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Do you want to begin or enhance a program to help young people successfully transition to college and careers? Do you want to reduce preparation time by starting with materials and forms that have been created by a successful program? This book was written for you! It can help you create summer study, work-based learning, and e-mentoring programs for youth. Key considerations are highlighted to help you get started in developing programs that include computer technology access, peer and mentor support, college preparation activities, and work-based learning. Organizational details shared in this book have been implemented for more than fourteen years at the University of Washington in Seattle. Applying these practices can promote the development of self-determination and technology skills that contribute to success in college, careers, and independent living. Chapter One provides an overview of research that supports DO-IT practices. The chapters that follow share how DO-IT employs evidence-based practices in a cohesive set of programs and activities for students who have disabilities. Within those chapters you will see how -
This boxed curriculum contains teacher guides, student workbooks, cards, music, and supplemental materials for teaching handwriting to students from pre-k to 4th grade. -
Looking for an engaging way to teach social awareness and self-regulation? Superflex, to the rescue! Kids around the world are having fun learning strategies and practicing new skills to boost their “Superflex powers,” so they don’t realize they’re improving their self-regulation and flexible-thinking abilities! -
Felt and plastic choice boards that can be used with PECS pictures, vocabulary cards, visual choices, etc. -
The Big Red switch provides a large 5-in/12.7-cm activation surface that activates with 5.5-oz/156-g of force. When activated, the user experiences tactile and auditory feedback. The Big Red switch is the best choice for individuals with visual impairments and/or physical disabilities that require a larger target area. Included are red, blue, yellow, and green interchangeable switch tops and a snap on clear symbol holder. -
Made for persons with moderate to severe upper extremity and motor disabilities. This switch features a 4.5-in/11.5-cm target area that can be activated with just 5.3-oz/150-g of force. -
Blue2 is the most widely used Bluetooth switch interface for tablets, mobile phones, and computers. Blue2 allows you to quickly and easily connect one or two accessibility switches to your device via a Bluetooth connection. Blue2 does require switch accessible software on the device (software not included). iOS 7 or newer, macOS Mavericks 10.9 or newer, and some versions of Android already include switch control software. If you have questions about switch access on a specific software, please contact the software developer to inquire if switch access is available and what keystrokes they recognize as switch clicks. -
Its large target area and bright red color make this a great choice for those who are visually impaired. Simple to operate, this versatile switch lights up and vibrates when pressed, and will also activate an adapted toy or device. Inlcudes cord. -
A wired switch featuring a 2.5-in/6.35-cm activation surface that provides an auditory click and tactile feedback. Requires 5-oz (142-g) of force to activate. -
A wired switch featuring a 2.5-in/6.35-cm activation surface that provides an auditory click and tactile feedback. Requires 5-oz (142-g) of force to activate. -
Sometimes simple is best. This reliable little switch provides momentary output with merely 40 grams of pressure! -
Operates like the Big Red Switch (large 5 inch diameter plastic switch) but cordless, and sends an X-10 environmental control signal. Four modes of operation: direct, timed in seconds, timed in minutes, and latching. ***This item has been discontinued by the manufacturer.
