Related Materials List
Solving the Employment Puzzle for Youth with Disabilities
Parent Training Curriculum
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National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth. (2002)
Literature Review Summary: Frontline Worker.” National Collaborative on Workforce
and Disability for Youth.
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/assets/literature_Reviews/frontline_worker_summary.pdf
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Burgstahler, S., Ph.D. “Taking Charge: Stories of Success and
Self-Determination.” DO-IT Program, University of Washington, College of Engineering
Computing and Communications, College of Education.
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Technology/charge.html
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National Center on Secondary Education and Transition.
“Self-Determination for Middle and High School Students.” Web topic from the National
Center on Secondary Education and Transition’s Web Site,
http://www.ncset.org/topics/sdmhs/faqs.asp?topic=30
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Bremer, C., Kachgal, M., and Schoeller, K. “Self-Determination:
Supporting Successful Transition.” Research to Practice Brief, National Center on
Secondary Education and Transition. http://ncset.org/publications/viewdesc.asp?id=962
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Missouri AHEAD. (1993) “Tips on Self-Advocacy.” Virginia Department of
Education, Student Services. From Missouri AHEAD’s Web site at:
http://www.stlcc.cc.mo.us/fv/moahead/guidebook/advocacyText.html
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Graham, S., and English, R. L. (2001) “Requesting Academic
Accommodations.”
atten@chadd.org, from LD Online’s Website at:
http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/postsecondary/requesting_accommodations.html
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Brown, D. S. (1997) “Tips for Self-Advocacy in the Workplace.” Linkages,
Vol. 4, No. 2, pp 13 – 17, from LD Online’s Web site at:
http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/adult/self_advocacy.html
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Young, G. (1996) “To Tell or Not to Tell: Self Identification, Self-Advocacy,
and Civil Rights in Employment and Postsecondary Education.” Advocacy Committee,
LDA Newsbriefs, from LD Online’s Web site at:
http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/adult/young_tell.html
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Jordan, M., et al. (2002) “Starting with Me: A Guide to Person-Centered
Planning for Job Seekers.” Tools for Inclusion, Institute for Community Inclusion,
University of Massachusetts, Boston, Vol.10 No.1.
http://www.communityinclusion.org/publications/tools.html
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10. Johnson, J. and Goldberg, P. (2002) Transition and Beyond…Now What?
PACER Center. PACER publications ordering information
http://www.pacer.org/publications/publications.htm and then click on “Transition
Resources”.
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Education.
Refer to transition information published by your State Department of
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12. deFur, S. H. (2002) “Transition Planning: A Team Effort.”
National
Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities.
http://www.nichcy.org/transitn.asp#ts10
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13. Metropolitan Center for Independent Living. (2003) “Build Your Life, Make a
Plan!
Making the Transition Team Work.” Metropolitan Center for Independent
Living. http://www.mcil-mn.org/Page1.pdf and http://www.mcil-mn.org/Page2.pdf
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14. Storms, J., O’Leary, E., and Williams, J. (2000) IDEA ’97 Transition
Requirements: A Guide for States, Districts, Schools, Universities, and Families. The
National Transition Network. http://interact.uoregon.edu/wrrc/trnfiles/trncontents.htm
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15. PACER Center. (2003) “Mapping Your Dreams: Education. Making the
Transition Team Work.” PACER Center. http://www.pacer.org/tatra/MYD-Education.htm
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16. PACER Center. (2003) “Mapping Your Dreams: Home Living. Making the
Transition Team Work.” PACER Center.
http://www.pacer.org/tatra/MYD-HomeLiving.htm
17. PACER Center. (2003) “Mapping Your Dreams: Community. Making the
Transition Team Work.” PACER Center.
http://www.pacer.org/tatra/MYD-Community.htm
18. PACER Center. (2003) “Mapping Your Dreams: Recreation. Making the
Transition Team Work.” PACER Center.
http://www.pacer.org/tatra/MYD-Recreation.htm
19. PACER Center. (2003) “Mapping Your Dreams: Employment. Making the Transition
Team Work.” PACER Center.
http://www.pacer.org/tatra/MYD-Employment.htm
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20. National Center on Secondary Education and Transition and PACER Center.
(2002) “Age of Majority: Preparing Your Child for Making Good Choices.” Parent Brief.
http://www.ncset.org/publications/viewdesc.asp?id=318
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21. Refer to guardianship materials published in your state.
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22. Canfield, T. and Reed, P. (2001) Assistive Technology and Transition.
Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative.
http://www.wati.org/pdf/attransitionpacket.pdf
23. Allen, W. T. “It’s My Choice…” Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental
Disabilities.
http://www.mncdd.org/extra/publications.htm
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24. Luecking, R. G. and Certo, N. J. (2002) “Integrating Service Systems at the
Point of Transition: A Model that Works.” Information Brief, National Center on
Secondary Education and Transition, Vol. 1, Issue 4.
http://www.ncset.org/publications/viewdesc.asp?id=705
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25. DO-IT Program. (2001) “Learn and Earn: Tips for Teens; How High School
Students Can Prepare for Careers.” University of Washington, College of Engineering,
Computing and Communications, Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Education.
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Careers/learn.html
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26. Minnesota Department of Children Families and Learning. “What do You
Want Your Career to Be?” Minnesota Department of Children Families and Learning.
