Transition Programs & Services

Post-Graduate Services: The following inter-agency collaboration services and post high school planning services is provided by the Transition/Employment Specialist to graduates that continue in the Transition Partnership Program (TPP): Ultimate goal is to guide each TPP student to embrace their new journey out there as a strong deaf centered individual.

• Supporting student in remaining interactive with the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)

• Navigating the of VR modernization (VR Mod) approach at the DOR

• Collaborating with the Department of Rehabilitation in implementing the Individual Plan for Employment (IPE)

• Assisting student in implementing post-graduation goals and re-evaluating plan to reach these goals

• Arranging for student and parents to visit post-secondary education and/or training programs

• Connecting to agencies that serves and support deaf population within their hometown

• Obtain support at the Employment Development Department (EDD) to utilize resources that will help obtain a job

• Provide or secure a job coaching services at the work site

• Contacting appropriate agencies that provides Certified Sign Language interpreting services

• Gathering information on housing assistance, medical services, mental health and counseling support services

• Refer to agencies that handles Deferred Action paperwork and/or any immigration issues

• Providing consultation and follow-up support services for students, families, and service providers

• Working with student, family and support service providers to help student with employment plan and/or any presenting barriers

• Assist student in developing self-advocacy skills and gathering information on maintaining healthy and balanced life