Supports
Supports for Employment
Supports for Employment is intended to provide information to families and educators as they navigate transition planning into the adult world of employment. Although there is a wide diversity of requirements among employers, the information provided is intended to educate students, families and educators about the basic requirements and introduce families and students to the laws that support individuals with disabilities in the workplace.
For some students leaving high school, the need for supports to locate, acquire, learn and maintain employment is minimal and does not require the specialized services of an adult agency. However, for other students, the process of locating, acquiring, learning and maintaining a job will require various levels of support. Supports may include locating a job that matches the individual’s abilities and interests, interviewing, resume writing and what to wear to the interview as well as supports provided on the job to learn the job (job coaching).
If you or your IEP team feel that supports will be needed, contacting your local Vocational Rehabilitation counselor is the first step to acquiring the needed help. Families should note that services provided via Vocational Rehabilitation are based on eligibility criteria determined by Vocational Rehabilitation and may be different than those used to receive special education services at your local school district.
Resource Links
- Local Industry Standards - Skills by Outcome
- Employment Ready Video Series
- Ask Jan
- Post-School Supports For Employment
- Office for Civil Rights
- O*NET
Local Industry Standards - Skills by Outcome
Local Industry Standards - Skills by Outcome
This resource document contains a list of “standards” necessary to be successful in various post-school environments. Standards were created by individuals and organizations that work in the St. Louis adult support community, including two-year and four-year colleges, employers and adult agencies.
Employment Ready Video Series
Ask Jan
Post-School Supports For Employment
Post-School Supports For Employment
This website provides information regarding agencies that support employment of adults with disabilities.
Office for Civil Rights
O*NET
Supports for Transition Planning
Supports for Transition Planning is intended to support families and educators as they navigate transition planning into the adult world. Although by no means a comprehensive list of supporting tools, the resources provided have been found to be useful and requested by families and teams.
Documents
Resource Links
Supports for College-Bound Student
Checklists
Learn About Section 504
Preparing for the Access Office
Each student who wants to request accommodations in classes will need to visit the Access Office. Students will need to be prepared to advocate for their needs — by themselves.
Differences Between High School and College
Supports for the College-Bound Student is intended to provide information to students, families and educators as they navigate the transition from high school to college life.
Topics include preparing for college starting the junior year of high school, what to expect if attempting to access supports at a college, and the differences between services received at the high school level via the IEP versus services received at the college level via Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Resource Links
- St. Louis Community College Certification Programs
- Top Five Tips for New College Students with Disabilities
- 25 Best Colleges for Students with Autism
- Real Work Matters (RWM)
- Think College
St. Louis Community College Certification Programs
St. Louis Community College Certification Programs
The Certificates of Proficiency are for people whose intended job does not require an associate’s degree. Certificates of Proficiency normally consist of 35-47 credit-hours. They are also for those who would like additional information or skills in a particular subject area.
Top Five Tips for New College Students with Disabilities
Top Five Tips for New College Students with Disabilities
This short animation brought to you by AHEAD, the Association for Higher Education Access & Disability (Ireland) gives five top tips for new college students who have a disability.
25 Best Colleges for Students with Autism
25 Best Colleges for Students with Autism
Here are ten schools that provide programs for students with autism spectrum disorders that may fly under the radar for parents.
Real Work Matters (RWM)
Real Work Matters (RWM)
RWM has a large database of schools with professional training, including technical schools, vocational schools, trade schools, and community colleges in all 50 states. Their database includes both on-campus and online programs.
Think College
Think College
Think College is a resource of colleges and higher education programs for students with various disabilities. Users are able to specify a disability as well as states to search.