 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
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Transition to Adulthood, Support Groups and College Information and Scholarships
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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
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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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