Independent Living

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  The Way to Work

  Employment is one of the biggest contributors to quality of life for people with disabilities–and that means well-planned work experiences should be an integral part of transition preparation for every secondary and postsecondary school aged youth. Make that happen with this practical guide, developed to help educators, transition specialists, and employment specialists facilitate individualized, person-centered work experiences and jobs for high school students and young adults with a wide range of disabilities.Readers will get the specific, ready-to-use guidance they need to

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  Transitioning Your Neurodiverse Youth from the Family Home

  An educational DVD for college and career counselors serving autistic spectrum, attention deficit, learning, and pervasive mood challenges.This presentation is is directed at families with teens preparing to move out. Moving out of the family home is exciting, and a bit scar, for anyone, but for neurodiverse teens and young adults, creating a workable transition plan is crucial. However, every young person needs a specialized plan. Where do you start?

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  Universal Design Handbook. Second edition

  The Latest Advances in Universal DesignThoroughly updated and packed with examples of global standards and design solutions, Universal Design Handbook, Second Edition, covers the full scope of universal design, discussing how to develop media, products, buildings, and infrastructure for the widest range of human needs, preferences, and functioning.

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  Working Relationships. Second edition

  All businesses have needs. People with disabilities have the skills and desire to work. As employment specialists work to match employers with job seekers, they need to do more than understand the job seekers’ personal and professional goals — they also need to know exactly what the employers are looking for. That’s what Working Relationships is about: securing satisfying jobs for people with disabilities by fostering partnerships between employment specialists and businesses.

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  Working Together

  The desire for independent living has driven an increase in the number of Personal Assistants (PA) in the marketplace.  The Center for Personal Assistance Services describes a Personal Assistant as someone who works for people with disabilities to assist them with tasks essential for daily living. In this 275 page book, you will find essential information on hiring, selecting, training and working with a Personal Assistant.  Detailed forms, checklists and guidelines are provided.This book is an ideal reference source for either a Personal Assistant or someone hiring a Persona

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