1. A webinar introducing a new website Presented by Charlotte Cushman Perkins School for the Blind September 19, 2012

2. This webinar is being record and will be available on the Perkins website at: http://www.perkins.org/resources/webinars/ http://www.perkins.org/resources/webinars/ www.transitionplanningasia.org

3.  To explore the Transition Planning Asia website hosted by Perkins School for the Blind  To become familiar with the range of content available on the site  To learn about interactive features of the site and how users can add content  To identify ways in which the website can be of assistance to individuals working in the field of blindness in the Asia region

4.  Sponsored by Perkins International in collaboration with Project Partners in Asia Region  Grew out of strategic planning meeting in 2009

5.  Interactive hub for teachers, families, and other caregivers  Place to share ideas and questions about youth who are blind or visually impaired with additional disabilities as they make the transition to adult life  Resource with basic information, tools, and ideas, as well as places to share case studies, functional activities, and questions.  Site to post materials, including photos and/or video, to help to tell the stories.

6.  Accessibility features  Search bar  Sections with dropdown menus  Rotating slideshow of each country  User menu to register and log in  “News From The Field” with most recent posts  Associated links  New forum topics  Upcoming events  How to use the site

7.  Transition  Personal Futures Planning  Transition Programs  Functional Activities  Case Studies  Resources  Forum

8.  What is transition? ◦ Moving from one activity or role to another ◦ This can be leaving school or preparing for adult life in the community  Key elements of transition ◦ Planning ◦ Advocacy ◦ Program

9.  What is PFP? ◦ A process to assist teams to plan for the next stage of an individual's life. ◦ Video from India of Making Dreams Real ◦ Maps ◦ Examples

10.  Overview of Transition Programs  Community-Based Rehabilitation  Sample programs from throughout the Asia Region

11.  Registration  Functional Activities  Case Studies  Resources  Forum  Comments

13.  Overview  Template for Planning Activities  Sample activity  Listing of functional activities

14.  Interactive feature where users post individual cases and others can comment  Stories include successes, as well as challenges  Case studies can be updated as things change

15. Another area in which visitors to the site can post

16. A place for online discussions, where users can ask questions and offer suggestions

17. Share ideas about a case study or functional activity Ask questions about a sample program Tell people what you like about a resource or a story

18. 10 Asian countries where Perkins International is working actively with partners on Transition Projects: ◦ Bangladesh ◦ China ◦ India ◦ Indonesia ◦ Malaysia ◦ Nepal ◦ Sri Lanka ◦ Philippines ◦ Thailand ◦ Vietnam

29. Case Studies Resources Functional Activities Sample Transition Programs Partners in Transition Project

30.  Confidentiality ◦ Be sure to ask individuals and their families if you make take photographs and share their stories online.  http://www.transitionplanningasia.org/about http://www.transitionplanningasia.org/about Materials and Publications Policy

31.  Subscribe by country  Email  Post to Facebook  Twitter  Printer Friendly

32.  Google Translate has 14 Asian languages built in  Keywords and concepts have customized translations for some of the languages to convey the intended meaning as accurately as possible  Users who would like to change the translations on other pages can do so  Materials can be posted in any language If you would like to contribute to a custom glossary, contact us at: transitionasia@perkins.orgtransitionasia@perkins.org

33.  To share ideas and learn from others in the field  To share resources you have created or discovered  To provide training materials and support to those working in the field  Let us know how you use it!

34.  Please share the site with colleagues!  Talk to families and encourage them to share their stories of what has worked well and what advice they have for others.  The site is only as good as the material shared by the community of users. Your stories and ideas will make it a better and more interesting resource.