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- See also our FAQ Page for general
information about deafblindness.
- What
is Transition for the Individual who is DeafBlind?
Internet: http://education.gsu.edu/georgiadeafblindproj/transition.html
Description: A concise Q and A, including
the meaning of transition, basic guidelines and recommendations for
the transition process, and who is part of the transition team.
- Was
There Life Before Transition?
Internet: http://www.tsbvi.edu/Outreach/seehear/summer02/life.htm
Description: A brief description of the history
and meaning of "transition" in special education.
- Self-Determination
for Children and Young Adults Who Are Deaf-Blind
Internet: http://www.tr.wou.edu/ntac/self-determ.htm
Description: "Self-determination is 'the
ability of individuals to make the choices that allow them to exercise
control over their own lives, to achieve goals to which they aspire
and to acquire the skills and resources necessary to participate fully
and meaningfully in society.'"
- Enhancing
the Self-Determination of Youth and Young Adults Who are DeafBlind
Institute
on Community Integration
University of Minnesota
102 Pattee Hall, 150 Pillsbury Drive SE
Minneapolis MN 55455
(612) 625-5592 Voice
Email Brian Abery: abery001@tc.umn.edu
Internet: http://ici.umn.edu/projectscenters/schoolage.html#projects
Description: Seeks to "Enhance understanding
of the multiple factors that contribute to the self-determination of
these students; Increase knowledge of the environmental factors that
have the potential to facilitate or serve as barriers to their enhanced
self-determination; Develop and field-test a multi-component education
and support program to facilitate such children and youth taking an
age and capacity appropriate degree of personal control over their lives;
and Disseminate this information to educators, families, and persons
who are deafblind at a local, state, and national level. Funded by the
US Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative
Services (OSERS).
- The
Choices for Young Adults Born DeafBlind
Internet: http://www.sense.org.uk/word_documents/fact4.html
Description: focus on Great Britain, but can
be helpful to those in other countries
- Sense
Publications List
Internet: http://www.sense.org.uk/deafblind/resources.html
Description: A list of factsheets and articles
related to DeafBlindness.
- Youthwork
Links and Ideas - Deaf and DeafBlind Adolescents
Internet: http://www.youthwork.com/generaladoldeaf.html
Description: Articles and links about topics ranging from exploring
your identity and culture, to education and transition.
- Minnesota
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division - Services and Resources
for Consumers
Internet: http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/ECS/dhhs/consumer.htm
Description: "Whether you are culturally
deaf, oral deaf, late deafened, hard of hearing, deafblind, or a friend,
coworker, or family member of a person with hearing loss, you’ve
come to the right place. Here you can find information about services
designed to meet your needs. Learn about assistive technology, sign
language interpreters, your legal rights, and more."
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- National
Transition Follow-Up Study of Youth Identified as Deafblind: Parent
Perspectives
Internet: http://www.tr.wou.edu/ntac/transition.htm
Description: "the first research initiative
to thoroughly explore the post-school life of youth who are deaf-blind…
regarding communication, sensory status, mobility, health, and problem
behaviors, ...secondary school experiences, especially regarding services
and supports, work experience, and transition planning… "
- National
Center on Secondary Education and Transition
Internet: http://www.ncset.org/
Description: "Headquartered at the Institute
on Community Integration, University of Minnesota, the NCSET provides
technical assistance and disseminates information focused on four major
areas of national significance for youth with disabilities and their
families:
- Providing students with disabilities with improved access and
success in the secondary education curriculum.
- Ensuring that students achieve positive postschool results in
accessing postsecondary education, meaningful employment, independent
living and participation in all aspects of community life.
- Supporting student and family participation in educational and
postschool decision making and planning.
- Improving collaboration and system linkages at all levels through
the development of broad-based partnerships and networks at the
national, state, and local levels."
- TransCen,
Inc.
Internet: http://www.transcen.org/main.html
Description: "The associates at TransCen,
Inc. have developed, implemented, and researched numerous innovations
regarding school-to-adult life transition and career development for
people with disabilities."
