Review sheet for classroom activity (defining transition, legislation)

• An act that targeted inclusion of students with disabilities in vocational education courses but appropriated no funds to support the effort.
• The federal legislation that set aside 10% of funds to include students with disabilities. States had to file a plan; penalty for not serving was loss of funds. Question: Did this increase participation for students with disabilities? Why or why not?
• The act that increased participation for students with disabilities in general vocational education by 66% Question: Why did this increase occur?
• Career Education--more than just job training. "not a way to earn a living, but a way to learn about living itself".
• Daily Living, Personal/Social, Occupational Question: Is there a similarity between this and Halpern's model?
• Introduced the term transition and identified it as a priority for the decade. Question: Can you explain the three bridges?
• The outcome of transition is "community adjustment". Question:Is their a similarity between Brolin's LCCE and this?
• Transition planning is mandated for all students served with an IEP. Question: What are the components of this law?
• Jobs and Job Training, Recreation and Leisure, Home Living, Community Participation, Post-Secondary Education
• Reduced age of transition planning to age 14, addressed "age of majority", increased emphasis on general education, related services should address transitional needs.
• Prevents discrimination in any major life activity. Question:How does this impact transitional planning?
• Defined transition the same as IDEA, employment is targeted outcome, receiving agency must accept determination of disability from sending agency.
• Presumption of benefit, employment and training through Workforce Centers, empowerment is central theme.
• Civil rights in the private sector.
• Increased use of vocational education funds for special groups, reduce segregated vocational services.
• Transition refers to a change in status from behaving primarily as a student to assuming emergent adult roles in the community.