Transition to Adulthood

IPUL Youth - The Transition to Adulthood

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"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

April 2022's Youth Corner

Idaho Parents Unlimited
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Apr. 2022 Vol. 4

Youth Corner
Autism Awareness (Acceptance) Month

Guide to Transition
(15-17 Years Old)

Life Skills

Arrive on time to appointments, work, & activities
Carry state ID card or driver's license & a copy of health insurance card
Schedule your own appointments
Talk about future living arrangements

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School, Career, & Health

At 15, incorporate transition goals into IEP
Update IEP/Transition goals as often as necessary, at least once per school year
Student attends IEP meetings to work on self-advocacy
Goals should be individualized to student's interest

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Resources for Autism

One great resource is https://idahoat.org/ this is where you would find assistive technology (A.T.). A.T. is any device or piece of equipment that helps individuals with disabilities. Some other helpful things are fidget toys, weighted blankets, and bubble lamps.

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Idaho Parents Unlimited
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Abr. 2022 | Vol. 4

Rincón Juvenil
Mes de Concientización (Aceptación) sobre el Autismo

Guía para la Transición
(15-17 años)

Habilidades para la vida

Llegar a tiempo a las citas, el trabajo y las actividades.
Llevar tarjeta de identificación estatal o licencia de conducir y una copia de la tarjeta de seguro médico
Programe sus propias citas
Hablar sobre futuros arreglos de vivienda.

(Para obtener la lista completa, envíe un correo electrónico a: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. para una rueda de transición)

Escuela, carrera y salud

A los 15 años, incorporar objetivos de transición en el IEP
Actualizar las metas del IEP/Transición con la frecuencia necesaria, al menos una vez por año escolar
El estudiante asiste a las reuniones del IEP para trabajar en la autodefensa
Los objetivos deben individualizarse según el interés del estudiante.

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Recursos para el autismo

Un gran recurso es https://idahoat.org/ aquí es donde encontrará tecnología de asistencia (A.T.). A.T. es cualquier dispositivo o pieza de equipo que ayuda a las personas con discapacidades. Algunas otras cosas útiles son los juguetes inquietos, las mantas con peso y las lámparas de burbujas.

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March 2022's Youth Corner

Idaho Parents Unlimited
Engage + Educate + Bridge + Lead
Mar. 2022 Vol. 3

Youth Corner
National Reading Month

Reading is not only fun but also has many benefits. Its an essential part of your education and helps develop professional development. There are also health benefits such as cognitive function, memory, and helps alleviate stress.

Ways to Celebrate National Reading Month

Read a book by Dr. Seuss
Read something new
Create a reading challenge
Join a book club
Read your favorite book
Visit your local library

What are some popular books for youth currently?

English:
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh
You Truly Assumed by Laila Sabreen
Fire Becomes Her by Rosiee Thor

Spanish:
Dominicana by Angie Cruz
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
La casa en Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

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Idaho Parents Unlimited
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Mar. 2022 | Vol. 3

Rincón Juvenil
Mes Nacional de la Lectura

Leer no solo es divertido, sino que también tiene muchos beneficios. Es una parte esencial de su educación y ayuda a desarrollar el desarrollo profesional. También hay beneficios para la salud como la función cognitiva, la memoria y ayuda a aliviar el estrés.

Formas de Celebrar el Mes Nacional de la Lectura
Leer un libro del Dr. Seuss
Leer algo nuevo
Crear un desafío de lectura
Únete a un club de lectura
Lee tu libro favorito
Visite su biblioteca local

¿Cuáles son algunos libros populares para jóvenes actualmente?

Inglés:
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh
You Truly Assumed by Laila Sabreen
Fire Becomes Her by Rosiee Thor

Español:
Dominicana by Angie Cruz
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
La casa en Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

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Febrary 2022's Youth Corner

Idaho Parents Unlimited
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Feb. 2022 Vol. 2

Youth Corner

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Warning signs of abuse:
Intense Jealousy
Physical/Sexual Harm
Outbursts/Mood Swings
Keeping you from friends and family

Myths vs Fact
Victims provoke the abuser by making them jealous, making them think you want sex. (myth)
Dating violence is never a victim’s fault. (fact)
The abuse will eventually stop as the teen gets older, it’s just a phase. (myth)
Abusive relationships show a pattern of controlled behaviors that can last a lifetime. (fact)

Stats:
According to a 2021 Preventing Teen Dating Violence Report:
1 in 11 female teens and 1 in 14 male high school students reported experiencing physical violence in the last year.
1 in 8 female and 1 in 26 male high school students reported experiencing sexual violence in the last year.
What are some resources available to you?

In case of emergency call 911.
Crisis Resources:
Visit the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence's Website at https://idvsa.org/initiatives/center-healthy-teen-relationship/
You can call the National Dating Abuse Helpline at 1-866-331-9474 (1-866-331-84 53 TTY), or visit www.loveisrespect.org, or chat online from 4pm-12am CST. Launch the live chat by clicking LIVE CHAT bubble.