- PACER Center
8161 Normandale Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55437-1044
(952) 838-9000 Voice
(952) 838-0190 TTY
Toll-free in Minnesota: 1-800-537-2237
(952) 838-0199 Fax
Internet: http://www.pacer.org
Email: pacer@pacer.org
Description: "The mission of PACER Center
is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children
and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the
concept of parents helping parents. With assistance to individual families,
workshops, and materials for parents and professionals, and leadership
in securing a free and appropriate public education for all children,
PACER's work affects and encourages families in Minnesota and across
the nation." Provides some programs for youth and young people
in transition.
- Tips
for Career Exploration
Internet: http://www.afb.org/CareerConnect/users/careerexploration.asp
Description: How to prepare a self-analysis
profile sheet in order to consider what you have to offer a prospective
employer. From AFB CareerConect: "employment planning for people
who are blind or visually impaired."
- Transition
Planning for Adolescents with Special Health Care Needs and Disabilities:
Information for Families and Teens
Internet: http://www.communityinclusion.org/transition/familyguide.html
Description: "The booklet covers four major areas of adulthood:
health, education, employment and recreation." Available online
as a PDF file.
- Disabled Student Services at Minnesota Public Colleges and Universities
- MnSCU
Disability Services - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Internet: http://www.studentaffairs.mnscu.edu/studlifedisability.html
Contact: Steve Frantz, System Director
for Student Affairs, 651-296-0672 or steve.frantz@so.mnscu.edu
- Disability
Services at University of Minnesota - Crookston
Internet: http://www.crk.umn.edu/people/services/DisabilServ/index.htm
(218) 281-8587 Voice
- Access
Center at University of Minnesota - Duluth
Internet: http://www.d.umn.edu/access/
(218) 726-8727 Voice
(218) 726-7380 TTY
See also Staff
Contact List and Special
Facilities/Arrangements Disability
Services at University of Minnesota - Morris
Internet: http://www.mrs.umn.edu/services/dsoaac/dso/
(320) 589-6178 Voice/TTY
- Disability
Services at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Internet: http://www.disserv.stu.umn.edu/
(612) 626-1333 Voice/TTY
Fax: (612) 626-9654
- See also Websites
on Disability Issues/Topics from the University of Minnesota - Crookston.
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- See also Disability
Rights Laws on our Supports
Page.
- IDEA/ADA
in Plain Language
Internet: http://www.nclid.unco.edu/ADA.htm
Description: Annotated links to resources
that explain legal rights, especially in educational settings, for people
with disabilities.
-
Guide to Disability Rights Laws
Internet: http://ericec.org/lawguide.html
Description: Includes brief summaries and
contacts for further information or to file a claim.
- ADA
Home Page
Internet: http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
Description: "Information and technical
assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)" from the
U.S. Department of Justice.
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- See also
- DBTeens
Internet: http://www.tr.wou.edu/archives/dbteens.html
Description: "A Private Deaf-Blind Discussion
List for Teenagers and Young Adults. The purpose of this list is to
share information, inquiries, ideas and opinions about deaf-blindness
and other issues. This is a private list for teenagers and young adults."
To subscribe: email Randy
Klumph, the list owner.
- DeafBlind
Pen Pals Directory - from Sense
Internet: http://www.sense.org.uk/penpals/index.html
Description: "If you're feeling isolated
or just [want to get] to know someone, our penpals section will help.
You can search for people and then contact them electronically for a
chat."
- Zigawhat
Internet: http://www.nichcy.org/kids/index.htm
Description: "a Web site for learning,
connecting, growing, coping, and fun for young people with disabilities
and their peers. Zigawhat is maintained by the folks at NICHCY.
- Disability Central - @ctivTeen (Active Teen)
Internet: http://www.disabilitycentral.org/activteen/
Description: "a dynamic site managed
by and for teens with disabilities. With start-up funding from the U.S.
Department of Education we have created a cyber hang-out for teens with
disabilities, their siblings and their friends." Note: This page
seems to be no longer active. However, the main
Disability Central site still includes a lot of useful information.
