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 Welcome to Connecting Point Mailing List Archives Vol. 3 |
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The Connecting Point Volume 3 Issue 13 August 29th, 2005 In This ISSUE: ____ 1) Washington State DVR has a new Student-Transition Guide – Washington State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) has produced a new Transition Guide designed for Students with Disabilities. In student friendly style it introduces students to the process of applying for DVR services. http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/pdf/hrsa/dvr/Student-Transition-Guide.pdf For more information about DVR or DVR Services visit the DVR web site at http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/dvr/ or call 1-800-637-5627 (voice.TTY) 2) Video Social Security Hearings and Appeal Resources on Line- The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) administers the hearings and appeals program for the Social Security Administration (SSA). Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) conduct hearings and issue decisions. The Appeals Council considers appeals from hearing decisions, and acts as the final level of administrative review for the Social Security Administration. There are many resources available to help individuals prepare for a hearing or appeal including new options to holding the appeal by video conference.
Video Hearings are currently available in Six locations in Washington State. (Seattle, Yakima, Olympia, Spokane, Wenatchee, Kennewick,) Washington State Video Site Locator http://www.ssa.gov/oha/video_hearing/index.html 3) Resources on Transition to Adult Health Care – materials from Division of Specialized Care for Children web-site that is administered by the University of Illinois at Chicago. Planning for the transition from pediatric doctors to adult doctors, moving from school to work, and achieving the highest level of independent living can be exciting and challenging. It is never too early to begin thinking about and preparing for your child's future. The materials listed be low can help guide you and your child as you experience life's transitions The Transition Worksheet for Youth can be used to help you identify what you and your child have considered or planned for their life as an adult. It can be used to help you prepare for all aspects of independent living including transportation, employment, financial resources, medical care and many others. http://internet.dscc.uic.edu/forms/psu/0596B.pdf The Transition Worksheet for Youth can be used to assist youth (adolescents and teens) with planning for their own future. http://internet.dscc.uic.edu/forms/psu/0596A.pdf The Health Care Checklist can be used to assist adolescents as they move toward adulthood in assuming responsibility for their health care. Assuming responsibility for one's own health care, as developmentally able, is part of growing up, becoming independent from one's family, and finding a place in the adult community. http://internet.dscc.uic.edu/forms/psu/4202.pdf Questions to Ask Potential Adult Care Physicians can be used as an interview sheet for adolescents and their families as they undertake the transfer of medical care from the pediatrician to an adult health care provider. This interview sheet provides a list of pertinent questions to ask physicians when selecting adult health care providers to medically manage their special health care help. http://internet.dscc.uic.edu/forms/psu/4206.pdf Bridging the Gap Between Pediatric an Adult Services is a guide created for youth and their families who are beginning the process of transitioning from pediatric to adult health care providers. This resource is a component of the Coordinated Care Record and includes topics on guardianship, adult medical services, Medicaid, SSI and adult work services. http://internet.dscc.uic.edu/forms/ccr/CCR60.PDF 4) Disability Mentoring Day, October 19, 2005 , is a nationwide event that promotes career development for youth with disabilities. Both public and private employers are encouraged to provide one-on-one mentoring for students to learn about the preparation necessary to qualify for a range of employment opportunities. The U. S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy is the lead agency for federal sector participation in Disability Mentoring Day and the American Association of People with Disabilities is the national coordinating body. For more information go to www.dmd-aapd.org/ Source: Connecting Points ____ |
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