Video Topic: Finding Strengths
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Connecting Youth to CareersThis video follows Jessica from 9th grade through her senior year as she explores her strengths and interests, gains work experience and finds her career pathway. It covers self-awareness, career research and career planning activities. It also answers questions about what parents can do to help launch their teen on a successful career path.
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September 2019 | 10 | Accommodations, Adult Services, American Job Centers, Career Development, Connecting Youth, Disability Self-Awareness, Employment, Finding Strengths, Preparing for Employment, Self-Awareness, Transition, Transition Planning | |
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DO-IT Scholars Discuss the Importance of CollegeDO-IT Scholars, who are part of an innovative transition-to-college program, share their perspectives on why it is important to attend college.
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April 2017 | 201 | Postsecondary Education, Finding Strengths, College Preparation | |
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Understanding Measurable Postsecondary Goals in the IEPPACER advocate Barb Ziemke discusses the concept of “measurable postsecondary goals” and how they fit into transition planning for a student with a disability on an IEP. She incorporates her own experiences to highlight why this is an important concept for families to understand.
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August 2016 | 276 | Special Education, Finding Strengths, Transition Planning, Family Support | |
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Sue Pratt on the Importance of a Transition PlanSue shares about the power of high expectations and the role a well-constructed transition plan plays in success for transitioning youth.
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April 2016 | 525 | Finding Strengths, High Expectations, Perseverance, Transition, Special Education | Voices of Experience |
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Moving Out Into the WorldDiscover how international study and volunteer abroad can develop confidence, independence, and career skills for people with disabilities.
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October 2015 | 384 | Career Development, Employment, Finding Strengths, High Expectations, Inclusion, Independent Living | |
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Work Early, Work Often: Parents/Caregivers of Young Adults with DisabilitiesPart of a three-part series highlighting the importance of work and work-based experiences in an young person’s transition to adulthood, a mother talks about her son’s career development experiences, finding the right job “fit,” his personal growth on the job, and “letting go.”
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September 2015 | 1439 | Career Development, Employment, Family Support, Finding Strengths, Independent Living | Work Early, Work Often |
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Meet Jesus VillasenorMeet Jesus Villasenor, a parent advocate at PACER Center and father of a young adult with learning disabilities. Jesus tells his story, and offers advice to other Latino parents on helping their youth with a disability through the transition years.
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April 2015 | 435 | Learning Disability, Family Support, Latino Parents, ADD/ADHD, High Expectations, Finding Strengths | Voices of Experience |
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Cory SmithWith the help of an adult service agency, Cory Smith found a job he loves at Brother's Custom Cabinets.
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March 2015 | 1233 | Adult Services, Career Development, Employment, Finding Strengths, High Expectations | |
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Ben Carter: Carter's Courier ServiceFollow Ben Carter in his job working as a courier for Lane County Health and Human Services. He and his family worked with an adult service agency to create a customized employment opportunity working in the community.
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March 2015 | 1473 | Adult Services, Career Development, Employment, Finding Strengths, High Expectations | |
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Meet JohnMeet John, an assistive technology specialist at PACER Center and a young adult with a cognitive disability. John discusses understanding his disability, finding his strengths, and the role high expectations played in his academic and career success.
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March 2015 | 545 | Self-Awareness, ADD/ADHD, Family Support, Postsecondary Education, Finding Strengths | Voices of Experience |
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Jonathan Mooney on Strategies to ThriveJonathan Mooney shares strategies to help youth thrive in life.
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March 2015 | 234 | Family Support, Finding Strengths, Connecting Youth | Voices of Experience |
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Customized EmploymentThis video features Sean and his customized employment experience at Barnes and Noble. It showcases how a customized employment experience can be beneficial to both the business and to the individual with a disability.
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December 2014 | 1448 | Employment, Finding Strengths | |
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Self-Advocacy: Find the Captain in You!Two high school students host a morning talk show with special guest, Captain Self Advocacy.
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December 2010 | 6278 | Self-Determination, Self-Advocacy, Youth Produced, Finding Strengths | |
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I Can — PSAThe Campaign for Disability Employment is a collaborative effort to promote positive employment outcomes for people with disabilities by encouraging employers and others to recognize the value and talent they bring to the workplace.
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September 2009 | 73152 | Employment, For Employers, Finding Strengths, PSA |