- Minnesota
Department of Human Rights
Email: complaintinfo@therightsplace.net
Internet: http://www.therightsplace.org/
Description: "a neutral state agency
that investigates charges of illegal discrimination." Web site
includes Information about your rights in employment, housing, and other
settings, a very extensive listing of related resources, and an online
version of a CD-ROM
on disability rights issues.
- Minnesota
Disability Law Center - Client Assistance Project
300 Kickernick Building
430 First Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55401-1780
(612) 332-1441 Voice
(612) 332-4668 TTY
Toll Free: (800) 292-4150 (new client intake number)
Internet: http://www.mnwfc.org/rehab/vr/cap.htm
Description: free civil legal assistance to
individuals with disabilities. Client Assistance Project advocates and
mediates for people who have grievances about services from state agencies.
- Continuing
Care - Minnesota Department of Human Services: People with Disabilities
Internet: http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/contcare/main/default.htm
Description: " A primary goal of Continuing
Care is to promote independent living for people with disabilities by
funding or providing a broad range of residential care and social services
close to home communities instead of in institutionalized settings."
For more information on services in your county, see County
Human Services Agencies.
- Chemical
Health Division
- Program
for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities
- HIV/AIDS
Programs
- Mental
Health Division
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- See also
- Minnesota
Interpreter Referral Web Site
Internet: http://www.interpreterreferral.org
Description: "information about sign
language interpreters, how to use them and how to find them… created
to help ensure that all Minnesotans are able to locate needed sign language
interpreter services"
- 101
Ways to Use Braille
Internet: http://www.nfb.org/bm/bm99/bm990309.htm
Description: Easy, low-tech ways to use braille
in your daily life, even if you only know the basic braille alphabet.
- Assistive
Technology
Internet: http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/ECS/dhhs/technology.htm
Description: Information about technology
for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or have a speech
or mobility impairment. Includes assistive listening devices, special
telephone technology, relay service, and the telephone equipment distribution
program. From the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
- Assistive
Equipment and Technology Fact Sheet
Internet: http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/ECS/dhhs/PDF/assttech.pdf
Description: Definitions and examples of several
types of technologies used by people who are deaf, deafblind, or hard-of-hearing.
Includes alerting devices, telecommunication devices, assistive listening
devices, and captioning. Available online in PDF
format, or in other forms for people with disabilities by calling
(651) 296-3980 Voice, or (651) 297-1506 TTY.
- Tips
for Effective Communication with a Disabled Person
Internet: http://www.crk.umn.edu/people/services/DisabilServ/communication.htm
Description: Clear advice about how to interact
with a person who has a visual, hearing, mobility, or cognitive disability.
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- See also Self-Determination
on our FAQ Page, and Consumer
Advocacy Groups on our Supports
page.
- Recreation
and Leisure Fact Sheet
Internet: http://www.tr.wou.edu/dblink/rec-les.htm
Description: "practical information on
how to get people who are deaf-blind with cognitive disabilities involved
with recreational activities. The focus is on recreational activities
for pre-adolescent children through adult." Includes steps required
to develop a recreational plan, examples of recreation activities with
different people who are deaf-blind, extensive resource list. From DB-LINK.
- Minnesota
DeafBlind Technical Assistance Project
4001 Stinson Blvd NE, Suite 210
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(612) 638-1525 Voice
(612) 706-0808 TTY
1-800-848-4905 Voice
(612) 706-0811 Fax
Email Sally Prouty: mndb@skypoint.com
Internet: http://www.dbproject.mn.org
Services for Children and Youth: Advocacy/Support,
Training of Families, Info and Referral, Training of Professionals,
Serve deafblind children with additional disabilities. Children Linking
Families program provides "family workshops, an annual family weekend,
support groups and electronic networking of families throughout Minnesota."
Notes: Also serves deafblind children/youth
who have cognitive and/or physical disabilities; statewide services.
