Transition to Adulthood

IPUL Youth - The Transition to Adulthood

A group of youth attending a Work of Art session

"Life is full of transitions, and one of the more remarkable ones occurs when we get ready to leave high school and go out in the world as young adults. When the student has a disability, it’s especially helpful to plan ahead for that transition. In fact, IDEA requires it."
- Center for Parent Information and Resources

Youth Corner

IPUL's Youth Corner

IPUL's Febrary 2023 Youth Corner

Feb. 2023 | Vol. 14

Youth Corner

Disability Awareness

Did you know that there are 8 different main types of disabilities?

- Mobility and Physical Impairments
- Spinal Cord Disability
- Head Injuries (TBI) – Brain Disability
- Vision Disability
- Hearing Disability
- Cognitive or Learning Disabilities
- Psychological Disorders
- Invisible Disabilities (Blindness, Deafness, Epilepsy, Autism, and sometimes Mental Health Conditions)

https://www.worldforgottenchildren.org/blog/disability-awareness-day/72

Read a book that celebrates Black History Month!

Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with Mrs. Park’s Class
The Water Princess
Who Was Rosa Parks?
Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
The Boy who Harnessed the Wind

https://www.bilingualbalance.com/important-childrens-books-about-black-history-in-spanish-and-english/

Feb. 2023 | Vol. 14

Rincón Juvenil

Conciencia de Discapacidad

¿Sabías que existen 8 diferentes tipos principales de discapacidades?

Movilidad y Deficiencias Físicas
Discapacidad de la Médula Espinal
Lesiones en la Cabeza (TBI) – Discapacidad Cerebral
Discapacidad Visual
Discapacidad Auditiva
Discapacidades Cognitivas o de Aprendizaje
Desórdenes Psicológicos
Discapacidades Invisibles (ceguera, sordera, epilepsia, autismo y, a veces, afecciones de salud mental)

https://www.worldforgottenchildren.org/blog/disability-awareness-day/72

¡Lee un libro que celebra el Mes de la Historia Negra!

Celebra el día de Martin Luther King, Jr. con la clase de la Sra. Park
La Princesa del Agua
¿Quién fue Rosa Parks?
¿Quién fue Martin Luther King, Jr.?
El Niño que Domó el Viento

https://www.bilingualbalance.com/important-childrens-books-about-black-history-in-spanish-and-english/

IPUL's January 2023 Youth Corner

Idaho Parents Unlimited
Engage + Educate + Bridge + Lead

Jan. 2023 | Vol. 13
Youth Corner

National Hobby Month

Hobbies are skill-building activities that relax and inspire you on a regular basis. Sometimes a good hobby can be considered therapeutic. What are some hobbies you enjoy? Here are a few different types listed:
- Gardening
- Chess
- Photography
- Cooking
- Knitting
- Playing an instrument
- Creative writing
- Singing and more...
https://www.purewow.com/family/hobbies-for-kids

National Slow Cooking Month

Mac and Cheese

INGREDIENTS:
- Cooking spray
- 8 oz elbow macaroni, uncooked
- One can 12oz evaporated milk-
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup of butter, melted (1/4 cup = 1/2 stick)
- Two 10oz bricks sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 tsp salt

DIRECTIONS
- Spray crockpot with cooking spray.
- Mix in macaroni, evaporated milk, milk, butter, salt, pepper, and all but 1/2 cup of the grated cheese.
- Spread the left over cheese on top.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 3 hours and 15 minutes.
https://tinyurl.com/SLCRJan23

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Idaho Parents Unlimited
Engage + Educate + Bridge + Lead

Ene. 2023 | Vol. 13
Rincón Juvenil

Mes Nacional de la Afición

Los pasatiempos son actividades de desarrollo de habilidades que lo relajan e inspiran regularmente. A veces, un buen pasatiempo puede considerarse terapéutico. ¿Cuáles son algunos pasatiempos que disfrutas? Aquí hay algunos tipos diferentes enumerados:
- Jardinería
- Ajedrez
- Fotografía
- Cocinando
- Tejido de punto
- Tocando un instrumento
- Escritura creativa
- Cantar y mas...

Mes Nacional de la Cocción Lenta

Macarrones con Queso

INGREDIENTES
Spray para cocinar
8 oz de macarrones con codo, sin cocer
Una lata de leche evaporada de 12 oz.
1 1/2 tazas de leche entera
1/4 taza de mantequilla, derretida (1/4 taza = 1/2 barra)
Dos ladrillos de 10 oz de queso Cheddar fuerte, rallado
1 cucharadita de sal

DIRECCIONES
Rocíe la olla eléctrica con aceite en aerosol.
Mezcle los macarrones, la leche evaporada, la leche, la mantequilla, la sal, la pimienta y todo menos 1/2 taza de queso rallado.
Extienda el queso sobrante encima.
Tape y cocine a fuego lento durante 3 horas y 15 minutos.
https://tinyurl.com/SLCRJan23

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IPUL's 2022 Youth Corner Archive can be found here

Employment

Pre-Employment Transition Services

Pre-employment transition services provide opportunities for students with disabilities to learn through work and education. To receive more information about how to access Pre-Employment Transition Services, please contact the VR office in your region.

