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Disability and Equity in Education

Community Engagement Student Work

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2019

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Value Me: The Importance Of Self-Determination Skills For Effective Transition Planning For Employment And Post-Secondary Outcomes For Individuals With Disabilities, Kayla Remai Apr 2019

Value Me: The Importance Of Self-Determination Skills For Effective Transition Planning For Employment And Post-Secondary Outcomes For Individuals With Disabilities, Kayla Remai

Community Engagement Student Work

A critical component of educational outcomes for individuals with disabilities is the implementation of a transition plan. Transition plans are applied throughout the individuals’ educational career to provide a positive and comfortable shift from school to postschool life whether that be continuing education or employment. These plans are part of a student’s Individualize Education Plan and are a collaborative effort among faculty, staff, and support in the student’s life. In order for these plans to be effective, students need to learn the skills of self-determination to take a leadership role in their transition plan, individualize education plan and throughout their …