Learning Plan 11: Assignments
Assignment 11.1
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Assignment 11.1: Research Government Agencies
Meet with case manager and make a list of agencies that will assist your transition. Use one these resources:
Then conduct a website search online of these agencies. Evaluate each agency by telephoning or researching the agency further on the Internet to determine if the agency can be a resource for you. |
Assignment 11.2
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Assignment 11.2: Research Support Groups
Support groups are different from government agencies. While both groups offer services to assist individuals with disabilities, support groups tend to provide services that will help them understand their disability, the Law, and give guidance in difficult situations. Complete this assignment to search for and identify potential support resources. |
Assignment 11.3
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Assignment 11.3: Resource Directory
Develop your own resource directory from the list of resources you identified in Assignments 11.1 and 11.2. You may also include individuals who you feel would be advocates for you. You should have at least one government agency, three support groups and one individual in your directory. You will be using one of these resources to set up an appointment with and register for services. Be sure these are listed in your Summary of Performance (SOP) before you leave high school.) Summary of Performance (SOP) |
Assignment 11.4: Prepare for and Attend an Agency Meeting
In Part A, you will role play an agency meeting to ask for services. Role playing will help to ease the tension and provide an opportunity for individuals with disabilities to experiment with different approaches in asking for services. Then in Part B, you will schedule, attend, and evaluate an agency meeting using your Resource Directory. |
Assignment 11.5
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Assignment 11.5: Agency Involvement Checklist
To receive agency services, individuals with disabilities may have to complete many forms and submit documentation of their disabilities. Making a checklist of all the forms that need to be completed and documentation to be sent will help individuals with disabilities organize themselves to complete the forms and submit them to the agency as soon as possible. |
Assignment 11.6
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Assignment 11.6: Agency Follow-up
Conduct a follow-up on your appointment with the agency you are requesting services from and complete the following questions. |
Assignment 11.7
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Assignment 11.7: Application of Self-Advocacy Principles
Prepare and give a presentation to explain the importance of resources agencies and support groups for the individual with a disability. See the rubric for guidelines on completing your presentation. |