Pathways Volume 12 I March 2024

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Transition Resources

Tip Sheets for Youth


Tips for Youth: Effective Cell Phone Communication


Tips for Youth: Do's and Don'ts for Social Media


Tips for Youth: Using Text Messages to Communicate with Others


Tips for Youth: Using Email to Effectively Communicate

What You Need To Know About Your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) When You Turn 18


This publication is for youth who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and their parents, teachers, health providers, caregivers, or representatives. You should learn about the changes that happen with your SSI payments when you turn age 18. You should also know of changes to services that are available from Social Security and other government agencies to help you prepare for a successful transition into adulthood.

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What are the Roles of Students, Faculty, Staff, and Disability Services?

Roles of Students, Faculty, Staff, and Disability Services: Who is responsible for different accommodations and services on campus? Where are the boundaries for different groups? Here's a quick summary of "who does what" on campuses. https://nccsd.ici.umn.edu/.../roles-and-responsibilities

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Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars for the Institute for Disability Studies Summer Enrichment Academy! In-person options in Hattiesburg and Long Beach. There will also be a virtual option. This year's theme is Star Wars: "Be the force in your career! May your skills be with you!"


For youth and young adults with disabilities (ages 14-21), pre-employment training and a 90-hour paid internship is included.


Contact IDS Transition Programs at (601) 266.5163 or 228.214.3400 for more information.

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Special Education Law Conference & CLE

July 2024

Jackson, MS


Down Syndrome Advocacy Day at the Capitol

Event Recap

Disability Awareness Day 2024

April


6 Core Principles of IDEA

Tuesday, April 2

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM


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Steps for Success: Making IEP Meetings Work

Thursday, April 11

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM


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Mapping Dreams: Transition to Adulthood

Tuesday, April 16

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM


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Tips for Effective IEP Meetings: Before, During and After

Thursday, April 18

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM


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Positive Solutions for Families: Tips for Families of Younger Children with Challenging Behavior

Tuesday, April 23

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM


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May


Introduction to Work: Work and Disabilities

Thursday, May 9

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM


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Introduction to Work: Laws and Disability

Tuesday, May 14

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM


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Introduction to Work: Skills Needed

Thursday, May 16

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM


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It's Summertime! Practical Tips for Using PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) in the Home!

Tuesday, May 21

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM


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Introduction to Work: Overview of Resources

Thursday, May 23

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM


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Teaming and Collaborating Part 1: Participating on Your Child's Team

Thursday, May 30

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM


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OSEP Fast Facts: Children Identified With Autism


A child or youth, who was evaluated in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) §§300.304 through 300.311 as having autism, is eligible for special education and related services under the IDEA, Part B, and who, by reason thereof, needs special education and related services. For IDEA Section 618 reporting purposes, a child is reported under one primary disability category unless that child has more than one primary disability and thereby is reported under the permitted value “multiple disabilities.”

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