IPUL Youth - The Transition to Adulthood
"Life is full of transitions, and one of the more remarkable ones occurs when we get ready to leave high school and go out in the world as young adults. When the student has a disability, it’s especially helpful to plan ahead for that transition. In fact, IDEA requires it."
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May 2022's Youth Corner
Idaho Parents Unlimited
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May 2022 Vol. 5
Youth Corner
Mental Health Matters
Mental Health Awareness Month
When to seek help:
- Declining in school
- Acting out
- Difficulty concentrating
- Changes in sleep/eating habits
- Excessive worry/fear
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Where to find help:
- Contact your Provider
- Reach out to your school counselor
- Your parent/guardian
- A teacher or other trusted adult
If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. Use these resources to find help for you, a friend, or a family member.
Idaho Crisis and Suicide Hotline (208) 398-4357
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1 (800) 273-8255
Be kind to your mind
Resources for Mental Health
- YES Program- yes.idaho.gov is one the resources that may be available to youth. They have different resources for parents and children, including safety plans, advocacy groups, and crisis numbers.
- Idaho Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health- fyidaho.org/youth/ has some different resources for youth such as places they may retreat tp for peer support.
- Understood.org has some tools for managing emotions, school supports, and accommodations both in school and workplace.
- PBISworld.com - This can be helpful to see what tools may ease things such as anxiety. This can be helpful for accommodations in school and work.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - has resources for youth and parents, warning signs and tools.
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May. 2022 | Vol. 5
Rincón Juvenil
La Salud Mental Importa
Mes de Concientización Sobre la Salud Mental.
Cuándo buscar ayuda:
- Decadencia en la escuela
- Actuando fuero de normal
- Dificultad para concentrarse
- Cambios en los hábitos de sueño/alimentación
- Preocupación/miedo excesivo
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Dónde encontrar ayuda:
- Póngase en contacto con su proveedor
- Comuníquese con el consejero de su escuela
- Tu padre/tutor
- Un maestro u otro adulto de confianza
Si usted o alguien que conoce tiene una enfermedad mental, tiene problemas emocionales o tiene inquietudes sobre su salud mental, hay formas de obtener ayuda. Utilice estos recursos para encontrar ayuda para usted, un amigo o un familiar.
Línea Directa de Crisis y Suicidio de Idaho (208) 398-4357
Línea Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio 1 (800) 273-8255
Se amable con tu mente
Recursos Para la Salud Mental
- Programa YES- yes.idaho.gov es uno de los recursos que pueden estar disponibles para los jóvenes. Tienen diferentes recursos para padres e hijos, incluidos planes de seguridad, grupos de defensa y números de crisis.
- Idaho Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health- fyidaho.org/youth/ tiene algunos recursos diferentes para los jóvenes, como lugares a los que pueden retirarse para recibir apoyo entre pares.
- Understood.org - tiene algunas herramientas para manejar las emociones, apoyo escolar y adaptaciones tanto en la escuela como en el lugar de trabajo.
- PBISworld.com - Esto puede ser útil para ver qué herramientas pueden aliviar cosas como la ansiedad. Esto puede ser útil para las adaptaciones en la escuela y el trabajo.
- Alianza Nacional sobre Enfermedades Mentales (NAMI): tiene recursos para jóvenes y padres, señales de advertencia y herramientas.
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April 2022's Youth Corner
Idaho Parents Unlimited
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Apr. 2022 Vol. 4
Youth Corner
Autism Awareness (Acceptance) Month
Guide to Transition
(15-17 Years Old)
Life Skills
- Arrive on time to appointments, work, & activities
- Carry state ID card or driver's license & a copy of health insurance card
- Schedule your own appointments
- Talk about future living arrangements
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School, Career, & Health
- At 15, incorporate transition goals into IEP
- Update IEP/Transition goals as often as necessary, at least once per school year
- Student attends IEP meetings to work on self-advocacy
- Goals should be individualized to student's interest
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Resources for Autism
One great resource is https://idahoat.org/ this is where you would find assistive technology (A.T.). A.T. is any device or piece of equipment that helps individuals with disabilities. Some other helpful things are fidget toys, weighted blankets, and bubble lamps.
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Engage + Educate + Bridge + Lead
Abr. 2022 | Vol. 4
Rincón Juvenil
Mes de Concientización (Aceptación) sobre el Autismo
Guía para la Transición
(15-17 años)
Habilidades para la vida
- Llegar a tiempo a las citas, el trabajo y las actividades.
- Llevar tarjeta de identificación estatal o licencia de conducir y una copia de la tarjeta de seguro médico
- Programe sus propias citas
- Hablar sobre futuros arreglos de vivienda.
