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
Read more →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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Have a question about schools, special education, transition services or healthcare? As your first point of contact for information regarding pandemic-related turning 22 Transition services, our goal is to provide the most updated and accurate information. We appreciate your patience as we work through the high volume ofRead more →
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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