Download the Transition Overview Document [link]. Learn from the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) about important resources that can help your student achieve their goals of employment and post-secondary education.
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Read more on Trial Work Period InfographicBenefits 103: Endless Possibility – Preparing High School Students with Disabilities for Successful Transition to Employment This course reviews preparation for a student as they prepare to transition from high school into employment. In addition, how support organizations fit into the broader picture of transition, and how Kentucky has used opportunities like the Workforce Innovations…
Read more on Module—Transition 103: Endless Possibility – Preparing High School Students with Disabilities for Successful Transition to EmploymentRegister for the free online Family Engagement Module [Link} This free online course shows the parents of children with significant disabilities how to start preparing for meaningful employment throughout the school years. We outline what competitive employment means, how to create a vision statement for the future, how to explore and develop works skills and talents, how to…
Read more on Brighter Futures Family Engagement ModuleSeeing a Brighter Future Handout for Professionals This handout accompanies the Brighter Futures curriculum for education and employment professionals to build better relationships with families and raise expectations about employment. The worksheet includes questions to be used during the curriculum presentation, available resources, and an example of the vision statement.
Read more on Seeing a Brighter Future Handout for ProfessionalsView the video [link] This video provides all the basics that youth with disabilities and their parents need to know about applying for Supplemental Security Income when they turn 18 years old! The video also covers how youth with disabilities can work and keep their benefits. Created by Jeff White and Carolyn Wheeler. Helpful links…
Read more on SSI 101 Video (The Truth About SSI and Working)Download Seeing a Brighter Futures Handout with Employment Resources [PDF] Download Seeing a Brighter Futures Handout with Employment Resources [Word] Handout to go along with the Seeing a Brighter Future curriculum to give parents the vision of employment for students with significant intellectual disabilities and practical steps to take throughout the school years to prepare…
Read more on Seeing a Brighter Future Handout with Resources for ParentsCheck out the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Youth Toolkit website for tips, checklists, and tools to support successful work outcomes for SSI youth. You can explore ten modules that are based on information most essential to assist you in supporting youth who receive disability benefits and their families in navigating a path toward successful employment.
Read more on VR Toolkit for SSI YouthContact Stephanie Meredith at Stephanie.meredith@uky.edu to learn more about our Brighter Futures family engagement curriculum. Seeing a Brighter Future is a 2-hour training curriculum to inspire parents of children with signi cant intellectual disabilities that employment is possible and can be a meaningful part of their son or daughter’s life. The training is designed to…
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