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Escuela, carrera y salud
- A los 15 años, incorporar objetivos de transición en el IEP
- Actualizar las metas del IEP/Transición con la frecuencia necesaria, al menos una vez por año escolar
- El estudiante asiste a las reuniones del IEP para trabajar en la autodefensa
- Los objetivos deben individualizarse según el interés del estudiante.
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Recursos para el autismo
Un gran recurso es https://idahoat.org/ aquí es donde encontrará tecnología de asistencia (A.T.). A.T. es cualquier dispositivo o pieza de equipo que ayuda a las personas con discapacidades. Algunas otras cosas útiles son los juguetes inquietos, las mantas con peso y las lámparas de burbujas.
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March 2022's Youth Corner
Idaho Parents Unlimited
Engage + Educate + Bridge + Lead
Mar. 2022 Vol. 3
Youth Corner
National Reading Month
Reading is not only fun but also has many benefits. Its an essential part of your education and helps develop professional development. There are also health benefits such as cognitive function, memory, and helps alleviate stress.
Ways to Celebrate National Reading Month
Read a book by Dr. Seuss
Read something new
Create a reading challenge
Join a book club
Read your favorite book
Visit your local library
What are some popular books for youth currently?
English:
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh
You Truly Assumed by Laila Sabreen
Fire Becomes Her by Rosiee Thor
Spanish:
Dominicana by Angie Cruz
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
La casa en Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
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Mar. 2022 | Vol. 3
Rincón Juvenil
Mes Nacional de la Lectura
Leer no solo es divertido, sino que también tiene muchos beneficios. Es una parte esencial de su educación y ayuda a desarrollar el desarrollo profesional. También hay beneficios para la salud como la función cognitiva, la memoria y ayuda a aliviar el estrés.
Formas de Celebrar el Mes Nacional de la Lectura
Leer un libro del Dr. Seuss
Leer algo nuevo
Crear un desafío de lectura
Únete a un club de lectura
Lee tu libro favorito
Visite su biblioteca local
¿Cuáles son algunos libros populares para jóvenes actualmente?
Inglés:
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh
You Truly Assumed by Laila Sabreen
Fire Becomes Her by Rosiee Thor
Español:
Dominicana by Angie Cruz
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
La casa en Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
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Febrary 2022's Youth Corner
Idaho Parents Unlimited
Engage + Educate + Bridge + Lead
Feb. 2022 Vol. 2
Youth Corner
National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Warning signs of abuse:
Intense Jealousy
Physical/Sexual Harm
Outbursts/Mood Swings
Keeping you from friends and family
Myths vs Fact
Victims provoke the abuser by making them jealous, making them think you want sex. (myth)
Dating violence is never a victim’s fault. (fact)
The abuse will eventually stop as the teen gets older, it’s just a phase. (myth)
Abusive relationships show a pattern of controlled behaviors that can last a lifetime. (fact)
Stats:
According to a 2021 Preventing Teen Dating Violence Report:
1 in 11 female teens and 1 in 14 male high school students reported experiencing physical violence in the last year.
1 in 8 female and 1 in 26 male high school students reported experiencing sexual violence in the last year.
What are some resources available to you?
In case of emergency call 911.
Crisis Resources:
Visit the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence's Website at https://idvsa.org/initiatives/center-healthy-teen-relationship/
You can call the National Dating Abuse Helpline at 1-866-331-9474 (1-866-331-84 53 TTY), or visit www.loveisrespect.org, or chat online from 4pm-12am CST. Launch the live chat by clicking LIVE CHAT bubble.
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Idaho Parents Unlimited
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Feb. 2022 | Vol. 2
Rincón Juvenil
Mes nacional de concientización sobre la violencia en el noviazgo adolescente
Señales de advertencia de abuso:
Celos intensos
Daño físico/sexual
Arrebatos/Cambios de humor
Mantenerte alejado de amigos y familiars
Mitos contra realidad
Las víctimas provocan al abusador poniéndoles celosos, haciéndoles creer que quieres sexo. (mito)
La violencia en el noviazgo nunca es culpa de la víctima. (realidad)
El abuso eventualmente se detendrá a medida que el adolescente crezca, es solo una fase. (mito)
Las relaciones abusivas muestran un patrón de conductas controladas que pueden durar toda la vida. (realidad)
Estadísticas:
Según el Informe de prevención de la violencia en el noviazgo adolescente de 2021:
1 de cada 11 mujeres adolescentes y 1 de cada 14 hombres estudiantes de secundaria informaron haber sufrido violencia física en el último año.
