Re: Disablity Program Navigator for those considering employment for children

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This is awesome. There are these One Stop Career centers everywhere. Just went to one with my son last week and it was awesome. Flyers explaining interviewing, how to apply for job, etc., all the way down to hygeine at work, how you need to shower daily, etc... Really good and appropriate for our kids.

( ) Disablity Program Navigator for those considering employment for children

I just learned today that the "Disability Program Navigator" is a national program that is in 44 states. So thought this might be helpful to those whose children are considering jobs.Here is a link:http://74.125.47.132/search?q=cache:1WmtwMOE2SkJ:www.doleta.gov/disability/new_dpn_grants.cfm+%22disablity+program+navigator%22 & cd=1 & hl=en & ct=clnk & gl=us & client=firefox-aOurs is absolutely wonderful! She has eight clients on the spectrum that she is working towards placement in a job that fits with their abilities and interests. They then work with job coaches to iron out problems with employee and employer. I can't wait, she is meeting with DS, on the 18th to get started. Sue in TN