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Appell, Louise S.; Kramer, Marjorie Kohn – 1987
Intended to assist community groups in implementing similar projects, this illustrated booklet describes "Arts for Transition" which is a structured, sequenced program designed to use recreational arts groups and activities as a vehicle for developing the social and independent living skills of disabled youth in transition from the world…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Community Programs, Demonstration Programs, Disabilities

Neubert, Debra A.; Foster, Jennifer – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1988
The article outlines a guide to help special educators, parents, and adult service providers assist learning-disabled individuals in exploring employment and postsecondary options and enhance the transition planning process. Steps include developing an employability profile, identifying occupational areas to explore, and conducting exploration…
Descriptors: Career Exploration, Community Programs, Education Work Relationship, Job Placement
Modell, Scott J.; Valdez, Lindy A. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2002
Discussion of transition planning in the area of physical activity and recreation/leisure for students with disabilities considers notes the increased opportunities of students transitioning into community-based programs and offers two case studies. Emphasis is on exposing students to a variety of activities at a young age and integration into…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Community Programs, Disabilities, High Schools

Blalock, Ginger – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1996
This article synthesizes descriptions of and recommendations for community transition teams which assist in the transition of youth with learning or other disabilities from school to adult life. The levels, composition, and functions of transition teams are described. Community-level transition teams are shown to be critical support vehicles for…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Programs, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship
Rosenkoetter, Sharon; Shotts, Cynthia – 1991
This manual is a guide for facilitating a 3-hour community interagency planning workshop on the transition of young children with disabilities and is comprised of a facilitator's manual, a participant's manual, and a preconference packet. The facilitator's manual provides a listing of necessary materials, a general workshop process checklist, a…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Programs, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
J.M. Foundation, New York, NY. – 1988
The monograph describes 11 exemplary programs selected in 1987 by the J. M. (Jeremiah Milbank) Foundation from 154 programs providing vocational services to persons with disabilities. Programs were selected in four categories: community-based work adjustment, consortium-based transition, supported work in small communities, and work services for…
Descriptors: Adults, Community Programs, Cooperative Programs, Demonstration Programs
Cobb, Brian; Halloran, William; Simon, Marlene; Norman, Michael; Bourexis, Patricia – 1999
This handbook provides guidance to schools operating Community-based Vocational Education (CBVE) programs for students with disabilities and encourages the adoption of CBVE programs by schools not presently using this approach. By following the information and examples contained in this handbook, schools can proceed with confidence to operate…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Federal Legislation

Telepak, Theodore A. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1995
The Community Observation Project in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) has helped more than 100 secondary students with disabilities to learn prevocational skills and behaviors through observation and hands-on experience at 20 local businesses. Details of program implementation, including recordkeeping forms, are provided. (DB)
Descriptors: Business, Community Programs, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship
Sherman, Janet; McIntyre, Carolyn – 1988
The paper describes a Laramie County, Wyoming, program to deliver transition information and skills to handicapped students in sparsely populated rural communities. A brief historical review of education in Wyoming precedes a discussion of transition concerns in Wyoming which include lack of coordination between educational and community agencies…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Career Exploration, Community Programs, Disabilities
Darling, Bruce; Lowry, Kirk; Langbehn, Kristy; Stamper, Dustin; Petty, Richard; Heinsohn, Dawn; Michaels, Bob; Hughey, Anne-Marie – 2003
This document is the participant's manual for a 3-day training conference for professionals involved in transition and the independent living movement for individuals with disabilities. Preliminary information includes the conference agenda, background information on the trainers and the sponsoring organizations, and the learning objectives of the…
Descriptors: Adults, Advocacy, Civil Liberties, Community Programs
McManus, Marilyn C., Ed. – Focal Point, 1987
This issue focuses on assisting adolescents with serious emotional handicaps to make transitions from youth serving systems into society. A framework for developing transition-oriented programs is prevented that incorporates into the specific service goals of the current environment the skills required to function in the projected environment.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Programs, Competency Based Education, Education Work Relationship

Wagner, Bernard R.; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1995
The transformation of a large, private, church-affiliated provider of residential services for individuals with mental retardation from an institutionally based to a community-based service system is described. Factors influencing the decision to close the 200-person residential facility, guidelines followed during the transition, and evidence of…
Descriptors: Adults, Agencies, Community Programs, Decision Making
Council for Exceptional Children, Reston, VA. Div. on Career Development. – 1987
The document presents a position statement of the Division on Career Development of the Council for Exceptional Children concerning the transition of youth with disabilities to adult life. Stages of career development from awareness through exploration, preparation, assimilation, and continuing education are explained. The crucial element in…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Educational Legislation
Foley, Kathi – Pointer, 1988
A school/community-based program was developed by Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools to prepare students, aged 5-21, with moderate/profound retardation for transition into adult life. Program goals included providing more community and job training and increasing opportunities for frequently occurring, quality interactions with…
Descriptors: Community Cooperation, Cooperative Programs, Education Work Relationship, Elementary Secondary Education
Black, Maureen M.; And Others – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1990
Analysis of service needs of families caring for 571 young adults with mental retardation found that requests for community living were related more to family stressors than to characteristics of the young adult or participation in regular daytime activities. Services most requested were those representing normalizing activities. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Adult Children, Community Programs, Family Environment, Family Life