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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates transition services for students who are eligible for special education services. Eligible students who don’t need academic assistance often lack the transition services and planning to help them develop independent living skills. Many young people with physical disabilities also experience a sense of isolation in rural areas. These youth frequently require their parents’ assistance to meet their personal living needs, which delays the natural process of ‘letting go.’
The Moving Forward
Committee in Clear Lake received a mini-grant from the Iowa Training Consortium to develop
a video of families talking about barriers to successful transition. In the spirit of true
transition planning, the Moving Forward video is a collaboration between Northern Trails
AEA, Iowa Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Healthy and Ready to Work, and
two families from northern Iowa who were willing to share their stories. Fifteen students
with physical disabilities and their families from across the state gave additional input.
Video themes include physical considerations, preparation, skill development, and social supports. Discussion themes in an accompanying video guide were chosen by students, families, and professionals who watched unedited video tapes. The authentic nature of the video creates a powerful and meaningful catalyst for valuable transition discussions for a wide variety of audiences.
To borrow the Moving Forward transition video, contact the Disability Resource Library.
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The Disability Resource Library offers a wide variety of resources at no cost for Iowans with disabilities and members of their families. To contact the Disability Resource Library at the University Hospital School, phone 800-272-7713, e-mail disability-library@uiowa.edu, or visit on the web at http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/uhs/drl/index.cfm.
All Disability Resource Library services are free to people with disabilities and to members of their families. Other individuals and community service providers are asked to pay a per item fee to borrow materials, or they may purchase an annual subscription. There is no charge to anyone for assistance with finding information. To contact the Disability Resource Library at the University Hospital School, phone 800-272-7713, e-mail disability-library@uiowa.edu, or visit on the web at http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/uhs/drl/index.cfm
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End of Life Care for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
August 17, 9 AM – 4 PM, Four Points Hotel Sheraton, Rock Island, IL
For human service agency staff, parents, family members and friends, residential and vocational providers, and case managers. Speaker: Elizabeth DeBrine, former director of the Community Membership Project at the Shriver Center in Massachusetts. Sponsored by Department of Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois at Chicago. Registration: Professionals $75: Nonprofessional persons with disabilities, family members, & students $45. More info: 312-413-1536 or 312-413-0463 (TDD)Iowa Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association Annual Conference
September 21-22, Village East, Okoboji
For nurses and others who work in the field of developmental disabilities. More info: 319-645-1227DeaFestival 2000
September 22-23, Polk County Convention Center, Des Moines
Exhibits free and open to the public; tickets available for workshops and performances. More info: 515-963-1114 (TTY).Making Sound Decisions for Children with Diplegia and Hemiplegia
September 22-24, University Hospital School, Iowa City
For pediatric physical and occupational therapists. More info: 319-356-3075 or e-mail arlys-thompson@uiowa.eduEmpowering Families to Partner for Respite
7th Annual Conference, September 28-29-20, Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Des Moines
Sponsored by the Iowa Respite and Crisis Care Coalition & the Respite Care Association of Wisconsin. More info: 877-255-3140 (toll-free) or IRCCC@aol.comClosing the Gap 18th Annual Conference
October 19-21, Minneapolis, MN
For anyone interested in computer technology in special education and rehabilitation. More info: 507-248-3294 or info@closingthegap.com
For more conference and training opportunities, see the Disability Training calendar.
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To subscribe to the print version of Possibilities, mail Office of Community Education, Center for Disabilities and Development, 100 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City IA 52242-1011, fax 319-356-8284 or phone 319-353-6448.