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As Anniversary of Landmark Legislation Approaches, Education Department
Spotlights Transition to Adulthood for Youths with Disabilities
In anticipation of the 15th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) in July, the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special
Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) is sponsoring a week of activities
June 13-17, 2005, with the goal of helping young people with disabilities realize
their potential and achieve their dreams. The week's events will showcase effective
practices for assisting young people with disabilities as they make the transition
from high school to post-secondary school and employment.
Click here
to learn more about RSA's first National Transition Conference.
(June 8, 2005)
New
Structure at RSA
To better meet the needs of all individuals with disabilities, the U.S. Department
of Education is improving RSA by moving the work of its regional offices into
RSA's headquarters in Washington, D.C. RSA administers and supports a comprehensive
array of grant programs and projects that serve and assist individuals with
disabilities. Using 21st century technology, RSA will continue to provide the
same important programs and services for individuals with disabilities across
the nation. The new structure of RSA will strengthen programs without compromising
services for individuals with disabilities.
To learn more, read "A
21st Century Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)" or download
that factsheet:
MS
Word (650K) | PDF
(38K)
(May 26, 2005)
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Employer and Business Development Network
Employers seeking to hire qualified individuals with disabilities should have
access to a nationwide network of vocational rehabilitation employment specialists
equipped to help. That is the goal of the Vocational
Rehabilitation (VR) Employer and Business Development Network. Here, employers
will find knowledgeable contacts who can provide qualified, job-ready candidates
with disabilities. Employers will find also examples of the types of services
they may encounter when working with their state VR agencies. We will feature
interesting employer development programs in different states. Over time, we
aim to feature noteworthy examples from the 80 state VR agencies.
(April 14, 2005)
RSA's first National Transition Conference.
"From Roots to Wings: Guiding Youth with Disabilities to Employment."
Coming June 16-17, 2005 at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C., this conference
will bring together vocational rehabilitation and education policy makers and
practitioners, as well as personnel from collaborating agencies who work with
transitioning youth with disabilities. Conference attendees will:
- learn about transition model programs,
- build capacity, and
- develop strategies for improving transition services.
Click here to learn
more.
(March 16, 2005)
National Forum of the Thirty-First Institute on Rehabilitation Issues
The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) announces the National Forum
of the Thirty-First Institute on Rehabilitation Issues (IRI) to be held on May
2 and 3, 2005, at the Doubletree Crystal City Hotel, Arlington, Virginia. Two
draft publications: "Consumer Organizations - Important Resources for Vocational
Rehabilitation" and "Leading and Managing Change in Public Vocational
Rehabilitation" will be discussed with Forum participants in order to assist
in preparing the documents for publication. For additional information, visit
The George Washington University Regional Rehabilitation Continuing Education
Program (RRCEP) III Web site at: http://www.gwu.edu/~rrcep/
or contact the RRCEP directly via E-mail at fbutler@gwu.edu,
telephone at (202) 973-1550, TTY at (202) 973-1544, or FAX at (202) 775-0053.
(February 11, 2005)
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