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EEOC: Americans with Disabilities Act Questions and Answers

US EEOC: Americans with Disabilities Act Questions and Answers [link]

“The Americans with Disabilities Act gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, State and local government services, and telecommunications.

Fair, swift, and effective enforcement of this landmark civil rights legislation is a high priority of the Federal Government. This booklet is designed to provide answers to some of the most often asked questions about the ADA.”

US Department of Labor—Employers and the ADA: Myths and Facts

US Department of Labor—Employers and the ADA: Myths and Facts [link]

“Being inclusive of people with disabilities — in recruitment, retention, promotion, and in providing an accessible environment — gives businesses a competitive edge. Below are some of the common myths about how the ADA affects employers and research and facts that negate them.”

Morehead Community Conversation Report

Morehead Community Conversation Report [link]

Kentucky Employment Files Video Series

Kentucky Employment Files Video Series [link]

The Kentucky Employment files are developed and produced through a partnership with the Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Human Development Institute, University of Kentucky.

Transition Goals and Activities for Inclusive Postsecondary Programs

Transition Goals and Activities for Inclusive Postsecondary Programs [link]

“This table provides several goals and related activities that can be used in a transition IEP to support students in developing skills that will help prepare them for inclusive postsecondary education.”

Meet Brandon Ziemke video

Meet Brandon Ziemke [link]

In the Meet Brandon Ziemke video, a college student, employee and young man with an intellectual disability. Brandon talks about overcoming obstacles, the impact of caring adults in his life, and his hopes and dreams for the future.

Wilson Family: Holding High Expectations video

Wilson Family: Holding High Expectations video [link]

Youth with disabilities discuss how the decisions to disclose their disabilities have affected them at school, at work, and in social situations. Produced by TennesseeWorks.

High Expectations: A Most Valuable Tool — Pacer

High Expectations: A Most Valuable Tool — Pacer [link]

Highlights the importance of parents having high expectations for their youth and offers strategies for advocating for those expectations.

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Promoting High Expectations for Post-School Success by Family Members: A “To Do” List for Professionals — Pacer

Promoting High Expectations for Post-School Success by Family Members: A “To Do” List for Professionals — Pacer [link]

Parent advocates for students with disabilities across the nation were asked for their ideas. The following provides a “to-do” list of 7 strategies and 13 activities special education professionals can use in partnership with families to promote high expectations for post-school success for young adults with disabilities.

Career Development Checklist

Career Development Checklist [link]

The following checklist is offered as a guide to not only assist students to find jobs but to teach them job seeking skills they can use in the future. Created by Youth on the Move – ICI Umass.