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Project Search and DVR funds to Increase
In October Govenor Walker announced an additional $4 million dollars in state funds for Vocational Rehabilitation funds. “Our youth with disabilities have a wealth of talent they can contribute to the workforce and the community,” Governor Walker said. (Office of the Govenor Press Release)
Under Governor Walker’s Blueprint for Prosperity, the state will expand Project SEARCH, a program helping young people with disabilities transition from high school to the workplace. The expansion would increase the number of participating businesses by 20, up from seven, over the next three years. “As Governor Walker has said, these are people with abilities, with skills, and with knowledge that can add value to an organization, as they gain their independence through employment," Secretary Newson said. (Office of the Govenor Press Release)
Disability Employment Resources for Youth in Transition from the U.S. Department of Labor
Many excellent resources including a form for Youth Service Professionals to
Did you know....in Wisconsin students with disabilities can apply for adult services when they are 17years and 9 months old? Contact your local Aging and Disability Resource Center(ADRC) for assistance. Find your local ADRC at http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/ltcare/adrc/customer/adrccontactlist.pdf.
Not a "Cheese Head"....go to this site https://www.disability.gov/benefits#map to look up agencies by state.
For National Resources check out the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilitieis (NICHCY) Services for Adults with Disabilities page at http://nichcy.org/families-community/help/foradults
Resources:
Go to Teachers Pay Teachers for many resources, including some written by the author of this page, Michelle Uetz
State wide opportunities for youth with disabilities!
Possibilities: A financial resource for parents of children with disabilities
National Youth Leadership Network NYLN "to build power and community among youth with disabilities"
Division on Career Development & Transition
Tis the Season for testing..........
This is a good source for test prep. It's Free so it's not a one click access, but if you are patient you will have excellent test preperation.
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