Family Navigation Workshop - Cincinnati Children's

Advocating for Your Child in Healthcare Settings - Cincinnati Children's

Wright State University RASE Program

Xavier's X-Path Program

  The X-Path Program provides individualized support for students on the autism spectrum. Support and coaching is tailored to the needs of each participating student to promote the development of academic competence, social integration, and self-advocacy. The mission of the X-Path Program is to increase opportunities for success for students who have autism and related disorders. Each student will work directly with the Accommodation and Support Coordinator and will also be assigned to a Peer Coach.

Applications are currently available for the 2019-20 academic year.

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2019 Summer Youth Employment Program

Kings High School College and Transition Fair, April 25, 2019

More Transition Bootcamp Booster Sessions

Transition IEP Preparation and Participation

Resources for Families of Children with Disabilities

Navigating life with a child with a disability can be difficult and cumbersome.  Here are 2 links that may support what you're looking for.  

Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council

Disability Rights in Ohio

TLC Open House, November 8

TLC (Transition Living Classrooms) is having an Open House on Thursday, November 8 from 6:00pm-7:30pm.  Contact information is listed on the flyer.

College and Career Fair at Lebanon HS

Project Search Open House

The Project SEARCH High School Transition Program is a one-year program designed to prepare students with disabilities who are in their last year of high school eligibility for entry-level employment. The program builds essential job-specific and employability skills needed to gain and maintain meaningful employment, lead productive lives and become integrated into an adult work environment.

Youth Parent Night

Sibshops 2018

S.A.L.T. Series through WCBDD

What is S.A.L.T.? 

S.A.L.T. (School to Adult Life Transition) is a free forum where families and school-age students (ages 14-22) with developmental disabilities come together to learn about services and opportunities offered to individuals as they transition from high school to adult life.

There are many activities coming up this fall in the S.A.L.T. series.

Nontraditional College Experience at Kent State University Informational Meeting

The link below has some great resources for families.  Some examples are Free Special Needs Webinars, Accessible College: A Guide for Students with Disabilities, and the "411" on 504 plans.

We hope this information is helpful to you!

Ronald McDonald Family Resource Link

Supporting the well-being of Ohio’s families and children with challenges, disabilities, and health care needs. Find tools, organizations, and events in your community to meet your needs.  

How to Thrive in College with ADHD

Are you considering college for your child?  Have they been diagnosed with ADHD?  Check out this resource for additional information.

https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/students-with-adhd/

Transition Bootcamp 2018

BOOSTER SESSIONS 2018

Booster sessions are intended to provide information on the transition from school to adult life for youth with disabilities. Families, individuals with disabilities, educators, and other professionals are invited to attend these sessions at no charge.

Booster sessions are two hours long and take place in the evening.

**Links to each session are listed below the flyer.**

Session 1: Transition IEP Preparation and Participation

Session 2: Educational, Training & Vocational Options after High School

Session 3: SSI/SSDI

Session 4: Medicaid Application & Determination Process & Waiver Services

Session 5: Financial Planning for Families of Children and Adults who have Developmental Disabilities

Session 6: Guardianship and Alternatives

Session 7: Transition from Pediatric to Adult Health Care

Session 8: Relationships, Sexuality, and Safety

Disability Services in College

Below are links to the disability services pages of several local colleges.  We've also included Muskingum University with their PLUS program.  Looking at what disability services are provided for identified students is an important step in the college search process.

Wright State University-

http://www.wright.edu/student-affairs/health-and-wellness/disability-services/academic-support

UC- Blue Ash

http://www.ucblueash.edu/students/services/accessibility-resources/student-resources.html

UC- Clermont

http://www.ucclermont.edu/students/dso.html

Mt. St. Joe

http://www.msj.edu/academics/disability-services/project-excel/

Muskingum University

https://www.muskingum.edu/plus/services

Northern Kentucky University

https://inside.nku.edu/plus.html