Where to Go for Help . . . .

Hamilton County Community

Resources to Assist Post-Secondary

Transition

Presented byMitzi Delker

August, 2008

How Can We Prepare for Transition?

• Develop a focused plan of study (age 14)• Complete age appropriate transition

assessments (not just vocational/pre-vocational assessments)

• Develop Measurable Post-Secondary Goals• After age 16, IEP driven by measurable

post-secondary goals

Transition Assessments• Employment• Education/Training• Independent Living• Community Participation

(No longer just interest or aptitude assessments; must relate to the 4 areas)

• No “one size fits all”• Must be related to MPSGs• Interests, strengths, and preferences• Transition Assessment “Tool Kit”

Examples of Transition Assessments

• Self Determination Checklist• Interest Surveys• Observation Checklists• Vocational Checklists, rating scales• Healthcare Needs• Physical strengths and limitations• Communication Skills• Home/School Inventory• Independent Living Skills• Situational Assessments

Partnerships for EdExcellence “Transition Assessment Toolkit”http://web.utk.edu/~edex/resources/transition.htm

Writing Measurable Post-Secondary Goals

• Results-oriented terms (enrolled in, work, live independently)

• Descriptors (full-time, part-time)• Think about where student hopes to

be one year after high school• Based on “age-appropriate”

transition assessments (not defined by OSEP)

MPSGs are Not Food Additives

• Training . . . .”After high School, I will enroll full-time in an on-the-job training program”

• Education . . . .”I will enroll full-time at a technical college or university”

• Employment . . . .”After high school, I will work full-time for a construction company”

• Independent Living . . . .”After high school, I will live with my parents at home”

MPSGs Drive IEPs

Identify MPSGs

PLOPs related toMPSGs

Course

of Study

DetermineNeeded

TransitionServices

Determine Measurable

Annual Goals

Transition Service Needs

Mirror MPSGs• Develop course of study that will

reasonably enable student to meet MSPGS (age 14)

• In transition services, include activities, strategies, and services the student will need to reasonably meet his/her MPSGs (age 16)

ASK QUESTIONS• What does the student want to do to earn a living?

• Are their goals realistic?

• Where will the student learn the skills to become what he/she wants?

• How will they pay for training?

• What agencies will help with employment, education/training, independent living, community access?

• How much can/will they be involved in the community?

Then Ask More Questions. . . .

Post-Secondary/Training/Education What training programs are offered? What is length and cost of the programs? What are the entry requirements? What support services are available? How/where can financial assistance be obtained? What is the application procedure? Is there assistance in job placement after

completion?

And More . . . .Adult Service Agencies What programs/services are offered by the agency? What types of disabilities do they serve? How is eligibility determined and what documentation

is needed? What is the cost? Is there a waiting list? If so, how long? Who is the contact person? What are the age requirements? How long are the agency services provided?

Community Resources• Benefits:

Social Security Disability Benefits1-800-772-12131290 Premier DriveChattanooga, TN 37402(423) 899-0649

• Employment:Chattanooga Endeavors, Inc.310 East 8th StreetChattanooga, TN 37404 (423) 266-1888

• Education:Hamilton Co. Dept. of Education, Exceptional Education3074 Hickory Valley RoadChattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 209-8450

Community Resources, Cont. . . . .

• Food:Chattanooga Area Food Bank2009 Curtain Pole RoadChattanooga, TN 37406 (423) 622-1800

• Housing:Chattanooga Rescue Mission924 East 8th StreetChattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 756-3126

• Other/Emergency:Chattanooga Salvation Army800 McCallie AvenueChattanooga, TN 37404 (423) 756-1023

Service Specific Agencies

Advocacy/Legal Resources

• Legal Aid of East TN744 McCallie Avenue Suite 410Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 756-4013

• Tri-State Resource and Advocacy Corp.5708 Uptain Road, Suite 350, 5800 Bldg.Chattanooga, TN 37411 (423) 892-4774

• United Way of Greater Chattanooga630 Market StreetChattanooga, TN 37402 (423) 752-0300

Counseling/Other• The AIM Center

472 W MLK Blvd.Chattanooga, TN 37402 (423) 624-4800

• Fortwood Center1028 East 3rd StreetChattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 266-6751

• Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services of The Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults1801 Duncan AvenueChattanooga, TN 37404 (423) 697-3842TTY Line: (423) 697-3831

