Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities

Catalog description

This purpose of this course is to provide graduate students with an overview of interagency and community services and systems for adolescents and young adults with disabilities including an examination of relevant legislation and recommended practices related to person-centered transition planning including postsecondary education, employment, community participation and independent living. Emphasis is placed on theory and practice related to collaboration, systems change efforts in transition services, and state-of-the-art practices regarding supporting individuals in their lives.