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Where to Go for Help . . . . Hamilton County Community Resources to Assist Post-Secondary Transition Presented by Mitzi Delker August, 2009. How Can We Prepare for Transition?. Develop a focused plan of study (age 14)
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Where to Go for Help . . . . Hamilton County Community Resources to Assist Post-Secondary Transition Presented by Mitzi Delker August, 2009
How Can We Prepare for Transition? • Develop a focused plan of study (age 14) • Complete age appropriate transition assessments (not just vocational/pre-vocational assessments) • Develop Measurable Post-Secondary Goals • After age 16, IEP driven by measurable post-secondary goals
Transition Assessments • Employment • Education/Training • Independent Living • Community Participation (No longer just interest or aptitude assessments; must relate to the 4 areas) • No “one size fits all” • Must be related to MPSGs • Interests, strengths, and preferences • Transition Assessment “Tool Kit”
Examples of Transition Assessments • Self Determination Checklist • Interest Surveys • Observation Checklists • Vocational Checklists, rating scales • Healthcare Needs • Physical strengths and limitations • Communication Skills • Home/School Inventory • Independent Living Skills • Situational Assessments Partnerships for EdExcellence “Transition Assessment Toolkit” http://web.utk.edu/~edex/resources/transition.htm
Writing Measurable Post-Secondary Goals • Results-oriented terms (enrolled in, work, live independently) • Descriptors (full-time, part-time) • Think about where student hopes to be one year after high school • Based on “age-appropriate” transition assessments (not defined by OSEP)
MPSGs are Not Food Additives • Training . . . .”After high School, I will enroll full-time in an on-the-job training program” • Education . . . .”I will enroll full-time at a technical college or university” • Employment . . . .”After high school, I will work full-time for a construction company” • Independent Living . . . .”After high school, I will live with my parents at home”
Transition Service NeedsMirror MPSGs • Develop course of study that will reasonably enable student to meet MSPGS (age 14) • In transition services, include activities, strategies, and services the student will need to reasonably meet his/her MPSGs (age 16)
ASK QUESTIONS • What does the student want to do to earn a living? • Are their goals realistic? • Where will the student learn the skills to become what he/she wants? • How will they pay for training? • What agencies will help with employment, education/training, independent living, community access? • How much can/will they be involved in the community?
Then Ask More Questions. . . . Post-Secondary/Training/Education • What training programs are offered? • What is length and cost of the programs? • What are the entry requirements? • What support services are available? • How/where can financial assistance be obtained? • What is the application procedure? • Is there assistance in job placement after completion?
And More . . . . Adult Service Agencies • What programs/services are offered by the agency? • What types of disabilities do they serve? • How is eligibility determined and what documentation is needed? • What is the cost? • Is there a waiting list? If so, how long? • Who is the contact person? • What are the age requirements? • How long are the agency services provided?
Benefits: Social Security Disability Benefits 1-800-772-1213 1290 Premier Drive Chattanooga, TN 37402(423) 899-0649 Employment: Chattanooga Endeavors, Inc. 310 East 8th Street Chattanooga, TN 37404 (423) 266-1888 Education: Hamilton Co. Dept. of Education, Exceptional Education 3074 Hickory Valley Road Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 209-8450 Community Resources
Community Resources, Cont. . . . . • Food: Chattanooga Area Food Bank 2009 Curtain Pole Road Chattanooga, TN 37406 (423) 622-1800 • Housing: Chattanooga Rescue Mission 924 East 8th Street Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 756-3126 • Other/Emergency: Chattanooga Salvation Army 800 McCallie Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37404 (423) 756-1023
Advocacy/Legal Resources • Legal Aid of East TN 744 McCallie Avenue Suite 410 Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 756-4013 • Tri-State Resource and Advocacy Corp. 5708 Uptain Road, Suite 350, 5800 Bldg. Chattanooga, TN 37411 (423) 892-4774 • United Way of Greater Chattanooga 630 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402 (423) 752-0300
