Provides pre-vocational services, beginning in elementary school, with career education being infused across the curriculum in various activities. Students in the upper grades receive a range of services, such as transition counseling, vocational assessment which is geared toward helping students acquire the skills necessary to succeed in society and in their community, and are delivered both in the classroom and in the community.

Presentation detailing steps needed for schools to consider in transitioning high school students to work.

Provides vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals to prepare them for employment (including helping them to further their education) consistent with their strengths, ability and interest. These jobs can be in the competitive workforce, self-owned businesses in the home, sheltered workshops or in supported employment in the community. Also works with students, families and school districts to coordinate appropriate services for students with disabilities who are leaving secondary education and entering adult vocational rehabilitation.

Provides coordinated transitional services and training to help students move from school to post-school life in order to live as independently and self-directing as possible. Services include transitional assistance with CSE meetings and IEP transition planning and advocacy with school personnel as needed. Also allows participants to explore and observe a variety of jobs and work settings, including job training and coaching.

Provides vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals to prepare them for employment (including helping them to further their education) consistent with their strengths, ability and interest. These jobs can be in the competitive workforce, self-owned businesses in the home, sheltered workshops or in supported employment in the community. Also works with students, families and school districts to coordinate appropriate services for students with disabilities who are leaving secondary education and entering adult vocational rehabilitation.

Fundamental to the Community Independence Program is the belief that individuals with developmental disabilities can and should be given the opportunity to determine the content and character of the service they receive, identify the goals to which they aspire, and choose the individuals that would provide them with assistance in identifying and attaining their goals.

This program provides training and support to students with developmental disabilities. Offers different levels of education programs with varying degrees of support to help students develop the skills they will need to live, learn and earn within the community. Programs also include transition support, job placement, life skills, transportation, etc.

Assists students with developmental disabilities to transition from school to work. This is accomplished by providing opportunities through three programs, Career explorations, Independent work-study, and a Summer Work Program. Also during the last six months of a student's final year of school, staff from Dutchess ARC collaborate with the student, the family, the counselor, and teachers to assist with the transition into adult services.

Provides transition counseling for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, as they get ready to leave high school and prepare to work or go on to higher education.

Provides vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals to prepare them for employment (including helping them to further their education) consistent with their strengths, ability and interest. These jobs can be in the competitive workforce, self-owned businesses in the home, sheltered workshops or in supported employment in the community. Also works with students, families and school districts to coordinate appropriate services for students with disabilities who are leaving secondary education and entering adult vocational rehabilitation.

This program assesses students with developmental disabilities and helps identify and enhance their abilities to successfully transition from school to work.

SAIL provides information, advice, and assistance to youth with disabilities transitioning from school, family members, and other interested parties concerning transition planning and adult services and supports. The center also provides advocacy for transition planning, and assistance with the CSE process. SAIL provides assistance and support to individuals who are facing transitions in their lives. This includes transitions from Early Intervention Programs to school-based programs, transitions from school to work and/or adult services, transitions from living at home to moving into individual living arrangements, and other life transitions.

Offers individual, family and group counseling, behavior management as well as information and referral for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism and their families. A therapeutic, adult, social, and recreational club meet weekly to work on goals that include increasing socialization and self-advocacy skills. Also provide a transition program for adolescents going to adulthood, including case management for children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Provides vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals to prepare them for employment (including helping them to further their education) consistent with their strengths, ability and interest. These jobs can be in the competitive workforce, self-owned businesses in the home, sheltered workshops or in supported employment in the community. Also works with students, families and school districts to coordinate appropriate services for students with disabilities who are leaving secondary education and entering adult vocational rehabilitation.

Provides vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals to prepare them for employment (including helping them to further their education) consistent with their strengths, ability and interest. These jobs can be in the competitive workforce, self-owned businesses in the home, sheltered workshops or in supported employment in the community. Also works with students, families and school districts to coordinate appropriate services for students with disabilities who are leaving secondary education and entering adult vocational rehabilitation.

Provides vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals to prepare them for employment (including helping them to further their education) consistent with their strengths, ability and interest. These jobs can be in the competitive workforce, self-owned businesses in the home, sheltered workshops or in supported employment in the community. Also works with students, families and school districts to coordinate appropriate services for students with disabilities who are leaving secondary education and entering adult vocational rehabilitation.

Assists high school students with disabilities, assess their objectives for adult community life. The program encourages students to think about their future and develop skills to communicate their ideas with parents and teachers, and help develop more independence, self-esteem, and skills needed for a productive and fulfilling future. A team effort is implemented with families, schools, government services, and the general community to help students reach transition goals. Information, training, and technical assistance is available for students, to help with planning, benefits and entitlements, assistive technology, reasonable accommodation, personal assistance services, community resources, and housing options.

Provides individuals with disabilities and their families with the knowledge and support of what is needed and what do when confronted with various issues which affect habilitation and independence. Assists also with transition support as students are leaving school and getting ready to begin life outside or away from the family.

Assists high school students with disabilities, assess their objectives for adult community life. The program encourages students to think about their future and develop skills to communicate their ideas with parents and teachers, and help develop more independence, self-esteem, and skills needed for a productive and fulfilling future. A team effort is implemented with families, schools, government services, and the general community to help students reach transition goals. Information, training, and technical assistance is available for students, to help with planning, benefits and entitlements, assistive technology, reasonable accommodation, personal assistance services, community resources, and housing options.

Fundamental to the Community Independence Program is the belief that individuals with developmental disabilities can and should be given the opportunity to determine the content and character of the service they receive, identify the goals to which they aspire, and choose the individuals that would provide them with assistance in identifying and attaining their goals.

Fundamental to the Community Independence Program is the belief that individuals with developmental disabilities can and should be given the opportunity to determine the content and character of the service they receive, identify the goals to which they aspire, and choose the individuals that would provide them with assistance in identifying and attaining their goals.

Provides workforce workshops that include transition services, parent-student IEP advocacy, post-secondary exploration, work readiness skills, self-advocacy skills, volunteer opportunities, and job exploration for youth from 14 to 21 years of age.

This program serves co-ed youth in need of a supportive, educational environment. The length of stay is determined by the Committees on Special Education (CSE) in consultation with parents. This program offers clinical, educational, and residential service components. While in this program, children attend our on-campus school, licensed by the New York State Education Department. Speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy as well as psychiatric and psychological assessment are provided.

Provides case management and educational advocacy support for children with disabilities and their families. Provides Pre-Employment Transition Services to school age youth between the ages of 14-21. Provides screenings, assessments, ancillary services (PT, OT, speech therapy), respite, and health and mental health clinic services.

Offers supported employment opportunities which include job development, job coaching, person centered vocational profiles, vocational assessments, vocational planning, counseling, employment, job training, job placement, and transitional support to school age students.