Employment/Education• Chattanooga Goodwill Industries

3500 Dodds AvenueChattanooga, TN 37407 (423) 629-2501

• CSTCC, Kathy Lutes, Director Disabilities Support Services4501 Amnicola HighwayChattanooga, TN 37406 (423) 697-4452 ext. 3105

• Job Corps, Tamarah R. Daniel, Admissions Counselor5704 Marlin Road, Suite 2503Chattanooga, TN 37411 (423) 894-3865

• SE TN Career Center, Kim Printz, Disability Program Navigator1105 E. 10th StreetChattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 643-2328

Employment/Education, Cont. . . . .

• TN Division of Rehabilitation Services, Andrea Bible, Regional SupervisorClient Services Building311 MLK BoulevardChattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 634-6703

• Young Adult Enrichment Program @ TNCareer Center and through Signal CentersRobert Maddox (423) 643-2330

• Services for the Blind/Visually Impaired and the Deaf/Hearing ImpairedLana Newton 311 MLK BoulevardChattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 634-6737

Employment/EducationCont. . . . .

• College Access Center, Charlotte Smith, Executive Director1413 Chestnut StreetChattanooga, TN 37402 (423) 265-9212

• Educational Opportunity Center, Denise Culver, Educational SpecialistMain Office Street Address: Room 104 Metropolitan BuildingChattanooga, TN(423) 425-1702Mailing Address:Educational Opportunity CenterDept 6876615 McCallie Ave.Chattanooga, TN 37403

Employment/EducationCont. . . . .

UTC Office for Students with Disabilities Michelle Rigler, Director 110 Frist HallDept 2953615 McCallie AvenueChattanooga, TN 37403(423) 425-4006 (V/TTY) (423) 425-2288 (fax)

• Corporate Connections311 East M.L. King Blvd., Chattanooga, TN 37403Phone: (423) 634-6725Fax: (423) 634-6712Contact: Carol I. Martin, Human Resources SpecialistClients: Employers wanting to recruit and hire people with disabilities

Employment/EducationApprenticeships

• Chattanooga Electrical Joint Apprentice and Training Committee3924 Volunteer Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416Phone: (423) 894-9053Fax: (423) 242-0056Contact: Kenny Smith, Training DirectorClients: Adults of all ages

• EPB (Electric Power Board)Address: P.O. Box 182255, Chattanooga, TN 37422Phone: (423) 648-3234Fax: (423) 648-3576Clients: People seeking internships in IBEW local 175 Unit 9

Employment/EducationApprenticeships

• UA Local 43 Plumbers & Steamfitters Joint Apprentice and Training CommitteeAddress: 3013 Riverside Dr. Chattanooga, TN 37406Phone: (423) 622-4395Fax: (423) 697-4926Contact: Doug DaileyClients: People seeking plumbing and steamfitter apprenticeships

• Signal Centers – Rehabilitation Services/Families First1817 Dodds Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37404Phone: (423) 698-1190 x7060Contact: Carolyn Boyd, Job Development CoordinatorWeb site: www.signalcenters.comClients: Families First customers/Adults with disabilities

Independent Living• Chattanooga Housing Authority

505 West MLK BoulevardChattanooga, TN 37401 (423) 753-4893

•  Health Department 921 East 3rd StreetChattanooga, TN 37403-2165 (423) 209-6010

• Homeless Health Care Center717 East 11th Street Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 265-5708

 

Independent Living• Care-A-Van (423) 698-9038• STS-Special Transit Services

(423) 698-7337• CARTA

(423) 629-1473 (Schedules and Routes)TDD Users: (423) 624-4534

•  Travel Training Program, Siskin HospitalMrs. Valerie Thompson, TrainerOne Siskin PlazaChattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 634-1576

Resources• Tennessee Connections Transition Manual

www.state.tn.us/education/sped• SSI Benefits www.ssa.gov• http://tcids.tbr.edu/• Pathfinders Adult Services Resource Guide

http://Kc.vanderbilt.edu/kennedy/pathfinder• Transition Assessment Toolkit

http://web.utk.edu/~edex/resources/transition.htm• Workforce Recruiting and Training Resources,

Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce

http://www.chattanoogachamber.com/PDF_Files/WorkforceDevelopment_PDF1%20Manual_02_26_07.pdf