Universal Design for Transition and Community Living

by Bader, B.A., Perez, S.E., & Bryant, M.

Chapter 7 in Universal Design for Transition: A Roadmap for Planning and Instruction. Edited by C.A. Thoma, C.C. Bartholomew, & L.A. Scott

Universal Design for Transition
A Roadmap for Planning and Instruction

In this book transition specialists and educators will discover how to apply universal design for transition (UDT) during the critical middle- and high-school years, using its guiding philosophy—presenting information in multiple formats and media—to help students achieve academic goals, make sound decisions about their future, and make a successful transition to adult life. This timely, concise guidebook reveals how and why UDT can help readers

• enhance students' self-determination skills
• plan multiple assessments that measure the full range of student strengths and needs
• develop IEPs tailored to student goals and interests
• help students explore career possibilities and prepare for the working world
• support all the elements of successful transition to community life, including finding a home, managing finances, making personal connections, and enjoying recreational activities
• create universal access to postsecondary options and help students develop the skills they'll need in college

Paul H. Brooks Publishing