Who?
My Journey
Transitioning
The Beginning
Disabilities
Thank you!
Keys to Success
Steps to Reach Success
Research
- Services available for students
- Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Advocate
- Decide what accommodations you need
- Make sure you are getting the most out of all resources
Communicate
- Talk to professors/mentors
- DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP!
Academic
College
Trade School
Education Beyond High School
Post Graduation
Steps to Reach Success
Research
- Physicians in your area
- Treatments
- Insurance Companies
Communicate
- Identify Problems
- Speak up
Confidence
What's up Next?
- College?
- Career?
- Living on your own?
Work
Research
Communication
Knowledge
**CORE of Transitioning**
RESEARCH
SELF ADVOCACY
CONFIDENCE
COMMUNICATION
Transitioning
Things to think about.....
- Self Advocacy
- Doing it all on your own
- Sometimes it's okay to ask for help
Personal
Friends
Family
You
Steps to Reach Success
GOALS
- Write them down
- Have a time frame
- Draft a plan
Confidence
- Focus on your ABILITIES NOT your disabilities.
- Celebrate small accomplishments everyday.
Communicate
Medical
Insurance
Physicians
Treatment
Steps to Reach Success
Confidence
- Talents
- What you love to do?
Research
- Different careers/fields
- Different jobs/careers and the benefits they offer.
Set Goals
Reach out
- discover local organizations
- what services are offered to help