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.
Category: Professionals
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.
Promoting High Expectations for Post-School Success by Family Members: A “To Do” List for Professionals — Pacer
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.
Career Exploration and Skill Development on youth.gov
Career Exploration and Skill Development on youth.gov [link]
Features numerous resources to help youth get a sense of their interest and skills as well as gain employment experience and learn about employment opportunities.
College and Career Readiness (CCR) for Students on the Alternative Diploma
College and Career Readiness (CCR) for Students on the Alternative Diploma [link]
“CCR for Students Using Alternate Assessment is a KY State Professional Development Grant (SPDG) based on federal grants to states departments of education. College and/or career readiness following high school increases the chances of success for ALL youth in the global economy of the 21st century. The Kentucky CCR Initiative is striving to ensure that youth with significant intellectual disabilities (ID) are included in this vision.”
Kentucky Benefind
The portal to Medicaid services and public assistance benefits.
Coalition For Workforce Diversity
Coalition For Workforce Diversity [link]
Kentucky recruiting and networking resource for people with disabilities.
Contact: Willie Byrd at (502)955-7271 or williebyrd@gmail.com
What You Need to Know About Your SSI When You Turn 18
What You Need to Know About Your SSI When You Turn 18 [link]
“This booklet is for youth who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and their parents, teachers, health providers, caregivers, or representatives. It will help you prepare for the transition from school to adult life.
Many services and types of supports are available as you prepare to transition to higher education and employment.
This booklet will help you identify supports available from Social Security and other Federal and State agencies to help prepare for a successful transition to adulthood.”