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Preparing your child for work starts at a young age. Here, we will focus on skills to equip your young adult for employment during and after high school.
Although “transition” describes the process of moving from one phase to another, in special education, it often refers specifically to the period of time when your teenager is preparing for adult life after leaving public school. Several activities need to take place during this season. Transition to College/Career: When Does It Start? For children who […]
You want your child to find a job, so let’s get started. Teaching pre-employment skills early gives them the best foundation, but it’s never too late. Whether your teen is just beginning to explore work or already eager to apply, you and your child can learn the necessary skills at your own pace. Be patient, […]
Youth who are blind or low vision begin working on their transition to college/ career IEP by their 16th birthday, with goals in postsecondary education, employment, and independent living. Check out Transition from High School to Adult Life for Teenagers Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision for more. This series focuses on employment: unpacking […]
Don’t underestimate the value of successful employment for your child who is blind or low vision with complex needs. Successful employment provides: All of these contribute to a positive self-concept and a satisfying, emotionally healthy life. Although work brings enormous benefits, finding the right job can be challenging. Rather than seeing obstacles as dead ends, […]
Anne and Adam Harvey have learned that career education starts early in life. For Adam, 20, who has CHARGE Syndrome, career education began in preschool. Anne attributes Adam’s success in his current job to setting high expectations. She focused on teaching him independent living skills from an early age. It started with engaging in meaningful […]
Jumping into the world of employment can feel like an adventure. How does a youth with vision impairment succeed in the early days of employment? It can be nerve-wracking for families, as you hope your youth will succeed and worry if they don’t get what they need. For youths, preparation plays a critical role in […]
Supported Employment (SE) is a program established by the federal government in the 1980s that enables individuals with severe disabilities to become employed. It is a complex system that blends resources from a variety of sources. The following information provides a general description of supported employment. What Is Supported Employment? It is a model of […]