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2018 Youth & Parent Summit Closing Program_OC
Recap video of the 2018 Youth & Parent Summit (captioned). Continue Reading 2018 Youth & Parent Summit Closing Program_OC
2017 Youth & Parent Summit Closing Program
Recap of the 2017 Youth & Parent Summit featuring Annie and Cayden’s journeys toward self-determination. Continue Reading 2017 Youth & Parent Summit Closing Program
2017 Youth & Parent Summit Closing Program_OC
Recap of the 2017 Youth & Parent Summit featuring Annie and Cayden’s journeys toward self-determination (with captions). Continue Reading 2017 Youth & Parent Summit Closing Program_OC
Cayden’s Journey
Cayden walks us through his journey toward self-determination and describes his experience as a youth-leader. Continue Reading Cayden’s Journey
Cayden’s Journey_OC
Cayden walks us through his journey toward self-determination and describes his experience as a youth-leader (with captions). Continue Reading Cayden’s Journey_OC
Annie’s Journey
Annie walks us through her journey toward self-determination and describes her experience as a youth-leader. Continue Reading Annie’s Journey
Annie’s Journey_OC
Annie walks us through her journey toward self-determination and describes her experience as a youth-leader (with captions). Continue Reading Annie’s Journey_OC
Sip O’ Joe_OC
Educator discusses the impact IMD has had on her school’s student-run coffee shop that was developed to aid in teaching transition skills. Continue Reading Sip O’ Joe_OC
St. Mary’s
Educators offer encouragement to other teachers when adapting lessons and activities for students with special needs, and relate the importance of having high expectations and fostering independence for those students. Continue Reading St. Mary’s
Sip O’ Joe
Educator discusses the impact IMD has had on her school’s student-run coffee shop that was developed to aid in teaching transition skills. Continue Reading Sip O’ Joe
St. Mary’s OC
Educators offer encouragement to other teachers when adapting lessons and activities for students with special needs, and relate the importance of having high expectations and fostering independence for those students. Continue Reading St. Mary’s OC
MOVE – Making an Impact in your Child’s Life
A message encouraging parental involvement in the MOVE program. Continue Reading MOVE – Making an Impact in your Child’s Life
2016 MOVE
A look at the MOVE program, which helps support African-American boys with disabilities as they work through high school and set goals for the future. Continue Reading 2016 MOVE
Toolbox for Self-Determination
The Toolbox for Self-Determination is a resource for parents to learn more about self-determination. It walks parents through the ways they can help their child become self-determined, and shows examples of the One-Pager, Good Day Plan and Goal Plan templates that can be used to aid in self-determination. Continue Reading Toolbox for Self-Determination
Taylor’s Journey
Inspiring message from a young girl with cerebral palsy about overcoming obstacles. Continue Reading Taylor’s Journey
Emily’s Journey
Emily discusses I’m Determined’s role in her growth from a shy child to an outgoing adult. Continue Reading Emily’s Journey
Jeremiah’s Journey
One young man’s experience with ADHD and overcoming the obstacles in his way to succeed in life. Continue Reading Jeremiah’s Journey
2016 Youth and Parent Summit Closing Program
This recap of the 2016 Youth Summit includes Jeremiah, Emily and Taylor’s journeys. Continue Reading 2016 Youth and Parent Summit Closing Program
Problem Resolution Feature Overview
A helpful walk-through of how to get to the summit, how to check in, and where to go. Continue Reading Problem Resolution Feature Overview
The Importance of Student Involvement in IEPs (Featuring Sydni)
A classroom special education teacher talks about the benefits of involving students in the IEP process. Continue Reading The Importance of Student Involvement in IEPs (Featuring Sydni)