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Larson, Mindy; Bolton, Alicia – National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth, 2019
"What do all youth need to make a successful transition to adulthood?" This is the central question that the Guideposts for Success is designed to answer. Two characteristics set the Guideposts for Success apart from other frameworks and resources pertaining to youth transition. First, it recognizes that youth in the…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Youth, Competence, Transitional Programs
Miller, Lori G. – Exceptional Parent, 1990
The mother of a young child with a life-threatening respiratory disorder recounts her personal growth in learning lessons of acceptance, the value of each moment, the courage to change, and love. (DB)
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Chronic Illness, Disabilities, Individual Development
Ray, Tip – 1991
Intended for parents, school personnel, and leisure staff, this booklet outlines ways a community can overcome obstacles that keep youth with disabilities from enjoying their leisure. First the nature of leisure is considered and a self-evaluation questionnaire is presented. Consideration of leisure in the lives of teenagers with disabilities…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Programs, Disabilities, Individual Development
Wasserman, Burt G. – 1999
This workbook is designed to help children deal with issues they might be forced to confront because of certain circumstances in their lives. These are often tough issues that deal with strong emotions. Children who are hurting emotionally often have to deal with life issues before they have attained the developmental level where they would…
Descriptors: Adoption, Affective Behavior, Anger, Anxiety
District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC. Div. of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services. – 1983
These activities for handicapped preschool children in the Washington, D.C. school district can be used by all parents interested in developing a structured home development program for their children. A calendar format offers daily activities ranging from brief discussions and exercises to day-long family excursions. Each month's activities cover…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Cognitive Development, Disabilities, Family Involvement
Smith, H. Carlton; And Others – Special Parent/Special Child, 1992
This newsletter issue focuses on the specific concerns of many parents as their special child "ages out" of protected special education environments and moves into the adult world. It highlights the practical aspects of the transition years as well as the emotional components involved in "letting go." The newsletter's articles…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Aging (Individuals), Anxiety, Attachment Behavior
Stern, Virginia; DuBois, Phyllis – 1994
This career planning guide is intended for college students with disabilities who desire careers in science, mathematics, or engineering. The booklet reflects the experiences and advice of 286 individuals with disabilities who are in these careers or preparing for them. The first section focuses on the personal autonomy available in the college…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Career Choice, Career Planning, College Students
District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC. Div. of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services. – 1983
Developed by the Washington, D.C. public schools, these activities for handicapped infants and toddlers can be used by all parents interested in establishing a structured home development program for their children. A calendar format outlines daily activities ranging from 10-minute exercises to longer excursions. Each month's activities focus on…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Communication Skills, Disabilities, Emotional Development