Explore ideas and resources related to the transition from school to adult life for youth who are blind or visually impaired, including those who are deafblind or who have multiple disabilities.
Learn the basics about transition, independent living, and preparing for work. Browse our articles and activities which are designed to help develop transition skills at home, school, and in the community.
Transitions occur throughout our lives and refer to any time that we make a change from one role or location to another.
When, how, and where to incorporate independent living skills into daily life and educational programs for children who are visually impaired.
For families of young children with visual impairments, how to prepare your child for the world of work from the beginning.
Parents and family members: We invite you to explore ideas and resources for your transition-age child! Get ideas for independent living activities to try at home. Find out about work opportunities for youth with multiple disabilities. Connect with other families!
The Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) and transition are closely related and activities for youth who are blind, deafblind, or low vision can address them at the same time.
There are many different types of tools that can be used for planning at different stages of a child’s life. Some are more formal and can be helpful for record-keeping and documentation. Others are informal and are more geared towards families and the student.
This activity introduces students with visual impairments to personal task management, which includes skills in a variety of areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC), such as self-determination, independent living, and compensatory skills.
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