South Carolina's Project SIGHT
Project Description:
Project SIGHT is South Carolina's state transition systems change grant. The purpose of the project is to improve transition services for youth with disabilities. SIGHT staff collaborates with state, regional and local agencies, parents, advocates and consumers to improve state transition programming using a systemic approach to change. The project provides training, technical assistance and information dissemination services to individuals and entities invested in the transition of youth with disabilities. SIGHT has established a mentoring program for school districts; a Rural Transition Program which focuses on the needs of smaller, outlying communities; a State Transition Clearinghouse which houses curriculum, books, training modules, and other media; a training program for students interested in attending postsecondary education; and a training and resource option for personnel preparation programs in the State. Sustainability is build into all project activities. SIGHT is currently in the evaluation, replication, and dissemination stage of project activities.
Keyword(s):
transition, adult, adolescent, employment, vocational
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Employment-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Empowerment Zone, Rural/Remote, Urban, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County, Mulit-County, State, Regional, National
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
