Welcome
Fall Parent Meetings
Transition Planning
Northern KY RITT
(Regional Interagency Transition Team)
Agenda
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What is “Transition Planning?”
Individual Learning Plans
Diploma vs. Non-Diploma
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
What Happens at Age 18?
Legal/Financial Considerations
Post-Secondary Education, Work, or Both?
Financial Supports for services
Residential Options
Recreation/Social Opportunities
Break-Out Session
Transition Planning
Assessment and
Goals
What is Transition
Planning?
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Transition refers to “CHANGE.”
Transition Planning is about planning
for the kind of life you want after
high school
Life after high school will be a big
change and you will want to be
prepared.
CHANGE
There is one BIG change in store for
you:
Students who presently receive
special education services under
IDEA are no longer “entitled” to
services after graduation under this
same law. Services will then fall
under the ADA and persons will need
to apply for services and go through
the eligibility process.
IDEA: Diploma vs. NonDiploma
Diploma
-Successful completion of at least 22
approved units of credit.
 Certificate Program
-ARC decision
-Determined prior to high school.
-Meets requirement of alternate
assessment.
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Individual Learning Plan (ILP)
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ILP’s are a record of student’s strengths,
interests, and goals related to transition
Keeps students & school staff focused on
needs and goals
Web-based system (“Career Cruising”)
All graduates of the 2009 class have
completed an ILP
ALL students are required to participate –
ARC determines format for students with
an IEP (paper or web)
Office of Vocational
Rehabilitation
Assisting eligible students with
disabilities transition from school to
work
While in high school
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How to qualify for services
Create an Individual Plan for Employment
Authorize a vocational assessment
Discuss accommodations/modifications in
high school vs. college
Possibly refer to Community Based Work
Transition Program in final 2 years
Just prior to graduation
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Link to adult services - case management,
short term counseling, adult day care, etc.
Employment resource specialists
Supported employment agencies
Carl D. Perkins Vocational Training
Program referral
Work Adjustment program, TBI skills
training, Life skills Enhancement program,
D&A program, work training programs,
residential campus
Upon Graduation
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Assist with post secondary education and
training
 tuition, books, supplies (financial needs
test)
 apprenticeship programs are currently
fully sponsored
 tools, certifications, licensing, uniforms
 Assist with updating information for
eligibility to special services
 drivers training, assistive technology,
tutoring, advocacy
What Happens at Age
18?
Legal & Financial
Considerations
What happens when my
child reaches age 18?
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The school district (through ARC) will
notify you at least 1 year before your
child’s 18th birthday that the rights you
have as a parent will go to your child at
age 18.
This happens unless the school district
receives evidence that a court order or
legal document proves you are your
child’s guardian or representative in
educational matters.
Guardianship
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A legal relationship between a capable
adult and a person with a legally
documented disability.
May become necessary to legally enable
another person to make decisions for and
act on behalf of the person with a
disability
State Guardianship Office is used when
there is no other suitable person able to
perform the duties of guardianship
Some families may be eligible to waive
court/legal costs for the guardianship
process – Contact: District Court
Clerk’s office in your county of residence
Conservator
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May be appointed if a person with a
disability only needs assistance
managing financial affairs.
May be appointed alone or in
combination with a guardian to
handle the financial affairs of a
person with disabilities.
Power of Attorney
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A person with may authorize
someone else to make certain
decisions on his/her behalf.
Allows a person control over the
powers granted and may be revoked
or modified as a person desires.
Wills
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If a parent of a child with a disability
dies without a will, property will be
distributed.
Distribution of assets may jeopardize
government benefits or result in cost
of care charges.
You should have special provisions
for distribution organized by an
attorney when a child with a
disability is involved.
Trusts
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Hold money and property that the
grantor leaves for the benefit of
another person.
Many different trusts for various
purposes.
Supplemental discretionary trusts
are designed so that earnings
supplement basic care of a person
with disabilities and do not replace
public funds (i.e. SSI and Medicaid)
Supplemental Security
Income (SSI)
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A federal income supplement
program designed to help people
who are aged, blind, disabled who
have little or no income.
The amount is for food, clothing, &
shelter
To qualify for SSI, an individual is
allowed to have assets of no more
than $2,000.
Social Security Disability
Insurance (SSDI)
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A worker who is disabled can receive a
monthly cash payment to replace some
lost income and Medicare medical support.
Medicare provides medical coverage
beginning two years after benefits start.
Disabling impairment must have started
before age 22.
Parent who paid into social security must
have become disabled, retire or dies in
order for the adult child with a disability to
receive benefits.
Post-Secondary
Education
Post-High School
Education
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Adult Education – GED, Basic Skills
Improvement, Online
Short-term, individualized job
training
College – public, private, university
and community/technical
Adult Education
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Services provide academic skills
instruction, GED preparation, and
reading instruction for eligible adults.
Other possible services include family
literacy, ESL instruction, life skills,
employability skills and computer
literacy
KY Adult Education website:
http://kyae.ky.gov
Short-Term Job Training
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A variety of programming options offered
across the Northern Kentucky area.
Brighton Center for Employment Training
859-491-8303 extension 2201
The Center for Employment Training
(CET) is a short-term, skill-specific,
employment training program. Training
areas are Automated Office Skills, Medical
Assisting, or Building Maintenance.
Training is individualized and hands-on.
Concurrent GED classes are available.
