Self- Advocacy
It is important to see the possibilities for yourself. No one will know how far you can go until you know how far you want to go. Understanding about your talents, abilities, and disabilities will enable you to promote yourself in jobs and life.
Self Determination: Family Network on Disabilities contains links, articles and videos on self advocacy
It's My Choice: a PDF file that will help guide in the area of self advocacy
Your Preferred Learning Style Inventory: Learning Style Inventory with study skills help
Transportation
Transporation links
Accommodations
JAN: This site explains where to go for possible accommodations for employment and college settings for information about specific disabilities.
US Department of Labor: Job accommodations information
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EduBirdie: Resources available
Education USA: Resources for students in the college setting
Disclosure
DB101: Benefits calculator
The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities: National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth has a downloadable workbook on when to and not to disclose
The Government Center: The Youth Hood site explains your rights and responsibilities
Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Virtual IEP Meeting Tips: Parent and Information Resources site gives information and a download on conducting a virtual IEP Meeting