PACER Center
School to Adult Life Transition
8161 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington, MN, 55437
Distance: 1044 Miles
(952) 838-9000
PACER@PACER.org
https://www.pacer.org/students/transition-to-life
Service Details
Description
Coordinated activities are provided to students to teach the knowledge and skills needed for post-school activities. This can include such things as employment, further education and training, community experiences or living independently.
Additional Information
Information and resources for families and youth with disabilities to transition to adult life successfully
This service provides information about:
* Training and college opportunities
* Becoming employed
* Independent living (like getting your driver's license)
* Using assistive technology
* Self advocacy
* Getting involved with and connect to your community
* Disability rights
The National Parent Center on Transition and Employment provides information and resources to support families, youth, educators and employers as they help teens and young adults with disabilities transition into adulthood.
Details include::
* Provides information about independent living, post-secondary education, job search and career skills
* Online videos for parents of youth on topics such as benefit programs, assistive technology, postsecondary supports, and finding work in the community
Features
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Specialization
- Children and/or youth with disabilities
Business Hours
8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
Area Served
Statewide
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (952) 838-9000 |
Last Update
9/13/2023
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
- Activities for People with Disabilities
- Assistive Technology Coaching
- Assistive Technology Training and Lending Library
- Children's Mental Health and Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Project
- Information and Support - Housing for Youth with Disabilities
- Legal Education and Information
- Support Group - Grandparent of Children with Disabilities
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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HH-8000.8500-800School to Adult Life Transition Services Definition
Programs within the formal education system that prepare students with disabilities age 16 and older (and younger students, where appropriate) to make a successful transition to adult life. Transition services are provided while students are still in school, consist of coordinated activities, include both classroom instruction and related community experiences, where appropriate, and teach students the knowledge and skills they will need for postschool activities such as employment, postsecondary education, vocational training, integrated employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living and community participation.
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YB-9000Young Adults Definition
Individuals who are generally between the ages of 18 and 25 depending on the ages that specific programs use for qualification.