Assists students in developing their own transition plan and to implement it through education, coordination of benefits and services, and group work.

Organizes activities and volunteer jobs that help others in the community while individuals learn life skills, social skills and work skills. Must have an MSC referral. Call for further information.

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.

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.

Family support and home and community based services available to children with developmental disabilities.

Offers individualized transitional services to students with developmental disabilities in high school as they move into adulthood. Services may include job shadowing, internships, and paid employment as they finish high school. If students are interested in going to college, campus tours, assisting with applications such as financial aid, and class scheduling is offered.

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.

SLIP provided youth with support and assistance to transition to total independent. SILP has a focus of responsibility on the youth, with a philosophy of learning by doing. Young adults (ages 16 to 21) reside in subsidized community-based apartments and learn the skills necessary to become self sufficient, healthy, and achieve independence. Residents may remain in the program until age 21.Mother-Baby SILP provides community-based services for young teenage mothers and their children in the same supported living environment as the SILP program.

Works with community agencies, businesses, schools, families and other stakeholders to promote inclusion of individuals with disabilities in all facets of life through training and technical assistance on disability management and persons with disabilities in the workplace individuals and entities affected by the Americans with Disabilities Act students with disabilities transitioning from secondary education settings to adult living, earning and learningWorkshops, training and consultation available in: pre-employment screening health benefit plans workplace accommodations for persons with disabilities human resource practices

Offers courses and programs for adult students who have developmental disabilities. Services include non-credit courses and seminars, supplemental day habilitation, and transition services.

Employment and independent living services for people with disabilities, including: transition from school to adult services for students with disabilities vocational rehabilitation services for working-age individuals with disabilities independent living services for people with disabilities of all ages business services for hiring a qualified diverse workforce

Offers individualized transitional services to students with developmental disabilities in high school as they move into adulthood. Services may include job shadowing, internships, and paid employment as they finish high school. If students are interested in going to college, campus tours, assisting with applications such as financial aid, and class scheduling is offered.

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.

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.

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.

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.