Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are disability-led organizations that provide a constellation of services, including youth transition services, to people with disabilities. The resources below offer insight into the role of CILs in transition services, and were developed by the Center for Transition and Career Innovation, with support from NTACT:C. CIL Exemplar Brief CILs and Transition Service Delivery Brief CILs …
Guardianship and Alternatives
Guardianship and Alternatives Families may seek guardianship of their young adults with a disability. This is a very serious decision and process. While guardianship can offer protection and help for people who can’t decide for themselves, it also means loss of significant freedoms and independence. That’s why it is critical that all transition stakeholders understand guardianship and alternatives to it. …
Youth Engagement Now
Youth Engagement Now (YEN), co-sponsored by NTACT:C and RAISE, focuses on creating a practical youth engagement tool for parent center staff and state transition team members. On the YEN site, you can find resources and training materials developed by young adults with disabilities—including the YEN Podcast—and materials from other youth-driven groups from around the country.
Top 10 Tips for Youth Engagement – from YOUTH!
From the mouths of youth with disabilities….their Top 10 Tips to engage youth!
Self-Determination Presenter Guide
This presenter guide is a set of resources for conducting a 1-hour professional development on teaching self-determination to students with disabilities. We welcome your feedback on their use. The PowerPoint cannot be edited to maintain the accuracy of the resources. Facilitator notes for each slide are included and provide guidance on how to use the additional materials assembled here for …