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Transition for Individuals with Physical Disabilities
For “Healthy and Ready for Work” Topic Call For “Healthy and Ready for Work” Topic Call
Presented by Richard A. ChapmanPresented by Richard A. ChapmanNovember 4November 4thth, 2009, 2009
Discussion Points• Introduction• Transition Process• Transition Domains– Education– Employment– Mental Health– Social Capital
Introduction
Richard A. Chapman– Graduate of University of South Florida, 2009– Involved in disability public policy– Actively involved in the self-advocacy
movement throughout the state of Florida
Transition Process
• Should begin before age 14• Involves multiple players• Should focus on development of informal
supports• Goal is move toward greater self-sufficiency
Transition Domains
• Education• Employment • Mental health• Social Capital
Education
• Individuals with disabilities face unique challenges in transitioning from secondary educational environment into post secondary educational environment
• Gaining independence and greater responsibility
Employment
• Employment skills for individuals with physical disabilities must be developed earlier in life
• Vocational assessment will position individual for more appropriate employment opportunities
• Ideally employment should be based on individual’s skills and interest
Mental Health
• Lack of recognition of complexity of disabilities, including mental health services
• Stigma associated with seeking mental health services
• Lack of appropriate mental health services based on government funding
Social Capital
• What is Social Capital?• Why is it important?
