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Apr, 2023

Smart Steps Mobile Helps Choose a College

By: office@smartsteps4me.com | Tags: choosing a college, college, Community college, day-to-day-life, graduation, Smart Steps Mobile app, transition to adulthood | Comments: 0

Smart Steps Mobile is usually for everyday situations when you feel stuck, such as a late ride or needing to ask the boss a question. One new app user gave us a new idea, and we thought we’d create a scenario with a broader question: Thinking About Going to College. Meet Kaylee. She is a senior and is

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Aug, 2013

Independent Living: Going Shopping Today?

By: cindyfisher | Tags: independent living, money, problem solving, Restaurant, shopping, transition to adulthood | Comments: 0

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] A picture of a wallet. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Being active in the community usually means that, if you’re going to be out for a few hours, you’re probably going to want something to eat or drink while you’re out. Here are a few ideas to consider before walking out the door: Take Water and

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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

By: cindyfisher | Tags: Campus, Colleges and Universities, Community college, Community mobility, independent living, local community college, Safety, school buddies, self advocacy, student id card, transition to adulthood | Comments: 1

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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May, 2013

Transition to Independent Living: What Happens After High School?

By: cindyfisher | Tags: autism, Autism spectrum, college, community-based instruction, disabilities, Easter Seals, Education, High school, IEP, IEP goals, independence, independent living, Individualized Education Program, Middle school, problem solving, self advocacy, transition planning, transition services, transition to adulthood | Comments: 2

Individuals with disabilities go through many transitions in their school career as they progress through elementary, middle school and high school. At each stage, teams discuss how to make the transition as smooth as possible. What is expected at the next level? Will teachers understand his or her needs? How can we make it less stressful?Even more worrisome

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