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Youth Adult Leadership Opportunities

On 06/29/2021   /   Programs, Service Areas  

Some local Massachusetts organizations that promote self-advocacy and leadership: Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD): We empower youth with disabilities to reach their full potential by providing transformative mentoring programs, youth development opportunities, and inclusion expertise. We offer four direct-service programs for youth with disabilities in the Boston

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Self-determination and Self-advocacy

On 06/29/2021   /   Programs, Service Areas  

Looking for some tips on how to get started in feeling empowered to be your own self-advocate? There are some great tip sheets and websites that support youth with disabilities. 1.  Check out what the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability says about self-advocacy. 2.  Learn about Kids As Self Advocates (KASA) a national,

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Transition Resources

On 06/21/2021   /   Programs, Resources  
Transition Resources
Videos Transition Webinars (RTSC)https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoxXvZyVuP_Ypz608JR7njiazJxaJjAqo Resources DESE Secondary Transition Information Chapter 688 Referral An Integrated Approach to Youth Permanency and Preparation for Adulthood Transition Assessments Transition Planning Form Financial Empowerment for Youth Who Have Aged Out of Foster Care Writing Goals Writing Transition Goals and Objectives DESE Transition Advisories Read more →
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Transition Assessment

On 06/20/2021   /   Programs, Resources  

What is a transition assessment?   A transition assessment is any assessment that occurs after a student turns 14.  The goal of an assessment is to answer any questions about a student that could help to inform an education plan or transition plan.  There is no single assessment that can provide all of the information needed

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