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Project

Transition Model Implementation

Center:

IL-Institute on Disability & Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2015

Contact Information:

Fabricio Balcazar
[email protected]
312-413-1646

Project Description:

The purpose of this contract is to facilitate interagency collaboration between the Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) and Chicago Public Schools using best practices in secondary transition on behalf of youth with disabilities and their families. Goals: 1) Creative family outreach and education 2) organize forums to educate CPS and DRS staff on updated interagency transition procedures 3) facilitate presentation of Parent/Guardian Education Series to CPS parents 4) Conduct an evaluation of the centralized transition services implementation.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Employment-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Empowerment Zone, Urban

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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