If applicable, prepare for living with roommates (i.e., practice relevant social skills like setting boundaries, communicating preferences). lamana If applicable, prepare for living with roommates (i.e., practice relevant social skills like setting boundaries, communicating preferences). Read More »
Learn how to understand and respond to emergencies in the home and community. lamana Learn how to understand and respond to emergencies in the home and community. Read More »
Identify the types of future living arrangements that fit your preferences and support needs. Tip: many adults with ID and family members can find useful information from resources about housing types for Autistic people. lamana Identify the types of future living arrangements that fit your preferences and support needs. Tip: many adults with ID and family members can find useful information from resources about housing types for Autistic people. Read More »
Explore Work Together NC’s online libraries where you can find information to use with your family and trusted adults to learn more about the types of living arrangements that might be right for you. Tip: some of these resources focus on autism, but they have useful information for adults with ID. lamana Explore Work Together NC’s online libraries where you can find information to use with your family and trusted adults to learn more about the types of living arrangements that might be right for you. Tip: some of these resources focus on autism, but they have useful information for adults with ID. Read More »
Work on study skills and organizational habits (i.e., using time management tools). lamana Work on study skills and organizational habits (i.e., using time management tools). Read More »
Explore options for postsecondary education, training, or continuing education. As a starting point, check out Work Together NC’s postsecondary education program library and toolkit. lamana Explore options for postsecondary education, training, or continuing education. As a starting point, check out Work Together NC’s postsecondary education program library and toolkit. Read More »
Review how high school course of study could impact the student’s postsecondary options (i.e., certificate versus diploma pathway). lamana Review how high school course of study could impact the student’s postsecondary options (i.e., certificate versus diploma pathway). Read More »
Become familiar with parental rights regarding the young person’s educational records, as outlined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). lamana Become familiar with parental rights regarding the young person’s educational records, as outlined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Read More »
Attend open houses, college fairs, virtual or in-person tours of postsecondary options. lamana Attend open houses, college fairs, virtual or in-person tours of postsecondary options. Read More »
Become familiar with the key differences between high school and college (I.e., IDEA vs ADA, accommodations vs modifications, IEP vs person centered planning, changes in expectations). lamana Become familiar with the key differences between high school and college (I.e., IDEA vs ADA, accommodations vs modifications, IEP vs person centered planning, changes in expectations). Read More »
