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JOURNAL OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TAKES AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT CHALLENGES YOUTH WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES FACE Youth who receive benefits from the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, the largest federal program providing cash payments to low-income youth with severe disabilities and their families, face notable challenges transitioning to adulthood. Six articles in the September, 2009 issue of the Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, by researchers from Mathematica Policy Research, TransCen Inc., and the Social Security Administration. More information can be found at
http://www.mathematica-mpr.com/newsroom/releases/2009/jourvocrehab8_09.asp TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE PODCAST The Disability Law Lowdown website has posted a podcast called Transitioning from High School to College for Students with Disabilities. Interviews are conducted about facts, myths, and tips for students with disabilities transitioning from high school to college. The podcast is available in two parts:
http://dll.ada-podcasts.com/shownotes/DLLPod35.php and
http://dll.ada-podcasts.com/shownotes/DLLPod36.php IDENTIFYING STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR SSI PASS PLANS AT IEP MEETINGS Many transition-aged students with disabilities are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which is a financial benefit available to families who meet income and resource requirements and who have a child with a disability. SSI has several Work Incentive programs that could provide resources to eligible students to assist them in obtaining, advancing, or maintaining employment. Plans for Achieving Self Support (PASS plans) are one such work incentive program. This podcast is available at
http://ruralinstitute.umt.edu/training/publications/fact_sheets/student_eligibility.asp THINK-PLAN-DO ENCOURAGES SELF-DETERMINATION The State of California Department of Developmental Services has released a guide that can be helpful for anyone with disabilities looking for leadership tips. The Think-Plan-Do guide presents a simple plan for participating in the direction of your future and establishing leadership goals. It includes tips on everything from decision making to managing money. For more information go to
http://www.dds.ca.gov/ConsumerCorner/ThinkPlanDo.cfm "THE BEST JOURNEY TO ADULT LIFE"
The "Best Journey to Adult Life" is a model that represents the dynamic and ever-changing developmental process of a young person's life course, with the transition to adulthood depicted as an important 'journey'. Best Practice Guidelines for the transition to adulthood for youth with disabilities have been written using the words of youth, parents, community members, service providers, educators and researchers in Ontario, Canada. The Guidelines are organized into six main themes: Collaboration, Capacity-building, Navigation, Education, Information, and Research. For more information go to
http://transitions.canchild.ca/en/OurResearch/resources/BestPractices.pdf 
