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This online document is accessable and searchable. The Table of
Contents provides general categories of information. To locate
specific information: Hold down the 'Control' key and the letter 'f'.
Enter the word or phrase in the find box. All items assocaited with
the word/phrase will pop up. Last addition 7-20-2016 ACCESS Foreword ACCESS to Resources for Students with Disabilities, known as ACCESS,
is designed as a user-friendly guide to resources to empower the
readers with relevant knowledge and information. ACCESS will provide
resources for people with various abilities and disabilities along the
journey toward independent and meaningful living. ACCESS was originally a publication of the California Transcribers and
Educators for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CTEBVI), formerly known
as the California Transcribers and Educators for the Visually
Handicapped (CTEVH). This transition guide was originally provided as
a gift to blind and visually impaired high school juniors and seniors
in California. In past years, this guide was made available in braille
and on the CTEBVI Web site. The 2015 edition of this transition guide is available as an on-line
resource and offers information and Internet links concerning various
populations with special abilities and disabilities. The primary focus
of this guide is the population transitioning to independent living,
employment, and careers. The students and young adults will find
appropriate resources that will lead to greater independence. Parents
will find resources necessary to help the children during the
transition to independent living. Teachers will find learning tools
addressing the Expanded Core Curriculum. As an online transition guide, ACCESS will be changed and updated as
needed, to address the continuous changes in products and services
that are brought by advancement in technology, industry, and the
global economy. Original Contributors
ACCESS was originally developed by the California Transcriber and
Educators for the Visually Handicapped (CTEVH). The work has been helpful
to generations of blind and visually impaired students. Much of the
original work remains in this resource with updated information. We
recognize the original contributors to the ACCESS guide: Susan Adams, Adrian Amandi, Lorraine Smith Beaman, Liz Barclay, Cheryl
Besden, Anna Lee Braunstein, Rod Brawley, Leslie Burkhardt, James Carreon,
Mike Cole, Theresa Duncan, Gerri Finkelstein, Barbara Haase, Elizabeth
Hart, Jana Hertz, Jerry Kuns, Francey Liefert, Susan Mangis, Carol
Nicholson, Jean Olmstead, Martha Pamperin, Mary Alice Ross, Lucinda
Talkington, Donna Wittenstein Current Editors Richard Rueda, Director of Transition Services, Junior Blind of America
Georgeta Tanase, Rehabilitation Counselor QRP, CA Department of
Rehabilitation
Jonn Paris-Salb, Assistive Technology Consultant, CA Department of
Education Volunteers Adrianna Tobon
Ana Zambrano
Cayla Mladenik
Cy Lugo
Duoa Her
Jason Sevier
Sarah Ann Horning Peer Review Experts Autism Spectrum Disorder Patricia Schetter MA, BCBA Coordinator of
Autism Education Initiatives, CEDD at the MIND
Institute
Cognitive Disabilities Stephen Brock - Professor and Program Coordinator,
California State University, Rehabilitation
School Psychology, and Deaf Studies
Communication Disabilities Judy Henderson -President and CEO of
Empowerment Resource Associates (ERA)
Deaf-Blind Maurice Belote - Project Coordinator, California Deaf-Blind
Services
Visually Impaired Richard Rueda - Director of Transition Services,
Junior Blind of America
Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Brian Winic - Staff Services Manager I, Blind Field
Services, Department of Rehabilitation
Learning Disabled Phyllis Hallam - Education Programs
Consultant
Professional Learning Support Division,
California Department of Education
Mobility Disabilities Linda Wyatt - Special Education Consultant, Policy
Program Services, California Department of
Education
Multiple Disabled Sharon Sacks - Superintendent of the California
School for the Blind How to use the ACCESS Guide The guide is divided into five general categories and an Appendix; Education and Training
Daily Living Skills
Assistive Technology
Laws and Rights
Specific Population Resources
Appendix The table of Content links are active and will take you to the
sections with the same name/title. Another way to is to search using
key words embedded in each section of information; Note: To ensure accuracy, most of the descriptions for the listings in
this transition guide are taken directly from the websites of the
respective agencies, organizations and retail companies. Links to Web
sites are provided for additional information at the end of the
transition guide in the Organization Contact Information section. It
is often a good idea to also search for reviews and comments from
current and former clients/customers/users to find out what others
think about these programs, services, and/or devices.
Note: The majority of the resources are from California. Most states
have equivalent organizations and resources for students with
disabilities. ACCESS
Table of Contents 1. Education and
Training..............................................................
8
a. Lending
Libraries.............................................................
8
b. Transition
Services.............................................................
10
c. Online
Courses..................................................................
14
d.
News/Periodicals..........................................................
...... 15
e. Service
Dogs.....................................................................
16
f.
College/Career.............................................................
...... 21
g. Post-Secondary
Information................................................... 25
h.
Employment..................................................................
..... 29
2. Daily Living Skills / Leisure
Skills............................................... 33
a. Expanded Core
Curriculum................................................ 33
b. Orientation and
Mobility........................................................ 34
c. Consumer
Organizations.......................................................
43
d. Medical
Information......................................................
45
e. Banking and Bill
Paying.................................................. 53
f. Independent Living
Centers.................................................. 56
g. Support
Organizations.................................................... 58
h. Internet for
Ordering............................................................
68
i. Internet for
Socializing....................................................... 69
j. Living
Skills.................................................................
. 70
k.
Cooking.....................................................................
...... 71
l.
Labeling..................................................................
....... 73
m.
Laundry.....................................................................
..... 76
n. House
Keeping................................................................
. 77
o. Personal
Safety................................................................
78
p.
Sewing.....................................................................
. 79
q.
Shopping..................................................................
..... 81
r. Time and
Schedules....................................................... 82
3. Assistive Technology
............................................................. 83
a. Computer
Access........................................................... 83
b. Electronic Travel
Aids...................................................... 88
c. Digital Note-
Taking.......................................................... 90
d. Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
.......................................... 93
e. Global Positioning System (GPS) .....................................
95
f. Electronic Reading Machines.........................................
96
g. Calculating
Devices...............................................................
98
h. YouTube Assistive Technology Demonstrations........................
10