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Disabilities and Transition After High School: Developing Independence at the Community College, Even If I’m Not Taking Classes

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Jul, 2013

Disabilities and Transition After High School: Developing Independence at the Community College, Even If I’m Not Taking Classes

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Okay, new graduate. You’ve finished high school, and your classmates, at least most of them, are going on to college. You say to yourself, I want to go to college! Of course, you want to do what your friends are doing, right? It’s understandable that you don’t want to stay at home while everyone else is having a

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Independent Living: Is Crossing the Street as Easy as ‘Look Left, Look Right, Look Left Again’?

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Being independent requires being able to navigate the community safely. What are some tips? [caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] English: A pedestrian LED Traffic Light in Financial District, New York City, NY Deutsch: Eine Fussgängerampel im Financial District in New York City (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption]   Prepare to be aware of the environment. The first step in community safety

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Independent Living Skills: What’s My No-Phone Backup Plan?

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May, 2013

Independent Living Skills: What’s My No-Phone Backup Plan?

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Parents feel better when they know their children are safe and have some skills to solve problems independently. Developing independence means that we give up a little bit of control as children grow up and attend school, participate in sports or community activities, or spend the night away from home.   How do you feel about your child

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