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Steve Bigaj

Priority | Best Practices in Self-Advocacy Skill Building | Center for Parent Informati... - 0 views

www.parentcenterhub.org/...priority-selfadvocacy

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  • Steve Bigaj on 16 Jan 15
     
    "Welcome to the Hub page that focuses on the priority topic of "best practices in self-advocacy skills building."  Here, you'll find quick connections to materials and resources you can use with youth with disabilities and their families to build their abilities to advocate for themselves. Items marked with ** are designed to be parent-friendly."
Steve Bigaj

Navigating College - 0 views

www.navigatingcollege.org

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  • Steve Bigaj on 31 Mar 12
     
    "The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) has published,"Navigating College: A Handbook on Self Advocacy,"a guide for autistic students written by autistic adults, and also launched the companion Website, www.navigatingcollege.org. The handbook provides first-person insights from current and past college students on the autism spectrum on various aspects of the higher education experience including disclosure, classroom accommodations, dorm life and sexuality."
Steve Bigaj

CCSS Transition Think Tank | NSTTAC - 0 views

www.nsttac.org/...ccss-transition-think-tank

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  • Steve Bigaj on 05 Dec 13
     
    "Welcome to the Think Tank related to demonstrating proficiency within the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics (Math) through transition-focused activities. We would like your input! Below are two tables of examples of activities that are focused on transition-related skills (e.g., self-advocacy, self-management, knowledge of career options, job-specific skills) connected to specific ELA and Math standards from the Common Core State Standards."
Steve Bigaj

| Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative - 0 views

www.witig.org/witransition-app.html

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  • Steve Bigaj on 14 Oct 17
     
    "The Transition Improvement Grant has designed a transition app to increase self-direction and self-advocacy for all Wisconsin youth in the transition planning process.  We are excited for youth, schools, families, and agencies to begin using this application! "
Steve Bigaj

Transition ---Youth Transportation > Self Advocacy Curriculum - 0 views

www.projectaction.org/...SelfAdvocacyCurriculum.aspx

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  • Steve Bigaj on 01 Jun 14
     
    "It is important for students to have a voice in decisions about their transportation use, and the decisions that students and their families make about transportation mode must be aligned with students' preferences. Parents and educators may want to talk to students about their preferences, related to both social and sensory factors, to identify transportation options that best align with these personal interests."
Karla Luhtjarv

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www.going-to-college.org/...index.html

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shared by Karla Luhtjarv on 26 Apr 12 - Cached
  • Karla Luhtjarv on 26 Apr 12
     
    This is a great website to visit when helping a student begin planning for college. It offers video clip interviews, activities, and resources to help students (and their families) prepare for life in college. It begins by first getting students to think about their interests, getting students to think about their disability and self-advocacy in college, and finally, students then put together a plan that is enacted in high school in order to get into college.   This is an easy way to introduce college life to students with disabilities who do want pursue a postsecondary education. It is very straightforward and a good place to start, especially, since students will be able to hear what other students with disabilities have to say about college, and students initiate the steps in planning for college.
kcooper3

The Role of Parents as Advocates for the Transition Rights of Their Disabled Youth | Au... - 0 views

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  • kcooper3 on 09 Apr 12
     
    This article describes the need for parents to be equal partners in the transition programming of their disabled child. Even after a student has transitioned from high school, their parents often remain a very strong and important part of their life. The article explores reasons that some parents may be less inclined to participate in the transition planning for their child. The authors then go on to suggest ways include parents more in the process. Professional Practice: It is very easy for us educators to get frustrated when parents aren't as involved in important processes for their children such as IEP planning and Transition planning. This article does a good job a explaining the different reasons that parents might not be as involved. This article will remind me of the unique perspective that parents have, and will help me in my effort to get parents more involved.
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  • Sarah Warwick on 10 Apr 12
     
    This article was very informative! It was interesting to read about parent involvement in the transition process. This resource would be great to share with other professionals to start a discussion about parent involvement during the crucial transition time.
  • Alyson Lear on 11 Apr 12
     
    Excellent choice on this article Krystin! I find that the role of parents in the transition processes is very important and I think that it would be beneficial for parents to read.
  • Jeanette Leclaire on 12 Apr 12
     
    Nice article. I like that there is a resource that discusses advocacy for the students. I feel that much of the time we talk about self-advocacy, which is extremely important, but I feel that it is equally important to have family support and involvement.
kcooper3

Special Ed transition planning: Five keys to success - 0 views

www.seenmagazine.us/...ning-five-keys-to-success.aspx

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  • kcooper3 on 02 Apr 12
     
    Summary: This article outlines 5 steps that special educators can take to complete successful transition planning. These five steps are centered on the student and include including the student, self advocacy, self-determination, etc. Professional Practice: These 5 keys to success are essential. The keep the focus on the student and how to make the process work for them. By keeping these keys to success in mind we are really making the process student-centered.
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  • Andrea MacMurray on 06 Apr 12
     
    This is a great tool to have on hand for beginning educators!
  • Sarah Warwick on 10 Apr 12
     
    This article is so simply put and easy to understand! WIll be great to have when creating transition plans for my students.
  • Alyson Lear on 11 Apr 12
     
    Great article! Very interesting and easy to follow. This will be useful when working with transitioning students in the future.
  • anonymous on 12 Apr 12
     
    I like how this is such an easy article to follow and read. The 5 steps act as a good checklist for any special educator.
  • Karla Luhtjarv on 26 Apr 12
     
    Great article. It hits home on a lot of fronts. I think it is important to note that the very first step is student involvement. Students really need to come to the table and feel respected and contribute to their transition planning.
anonymous

Getting Access to Assistive Technology in College - 4 views

www.ncld.org/...ssistive-technology-in-college

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  • anonymous on 22 Mar 12
     
    Learning what your college has to offer is so important! Keene State has wonderful resources but not all colleges do. Students really need to do their research to be sure they are getting what they need and take their education into their own hands.
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  • Judy Brophy on 23 Mar 12
     
    Good advice for teens headed for college. Especially "It's important to ask the college's disability services office specific questions that address the availability and accessibility of different types of AT resources on campus." Be prepared.
  • Steve Bigaj on 31 Mar 12
     
    "Are you a high school student who uses assistive technology (AT) in school as a way of compensating for your learning disability? Do you have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that requires your school to provide you with a personal talking word processor, an electronic keyboard, or other useful devices to help you stay organized and complete work assignments? If so, beware! Once you graduate from high school, you will most likely need to leave behind any AT equipment your school provided.   Will you be able to arrange to use these same or similar resources in college? Might you need or want new or different AT tools? Is it the college's responsibility to provide and pay for your AT devices, or will you have to buy your own? As you prepare for college, it's important that you know your rights and options regarding accommodations, including assistive technology devices, as a student with a learning disability and/or AD/HD. In college, you'll be responsible to advocate for your needs and to take initiative to obtain accommodations."
  • Andrea MacMurray on 06 Apr 12
     
    It is crucial to know what your college offers! Learning this prior to starting school is so incrediably important and will help the student be successful in school. Schools have so much to offer typically you just have to seek it out.
  • Karla Luhtjarv on 26 Apr 12
     
    This is great for students who are planning on going to college to read. I know of some students who don't even want to research/contact any colleges regarding assistive technology or other assistance they might be able to provide. I hope that students do consider what resources are available at the school of their choice and that they've developed the self-advocacy confidence to seek out help when they need it.
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