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Living With Learning
Disabilities
Resources to Help Plan for the Future: The
Next Step after High School
Employment Information & Resources
Book Review:
Brain Rules by Dr. John
Medina
This book provides 12 principles for surviving and thriving at
work, home and in school. Even if you have read other books on the
brain do not pass this one up. The Brain Rules might just influence
and change the way you teach and the way you work forever! [Added
4-9-09]
Transitioning to Employment:
Preparing for the Journey
Excerpt: Transition is the passage from one stage of
development to another. For young adults who have learning
disabilities, this transition stage is critical to the rest of their
lives. In this context, transition refers to the passage of the
learning disabled youth from high school into the adult world of
work. The path to work will take many turns and on the way the
learning disabled person must be prepared for the bumps in the road
and the success that may lie ahead. (added 3-14-04)
The
Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program is the
centerpiece of the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act
of 1999 and has been incorporated as part of President Bush's New
Freedom Initiative. It is a comprehensive national program designed
to provide SSA beneficiaries with disabilities more choices for
receiving the employment, vocational rehabilitation (VR), and other
support services they need to obtain and maintain employment, as well
as increase provider incentives to serve these individuals.
Selecting A College for Students with Learning Disabilities or
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Excerpt: Students with learning disabilities (LD) or attention
deficit hyper-activity disorder (ADHD) approach the transition from
high school to college with an array of learning strengths and needs.
(added 3-14-03)
Other Resources
LDA Fact Sheets:
Adult Literacy
Parenting Issues for Adults with Learning Disabilities
Self-Advocacy in the Workplace
Post Secondary Educational Options
Resources to Help Plan for the Future: The
Next Step after High School
Compiled by Samantha Sears, EMU [Added 4/9/09]
Resources for Competitive Employment
Career Awareness:
www.bls.gov/k12
www.partnersinpolicymaking.com
www.asvabprogram.com
Transition to Work:
www.ncwd-youth.info
www.ncset.org
Getting Job Training:
www.careeronestop.org
Finding a Job:
www.communityinclusion.org
www.jobaccess.org
www.acteonline.org/career/skills/career.cfm
www.dol.gov
www.earnworks.com
Job Supports & Accommodations:
www.dol.gov
www.communityinclusion.org
Resources if Considering College
Rights and Responsibilities:
www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transition.html
www.michigan.gov/mrs
Transition Resources:
www.ahead.org/students.php
www.wrightslaw.com
www.elresources.org/gettingincontent.html
www.thinkcollege.net
www.dcdt.org/resources/index.html
Information on Learning Disabilities:
www.ncld.org
www.ldaamerica.org
www.ldonline.org
Information on ADHD:
www.chadd.org
Information on Disabilities:
www.nichcy.org/resources/default.asp |
