Helping Children and Young Adults Stay Reading Ready for the Next School Year Reading is much more than an academic task. It supports language development, strengthens memory and comprehension, encourages creativity, and helps build independence. Most importantly,...
Tips for Successful Community Participation Those who take care of a loved one with special needs know that venturing out into new public spaces and venues during the summer may come with certain difficulties such as accessibility, unpredictability, behavioral needs...
Social and Emotional Learning for All Ages Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a process by which young people and adults acquire skills of managing emotions, learning empathy for others and establishing and maintaining healthy relationships. These skills can be...
Maintaining Employment There are dedicated resources available to help individuals with disabilities find and maintain employment. Vocational Rehabilitation (Voc Rehab or VR), a division of Workforce Services, supports individuals with disabilities in obtaining...
Healthcare Transition Does your young adult know what to do in a health emergency? If they have a chronic condition, do they know how to make the shift to an adult doctor? Does your young adult know how to find a new doctor or fill a prescription? Can your young adult...
The Transition IEP The Transition IEP (Individualized Education Program) is like a road map for your student’s future life. It will help your student decide what they want their future life to look like, and what steps they need to take to reach their goals....
