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This 190-page report describes "the experiences of youth with disabilities … in their first 2 years out of high school." Their findings indicated that "up to 2 years after leaving high school, almost 8 in 10 out-of-school youth with disabilities have been engaged in postsecondary education, paid employment, or training to prepare them for employment." Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Source: National Longitudinal Transition StudyIdentifies various types of transition assessment, guidelines for conducting an assessment, and criteria for selection of assessment tools.
Source: National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center (NSTTAC)This document helps parents prepare their children for legal majority. It explains guardianship, the transfer of rights, and considerations about graduation.
Source: National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET)A 10-page table that illustrates evidence-based practices that support implementation of in-school predictors of post-school success.
Source: NTACTIn this PowerPoint presentation, Dr. Mary Zatta talks about bringing a student's educational plan into alignment with state's curricular requirements, with specific examples from the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
Source: National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness (NCDB)An overview of the service and how to get access to it. This page also offers many links to further information.
Source: The Audio Description ProjectThe history and structure of braille, with attention to the issues of learning braille as an adult; includes a discussion of finger sensitivity, and alternatives to braille.
Source: VisionAwareOSHA standards and procedures for protecting the eyes in the workplace.
Source: ISHN (Industrial Safety & Hygiene News)Read the full page of resources here, and browse the links below for additional information specific to children who are blind or visually impaired, deafblind, or who have additional disabilities including visual impairment.
Source: Center for Parent Information and Resources (formerly NICHCY)The NCEO website provides information about alternate assessment, including state policies, publications and other resources, and a section on alternate assessments for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
Source: National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO)Definition of amblyopia, causes and treatment
Source: Prevent Blindness AmericaA program for children with visual impairments and additional disabilities shares its objectives, activities, methods, information on financial resources, and its impact on families; also in Spanish.
Source: International Council for the Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI)Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, CareerOneStop provides links to career exploration, including self-assessments and employment trends. It also includes sections on Education and Training, Resumes and Interviews, Salary and Benefits, Job Search, and People and Places.
Source: U.S. Department of LaborAADB is a national consumer organization of, by, and for deafblind Americans and their supporters.
ABSF is committed to serving blind and visually impaired children and adults, giving them the opportunities and experiences that build confidence and independence that can last a lifetime.
Source: American Blind Skiing FoundationThe ACB "strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life, for all blind and visually-impaired people.
Source: American Council of the Blind (ACB)AFB provides a wealth of information and services to people who are blind or visually impaired, and their families, and for the professionals who serve them.
Source: American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)Basic description of nystagmus, FAQs, information for parents of school-age children with the condition.
The American Printing House for the Blind is the world's largest producer of books and products for people who are blind or visually impaired. Founded in 1858, APH is the official supplier of educational materials for visually impaired K-12 students in the U.S.
Source: American Printing House for the BlindBased on data from the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP); includes information on visual impairment.
Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census