Tag Archives: high school

ILPs for Youth with Disabilities

Research shows in order to have a successfully transition from high school to postsecondary education and the world of work, youth with disabilities and their families need to be intentional about planning activities that help youth reach their goals. Students need to be exposed to career exploration and planning. The Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) can help in this process. The …

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“Skills to Pay the Bills”

On the one hand, companies throughout the country agree that “soft skills” such as punctuality,  verbal communications, and working productively with others are essential to getting hired and staying hired.  On the other hand, recent surveys of employers also indicate that nearly three-quarters of high school graduates are deficient in these basic skills. In order to address this need, the Office of Disability Employment …

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Ramping Up for Independence

A six-part training series for transition-age youth with disabilities and their parents will begin in January at the Ed Roberts Campus.  Designed for youth with autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, etc., the Ramping Up for Independence series will be presented by East Bay Innovations, Ala Costa Center, Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program, Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, and WorkLink. …

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