Transition Planning Asia A webinar introducing a new

Transition Planning Asia A webinar introducing a new website Presented by Charlotte Cushman Perkins School for the Blind September 19, 2012

www. transitionplanningasia. org This webinar is being record and will be available on the Perkins website at: http: //www. perkins. org/resources/webinars/

Objectives of Webinar � To explore the Transition Planning Asia website hosted by Perkins School for the Blind � To become familiar with the range of content available on the site � To learn about interactive features of the site and how users can add content � To identify ways in which the website can be of assistance to individuals working in the field of blindness in the Asia region

Project Background � Sponsored by Perkins International in collaboration with Project Partners in Asia Region � Grew out of strategic planning meeting in 2009

Purpose of Website � Interactive hub for teachers, families, and other caregivers � Place to share ideas and questions about youth who are blind or visually impaired with additional disabilities as they make the transition to adult life � Resource with basic information, tools, and ideas, as well as places to share case studies, functional activities, and questions. � Site to post materials, including photos and/or video, to help to tell the stories.

Home page � Accessibility � Search features bar � Sections with dropdown menus � Rotating slideshow of each country � User menu to register and log in � “News From The Field” with most recent posts � Associated links � New forum topics � Upcoming events � How to use the site

Sections of Website � Transition � Personal Futures Planning � Transition Programs � Functional Activities � Case Studies � Resources � Forum

Transition � What is transition? ◦ Moving from one activity or role to another ◦ This can be leaving school or preparing for adult life in the community � Key elements of transition ◦ Planning ◦ Advocacy ◦ Program

Personal Futures Planning � What is PFP? ◦ A process to assist teams to plan for the next stage of an individual's life. ◦ Video from India of Making Dreams Real ◦ Maps ◦ Examples

Transition Programs � Overview of Transition Programs � Community-Based Rehabilitation � Sample programs from throughout the Asia Region

Interactive Features of Website � Registration � Functional Activities � Case Studies � Resources � Forum � Comments

Registration

Functional Activities � Overview � Template for Planning Activities � Sample activity � Listing of functional activities

Case Studies � Interactive feature where users post individual cases and others can comment � Stories � Case include successes, as well as challenges studies can be updated as things change

Resources Another area in which visitors to the site can post

Forum A place for online discussions, where users can ask questions and offer suggestions

Comments • Share ideas about a case study or functional activity • Ask questions about a sample program • Tell people what you like about a resource or a story

Countries Featured on Website 10 Asian countries where Perkins International is working actively with partners on Transition Projects: ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Bangladesh China India Indonesia Malaysia Nepal Sri Lanka Philippines Thailand Vietnam

Bangladesh

China

India

Indonesia

Malaysia

Nepal

Philippines

Sri Lanka

Thailand

Vietnam

Landing page for each country • • • Case Studies Resources Functional Activities Sample Transition Programs Partners in Transition Project

Permissions � Confidentiality ◦ Be sure to ask individuals and their families if you make take photographs and share their stories online. � http: //www. transitionplanningasia. org/about Materials and Publications Policy

Sharing Content � Subscribe by country � Email � Post to Facebook � Twitter � Printer Friendly

Translating the Website � Google Translate languages built in has 14 Asian � Keywords and concepts have customized translations for some of the languages to convey the intended meaning as accurately as possible � Users who would like to change the translations on other pages can do so � Materials can be posted in any language If you would like to contribute to a custom glossary, contact us at: transitionasia@perkins. org

How can the site be used? � To share ideas and learn from others in the field � To share resources you have created or discovered � To provide training materials and support to those working in the field � Let us know how you use it!

See you online! � Please share the site with colleagues! � Talk to families and encourage them to share their stories of what has worked well and what advice they have for others. � The site is only as good as the material shared by the community of users. Your stories and ideas will make it a better and more interesting resource.