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food prep, road signs, manual skills, etc etc

lcpsat adapted books resource Brown Bear

"All individuals have the right to access print materials in order to learn, increase vocational success, and improve overall quality of life." On this website you will find a wealth of information and resources on adapting books compiled by LCPS staff.

through the use of the World Wide Web, the overall outcomes of this project will be (a) increased ASD awareness; and (b) training and assistance at no cost to the educational, vocational, and medical communities and families.TechKnowledgy 09.

How UDL can be related to vocational programs

High Interest Online Curriculuim for Teens, Transition Students, and Young Adults

This site highlights the employment successes of people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) who are working in paid jobs in their communities. Through the use of innovative, front-line employment support practices, these individuals are earning money, forming networks, and contributing to their communities. Learn more about these people and the promising practices that led to their success. 

Scanning Pictures as a Work Job Blog Post

Episode #12 features a co-host, Mrs. B! Together we discuss how vocational tasks can be implemented for any student.

Episode #12 features a co-host, Mrs. B! Together we discuss how vocational tasks can be implemented for any student.

Hundreds of videos of careers in English and Spanish as well. Can be used to assist students with choosing a career or video modeling to teacher vocational skills.

Example of the I'm Determined Good Day Plan  used for secondary students in a work environment

There is a rapidly growing body of research that demonstrates the positive effects of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) intervention on the communication of children and adults with complex communication needs. Despite the positive impact of many AAC interventions, however, many individuals with complex communication needs continue to experience serious challenges participating in educational, vocational, healthcare, and community environments. In this paper, we apply the framework proposed by the International Classifi cation of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to illustrate the need to re-think AAC intervention to improve outcomes for individuals with complex communication needs, and to foster a new generation of intervention research that will provide a solid foundation for improved services. Specifi cally, the paper emphasizes the need to take a more holistic view of communication intervention and highlights the following key principles to guide AAC intervention and research: (a) build on the individual ' s strengths and focus on the integration of skills to maximize communication, (b) focus on the individual ' s participation in real-world contexts, (c) address psychosocial factors as well as skills, and (d) attend to extrinsic environmental factors as well as intrinsic factors related to the individual who requires AAC.

Hands-On Tasks & IDEAS® Inc Basic Skills Tasks, Vocational Tasks, Transitional Tasks, & Job Training skills activities for Special Needs, e.g. Autism related disorders, Self-Contained classrooms, Life Skills classrooms, Occupational Therapy, and Resource

Resources and ideas for teachers of learners with severe, profound, intensive, significant, complex or multiple special needs

Template for a student to use regarding the creation of a digital portfolio

comprehensive collection of LCPS resources for transition and job coaching, Video interviews.

PACER's National Parent Center on Transition and Employment provides tips for young people with disabilities and their families on effective strategies for building the first resume. Includes a step by step action plan for employment.

Online resume generator for students provides structured step by step prompts with fill in the blank and checkbox fields.