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The Power to Spring Up, Postsecondary Education Opportunities for Students with Significant Disabilities

Author: 
Katovitch, Diana
Publisher: 
Woodbine House
Type: 
Book
Location: 
Lending Library, Danvers
Notes: 
The Power to Spring Up shows that postsecondary learning is both possible and rewarding for students with significant disabilities (autism, Down Syndrome, and other intellectual disabilities). Just as it does for their typically developing peers, more education leads to better job opportunities, greater independence- a more interesting life! This guide profiles the many different types of postsecondary options available, ranging from a modified academic program on a university campus, to a vocational residential program designed specifically for students with special needs.

The Autism Transition Guide, Planning The Journey From School to Adult Life

Author: 
Thorwarth Bruey, Carolyn, Urban, Mary Beth
Publisher: 
Woodbine House
Type: 
Book
Location: 
Lending Library, Danvers
Notes: 
In this selection, the authors walk readers through the process of planning for these key areas: residential choices, postsecondary education, employment, recreation and leisure activities. This book is all about transitioning from school to adult life.
Library: 

Son-Rise: A Miracle of Love

Type: 
None
Notes: 
Son-Rise: A Miracle of Love, is about one family's true story of their successful journey to guide their child out of autism. This DVD is based on a best-selling book by Barry Neil Kaufman. *2 copies on shelf.

This American Life, Season Two, "Escape" episode

Type: 
None
ID: 
DVD 162
Location: 
ASC Library
Notes: 
This episode titled "Escape" is about a man with multiple disabilities who wants to gain independence from his mother who has taken care of him for years. He wants to experience adult life.
Library: 

Middlesex Community College Transition Program

Author: 
None
Publisher: 
None
Type: 
Brochure
ID: 
3797
Price: 
$0.00
Location: 
Resource Drawer - Mass State Resources
Notes: 
Brochure summarizes and provides basic information about the program.

Materials on Self Advocacy

Author: 
Zubal, Rachel; Shoultz, Bonnie; Walker, Pam et al
Publisher: 
Center on Human Policy; (09/1997)
Type: 
Article
ID: 
3764
Price: 
$0.00
Location: 
TRAN 12
Notes: 
Packet defines self-advocacy and self-determination and provides a list of related resources.

Home and Community Safety Skills

Author: 
Wehmeyer, Michael L.; Agran, Martin; Hughes, Carolyn
Publisher: 
Brookes
Type: 
Article
ID: 
3741
Price: 
$0.00
Location: 
ADL 20
Notes: 
A list of safety skills that young adults needs.

Life Beyond the Classroom Transition Strategies

Author: 
Wehman, Paul
Publisher: 
Paul H. Brookes; 1992 ISBN: 1-55766-248-7
Type: 
Book
ID: 
273
Price: 
$28.00
Location: 
Lending Library; (2) Danvers
Notes: 
01/30/03 SECOND COPY ADDED Guide to planning, designing and implementing successful transition programs for students with disabilities.

Stories of Success Using Networking and Mentoring Relationships in Career Planning for Students with Disabilities and Their Families

Author: 
Timmons, Jaimie Ciulla; Schuster, Jennifer; Moloney, Maired
Publisher: 
Institute for Community Inclusion Vol. 9, No. 2; (February 2001)
Type: 
Article
ID: 
3571
Price: 
$0.00
Location: 
VOC 22
Notes: 
This article will help you identify, build and use personal networks to help in the search for a job. Tips for developing mentoring relationships are included.

Travel Training for Youth with Disabilities

Author: 
None
Publisher: 
NICHCY Vol. 9; (June 1996)
Type: 
Article
ID: 
3568
Price: 
None
Location: 
TRAN 54
Notes: 
A comprehensive look at the complex issue of transportation for young adults with disabilities. Includes descriptions of good programs, what to look for in a program.

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