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Contact Information
Easter Seals MassachusettsContact: Joe Bellil, VP of Public Affairs & Youth Services
Email Address: transition@eastersealsma.org
Phone: 800-244-2756 x330
Alternate Phone: 508-757-2756
View Youth Transition Services Website
484 Main Street 6th Floor Worcester, MA 01608
Area Served: Central
Map Location Youth Transition Services
Narrative
Easter Seals Youth Transition Services
Providing transition services to assist youth with disabilities through:
- Comprehensive Transition Assessments and
- Individualized Transition Coaching
Coordinated Assessments (roadmap)
Transition
- Age-appropriate, student-centered
- Transition Planning, including Post-Secondary Vision/Goals in Education/Training, Employment and Adult Living
- Transition focused IEP goals
- Provides a guideline for students, parents and educators to use when planning for appropriate and realistic employment goals
Assistive Technology/Augmentative and Alternative Communication/Curriculum Access
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Evaluations for students with expressive communication and comprehension needs
- Assistive Technology (AT) Evaluations for curriculum access for students with technology access and educational technology needs to plan for independent living, higher education and work
Vocational
- Appropriate vocational development activities and transition service recommendations are identified for the student
- Provides a guideline for students, parents and educators to use when planning for appropriate and realistic employment goals
Rehabilitation Therapy/Evaluations
- Occupational Therapy/ Physical Therapy/ Speech Language Pathology
Transition Coaching supports (journey):
- Personalized real-world learning experiences in employment and independent living
- Building self-determination and advocacy skills through experience and exposure to new challenges
- Assisting families and youth with navigating and coordinating the complex maze of adult services
Easter Seals Transition Services are designed to work with youth and families to develop a road map, and provide the guidance necessary for a successful journey.
Service Types
- Case Management
- Job Support
- Job Training
Program Type
- Education
- Transition
- Vocational
Populations Served
- All Disabilities
- Developmental Disability
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
Ages Served
- 14 - 18
- 19 - 22
Accessibility Features
- Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Restrooms
- Services at Home
- Services at School
Additional Information
- Fees: Personal Funds