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Idaho Parents Unlimited
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Feb. 2022 | Vol. 2

Rincón Juvenil

Mes nacional de concientización sobre la violencia en el noviazgo adolescente

Señales de advertencia de abuso:
Celos intensos
Daño físico/sexual
Arrebatos/Cambios de humor
Mantenerte alejado de amigos y familiars

Mitos contra realidad
Las víctimas provocan al abusador poniéndoles celosos, haciéndoles creer que quieres sexo. (mito)
La violencia en el noviazgo nunca es culpa de la víctima. (realidad)
El abuso eventualmente se detendrá a medida que el adolescente crezca, es solo una fase. (mito)
Las relaciones abusivas muestran un patrón de conductas controladas que pueden durar toda la vida. (realidad)

Estadísticas:
Según el Informe de prevención de la violencia en el noviazgo adolescente de 2021:
1 de cada 11 mujeres adolescentes y 1 de cada 14 hombres estudiantes de secundaria informaron haber sufrido violencia física en el último año.
1 de cada 8 mujeres y 1 de cada 26 hombres estudiantes de secundaria informaron haber sufrido violencia sexual en el último año.
¿Cuáles son algunos recursos disponibles para usted?

En caso de emergencia llame al 911.

Recursos de Crisis:
Visite el sitio web de la Coalición de Idaho contra la violencia sexual y doméstica en https://idvsa.org/initiatives/center-healthy-teen-relationship/
Puede llamar a la Línea de ayuda nacional contra el abuso en el noviazgo al 1-866-331-9474 (1-866-331-84 53 TTY), visitar www.loveisrespect.org o chatear en línea de 4 p. m. a 12 a. m. CST. Inicie el chat en vivo haciendo clic en la burbuja LIVE CHAT.

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January 2022's Youth Corner

Idaho Parents Unlimited
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Jan. 2022 Vol. 1

Youth Corner
How can you advocate for yourself?

The goal with self-advocacy is to have as much say in making decisions that affect your life. What do you want to do after high school? College? What would you like to be when you “grow up”? Self-advocating is important for everyone but, especially if you have a disability. You need to know your rights when it comes to school and work. Do you know what accommodations you need? Do you know how to ask for them?

Steps for self-advocating:

Who are you? What do you need? What do you want? What areas are you good at advocating for yourself in? What area could you work on?
What are your rights? Do you require accommodations? Knowing what your rights are and how to ask for what you need is important.
This step is important. Now that you know who you are, what you need, and what your rights are it is time to “speak up”. Share your thoughts, ask questions, and stand up for yourself.
You’re not alone, team up with others! Strength comes in numbers, find others who want to accomplish the same goals.

This is a matter of balance. It isn’t easy but you have rights, and you deserve to have the life you desire. Be assertive, but respectful, speak to what you want and need. Practice makes perfect, it takes time to accomplish your goals but you will get there!

Who is IPUL? We are the families we serve!

Here at IPUL we are all parents of children with disabilities and special health care needs. We are the Statewide Parent Training and Information Center and Family to Family Health Information Center. We provide resources, support, workshops, as well as one to one assistance to families who have children with disabilities at no cost to families. For our youth specifically we have IPUL Arts and “Work of Art”. Our arts program provides arts education and instruction to children and youth in classrooms and community centers taught by teaching artists. Our partnership with the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation called "Work of Art" helps youth with disabilities develop important skills for employment.

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Rincón Juvenil

Idaho Parents Unlimited

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Ene. 2022 | Vol. 1

Rincón Juvenil

¿Cómo puedes abogar por ti mismo?

El objetivo de la autodefensa es tener la mayor cantidad de voz en la toma de decisiones que afectan su vida. ¿Qué quieres hacer después de la secundaria? ¿Universidad? ¿Qué te gustaría ser cuando seas “mayor”? La autodefensa es importante para todos, pero especialmente si tiene una discapacidad. Necesita conocer sus derechos cuando se trata de la escuela y el trabajo. ¿Sabe qué adaptaciones necesita? ¿Sabes cómo pedirlos?

Pasos para la autodefensa:

¿Quién eres tú? ¿Que necesitas? ¿Qué quieres? ¿En qué áreas eres bueno defendiéndote a ti mismo? ¿En qué área podrías trabajar?
¿Cuáles son tus derechos? ¿Necesita alojamiento? Es importante saber cuáles son sus derechos y cómo pedir lo que necesita.
Este paso es importante. Ahora que sabe quién es, qué necesita y cuáles son sus derechos, es hora de “hablar”. Comparte tus pensamientos, haz preguntas y defiéndete.
¡No estás solo, forma equipo con otros! La fuerza viene en los números, encuentre a otros que quieran lograr las mismas metas.

Esta es una cuestión de equilibrio. No es fácil, pero tienes derechos y mereces tener la vida que deseas. Sé asertivo, pero respetuoso, habla de lo que quieres y necesitas. La práctica hace al maestro, se necesita tiempo para lograr tus objetivos, ¡pero lo lograrás!

¿Quien es IPUL?

¡Somos las familias a las que servimos!

Aquí en IPUL todos somos padres de niños con discapacidades y necesidades especiales de salud. Somos el Centro Estatal de Capacitación e Información para Padres y el Centro de Información de Salud de Familia a Familia. Brindamos recursos, apoyo, talleres, así como asistencia personalizada a familias que tienen niños con discapacidades sin costo alguno para las familias. Para nuestra juventud específicamente tenemos Artes IPUL y “Obra de Arte”. Nuestro programa de artes brinda educación e instrucción artística a niños y jóvenes en aulas y centros comunitarios impartidos por artistas docentes. Nuestra asociación con la División de Rehabilitación Vocacional de Idaho llamada "Obra de Arte" ayuda a los jóvenes con discapacidades a desarrollar habilidades importantes para el empleo.

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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/

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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.