1. Disclosure Self-Advocacy Self-Determination Transition Preparation Job Corps Health & Wellness Conference, San Francisco Region, May 10-12, 2006 Presenter: Nancie Payne, M.S. President, Payne & Associates, Inc. www.payneandassociates.com

2. WELCOME… What a Great Afternoon Warm-up

3. Accomplishments Today… Self- Determination Self-AdvocacyDisclosure TransitionSTUDENT

4. TRANSITION Result of a change State change puts one into Not automatic Change is external Transition is internal

5. TRANSITION Transition takes longer Transition happens much more slowly than change Transition is what happens when we support the processes involved in change…

6. Successful Transition… Self-Determination = Goal Oriented Aware of strengths & weaknesses Able to evaluate work & learning environments Make informed decisions & solve problems Self-Advocacy = Reframing Effectively communicate, convey, & negotiate Assert interests, desires, needs, & rights Making informed decisions Taking responsibility for decisions

7. Self-Determination & Self-Advocacy Self-Reliance Independence Self-Sufficiency Self-Esteem Motivation Disclosure Self-Knowledge KNOW SELF

8. Success = Control (Ginsberg, Gerber, Reiff, 1994) Learner Desire (Goal or Want) Goal Orientation (Specific Direction) Control Of Life Self- Knowledge Reframing Situations (Recognizing, Accepting, & Understanding Experiences) Persistence (Working Hard) Learned Creativity (Adapting, Acc’dating Modifying) Social Ecology (Accessing & Using Supports)

9. EFFECTS OF LD “ I’m Smart? Yea, Right…Then Why Can’t I Succeed?”

10. EFFECTS OF LD  Far Reaching  Manifestations Different for Each  Positive & Negative Experiences  Success through…  Self-Knowledge  Support

11. MASLOW AT WORK Self- transcendence Self-actualization Ego-status Belonging Safety and security Basic needs SUPPORT

12. Reasons for Difficulties Experienced in Post-secondary Brainstorm & List Reasons…

13. Barriers To Success Weak Critical Thinking Skills Poor Self-Advocacy Skills Low Self-Esteem Poor Self-Determination Skills Negative Messages Lack of Self-Knowledge Feelings of Hopelessness Avoidance of Success Lack of Understanding of Disability Inability to Seek Resources Underdeveloped Problem Solving Skills

14. THE FRAMEWORK ESSENTIAL SKILLS

15. THE SELF-KNOWLEDGE ESSENTIALS Strengths & Interests Learning Styles Multiple Intelligences Critical & Higher Order Thinking Skills Values & Personal Needs Disability & Limitations Accommodations

16. STRENGTHS & INTERESTS Help to recognize talents Search until you find the motivators Don’t push your own ideas Explore in positive ways Keep a list of things to investigate Maintain structure Promote follow-through

17. LEARNING STYLES Visual Auditory Tactile Motor NOT THE ONLY WAY!

18. MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCESLearner Musical Logical Mathematical IntrapersonalInterpersonal Bodily Kinesthetic Visual- Spatial LinguisticNaturalist

19. FACILITATING CRITICAL THINKING Affirm Self-Worth Listen Attentively Show Support of Efforts Reflect & Mirror Ideas & Actions Motivate Person to Think Critically Stephen Brookfield, Developing Critical Thinkers

20. FACILITATING CRITICAL THINKING Regularly Evaluate Progress Help Create Networks Be Critical Parents & Support Folks Model Critical Thinking Stephen Brookfield, Developing Critical Thinkers

21. Personal Needs Figure Them Out!! –What Trips Trigger –What Works Best –Down Time –Chunking –Frustration Tolerance

22. DISABILITY & LIMITATIONS Adequately describe or speak to the Disability when & where appropriate Must understand that the limitations are the result of the disability Accommodations are essential

23. Accommodations A change to the existing environment, structure or protocol that allows the use and further development, where possible, of alternative, intact physical methods or cognitive channels in order to compensate for the limitation created by the person’s disability.

24. Accommodations Elementary School High School Postsecondary Training Entrance testing Certification testing Pre-employment testing

25. DISCLOSURE RANDOM THOUGHTS Postsecondary & Training Employment & Training Programs –Core Services – Intensive & Training Services Pre-Employment Processes During Employment Offers After Employment Accepted –Probationary Period

26. Factors Leading to Success Work Tolerance & Endurance Work Skills Above Entry & Low Level Job-related Academic Skills Disability Awareness Self-esteem & Self-confidence Medical, Psychological & Psychiatric Coordination & Co-investigation

27. Factors Leading to Success Mobility & Transportation Verbal Communication Non-Verbal Communication Learning Styles & Job Culture Knowledge & Exposure of Employment Potentials Job Interests & Passions Secondary Completion

28. THE “OTHER” FACTOR Reframe limitations using accommodations Remediate weaknesses after limitations have been accommodated successfully

29. THE “OTHER” FACTOR The framework must be What I Can doWhat I Can do – not – What I can’t doWhat I can’t do

30. Critical Transition Elements Employment Success Factors Desires – Goals Self-Knowledge Self-Determination Persistence Learned Creativity & Accommodations Supports Reframing & Control

31. Remember… Knowledge is Power Sharing Knowledge creates positive power Providing Support fosters motivation, initiative & independence promoting success

32. THANK YOU! Those Who See the Invisible… Can do the Impossible

33. Payne & Associates, Inc. Nancie Payne, M.S. 205 Lilly Road NE, Bldg B, Ste A Olympia, Washington 98506 360-491-7600 payneassoc@att.net Mission Competent, effective disability-related services designed to Maximize Human Potential & Create Productive Environments