How to Receive Services from VR Using a Pre-Case

How to Receive Services from VR Using a VR Case.

Employment Information from the Idaho State Department of Labor's Able to Work Program:

Growing Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities - Able to Work

High School & Post-Secondary Education

Autism at-a-Glance

The two links below are new resources from the Center on Secondary Education for Students with Autism (CSESA). The resources are the first two in an anticipated series from the center and are designed for students with conversational speech and for those supporting students with more significant communication needs:

Supporting Communication in the High School Setting

Supporting Functional Communication in the High School Setting

How Colleges Help Visually Impaired Students Succeed

Money

The ABLE act

With ABLE account programs located through the United States, eligible Idahoans now have a way to save money for education, housing, transportation and more.

What ABLE account savings may be used for?

The Social Security Administration does not allow people with disabilities who qualify for SSI to have more than $2,000 in cash resources. In 2014, Congress passed the ABLE act (529A account) to give people with disabilities the ability to save for:

Housing: Make a deposit on a house or apartment.

Education: Pay for tuition, textbooks, etc.

Employment: Pay for employment supports, such as assistive technology.

Transportation: Purchase a vehicle or pay for transportation to get to work or school.

How do ABLE accounts work?

SSI/SSDI recipients have the ability to establish 529A savings accounts in excess of the $2,000 resource cap.
People with disabilities may save up to $14,000 annually (may not have more than $100,000 total.)
Any eligible individual may open an account in any state that maintains an ABLE account program.

For more information, contact:

SILC Technical Assistance
The State Independent Living Council (SILC) provides Technical Assistance, information, and Financial Literacy training.
Please contact us to learn more about ABLE today.
Contact us at:
Address: 120 S Cole Rd.
Boise, Idaho 83709
Phone: 208-334-3800
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Website: https://silc.idaho.gov/

Click here for a PDF infographic of this information

How Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and employment can work together.

Here's a series of short, informative videos from the Idaho Department of Labor that go over how SSI, SSDI, and employment can work together. You can view the videos embedded below by clicking the title, or see them in a playlist on youtube by clicking here. (In both English and Spanish)

What is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

What is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

Supplemental Security Income and Work

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) & Youth Who Work

Transition Guides

Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities

From the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services US Dept of Education

Moving on Idaho Transition Binder

A tool for students and families to plan and get organized as youth prepare to leave high school and move into the adult world. It is our hope that the binder will provide resources which will be useful as you prepare to leave high school and move into the adult world.

The Journey to Life After High School: A Road Map for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Whether you have a middle schooler (11-14), a high schooler (14-18), or even a young adult (18-26), this is a tool for you to use as you begin planning your child’s transition into adulthood. While it can’t cover every detail or every situation, it will give you an overview of what lies ahead and a list of resources for where to go next.

The report has four goals:

To inform families about the components of the transition to adulthood
To encourage families about the components of the transition to adulthood
To explain the choices and changes that makeup the transition process
To connect families with the many resources available for helping them transition

Building a Bridge From School to Adult Life for Young Adults with Disabilities in Idaho

A manual developed by Idaho Parents Unlimited to help develop post school goals and transition activities.

Download a pdf of Building a Bridge here

Download a Spanish Text only version here

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Transition Website

Kits are available for youth with special health care needs ages 12-15, 16-18, and 18 and up, along with Parent Companion Guides. These kits assist youth in ensuring their health needs are focused on as part of transitioning to adulthood.

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Transition Website can be accessed here: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Transition to Adulthood

Youth Transition Resource :

Got Transition? - a website with a great amount of information about transitioning from youth to adult care

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's "Road to Transition - A Guided Tour for Accessing Adult Medicaid and Developmental Disability Services" (pdf)

Click below to see videos created by and for youth with disabilities and special health care needs in transition to adulthood.

This I Believe - From the Pacer Center, we bring you this video. Five high school students read an adaptation of an essay written by a 14-year-old, who shares what it is like to experience bullying and to be misunderstood as he tries to figure life out.

9/5/18

Self-Advocacy: Find the Captain in You! Produced by the PACER Center

Youth in Transition Discuss Hiring a Personal Assistant

Tools for Life - What do Idaho Youth with Disabilities Think About it? Burn Brighter Tools for Life Voice II Hailey, Idaho

Boise Students Star in Video - Student First Language!

Setting up a care plan for teens to better manage their transition

You can find more information about this topic at this link.