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Live Long and Prosper. with Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration. Computer: Define “Vocational Rehabilitation”. What is Vocational Rehabilitation? How does VR fit into a student’s transition from high school to adult life?
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Live Long and Prosper with Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration
Computer: Define “Vocational Rehabilitation” • What is Vocational Rehabilitation? • How does VR fit into a student’s transition from high school to adult life? • When can a student access VR services, and what services can a student expect to receive before and after high school graduation?
Computer: Define “Independent Living” • What are Independent Living (IL) Services? • What is the purpose of IL? • When is it appropriate for a youth/young adult to seek services
Final Frontier? Transition Planning, Where Do We Go From Here? • VR/IL Role • Student Role • Family Role • School Role
Assembling the Crew: Where does VR fit in? Assistance for transition planning • Exploration resources • Community resource information • Assessments
Assembling the Crew: Youth Role • Getting to know me: the importance of selfassessment • New adventures • Learning “the ropes”
Assembling the Crew: Family Role Help and encouragement Do you need a space shuttle? How about a little Technology?
Assembling the Crew: School Role Identify information sources on campus Arrange time for student to access resources What does the information mean? Identify skill sets that need enhancement & include in IEP
Tools of the Trade • Brain Pickers • Community & Business Organizations • Post Secondary Institutions
Engage: VR Services Services are individualized, needs based: • During HS are mostly related to IPE planning • Assessments/evaluations • After HS are related to preparing for employment goal • Work readiness, training, job placement
Engage: VR Services • Family support for: • Documentation of disability • Meetings with VR counselor • Identification of disability related service needs • Maintaining contact with VR counselor • Keeping appointments with service providers
Working with The Crew Student must actively participate Student must complete exploration tasks Individual Plan for Employment in place before HS exit
Supplies for the Voyage RSA Website: www.azdes.gov/rsa • Specialized Programs & Services • VR Office Near You • Links Transition Tips Career Exploration Guide
Live Long and ProsperBetty Schoen bschoen@azdes.gov602-542-07516Chris Deere cdeere@azdes.gov602-542-1228