1 de cada 8 mujeres y 1 de cada 26 hombres estudiantes de secundaria informaron haber sufrido violencia sexual en el último año.
¿Cuáles son algunos recursos disponibles para usted?
En caso de emergencia llame al 911.
Recursos de Crisis:
Visite el sitio web de la Coalición de Idaho contra la violencia sexual y doméstica en https://idvsa.org/initiatives/center-healthy-teen-relationship/
Puede llamar a la Línea de ayuda nacional contra el abuso en el noviazgo al 1-866-331-9474 (1-866-331-84 53 TTY), visitar www.loveisrespect.org o chatear en línea de 4 p. m. a 12 a. m. CST. Inicie el chat en vivo haciendo clic en la burbuja LIVE CHAT.
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January 2022's Youth Corner
Idaho Parents Unlimited
Engage + Educate + Bridge + Lead
Jan. 2022 Vol. 1
Youth Corner
How can you advocate for yourself?
The goal with self-advocacy is to have as much say in making decisions that affect your life. What do you want to do after high school? College? What would you like to be when you “grow up”? Self-advocating is important for everyone but, especially if you have a disability. You need to know your rights when it comes to school and work. Do you know what accommodations you need? Do you know how to ask for them?
Steps for self-advocating:
- Who are you? What do you need? What do you want? What areas are you good at advocating for yourself in? What area could you work on?
- What are your rights? Do you require accommodations? Knowing what your rights are and how to ask for what you need is important.
- This step is important. Now that you know who you are, what you need, and what your rights are it is time to “speak up”. Share your thoughts, ask questions, and stand up for yourself.
- You’re not alone, team up with others! Strength comes in numbers, find others who want to accomplish the same goals.
This is a matter of balance. It isn’t easy but you have rights, and you deserve to have the life you desire. Be assertive, but respectful, speak to what you want and need. Practice makes perfect, it takes time to accomplish your goals but you will get there!
Who is IPUL? We are the families we serve!
Here at IPUL we are all parents of children with disabilities and special health care needs. We are the Statewide Parent Training and Information Center and Family to Family Health Information Center. We provide resources, support, workshops, as well as one to one assistance to families who have children with disabilities at no cost to families. For our youth specifically we have IPUL Arts and “Work of Art”. Our arts program provides arts education and instruction to children and youth in classrooms and community centers taught by teaching artists. Our partnership with the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation called "Work of Art" helps youth with disabilities develop important skills for employment.
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Rincón Juvenil
Idaho Parents Unlimited
Engage + Educate + Bridge + Lead
Ene. 2022 | Vol. 1
Rincón Juvenil
¿Cómo puedes abogar por ti mismo?
El objetivo de la autodefensa es tener la mayor cantidad de voz en la toma de decisiones que afectan su vida. ¿Qué quieres hacer después de la secundaria? ¿Universidad? ¿Qué te gustaría ser cuando seas “mayor”? La autodefensa es importante para todos, pero especialmente si tiene una discapacidad. Necesita conocer sus derechos cuando se trata de la escuela y el trabajo. ¿Sabe qué adaptaciones necesita? ¿Sabes cómo pedirlos?
Pasos para la autodefensa:
- ¿Quién eres tú? ¿Que necesitas? ¿Qué quieres? ¿En qué áreas eres bueno defendiéndote a ti mismo? ¿En qué área podrías trabajar?
- ¿Cuáles son tus derechos? ¿Necesita alojamiento? Es importante saber cuáles son sus derechos y cómo pedir lo que necesita.
- Este paso es importante. Ahora que sabe quién es, qué necesita y cuáles son sus derechos, es hora de “hablar”. Comparte tus pensamientos, haz preguntas y defiéndete.
- ¡No estás solo, forma equipo con otros! La fuerza viene en los números, encuentre a otros que quieran lograr las mismas metas.
Esta es una cuestión de equilibrio. No es fácil, pero tienes derechos y mereces tener la vida que deseas. Sé asertivo, pero respetuoso, habla de lo que quieres y necesitas. La práctica hace al maestro, se necesita tiempo para lograr tus objetivos, ¡pero lo lograrás!
¿Quien es IPUL?
¡Somos las familias a las que servimos!
Aquí en IPUL todos somos padres de niños con discapacidades y necesidades especiales de salud. Somos el Centro Estatal de Capacitación e Información para Padres y el Centro de Información de Salud de Familia a Familia. Brindamos recursos, apoyo, talleres, así como asistencia personalizada a familias que tienen niños con discapacidades sin costo alguno para las familias. Para nuestra juventud específicamente tenemos Artes IPUL y “Obra de Arte”. Nuestro programa de artes brinda educación e instrucción artística a niños y jóvenes en aulas y centros comunitarios impartidos por artistas docentes. Nuestra asociación con la División de Rehabilitación Vocacional de Idaho llamada "Obra de Arte" ayuda a los jóvenes con discapacidades a desarrollar habilidades importantes para el empleo.
