Transition

Tech Skills for College Bound Students

Transition advice and resources from successful college students who are blind!

Promoting Independence: 19 Ways to Step Back

Learning to step back and allow students to be as independent as possible is a crucial step in helping them to develop independence.

Planning Transition for Students with Visual Impairments and Multiple Disabilities

The transition from special education to post school life presents significant challenges to students, their families and their educational teams.

Ten Things I Wish My TVI Taught Me About Transition

Ten things that I wish my teacher of the visually impaired would have taught me about transitioning to a four-year college with low vision.

Touring Colleges with Virtual Reality

Using the YouVisit platform to tour colleges in virtual reality. Compatible with screen readers and magnification.

Teaching Independent Living Skills (Keys 11)

There are 2 sessions included in this training module that demonstrate theories and best practices for independent living.

SAS Graphics Accelerator Video Tutorial #2: Options

The Accelerator makes digital charts and graphs accessible! Step-by-step instruction to using the Accelerator.

How to Use Campus Alert Systems

Part of living on campus is being prepared for emergencies - make sure you know your campus alert system.

Seven Benefits of Having a Case with State Departments for Vision Impairment

If you or a loved one has just been diagnosed with low vision or blindness, here's why you need a case with your state vision impairment department.

Ten Facts About College Campus WiFi

10 surprising facts about college campus WiFi, from an IT major.

The Ultimate Guide to CLEP Exams

All about CLEP exams and how they help in college. Includes free accessibility tested study resources.

Vocational Rehabilitation for Students with Vision Impairments

A guide to state vocational rehabilitation services for students with vision impairments. Great for soon-to-be college students!

CHARGE Syndrome: Preparing for the World of Work

Wendy Bridgeo discusses the importance of starting the transition process early for students with disabilities, especially those with CHARGE syndrome.

No More Confusion About Transition to Adult Services

Beth Jordan shares her insights on Preparing for Transition and talks about the mandate for educational services versus lack of mandate for adult service.

Nondriving: Strategies for Preparing Children and Youth

Dr. Penny Rosenblum discusses the development of navigational and social skills for children and adults who are visually impaired and unable to drive.

Person-Centered Transition Planning

David Wiley talks about the benefits of Person-Centered Planning and how it can help students and their families with transition from school to work.

Transition for All Ages

Dorinda Rife, CLVT, COMS, describes the importance of long-term planning and instruction to prepare students with visual impairments for the future.

Resources on Self-Determination and Transition into Adulthood

A parent shares resources on self-determination and transition into adulthood for youth who are deafblind, blind or visually impaired, including those with multiple disabilities or other special needs.

Seeing the Future: My Feature in 10 Ideas

Read my winning piece for the 10 Ideas Student Policy writing competition sponsored by the Roosevelt Institute.

Office Volunteer: Paper Shredding

A parent shares tips on getting started as an office volunteer shredding paper

The Evolution of Michael's AT Journey

This tutorial discusses how personal development and skill grow and change, and how a student's AT grows and changes with him.

Ten Tech Skills Every College Student Needs

Ten Technology skills to master before going to college to look like a Technology wizard, from an IT major. Great for preparing for college transition.

The Evolution of Michael’s AT Journey

Leslie Bailiff presents the story of her student Michael, who began using Assistive Technology to support his independent travel as a youngster.

Transitioning to a 504 Plan Before Graduation

The best advice about accommodationsI ever received - Why & how to transition an iEP to a 504 Plan before Graduation.

Outfit Selection

Selecting clothing to wear each day requires problem solving skills and planning, which are an essential part of living independently.

Eight things you need to know about your IEP

Eight items every student must know so they can self-advocate.

Disclosing Disability in College Applications

Should you mention your disability when applying to college? Here's how I did it - and still got into my top choice college.

Mulling Spices

Make mulling spices to stimulate the senses while students learn math, language arts, social skills, and independent living skills.

Partners on the Journey: A TVI and Family's CVI Experience from Birth to Age 3

This tutorial identifies the guiding principles of CVI diagnosis, suggests interventions for moving between Phases of CVI

Contemplating the Reality of Living on My Own

A high school student contemplates what it will be like to graduate from high school and live on her own.

How to Nail a College Interview

My tips for being successful in college admission interviews.

Ten Reasons You Should Call a Security Escort

Make sure you get to your dorm safe - call a security escort if any of these things are happening.

Online Communities

Participants will be provided an overview of a few of the microsites available for use within Perkins eLearning.

Thinking Outside the Box: A Hot Dog Cart!

Setting up a hot dog cart is a creative career option for some young adults with visual impairments and additional disabilities.

10 Staff Members to Meet in College

Who should you meet before college classes begin?

10 Questions to Ask when Choosing a College

Visiting colleges? Here are some important questions to ask!

Learning ASL and Deaf Culture in a College Classroom

A college student who is deafblind due to Usher Syndrome discusses learning ASL and exposure to deaf culture in the classroom.

The Importance of Connections

The author discusses how connections with teachers and friends have impacted his life as an adult who is blind.

Challenging Assumptions

A high school student at Perkins School for the Blind offers advice about interacting with people who are visually impaired.

Orientation & Mobility: Directions to Home

This activity requires students who are blind or visually impaired to direct someone to their house using O&M, work readiness, and independent living skills.

The Fear of Losing My Sight

A high school student reflects on the loss of her sight.

Personal Network

Setting up a personal network is a helpful activity for transition-age youth as they prepare to look for a job.

Preparing Your Child for the Unknown

Teaching your child to deal with the unexpected and to solve problems of daily life is a critical transition skill.

Reflections On My First Week In A New Job

A customer service representative who is blind reflects on his first week working at a new job as a senior customer service representative.

Break Time

Learning how to use free or unstructured time during a break is an important skill for transition and work readiness.

Addressing the ECC Through A Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger hunts are a fun way to address all parts of the Expanded Core Curriculum!

Recycling Cans Part 3: The Charitable Donation

The parent of a young adult who is deafblind discusses details of setting up a recycling program and managing the money earned.

Planning an Effective Transition (Keys 15)

There are 2 sessions included in this training module on transition planning for students with visual impairments and additional disabilities.

Recycling Cans Part 2: Troubleshoot the Pickup

The parent of a young adult who is deafblind shares her experience of setting up a project to recycle cans in the community.

Budgeting and Money Management

An activity to help blind and visually impaired students plan for transition and adult life as they learn about budgeting.

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