RI Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS)
The Office of Rehabilitation Services has a mission “To empower individuals with disabilities to choose, prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment, economic self-sufficiency, independence, and integration into society. “
The Office of Rehabilitation Services has a strong commitment to assist students with disabilities with transition planning to adult life. ORS Counselors work with all school districts, families, and students to prepare for job training, career development, and employment opportunities after high school. ORS Counselors provide technical assistance, consultation, information, and referral services to school systems and work in close partnership with the 5 Regional Educational Collaboratives, netWORKri, and other agencies to improve transition planning.
For more information, visit http://www.ors.ri.gov/
R.I. Secondary Transition & Employment First Twitter Feed
Watch Forget Me Not: Inclusion in the Classroom on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/697442/forget-me-not-inclusion-in-the-classroom?utm_campaign=web-sharing
We are so excited to host an Open House showcasing the Transition Programs in @pvdschools! Join us on Thursday, January 19th, for this special event! #explorepossibilities #accessforall #transition
Take a flight over Providence, #RhodeIsland last night as city life zips by below in this aerial timelapse. I recommend viewing on the largest screen you have!
Read this newsletter from the University of Minnesota Institute on Community Integration - 2 articles that caught our eye
* Dismantling Myths for #Employment for Indivs w/Disabilities
* #Transition to #Employment for Ryan in #netRI https://ici.umn.edu/news/the-new-frontline-initiative-supported-employment
@RITransition @RIPIN_RI
Choose Significance 👇Preparing students for their own #IEP mtg is a perfect in-school activity that can increase their potential for #PostSecondary success!
Choose #StudentLed IEP mtgs
Choose #Adding Value to Others
Choose #PositiveYouthDevelopment
@ritransition @SETransition
We’ve had an incredible day at our Middle School #Transition Fair! Students learned about transportation, budgets, first aid, safety, career & technical opportunities in high school, and so much more! Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen! #ppsdtransition #accessforall
Visit our website, https://bit.ly/3cfYl8V to read how Warrior Run School District promotes inclusion from K through 12th grade!
@TransitionsACR 1/2 Preparing for your #IEP! Look at these infocomics frm @TransitionsACR 🎯
Getting students to discover & take stock of their #Talents #Strengths #Passions
https://www.umassmed.edu/TransitionsACR/publication/comic/2022/09/tea-on-ieps-part-2/
@SEtransition @CHADD_ADHD @CECMembership @Diverse_Edu @VCU_CTI @LetsTalkLD @PTHVP @ritransition
#BarRaisedHigh
#HighExpectations
No one ever rises to low expectations.
Think: #STudentLedIEP mtgs - our kids want them, they are waiting for the Adults to be ok w/them.
@RITransition @RIPIN_RI @Diverse_Edu @MOParentAct @OKParentsCenter @Fam_Con_SC @OhioEngage @think_inclusive https://twitter.com/GiffordT/status/1605203472177139712
Choose the people around you wisely because they will significantly impact your potential and how successful you become. If you surround yourself with wise people trying to improve and better themselves, those qualities will help push you to improve.
Teaching my 12 yo son (with Autism, Intellectual Disability, nonverbal) how to shop. Big thanks to Back to Basics in EG for a quiet & patient environment to learn ❤️
Thank you for letting me interrupt your important mid-year team planning to talk about #MTSS and #transition #SpEd @TransitionTA https://twitter.com/RITransition/status/1601260128409649152
#RITransition @AllisonLombardi @ppsdtransition CC4T Transition mid year Check & Connect @UConnNeag integrating SEL 👏🏻
This #TransitionTip is to use an online course to prepare your students for the transition to postsecondary education.
#RITransition @AllisonLombardi @ppsdtransition CC4T Transition mid year Check & Connect @UConnNeag integrating SEL 👏🏻
2Excited for a day of learning and planning with the @pvdschools Special Ed Team for next steps for #PPSDTransition! #explorepossibilities #transition #accessforall
#RITransition mid year Check & Connect thanks Dr.Allison Lombardi @DCDT_CEC @UConnUCEDD CC4T great work
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The audience at the Opening General Session, "Breaking Barriers to Inclusion through Policy, Media, and Transformative Philanthropy", with Nikki Brown-Booker, Kristin Gilger and Jennifer Longdon. https://sched.co/z6u8 #2022TASHconf
It is with great sadness we announce that Hale Zukas has passed away. Hale Zukas was one of the founders of the Center for Independent Living. He was a Rolling Quads member and worked on the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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