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Employment
Pre-Employment Transition Services
Pre-employment transition services provide opportunities for students with disabilities to learn through work and education. To receive more information about how to access Pre-Employment Transition Services, please contact the VR office in your region.
How to Receive Services from VR Using a Pre-Case
How to Receive Services from VR Using a VR Case.
Employment Information from the Idaho State Department of Labor's Able to Work Program:
Growing Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities - Able to Work
High School & Post-Secondary Education
Autism at-a-Glance
The two links below are new resources from the Center on Secondary Education for Students with Autism (CSESA). The resources are the first two in an anticipated series from the center and are designed for students with conversational speech and for those supporting students with more significant communication needs:
Supporting Communication in the High School Setting
Supporting Functional Communication in the High School Setting
How Colleges Help Visually Impaired Students Succeed
How Colleges Help Visually Impaired Students Succeed
Independent Living
You just turned 18, what can you do now?
Check this out - now that you are an adult you can be aware of the choices you make in your life and how it may effect you - there are a lot of things you can do now that you couldn't do before -- and you're legally responsible now!
Start by clicking on this link to find out!
Money
The ABLE act
- SSI/SSDI recipients have the ability to establish 529A savings accounts in excess of the $2,000 resource cap.
- People with disabilities may save up to $14,000 annually (may not have more than $100,000 total.)
- Any eligible individual may open an account in any state that maintains an ABLE account program.
SILC Technical Assistance
The State Independent Living Council (SILC) provides Technical Assistance, information, and Financial Literacy training.
Please contact us to learn more about ABLE today.
Contact us at:
Address: 120 S Cole Rd.
Boise, Idaho 83709
Phone: 208-334-3800
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Website: https://silc.idaho.gov/
How Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and employment can work together.
Here's a series of short, informative videos from the Idaho Department of Labor that go over how SSI, SSDI, and employment can work together. You can view the videos embedded below by clicking the title, or see them in a playlist on youtube by clicking here. (In both English and Spanish)
Health
Transition Toolkit for a joint visit with Pediatric and Adult Health Care Clinicians and Transferring Young Adults
This tip sheet offers pediatric and adult clinicians sample content that can be used to facilitate a “warm handoff” to adult care as well as a sample resource for the transferring young adult that explains the telehealth visit.
Transition Guides
Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities
From the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services US Dept of Education
Moving on Idaho Transition Binder
A tool for students and families to plan and get organized as youth prepare to leave high school and move into the adult world. It is our hope that the binder will provide resources which will be useful as you prepare to leave high school and move into the adult world.
The Journey to Life After High School: A Road Map for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Whether you have a middle schooler (11-14), a high schooler (14-18), or even a young adult (18-26), this is a tool for you to use as you begin planning your child’s transition into adulthood. While it can’t cover every detail or every situation, it will give you an overview of what lies ahead and a list of resources for where to go next.
The report has four goals:
- To inform families about the components of the transition to adulthood
- To encourage families about the components of the transition to adulthood
- To explain the choices and changes that makeup the transition process
- To connect families with the many resources available for helping them transition
Building a Bridge From School to Adult Life for Young Adults with Disabilities in Idaho
A manual developed by Idaho Parents Unlimited to help develop post school goals and transition activities.
Download a pdf of Building a Bridge here
Download a Spanish Text only version here
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Transition Website
Kits are available for youth with special health care needs ages 12-15, 16-18, and 18 and up, along with Parent Companion Guides. These kits assist youth in ensuring their health needs are focused on as part of transitioning to adulthood.
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Transition Website can be accessed here: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Transition to Adulthood
Youth Transition Resource :
Got Transition? - a website with a great amount of information about transitioning from youth to adult care
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's "Road to Transition - A Guided Tour for Accessing Adult Medicaid and Developmental Disability Services" (pdf)
Videos
Transition To Adulthood Videos
View IPUL's Planning a Healthy Transition to Adulthood webinar
(Updated in 2017)
View IPUL's Building A Legacy For Youth webinar
Getting and Keeping the First Job
Click below to see videos created by and for youth with disabilities and special health care needs in transition to adulthood.
Tools for Life - What do Idaho Youth with Disabilities Think About it? Burn Brighter Tools for Life Voice II Hailey, Idaho
Boise Students Star in Video - Student First Language!
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) & Planning for Work