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Business and Education for Students in Transition Resource Directory TRANSITIONS FOR THE FUTURE A resource guide for students with special needs, their parents/guardians and professionals. Funded and Sponsored by: The Cove School The Douglas Center Evanston Township High School District #202 Illinois Department of Human Services/ Division of Rehabilitation Services JVS Career Planning Center Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center Maine Township High School District #207 New Trier Township High School District #203 Niles Township High School District #219 Orchard Village June, 2012 MISSION STATEMENT The BEST Committee's mission is to provide resources to help students, parents and professionals address the transition needs of students with disabilities. It is the goal of the BEST Committee to provide up-to-date information regarding available community services for students with disabilities. MEMBER DIRECTORY Marcia Adelberg Marla Altshul Maine Township High School Dist. 207 The Cove School 2601 W. Dempster St. 350 Lee Road Park Ridge, IL 60068 Northbrook, IL 60062-1521 [email protected] [email protected] (847) 692-8489 (847) 562-2100 Ext. 2317 Stacey K. Apfel Paul Bartholomae Niles North High School Maine West High School 9800 N. Lawler Avenue 1755 S. Wolf Road Skokie, IL 60076 Des Plaines, IL 60018 [email protected] [email protected] (847) 626-2386 (630) 709-5010 Adrian Batista Christine Becker Niles West High School The Cove School 5701 Oakton Street 350 Lee Road Skokie, IL 60077 Northbrook, IL 60062 [email protected] [email protected] 847.626.2922 847.562.2100 Ext. 2316 Tim Bobrowski Karen Clarke Orchard Village Niles Central 7670 Marmora Avenue 7700 Gross Point Rd. Skokie, IL 60077 Skokie, IL 60077 [email protected] [email protected] (847) 967-1800 Ext. 130 (847) 626-3124 Howard Cohn Tim Cook Alternative Resource Center (ARC) Maine East High School 7800 W. Lyons 2601 W. Dempster Morton Grove, IL 60053 Park Ridge, IL 60068 [email protected] [email protected] (847) 470-2008 (847) 692-8307 Vivian L. Drexler John Fitzpatrick The Cove School Niles North High School 350 Lee Rd. 9800 N. Lawler Avenue Northbrook, IL 60062 Skokie, IL 60077 [email protected] [email protected] (847) 562-2100 Ext. 2318 847-626-2413 Jeff Gallichio Elizabeth Howes Maine East High School Niles North High School 2601 W. Dempster 9800 N. Lawler Park Ridge, IL 60068 Skokie, IL 60077 [email protected] [email protected] (847) 692-8480 (847) 626-2367 Angela Kale Rifath Khan DRS Douglas Center 5701 W. Oakton St., Room 2103 3445 W. Howard Avenue Skokie, IL 60077 Skokie, IL 60076 [email protected] [email protected] (847) 626-2878 (847) 674-1921 Helene Levine John Ostrowski Jewish Vocational Services Evanston Township High School 300 Revere Court Suite 205 1600 Dodge Northbrook, IL 60062 Evanston, IL 60204 [email protected] [email protected] (312) 350-1523 (847) 424-7164 Nancy Otter Melinda Remaly DRS Niles Township High Schools 5701 W. Oakton St., Room 2103 9800 N. Lawler Avenue Skokie, IL 60077 Skokie, IL 60077 [email protected] [email protected] (847) 626-2876 847-626-2344 Jennifer Sarashinsky Beverly Schwartz Maine South High School Niles West High School 1111 S. Dee Road 5701 West Oakton Street Park Ridge, IL 60068 Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 692-4139 [email protected] (847) 626-2912 Megan Turner Diane Wojcik DRS New Trier High School 5701 W. Oakton St., Room 2103 385 Winnetka Ave. Skokie, IL 60077 Winnetka, IL 60093 [email protected] [email protected] (847) 626-2877 (847) 784-6851 Disclaimer Every effort has been made to report accurate information in this Resource Directory about appropriate agencies and service providers for adults with disabilities in the Chicagoland area. Neither the committee as a whole, the individual members of Business and Education for Students in Transition (BEST), nor any of its sponsoring agencies are responsible for the accuracy of information; neither do they endorse or guarantee any of the services, agencies, programs or facilities listed. Consumers and/or students, as well as their parents and/or guardians, are urged to make every effort to examine, compare, and evaluate, as thoroughly and judiciously as possible, all agencies, services, programs and facilities to assure the most appropriate matches and satisfactory transition. If inaccurate information is noted in this Resource Directory, please inform the BEST committee, by contacting Maine/Niles Division of Rehabilitation Services at (847) 626-2876. There are no restrictions for duplicating or photocopying the material herein. TRANSITION: MOVING FROM SCHOOL TO COMMUNITY A guide to transition planning for parents and students Funded through the BEST (Business and Education for Students in Transition) Committee 2010 Intended as a guide that applies to most students. However, since ages and steps may vary for students, the involvement of parents/guardians is vital at every step. Developed by Illinois Department of Human Services/ Division of Rehabilitation Services, Maine Township High School District #207 and Niles Township High School District #219 14 YEAR OLDS 1.