Parent Center Personnel
Age of Majority
Getting Ready for Independent Living at the Age of Majority
Getting Ready for Healthcare at the Age of Majority
Psychosis in Teenagers
(2023, July) | Useful for Parent Centers, community organizations, and families supporting teens and youth with psychosis This series of articles comes from the Child Mind Institute, with most articles available in English and Spanish. Organized as a newsletter, the stand-alone articles examine one of the most alarming symptoms of a mental health disorder […]
Dispelling Myths associated with Assistive Technology
Educational Technology (OET) provided the guidance “to increase understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act’s (IDEA’s) requirements regarding assistive technology (AT) devices and services, and dispel common misconceptions regarding AT, while also providing examples of the use of AT devices and services for children with disabilities,” according to a Dear Colleague Letter accompanying the AT guidance.
The guidance, Myths and Facts Surrounding Assistive Technology Devices and Services, highlights 28 myths and facts related to AT devices and services. The guidance provides additional information and resources to support children with disabilities and identifies related requirements addressed in the IDEA
Guía para Padres: Cómo Prepararse para Cuando su Hijo Adolescente Alcance la Mayoría de Edad
Jóvenes Adultos en Transición: Servicios de Rehabilitación Vocacional
Conexiones de Educación y Capacitación
Suggestions for Involving Students in Selecting and Implementing Accommodations
(2023, January) | Useful to: Parents and IEP teams making decisions about what accommodations a student with disabilities needs Many students with disabilities use accessibility features and accommodations during instruction and when taking assessments. It is important to consider student perceptions about what works and their preferences when making accessibility and accommodations decisions. Students are […]