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Assistive Technology Continuum Session 1: When Handwriting Slows You Down

By |2023-10-11T15:09:46-04:00February 14th, 2023|Categories: High School Transition, Latest News, Online Learning Hub|Tags: |

This chat explores a variety of assistive technologies to support handwriting, including: Digital notebooks Onscreen keyboards Voice-To-Text Alternative keyboards Alternative mice Abbreviation Expansion Be sure to download the hand out below with links to resources and apps that support students with handwriting difficulty. When Handwriting Slows You Down Resources Handout [...]

Chat with Dennis Green, Director of Disability & Accessibility Services at SNHU

By |2023-10-11T15:51:42-04:00February 6th, 2023|Categories: High School Transition, Latest News, Top Stories, Youth|Tags: , |

There are no IEPs or 504s in college, however disability and accessibility services do exist for students that qualify. In this PIC chat you will hear Dennis Green, Director of Disability & Accessibility Services at Southern New Hampshire University, as he explains the process for documenting the disability and determining necessary & appropriate accommodations. The slide [...]

Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare

By |2023-10-11T15:53:02-04:00January 30th, 2023|Categories: High School Transition, Latest News, Top Stories, Youth|Tags: |

Understanding and navigating the healthcare system as a young adult takes time.  This module explores how to begin supporting youth in taking a more active role in their healthcare including: How to support youth in the transition from pediatric to adult care When youth should begin to work on taking responsibility for their healthcare Helping [...]

Accessing Assistive Technology in High School and Beyond

By |2023-10-11T15:10:38-04:00November 21st, 2022|Categories: High School Transition, Latest News, Top Stories, Youth|Tags: |

Assistive Technology is now easily accessible and widely available to support reading, writing, and organization. This chat spotlights assistive technology to support high school academics and independence after graduation. After watching this video, check out the links below to determine what resources will benefit you or the students you support. Visit our Life After High School [...]

Project SEARCH: A Workforce Program for Youth with Disabilities

By |2023-10-11T15:11:13-04:00November 7th, 2022|Categories: High School Transition, Latest News, Top Stories, Youth|Tags: |

Project SEARCH is a transition-to-work program for young people with significant disabilities designed to immerse them into the workplace and provide them with onsite classroom instruction, career exploration, and various worksite rotations through the host business. Upon completing Project SEARCH, participants will continue to engage in activities, which will help them to gain competitive, paid [...]

Letting Students Drive the IEP Process

By |2023-10-11T15:12:20-04:00September 29th, 2022|Categories: High School Transition, Latest News, Top Stories, Youth|Tags: |

Encouraging youth to participate and take the lead in IEP meetings helps them reflect on their interests, needs, and goals. It also helps them build leadership, self-advocacy, and communication skills. Watch this chat to learn more about your student leading the way with their IEP. Check out the resources below that help parents and students [...]

Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs)

By |2023-10-11T15:11:50-04:00August 25th, 2022|Categories: High School Transition, Latest News, Top Stories, Youth|Tags: |

Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs) are structured opportunities for students to learn outside the classroom.  See how they can be used to support children with disabilities to learn and demonstrate their skills and knowledge.

Understanding the Special Education Process in NH

By |2023-03-27T15:41:24-04:00August 11th, 2022|Categories: Online Learning Hub Top Row, Special Education|

Our Understanding the Special Education Process in NH module provides information on each step of the special education process in our state. It includes timelines and suggestions on how to work effectively with school staff. Be sure to download the resources mentioned during this module, including a copy of the PowerPoint slides through the links [...]

Pre-Employment Transition Services in High School

By |2023-10-11T15:13:17-04:00May 24th, 2022|Categories: High School Transition, Latest News, Top Stories, Youth|Tags: |

Determining eligibility for VR during the transition process can provide access to combined resources in the final years of high school. In this video, Tina Greco, Transition Coordinator at VR New Hampshire talks about Pre-Employment Transition Services and the continuum of VR support to young adults. Pre‐Employment Transition Services School [...]

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