Welcome to the AHHS Transition Program’s Webpage!
Program Objective:
To successfully transition the students of our program to post-secondary pathways in life and career through individualized educational plans, experiential learning, and community-based instruction.
Contact:
LaPrice Weatherington, Program Specialist - High School Transition
Email: lweatherington@newark.apppresser.com
Parent Presentations
Resources
NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS)
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
- Quick Guide to DDD Services:
- Apply for Services: Division of Developmental Disabilities | Apply for Services (state.nj.us)
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- Job Accommodation Network (JAN): www.askjan.org
- My Next Move: Career Planning website geared toward youth www.mynextmove.org
- NCWD/Youth: Information about employment and youth with disabilities: www.ncwd-Youth.info
- NJTIP@Rutgers: Transportation & Travel Training information/Assistance http://vtc.rutgers.edu/
- NJ LWD /NJDVRS: www.careerconnections.nj.gov
- NJ Statewide Independent Living Council: www.njsilc.org Information about Centers for Independent Living
- NTACT: National Technical Assistance Center on Transition www.transitionta.org
- Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) US Dept. of Labor: www.dol.gov/odep
- ODEP “Soft Skills to Pay the Bills” Curriculum (PDF format) www.dol.gov/odep/topics/youth/softskills
- Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN): www.spanadvocacy.org - Information, resources, support, and advocacy
- The New Jersey Career Assistance Navigator (NJCAN): www.NJCAN.org
- Transition Matters: Family Support Center of New Jersey, (FSCNJ) www.fscnj.org/transition-matters/ - Transition information & resources
- WINTAC: Workforce Innovation Network Technical Assistance Center www.wintac.org