Resources on Transition and Self-Determination

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Dear All:

Resources for transition and self determination. FYI - please share.

Sincerely,

Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.

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US Department of Education Clarifies Transition Related Changes in IDEAhttp://www.cenmi.org/focus/transition/sept05/article_05-03.aspThis FOCUS on Results document introduces the Michigan Department ofEducation, Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services'(OSE/EIS) priority for transition during 2005-2006 and addresses languagechanges to transition provisions from the newly reauthorized Individualswith Disabilities Education Act. Inside you will find data, explanations,and resources relating to secondary transition.Self-Determination: What Is It? Why Is It Beneficial? How Is It Best Taught?http://www.cenmi.org/focus/transition/sept05/article_05-04.aspThis FOCUS on Results document examines the value and impactself-determination can have on the lives of persons with disabilities.Self-determination is the understanding and ability to act on personalstrengths and limitations.