learning Disabilities
    • In this article, the authors address teachers and parents who prepare students who are learning disabled (LD), or have attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), for postsecondary training or education.
  • Summary of Test Accommodations for the SAT and ACT for Students Who are Learning Disabled 1999-2000 School Year
    • Although disagreements remain on what constitutes a reasonable test accommodation, and therefore, each case must be evaluated on its own merits, major testing agencies have set forth guidelines and policies on the provision of test adjustments for students with LD. What is known is that test modifications can make a significant difference in leveling the playing field and improving scores for students who are LD.
  • Tips for College Bound High School Students with Diagnosed Learning Problems
    • The transition to college is a difficult and exciting time for all students; however, it can be especially challenging if you have a diagnosed learning or attention problem. You will need to be prepared to handle many situations on your own and you'll face choices you have never made before. Your success rests on your ability to make decisions in your own best interest.
  • Transiton Planning: A Team Effort
    • This Transition Summary provides ideas and information on how students, families, school personnel, service providers, and others can work together to help students make a smooth transition. In particular, this documentfocuses on creative transition planning and services that use all the resources that exist in communities, not just the agencies that have traditionally been involved.
  • Transition and IDEA '97
  • Transition Planning and the IEP
    • A comprehensive guide to understanding transition services, including extensive resource listings.
  • Transition and Self-Advocacy
    • There are many components in developing self-advocacy skills in young adults who are engaged in the transition process. Helping the student to identify future goals or desired outcomes in transition planning areas is a good place to begin. Self-awareness (self-knowledge) is critical for the student in determining the direction that transition planning will take.
  • Transition Planning: Preparing for Postsecondary
  • Writing IEP's for Successful Transitions
    • This is a comprehensive guide to developing IEP's includes an in-depth look at transition planning.
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