Counseling/Other • The AIM Center 472 W MLK Blvd. Chattanooga, TN 37402 (423) 624-4800 • Fortwood Center 1028 East 3rd Street Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 266-6751 • Deaf/Hard of Hearing Servicesof The Partnership forFamilies, Children, and Adults 1801 Duncan Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37404 (423) 697-3842 TTY Line: (423) 697-3831
Employment/Education • Chattanooga Goodwill Industries 3500 Dodds Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37407 (423) 629-2501 • CSTCC, Kathy Lutes, Director Disabilities Support Services 4501 Amnicola Highway Chattanooga, TN 37406 (423) 697-4452 ext. 3105 • Job Corps, Tamarah R. Daniel, Admissions Counselor 5704 Marlin Road, Suite 2503 Chattanooga, TN 37411 (423) 894-3865 • SE TN Career Center, Kim Printz, Disability Program Navigator 1105 E. 10th Street Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 643-2328
Employment/Education, Cont. . . . . • TN Division of Rehabilitation Services, Andrea Bible, Regional Supervisor Client Services Building 311 MLK Boulevard Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 634-6703 • Young Adult Enrichment Program @ TN Career Center and through Signal Centers Gary Rudolph (423) 643-2330 • Services for the Blind/Visually Impaired and the Deaf/Hearing Impaired Lana Newton 311 MLK Boulevard Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 634-6737
Employment/EducationCont. . . . . • College Access Center, Charlotte Smith, Executive Director 1413 Chestnut Street Chattanooga, TN 37402 (423) 265-9212 • Educational Opportunity Center, Denise Culver, Educational Specialist Main Office Street Address: Room 104 Metropolitan BuildingChattanooga, TN(423) 425-1702 Mailing Address:Educational Opportunity CenterDept 6876615 McCallie Ave.Chattanooga, TN 37403
Office for Students with Disabilities, Michelle Rigler, Director110 Frist HallDept 2953615 McCallie AvenueChattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 425-4006 (V/TTY) (423) 425-2288 (fax) Corporate Connections 311 East M.L. King Blvd., Chattanooga, TN 37403 Phone: (423) 634-6725 Fax: (423) 634-6712 Contact: Carol I. Martin, Human Resources Specialist Clients: Employers wanting to recruit and hire people with disabilities Employment/EducationCont. . . . .
Chattanooga Electrical Joint Apprentice and Training Committee 3924 Volunteer Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416 Phone: (423) 894-9053 Fax: (423) 242-0056 Contact: Kenny Smith, Training Director Clients: Adults of all ages EPB (Electric Power Board) Address: P.O. Box 182255, Chattanooga, TN 37422 Phone: (423) 648-3234 Fax: (423) 648-3576 Clients: People seeking internships in IBEW local 175 Unit 9 Employment/EducationApprenticeships
UA Local 43 Plumbers & Steamfitters Joint Apprentice and Training Committee Address: 3013 Riverside Dr. Chattanooga, TN 37406 Phone: (423) 622-4395 Fax: (423) 697-4926 Contact: Doug Dailey Clients: People seeking plumbing and steamfitter apprenticeships Signal Centers – Rehabilitation Services/Families First 1817 Dodds Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37404 Phone: (423) 698-1190 x7060 Contact: Carolyn Boyd, Job Development Coordinator Web site: www.signalcenters.com Clients: Families First customers/Adults with disabilities Employment/EducationApprenticeships
Independent Living • Chattanooga Housing Authority 505 West MLK Boulevard Chattanooga, TN 37401 (423) 753-4893 • Health Department 921 East 3rd Street Chattanooga, TN 37403-2165 (423) 209-6010 • Homeless Health Care Center 717 East 11th Street Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 265-5708
Independent Living • Care-A-Van (423) 698-9038 • STS-Special Transit Services (423) 698-7337 • CARTA (423) 629-1473 (Schedules and Routes) TDD Users: (423) 624-4534 • Travel Training Program, Siskin Hospital Mrs. Valerie Thompson, Trainer One Siskin Plaza Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 634-1576
Resources • Tennessee Connections Transition Manual www.state.tn.us/education/sped • SSI Benefits www.ssa.gov • http://tcids.tbr.edu/ • Pathfinders Adult Services Resource Guide http://Kc.vanderbilt.edu/kennedy/pathfinder • Transition Assessment Toolkit http://web.utk.edu/~edex/resources/transition.htm • Workforce Recruiting and Training Resources, Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce http://www.chattanoogachamber.com/PDF_Files/WorkforceDevelopment_PDF1%20Manual_02_26_07.pdf