Dude Wheres My Transition Plan By Family Voices
Dude, Where’s My Transition Plan? By: Family Voices of Tennessee
Session Overview Responsibilities Transition IEP Self-Directed Services/Advocacy Support Systems Student’s Advice $$/Transportation/Housing Pop Quiz
Who’s on first? We serve parents, youth, family members, and professionals who have children with special health care needs Assist families as they navigate public/private health systems Educate families to access services, resources and supports Work with/train health providers and other professionals At the 2012 F 2 F grantee meeting we discovered each had a piece of the transition process; TN= Adult section, KY=Youth piece. Collaboration made sense “Dude, where is My Transition Plan” was born!
Are You Talking to Me? Each state interviewed “transitioning aged youths” We learned most youths are not prepared for Transition We learned youth need more help with Transitioning to Adulthood “How could we improve the process of transition? ” “Needed hands on experiences”
Yeah, I’m Talking to You!
So Many Responsibilities…So Little Time! Start at an early age Each child may differ Responsibilities change as the child gets older Youth should be included in decision making Including health care and education Does your youth know what they are responsible for once they turn 18?
Affordable Care Act…does that affect me? As you grow, so will your doctors! Where does my specialist fit in Finding a doctor that meets my needs AND covers my health plan
Health Care
Knowledge of Rights Under the ADA (American with Disabilities Act) It’s about Civil Rights Protects you from being discriminated against due to your disability.
ADA and Health Care Providers The ADA requires health care providers to provide individuals with disabilities: full and equal access to their health care services and facilities. reasonable modifications to policies, practices, and procedures
Examples of Health Care Provider Accommodations an accessible exam table or a patient lift enough trained staff available who can assist you to transfer a qualified interpreter written materials assistive listening devices
What is “Transition” It’s a change It’s exciting, yet a little scary
Make a New Plan, Stan Parents and teachers talk about transition planning. What is that? It’s a plan, that involves the whole team When should transition planning begin?
What does my “IEP” have to do with transition planning? Your Individualized Education Program (IEP) is like a road. “Individualized” means about you. It’s important to pay attention to your IEP. Ask your teacher about a “Self-Directed IEP”.
What are Self-Directed Services and Self Advocacy? You (the youth) are in charge of the services you get. Important thing to know: can’t happen w/o self-determination and self-advocacy. What are Self-Determination & Self-Advocacy? How can I learn to advocate for myself?
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What do people mean when they talk about “supports? ” Doing things you haven’t done before But you don’t have to do it alone The kinds of supports we need may change Often we use more than one support at a time Supports differ from person to person
What’s the word? Advice from other students Students listen to other students Ask ? s Here’s what they say: Actively Participate Start early Learn about Resources Set goals Learn to Drive/use public transportation Learn Independent Living skills
After High School, the Rules Change Services available after high school may not be the same services during high school. You will have to locate new services and provide information that you qualify for those services.
Let’s Compare:
Money Matters Do you have a budget (or know what a budget is)? What’s a “money mentor”? Who could you ask to be your “money mentor” Other possibilities Business owners Neighbor teacher
There’s No Place Like Home Where do you want to call home? It’s not just “where you live” What other choices are available besides living with my parents? Renting Roommates Independent living program
Easy Rider How do you get from one place to another? What are your transportation options?
Don’t Just Stand There, Bust a Move! So, now what?
Pop Quiz Complete quiz Discuss answers
Questions?
Thank you… A special thank you to the Kentucky Familyto-Family Health Information Center for collaborating with us on this project.
Belinda Hotchkiss Family Voices Director Tennessee Disability Coalition 615. 383. 9442 Belinda_h@tndisability. org www. tndisability. org Toll Free: 1. 888. 643. 7811 Tonya Bowman Middle TN Parent Navigator/Newborn Hearing Parent Consultant Tonya_h@tndisability. org www. tndisability. org
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