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Unger, Karen V. – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2011
Supported Employment is an evidence-based practice that helps people with mental illness find and keep meaningful jobs in the community. Given these outcomes the challenge for Supported Employment programs is to rethink the emphasis on immediate work for everyone and help consumers utilize appropriate education and training opportunities available…
Descriptors: Educational Opportunities, Evidence, Stakeholders, Mental Disorders
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Naugle, Kim; Campbell, Thomas Aaron; Gray, Neal D. – Journal of School Counseling, 2010
This article provides suggestions and strategies for school counselors assisting students with disabilities transitioning into post-secondary settings. Topics include: legislation regarding transition services; resources and suggestions for successful transitions to post-secondary environments (academic and vocational); and advocacy and ableism. A…
Descriptors: Counseling Psychology, School Counseling, Educational Resources, Transitional Programs
Watson, Douglas, Ed.; Schroedel, John, Ed.; Kolvitz, Marcia, Ed.; DeCaro, Jim, Ed.; Kavin, Denise, Ed. – PEPNet, 2007
The purpose of this guide is to provide up-to-date information and resources about the factors that affect students who are hard of hearing as they plan for or participate in postsecondary education and training. Chapter 1 provides insight into who the population of students is and what it's like to experience hearing loss. Chapter 2 presents…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Partial Hearing, Disabilities, Vocational Rehabilitation
Condon, Ellen; Brown, Kim – Rural Institute, 2007
The Rural Institute: Center for Excellence in Disability Education, Research, and Service, is one of sixty-four Centers for Excellence in Disability Education across the nation. It is an inter-disciplinary organization that promotes full participation in rural life for individuals with disabilities. The Rural Institute accomplishes this goal by…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Employment, Rural Areas, Career Planning
Sitlington, Patricia L.; Clark, Gary M.; Kolstoe, Oliver P. – 2000
This book provides a history and overview of transitional services and educational programs provided for high school students with disabilities and proposes a new model of comprehensive transition education and services. The book is organized in 12 chapters: (1) "Secondary Special Education in Perspective"; (2) "Transition Education and Services…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Attitudes toward Disabilities, Community Based Instruction (Disabilities), Community Resources