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- Minnesota's
Healthcare Programs
Internet: http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/ecs/Program/default.htm
Description: Description of MA, GAMC and MinnesotaCare:
services covered under each plan, eligibility requirements, and how
to apply.
- Medical
Assistance (MA) - Minnesota's Medicaid Program
Internet: http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/hlthcare/asstprog/mmap.htm
Description: "a joint federally/state-funded
[health care] program which provides necessary medical services
for low-income families, children, pregnant women, and people who
are elderly (65 or older) or have disabilities." Eligibility
requirements, covered services, how to apply.
- MA
Waivers: Home Care/Home and Community Based Services (HC/HCBS)
Waivers
- General
Assistance Medical Care (GAMC)
Internet: http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/hlthcare/asstprog/gamc.htm
Description: "pays for medical care
for some 23,300 low-income Minnesotans who don't qualify for Medicaid
or other state or federal health care programs."
- MinnesotaCare
Internet: http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/hlthcare/MNCare/default.htm
Description: "a subsidized health
care program for people who live in Minnesota and do not have access
to health insurance. There are no health condition barriers, but
applicants must meet income and program guidelines to qualify."
- Minnesota
Disability Health Options (MnDHO)
Internet: http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/HlthCare/MSHO-MNDHO/MNDHO.htm
Description: "a program for people
with physical disabilities who are eligible for Medical Assistance
(MA). People who are eligible for both MA and Medicare may also
enroll… Every enrollee is assigned a care coordinator who answers
questions, helps with paperwork, and helps arrange services."
- Economic
and Community Supports
Internet: http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/ecs/Program/default.htm
Description: "The Minnesota Department
of Human Services supervises a variety of economic assistance programs… Most economic assistance (including welfare) programs are administered
at local county agencies."
- Child
Support Enforcement Division
- Deaf
and Hard of Hearing Services Division
- Food
Stamp Program
- Food
Stamp Employment and Training (FSET)
- General
Assistance
- Minnesota
Family Investment Program (MFIP)
- Minnesota
Food Assistance Program (MFAP)
- Minnesota
Supplemental Aid
- Refugee
Assistance Program
- Self-Employment
Investment Development Program (SEID)
- Telephone
Equipment Distribution (TED) Program
- Telephone
Assistance Program (TAP)
- State
Services for the Blind (SSB)
Minnesota Department of Economic Security
2200 University Avenue West, Suite 240
St. Paul, MN 55114
(651) 642-0500 Voice
(651) 642-0506 TTY
Toll-free in Minnesota: 1-800-652-9000 Voice/TTY
Internet: http://www.mnssb.org/
Regional Offices in MN: Bemidji, Brainerd,
Duluth, Hibbing, Mankato, Marshall, Moorhead, Rochester, St. Cloud,
St. Paul.
Services for Adults and Children: Equipment,
information and referral, library and transcription services, Radio
Talking Book Network, self-care assistance for seniors, transition-age
services, vocational training and referral.
- Benefits
CheckUp
Internet: http://www.benefitscheckup.org/
Description: "...helps thousands of
people every day to find programs for seniors [and people of all ages
with disabilities] that may pay for some of their costs of prescription
drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services.
Please fill out our simple questionnaire to find programs that can assist
you or your loved ones.” Also available in
Spanish for residents of Colorado.
- Directory
of Funding Resources for Assistive Technology in Minnesota
Internet: http://www.admin.state.mn.us/assistivetechnology/fund2/fund_dir.htm
Description: "information about Minnesota
and national agencies and organizations that fund technology, in a format
that lets you compare programs and tells you how to get in touch with
people who can help." From Minnesota's STAR Program.
- Post-Secondary
Financial Aid
Internet: http://ericec.org/faq/finance.html
Description: advice and resources for people
with disabilities seeking funding for college or vocational school.
- HEATH
Resource Center
Internet: http://www.heath-resource-center.org
Description: National Clearinghouse on Postsecondary
Education for Individuals with Disabilities. Free publications about
education, selecting a college, assistive technology, scholarships,
and financial aid. Comprehensive and very informative.
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