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Charting The Course: Supporting the Career Development of Youth with Learning Disabilities
10/21/2010 | Requests *Summary
Drawing on techniques from both educational and workforce systems, this guide introduces a comprehensive systematic approach for supporting youth with learning disabilities. It reflects a “disability rights” perspective and discusses federal rights to assistive technology, considerations in effective disclosure of a disability, and information on accessing civil rights protections in various settings. Find in-depth information, including numerous charts, tables, and tools.
Author
Timmons, Joe; Wills, Joan; Kemp, Jennifer; Basha, Rhonda, Mooney, Marianne
Available Files
- Guide PDF (1,187K, 122 pages)
Keywords
Transition Planning; Ticket to Work; Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs; learning disabilities; Legal Definitions and Functional Skills; Youth Development and Positive Adult Outcomes; Guideposts for Success; Strategic Learning for the Workplace; Compensatory Strategies; Self-Determination and Leadership Skills; Disclosure and Accommodations Strategies; Co-existing Conditions; Civil Rights Laws; Federal Legislation; Institute for Educational Leadership
Topic
Children and Family Services
Type/Tool
Compendia, Data, Reports, Training materials, Toolkit
Source
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth), U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy
State
All States/Territories
Date Created
10/21/2010
Contact
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth
877-871-0744
877-871-0744
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