Open up to new possibilities and consider future vocational options & alternatives to sheltered workshops & day activity programs:
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Things to be done now:
- Career exploration is important¾both knowledge and experiences¾these can be written into the Transition IEP.
- Look at career strengths & values and work preferences, including environments and tasks.
- Update IEP for job accommodations.
- Meet with teachers, the school’s transition team to discuss employment options.
- Visit schools, training facilities and support services for additional education.
Resources:
- The Division of Rehabilitation Services is the state agency that provides vocational rehabilitation services to people with disabilities in Illinois: www.dhs.state.il.us, Phone: 800.843.6154, TTY: 800.447.6404, To refer someone for services online: https://drs.state.il.us/owr
- Bridges from School to Work: Develops and supports mutually beneficial job placements for community employers and young people with disabilities: 901 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 204, Chicago, IL 60607-3023, Phone: 312-432-6240, Fax: 312-432-0230, TTY: 312-432-6248
- Anixter Center operates employment programs for people with disabilities – from professional-level placement to job coaching and support employment in the community. 2001 N. Clybourn Avenue, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60614, (773) 973-7900 (773) 973-2180 (TTY), (773) 973-5268 (Fax), AskAnixter@anixter.org
- Northeastern University:http://www.neiu.edu/Home/
- Options for College Success: 820 Davis Street Suite 455. Evanston, IL. 60201. Phone: 847-425-4797. Fax: 847-425-4798. Info@optionsforcollegesuccess.org
- Disabilityworks: Aims to Increase Economic Opportunities for People with Disabilities in the state of Illinois at www.disabilityworks.org
- Illinois Work Net: information for individuals seeking careers & employers at www.illinoisworknet.com
- www.thecareerindex.com: lists 5+ million job openings, 200,000 training programs, career videos and licenses, certifications and experience requirements
- http://www.illinoisskillsmatch.com: discover jobs that match your interests, work place descriptions and identified career strengths.
- http://gettinghired.com: a networking website for people with disabilities to make connections with employers.
- www.volunteermatch.com: look for volunteer opportunities that could give you experience in a chosen field, look great on your resume and possibly lead to a paying job.