School-to-Work, Transition Services

Goal

The goal of the school-to-work program is to assist young people in transitioning from school to work or from school to a higher educational program.

Eligibility

Students must have a visual impairment in both eyes and require vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for an employment outcome.

Services

Transition Services consist of a group of services provided jointly by the local school district on an Individual Education Plan and Blind Services.  Types of services can consist of the following:

• Career Exploration
• Compensatory Skills Training
• Training in Activities of Daily Living
• Job Shadowing
• Work Experiences

Plan

Transition Services are generally provided through the Vocational Rehabilitation. However, they could be provided through the Children and Families Program. In either case, the student will have a Plan of Services. The types of services to be provided through Blind Services are normally incorporated into the student's Individual Education Plan as well.