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Description: This presentation is designed for parents and professionals who are preparing their child or student to transition from high school to adult life. While IDEA does not formally begin this process until age 14, we believe adulthood planning begins in early childhood! Allison will talk about how your state s vocational rehabilitation (VR) program can partner with schools and families to prepare your child/student for a successful career. The goal of state Vocational Rehabilitation Services is to help people with significant disabilities acquire the skills needed to successfully find and retain employment. Allison will provide an overview of the VR process, examples of services, and helpful hints for getting the most out of working with VR. Instructor: Allison Meloy Instructor s Title: Vocational Rehabilitation Program Administrator Instructor s Affiliation: Opportunities For Ohioans with Disabilities: Bureau Of Services For The Visually Impaired Instructor s Email: allison.meloy@ood.ohio.gov Instructor: Instructor s Title: Instructor s Affiliation: Instructor s Email: Primary Core or ECC Area: Target Audience: Pre-requisite knowledge: Lesson Plan Goal: Learning Objectives: Attendees will be able to: Describe the VR process Explain how families, schools, and VR work together Identify when to make a referral to VR Identify some of the services available to students Discuss the role of the parent or professional in empowering their child/student to stay engaged with the VR counselor in order to explore all of the possibilities for their future Materials Needed: |
