Life Beyond the Classroom : Transition Strategies for Young People with Disabilities

This comprehensive textbook not only covers transition theories and principles but also provides practical forms, charts, and checklists that students will take into practice. Readers will discover a framework for defining and planning transition, information on facilitating and supporting transition, and ways to customize transition service delivery for people with specific types of disabilities. New to this edition are emphases on person-centered planning and consumer choice, control, and satisfaction, as well as information on independent living, mobility, and assistive technology. It's a must for practitioners, special education instructors, community service providers, students, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and disability advocates.