Youth
Information for persons between the ages of 13 – 26.
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My story: The Benefits of Working with Agencies like the Washington State Department of Services for the Blind
Getting a job right after I graduated was a very exciting and scary experience. Luckily, I had Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) staff…
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Tips to Make a Well-Informed Transition into Life After High School
Tips to Make a Well-Informed Transition into Life After High School A Brief Overview Students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) need to have a…
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Transition from Child Based to Adult Based Services in Behavioral Health
From Child to Adult Transition to adulthood is difficult for all young adults, but if you are a young adult who utilizes Behavioral Health or Substance…
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So you’re at College…What Next?
Navigating the Higher Education Environment When You Live With Disability Research over the past 20 years indicates that a fairly high percentage of college students…
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Self-Advocacy: Becoming an Active Member in Your Community
If you have ever stood up and defended the rights of yourself or others you were acting as an advocate. Self-advocacy means taking the responsibility for telling…
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‘What’s wrong with your brother?’
As a second grade student, this was a daunting question. I knew Josh was different, but I didn’t know how to adequately explain the nature…