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| Assistive Technology In Transition Transition from School to Work ICAN AT4ALL cares about children and youth with disabilities as well as those who are moving out of schools and into adult life. The transition of students from school to the world of work presents a unique array of opportunities and challenges for students with disabilities. Through public schools, students should have a transition plan as part of the IEP process by the time they reach age 16. Some students will transition directly from high school into work situations. Clicking on the School to Work link takes to you to our page that covers a variety of information about accommodating disabilities in the workplace, employment rights and the kinds of assistive technology that can help.
Transition from School to College Programs Some students will have transition plans as part of the IEP process that focus on a transition from public school to a college program. This transition also presents a lot of challenges. ICAN AT4ALL is ready to help students in transition find the assistive technology they need to be as successful as possible in college settings. Clicking on the Transition to College Programs page, puts you in the right place to answer all the questions when it comes to transitioning into a higher education environment, like community colleges, vocational schools, business schools, and universities.
Transition from Institutional Settings to Community Living ICAN AT4ALL is also committed to fostering successful transition for people moving back into the community from institutional facilities (e.g., nursing homes and long term care facilities) and helping people to stay in the community for as long as possible. The federal Assistive Technology Act as amended, which funds and governs ICAN AT4ALL's services to Arkansans, requires a focus on the important role that assistive technology plays in the movement of individuals from institutional setting back into community life. This emphasis responds to the landmark Supreme Court Decision in Olmstead v. L.D, President's Bush's 2001 Executive Order emphasizing Community-Based Alternatives for Individuals with Disabilities, and Bush's New Freedom Initiative.
Assistive Technology That Can Help in Community Living The "At Home " page provides visitors with a floor plan of a home. When you click on a particular room, you will be taken to a page that lists a wide variety of assistive technology that can make life easier (e.g., daily living, dressing, eating, bathing, mobility, etc.) along with many tips on how to organize living spaces to foster personal independence. The "In Community " page will also be very helpful with information about getting around inside and outside, driving in the community, riding public transportation and using public accommodations and services.For those focused on moving someone from an institutional to a community setting or helping someone already in the community remain there longer, linking to these rooms will be particularly helpful.
Resources for Transition to Community Life Access Arkansas--http://www.accessarkansas.org
Arkansas Disability Coalition--http://www.www.adcpti.org Arkansas Disability Rights Center--is federally funded to protect and advocate for the rights of Arkansans with disabilties--http://www.arkdisabilityrights.org/ Arkansas People First--http://www.arkansaspeoplefirst.org Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, Arkansas Department of Workforce Education. http://www.spinalcord.ar.gov/ Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Aging and Adult Services --Choices in Living Resource Center--Trained counselors help older Arkansans sort through options in making choices regarding long-term services and supports. http://www.choicesinliving.ar.gov/ Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Aging and Adult Services, (Adult Protective Services)--http://www.aradultprotection.com Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities--lists community service and Home and Community Waiver providers across the State. http://www.state.ar.us/dhs/ddds/NewWebsite/index.html
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law--offers many resources regarding the Supreme Court Decision in Olmstead v. L.C.-- http://www.bazelon.org/issues/disabilityrights/incourt/olmstead/index.htm. Partners for Inclusive Communities--http://www.uams.edu/uap | ||||||||
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