* Complete transition needs questionnaire/surveys/interest inventories. 2.* Explore recreation and leisure interests. 3.* Discuss medical needs and therapies. 4.* Develop independent living skills. 5.* Begin early career exploration. 6.* Explore summer employment options. 7.* Increase self advocacy skills. 8. Complete an IEP Transition Plan. Develop post-secondary goals. 9.*Students with an intellectual disability should complete/update the PUNS (Priority of Urgency of Need for Service) through their PAS (Pre-admission Screening) Agent (e.g. Community Alternatives). 10. Review Transition Plan and Services. Revise if necessary. 15 YEAR OLDS 1.* Attend career event for students with special needs. 2.* Discuss supplemental social security (SSI) and social security work incentives (SSWI). 3.* Discuss home services and assistive technology. 4.* Discuss and visit residential programming options as appropriate. 5.* Determine transportation needs/mobility training. 6.* Explore case management regarding residential programs/waiting lists. 7.* Consider placement on residential waiting lists. 8.* Consider referral to a school work program. 9. Review Transition Plan and services. Revise if necessary. 16 YEAR OLDS 1.* Complete vocational interest survey. 2.* Discuss Supported Employment (SEP) and job coaching. 3.* Access career counseling and job shadowing. 4.* Consider school based and community work experience programs. 5.* Obtain driver’s license and/or state ID card. 6.* Explore legal representation: estate planning, guardianship, wills and trusts. 7.*Attend college fairs, college career nights and/or transition fairs. 8. Review Transition Plan and services. Revise if necessary. 17 YEAR OLDS 1.* Enroll in vocational education classes, as appropriate. 2.* Discuss taxes and medical insurance. 3.* Investigate financial aid. 4.* Consider vocational evaluation. 5.* Discuss mental health services. 6.* Establish graduation date. 7.* Visit campuses and post-secondary training programs. 8.* Revisit residential programs. 9.* Take ACT, SAT or IAA. 10. * Explore SSI and medical benefits. 11.* Discuss adult agency options with DRS, PAS Agent, etc. 12. Apply for reduced fare card and/or Para transit Door-to-Door services. 13.*Consider guardianship, power of attorney, wills and trusts. 14. Review Transition Plan and services. Revise if necessary. 18 YEAR OLDS 1. Apply for post-secondary vocational services (colleges/trade schools) and contact special needs coordinator. 2. * Explore apprenticeship programs. 3. * Explore options for accessing therapy/counseling and or other community agencies. 4. * Refer to adult service providers and include in transition planning meetings. 5. * Confirm student’s legal status for self representation. 6. * Apply for income support (SSI), public aid (Medicaid), and general assistance. 7. * Consider guardianship, power of attorney, wills and trusts. 8. Delegation of educational rights. 9. Register to vote and (for males) selective service. 10. Secure high school records for planning/services. 11. Contact case management agency that coordinates funding for in-home and residential supported living in the community. 12. Review Transition Plan and services. Revise if necessary. 19-22 YEAR OLDS 1. * Note: Parents/guardians become primary advocates for students’ post-secondary needs. 2. * Identify and access recreation/leisure options. 3. * Actively participate in post-secondary vocational services (colleges/trade schools) and/or employment. 4. * Encourage active participation with adult service providers (for students remaining in high school). 5. * Follow up with referrals for service provision from adult service providers. 6. Investigate and/or confirm day programs and workshops. 7. Review Transition Plan and services. Revise if necessary. *Optional for current year and every year following INTRODUCTION This Resource Directory, designed by the Business and Education for Students in Transition (BEST) Committee, was created to help parents and professionals address the transition needs of individuals with disabilities. It is the goal of the BEST Committee to provide the most current and relevant information regarding available services. This Directory provides listings of community agencies, organizations, and programs in the following categories: APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYMENT SERVICES & DAY PROGRAMS