Youth Transition Services Easter Seals Massachusetts

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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

Ages Served

• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22

Accessibility Features

• Services at Home
• Services at School

Additional Information

• Fees: Personal Funds