Become Your Own Expert - T10084

This course assists students in understanding their own disability, and how it impacts learning, employment and social interactions. Personal strengths and challenges when learning new and/or difficult information in school and on the job are identified. Students will become familiar with the transition process as it relates to their IEP; their current life status in each of the transition areas; basic laws and disability rights in secondary education, post-secondary education, and employment; and how to identify and ask for accommodations in various environments. Self-Advocacy skill development, and understanding community agencies and how to access those resources are key components of this class.