Short-Term Job Training
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Redwood Computer Learning Center (CLC)
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859.331.0880, ext 237
The CLC strives to enhance the employability of individuals with
disabilities by teaching professional business skills through an adapted
curriculum. The instruction features:
Low student-teacher ratios
Formal instruction with hands-on activities
Assistive technology support
Nursing & personal care assistance
Three quarters of successful participation in the Professional Business
Skills program earns a certificate of completion. Elective and/or custom
courses are also available through the CLC.
Trade Apprenticeship
Training
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Home Builders Association of Northern KY (HBA)
http://www.hbanky.com/careers.html
xxxx xxxx, Director of Professional Development
859-331-9500
Training classes in Carpentry, Electricity and Heating and
A/C are taught by professional trades-people for tradespeople. The HBA trades training classes operate September
through March of each year and meet two nights per week
for three hours per evening.
Union Building Trades Apprenticeship Training
Training in Asbestos Workers, Boilermakers, Masons,
Carpenters, Compositions Roofers, Electricians, Glaziers,
Millwrights, Painters, Pipefitters, Plasters, Plumbers,
Ironworkers, Sheet Metal Workers, Operating Engineers,
Telecommunications, and more.
http://www.glbctc.org/ (Northern KY and Louisville)
http://www.cincinnatibuildingtrades.org/ (Cincinnati)
Colleges - Public
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Gateway Community and Technical College 859441-4500
Disability Services 859-442-4120
http://www.gateway.kctcs.edu
Northern Kentucky University
859-572-5220 (Admissions)
Disability Services 859-582-6373
http://www.nku.edu
Maysville Community and Technical College
606-759-7141
Disability Services 606-759-7141 ext. 66143
(check ext.)
http://www.maysville.kctcs.edu
Online Public Colleges in KY
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Kentucky Virtual University (title
change)
http://www.kyvu.org/home.htm
Colleges - Private
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Thomas More College 859-341-5800
http://www.thomasmore.edu
Brown-Mackie College 859-341-5627
http://www.socaec.com
Beckfield College 859-371-9393
http://www.beckfield.edu
Daymar College 877-258-7796
http://www.daymarcollege.edu
Financial Aid for College
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State http://www.kheaa.com
Kentucky College Access Program (CAP)
Kentucky Education Excellence
Scholarship (KEES)
Federal http://www.studentaid.ed.gov; to
apply-- http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Pell Grant
Stafford Loans (must be repaid)
Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Disability Services –
College vs. High School
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Different laws and different
expectations of independence
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transition.html
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/auxaids.html
http://www.ncld.org/images/stories/downloads/parent_center/t
ransition_to_college.pdf
Work Programs
Work/Activity Programs
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There are 5 types of work/activity programs. The
level of supervision varies by type.
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Funded by KY-OVR
 Competitive Employment – Able to work
independently with minimal support
 Supported Employment- Able to work independently
with OTJ supports and follow-up
Funded by other private and government sources
 Sheltered Work Programs – Supervised job sites
 Adult Day Training Programs – Training in personal
care, communication, social and vocational skills
 Adult Day Centers – Serves physically/mentally
impaired in protective settings
Work/Activity Programs
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Agencies providing work/activity
programs include:
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BAWAC, Inc.
859.371.4410
Brighton Center
859.491.8303
Cardinal Hill
859.525.1128
New Perceptions Inc. 859.344.9322
NorthKey
859.781.5586
The Point/Arc of NKY 859.491.9191 #22
Redwood
859.331.0880
Tri-Generations
859.525.4192
Active Day
859.(vanessa)
Financial Supports
for Services
(WAIVERS)
NorthKey
THREE KEY WAIVERS
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Michelle P – refer to handout
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Supports for Community Living (SCL)
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Home & Community Based (HCB) –
related to medical needs
Residential
Services
Residential Services
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Serves individuals with physical or
developmental disabilities who
require varying degrees of support.
Assistance is provided in the areas of
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Transportation Training
Medication Support
Daily Living Skills/Household Skills
Social Skills
Money Skills
Residential Services
Funding and Placements
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Funds provided by:
 SCL – Supports for Community Living Waiver
 Private pay
4 Types of Residential Placements:
 Group homes – 4 to 8 person occupancy, 24hour staff
 Staffed residences – 3 person occupancy,
24-hour staffing
 Supported apartments – semi-independent
living
 Adult foster care – residential support in a
foster care home
Agencies Providing
Residential
Services:
Aspen
NorthKey
The Point/Arc of NKY
Tri-Generations
Volunteers of America
859.525.4999
859.331.3292
859.491.9191
859.525.4192
859.372.5600
Recreational/Social
Programs
Recreational/Social
Programs
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It is important that friendships and
social activities continue after high
school. It is important for an
individual’s growth and
development as well as their quality
of life.
Recreational/Social
Programs
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Agencies providing recreational
programming include:
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Milestones
859.694.7669
NorthKey
859.781.5586
The Point/Arc of NKY 859.491.9191 ex. 32
Redwood
859.331.0880
Rising Star Studios 859.640.9292
Special Olympics
859.525.7705
The best way to decide if an
agency’s program is right for
you is to visit their program.
Many adult service agencies
have waiting lists, so don’t
delay! Enroll as soon as
possible! More information can
be found in your “Life Needs”
booklet.
Break Out Session
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Post-Secondary Education
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Work/Activity Programs
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Residential Programs
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Recreational/Social/Respite Programs
Thank You for Coming