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Life skills for young adults with disabilities: Tips from a champion for disabled students
April 8, 2025
What life skills are critical for young adults with disabilities? Dr. Stephanie Cawthon, Director of the National Disability Center for Student Success, explains.
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My child with disabilities is now an adult. How can I let go and still support him?
October 8, 2024
At age 22, kids on IEPs age out of special education. Read about this tough transition and how to support both them and us (the parents!)
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Tips to help youth with disabilities learn independent living skills
July 15, 2024
Youth with disabilities should start to learn independent living skills as early as possible. Read on to help them transition to adulthood!
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Life after the IEP: How do I help my child with a disability transition to adulthood?
June 18, 2024
If your child has a disability, it might be hard to envision how they will transition to adulthood. Here’s how to set them up with the support they need for adult life.
Read more1 Quick Question: Is my child with a disability ready for college?
May 21, 2024
If you are planning graduation, you may be wondering If your child with disabilities is ready for college. This 2-minute video from Fred Johnson of Collegiate Academies in New Orleans will point you and your student in the right direction.
Read moreLaunch of National Disability Center for Student Success
March 12, 2024
Learn how the new National Disability Center for Student Success can help improve higher education for students with disabilities.
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The April Dunn Act is Increasing Graduation Rates of Students with Disabilities Across Louisiana
January 9, 2024
Louisiana’s April Dunn Act can help students on IEPs fulfill graduation requirements. Learn how it works!
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How to teach a child to self-advocate: Lessons learned from my mom
November 7, 2023
How do you teach a child with a disability to self-advocate? Ally, a young woman with a disability, describes how her mom taught her.
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Advocating for a Child with Mobility Challenges: Mom knows best. Meet Kisha and Kirsten
August 29, 2023
Becoming a 19 year old single parent of a child with a disability was a challenge that Kisha was not prepared for, but she quickly adapted to support her daughter’s needs. In this Families and Stories interview, Kisha emphasizes the importance of taking the time to learn to effectively communicate with medical professionals and balancing…
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Polymicrogyria Success Stories: Meet Rob and Schuyler | Navigating Developmental Disabilities
May 5, 2023
Schuyler and her father worked together to advocate for her independence. Together, they are a Polymicrogyria success story.
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Autism and Social Interaction: Meet Johnny and Jonathan | Mastering Independence for Young Adults with Disabilities
May 3, 2023
Transitioning into adulthood can be a daunting experience, especially for those with disabilities related to autism and social interaction. Jonathan’s (who is autistic) parents took advantage of his father’s role at a local community college and enrolled their son as a part-time student to continue their journey to prepare him for life after high school.…
Read moreMeet Tanja and Andy: Preparing your child for the real world
May 2, 2023
Tanja and Andy made sure they were ready for the challenges of independence and autism.
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Using Transition Assessments to plan for life after high school
March 8, 2023
For students with disabilities, schools use transition assessments to plan for life after high school. Learn how this works.
Read moreWhat kinds of programs can support my child as they become an adult?
January 26, 2023
It can be scary when your student with a disability transitions to adult life. But there are programs and resources to support them. Learn more.
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Prepare your child for the workforce with job skills training for young adults with disabilities.
November 30, 2022
What job skills do employers look for? Prepare your child for the workforce with job skills training for young adults with disabilities.
Read moreLife after the IEP: Helping my child with a disability transition to adulthood
October 12, 2022
It’s hard to envision how your child with a disability will transition to adulthood. Let’s set them up with the support they need for adult life in this week’s podcast! Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by Julie McKinney
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1 Quick Question: How can Disability Services support my child when they get to college?
September 14, 2022
How are accommodations for students different in college than high school? Learn more in this 2-min video on college Disability Services.
Read moreSelf-Advocacy for Young Adults: Overcoming Fears
August 24, 2022
Is your teen able to advocate for themselves? Learn how young adults can overcome the fear of self-advocating in this two minute video.
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How can I get my teenager ready for independent living?
July 6, 2022
The transition to adulthood is hard. For kids with disabilities, it can bring extra challenges. In this podcast we talk about how to help our kids get ready.Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by Julie McKinney
Read moreTransition to adulthood for young people with disabilities: a timeline.
June 22, 2022
If you are the parent to a student with disabilities, the transition to adulthood can feel overwhelming. Here’s a timeline to help you through.
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