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27. Hovey, D. (2002) “When I Grow Up…I Am Going to Work.” PACER Center.
PACER Center publications ordering information
http://www.pacer.org/publications/publications.htm and then click on “Transition
Resources”.
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28. The Virtual Volunteering Project Web site, information on volunteering over
the internet, http://www.serviceleader.org/vv
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29. National Service Learning Clearinghouse Web site,
http://www.servicelearning.org
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30. VolunteerMatch.org, a Web site that allows potential volunteers to enter their
zip code on the Web site to find local volunteer opportunities,
http://www.volunteermatch.org
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31. Provide information on county services available in your community.
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32. Administration on Developmental Disabilities Activities Web site,
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/add/state.htm
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33. Timmons, C., Jordan, M., Hoff, D. (2002) “Evaluating Your Agency and Its
Services: A Checklist for Job Seekers with Disabilities.” Tools for Inclusion, Institute for
Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts, Boston, Vol. 10, No. 3.
http://www.communityinclusion.org/publications/tools.html
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34. Hoff, D. (2001) “Quality Employment Services: Will You Know it When You
See It?” The Institute Brief, Institute for Community Inclusion, University of
Massachusetts, Boston. http:// www.communityinclusion.org/publications/institute.html
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35. National Center on Secondary Education and Transition and PACER Center.
(2003) “Supplemental Security Income: A Bridge to Work.” Parent Brief, NCSET and
PACER Center. http://www.ncset.org/publications/viewdesc.asp?id=937
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36. National Center on Secondary Education and Transition and PACER Center.
(2003) “Supplemental Security Income: So You Have Decided to Apply.” Parent Brief,
NCSET and PACER Center. http://www.ncset.org/publications/viewdesc.asp?id=938
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37. Work Incentives Transition Network. (1999) “Transition Age Special
Education Students and SSI: What Parents Should Know.” Work Incentives Transition
Network. http:// www.communityinclusion.org/publications/text/witn4.html
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38. Dreilinger, D. and Timmons C.J. (2001) “From Stress to Success: Making
Social Security Work for Your Young Adult.” Tools for Inclusion, Institute for Community
Inclusion, University of Massachusetts, Boston, Vol. 9, No. 3.
http://www.communityinclusion.org/publications/tools.html
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39. Check the Social Security Administration’s cost of living increases at:
http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/COLA/
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40. Varney, E., Hoff, D., and O’Connor, L. (2003) “Making it Easier to Go to
Work: What the Changes at Social Security Mean to You.” Tools for Inclusion, Institute
for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts, Boston, Vol. 11, No. 1.
http://www.communityinclusion.org/publications/tools.html
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41. Benefits Planning and Assistance Outreach Program Cooperative
Agreements—Contact Information,
http://www.ssa.gov/work/ServiceProviders/BPAODirectory.html
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42. Minnesota Work Incentives Connection. “Benefits Analysis.”
Web site
http:// www.mnworkincentives.com/benefitsanalysis.html
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43. Social Security Administration, Protection and Advocacy Systems Grants
Contact Information, http://www.ssa.gov/work/ServiceProviders/PADirectory.html
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44. National Center on Secondary Education and Transition and PACER Center.
(2003) “Supplemental Security Income: Your Right to Appeal.” Parent Brief, NCSET and
PACER Center. http://www.ncset.org/publications/default.asp#parent
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45. Minnesota Department of Economic Security, various topics on Vocational
Rehabilitation on their Web site: http://www.mnwfc.org/rehab/index_js.htm
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46. Minnesota Department of Economic Security. (2003) “Frequently Asked
Questions About… Services for Youth and Young Adults, the Minnesota Vocational
Rehabilitation Program.” Minnesota Workforce Center.
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/assets/info_briefs/infobrief_2003_issue4.doc
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47. Vocational Rehabilitation State Offices can be found at:
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/SBSES/VOCREHAB.HTM
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48. Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision.
“Information and Resource Referral Project – National Listing of Statewide Client
Assistance Projects.” Web site: http://www.blind.msstate.edu/irr/cap.html
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49. Luecking, R., Crane, K., and Mooney, M. (2002) “Addressing the Transition
Needs of Youth with Disabilities Through the WIA System.” Information Brief, National
Center on Secondary Education and Transition, Vol. 1, Issue 6.
http://www.ncset.org/publications/viewdesc.asp?id=703
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50. National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability. (2002) “How Young
People Can Benefit From One-Stop Centers.” Information Brief, National Collaborative
on Workforce and Disability, Issue 3.
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/assets/info_briefs/infobrief_issue3.pdf
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51. To locate Workforce Centers nationwide, go to http://www.servicelocator.org
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52. Various materials from the Minnesota Work Force Center’s Web site at:
http://www.mnwfc.org
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53. National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth. (2003) “Serving
Youth with Disabilities Under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998: The Basics.” Info
Brief, Issue 3. http://www.ncwd-youth.info/assets/info_briefs/infobrief_2003_issue4.doc
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54. National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth website:
http://www.ncwd-youth.info
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55. Minnesota Association of Centers for Independent Living Web site
http://www.macil.org/
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56. To find the Parent Training and Information Center in your state, go to:
http://www.taalliance.org/Centers/ptis.htm
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