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 Attention all students ages 15 and over: Massachusetts DOE Transition Planning Form 28M/9 is a mandated form for transition planning prior to or at the time of yearly IEP development. For more details: www.doe.mass.edu/sped/links/transition.html
Easter Seals of Massachusetts Youth Transition Services: High School students with disabilities, their families and educators are given tools to help achieve their vision. Assistive technology, rehabilitation therapy, vocational evaluation, career skills development, job placement, on-the-job training, Independent living skills, social and recreational opportunities are just a few of offerings. For more information, contact info@eastersealsma.org, call 800-244-2756 or visit Easter Seals of Massachusetts.
Talking With Your Doctor and Healthcare Professionals: This website has tips and strategies to help youth and young adults with chronic health conditions communicate more effectively with Health Care Providers.
www.hctransitions.ichp.edu/gladd.
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The Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF) offers a podcast for teens on www.depressedteens.com For more information visit http://www.bpkids.org.
The Tempo Young Adult Resource Center offers supports and services for young adults (ages 17 - 24) and addresses the urgent need for services for at-risk youth at the critical point of transition into adulthood. Tempo works with youth who have mental health conditions, a lack of family connections, risky behavior, and other issues such as substance abuse and homelessness. Contact the TEMPO Program Director, (508) 879-1424 x 223, 68 Henry Street, Framingham, MA 01702
Tempo Peer Support Groups: Every Tuesday, 3-4 p.m. To participate call 774-279-8783
Substance Abuse Help: Massachusetts General Hospital: Parents: Coaching, Coping, and Communicating Parents: Coaching, Coping, and Communicating is a program designed for parents whose adolescent children are struggling with substance use. The adolescents do not need to be in treatment. The group is free of charge and is held every Tuesday from 6 pm - 8 pm at the Addiction Recovery Management Service (ARMS) office at 60 Staniford St , Boston. Refreshments are served. For more information contact the ARMS Clinical Coordinator at 617-643-4699 or email armsmgh@partners.org
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College/Scholarships/Internships
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Web Site For Special Needs and Disabled Students Interested In Attending College: www.going-to-college.org/ provides video clips, activities, and resources that can help them get a head start in planning for college. Video interviews with successful college students with disabilities offers first hand accounts of their experiences. Modules include activities to help students explore more about themselves, learn what to expect from college, and considerations and tasks to complete when planning for college.
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Best Buddies Massachusetts Boston, MA. Toll Free: 866-33-BUDDY (28339) Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Learn to Fly a Plane: Wheels to Wings is a flight training program for people with physical disabilities. Call 413-584-7980 or email Holly (HollyL@fly7B2.com) www.Fly7B2.com
"Advocates in Motion" Social Program: This Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress program provides fun, inclusive, interactive events and fosters social relationships for young people with Down syndrome, ages 13-22, one Sunday per month in Waltham. Activities offered include fitness and healthy lifestyles, community service experiences, job/career skills, arts, sports course with Outdoor Explorations, Zumba dance lessons, a holiday dance, Compelling Fitness, a musical theatre workshop provided by Access to Theatre, the annual MDSC Buddy Walk, and a Halloween Celebration. Contact www.mdsc.org or 1-800-664-MDSC.
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