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	The University of Montana Rural Institute has been a leader in the area of transition planning for youth with disabilities since 1995. Activities have included: Provision of education and training to schools, families, students and agencies; Development of innovative strategies and transition models; Demonstration, outreach and technical assistance, both on-site and long distance; Promotion of systems changes to support effective transition for youth from school to adult life; and Information dissemination. Since 2000, we’ve focused several of our projects on customized community employment for youth with significant disabilities. We have developed and implemented unique models of transition planning that continue to evolve as we learn more from the youth and families with whom we work. Our transition activities are unique in that they promote: Customized Employment strategies for youth with disabilities; The use of Social Security work incentives for students; Transition planning for middle school students; Collaborative funding across agencies to create individually-driven employment supports; Self-employment as vocational experience or as a post-school outcome; and Self-determination for youth as we empower them to identify strengths, skills, and needs for transition planning. Visit our link to “Articles and Products” for information and tools you can use in your own programs. Projects MT-TIRC Mission: The Montana Transition Training, Information and Resource Center (MT-TIRC) will provide access to timely, high quality transition information, training and resources for young people with developmental disabilities, their families, teachers, professionals, and other community members. MT-TIRC is funded through a three-year grant awarded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities. The project began on November 1, 2007. More about MT-TIRC.... Mission: The Youth Corps Project provides youth with disabilities service opportunities, work experiences, and internships to assist them in developing the skills and habits that will lead to successful, paid employment. More about Youth Corps Project... Mission: The Partnerships for Transition Project is a collaborative effort between the Rural Institute, PLUK (Parents, Let’s Unite for Kids) and the Montana Council on Developmental Disabilities to improve transition outcomes for middle school youth with developmental disabilities. Partnerships is being developed and piloted in six Montana communities. *More about Partnerships for Transition* Transition and Employment Consultation and Training *......More information Coming Soon*
		These Transition Projects are a part of the Rural Institute Center for Excellence in Disability Education, Research, and Service at The University of Montana. MT-TIRC #90DN0223/01 was awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Administraion on Developmental Disabilites. Partnerships for Transition is funded by the Montana Council on Developmental Disabilities. The Youth Corps Project is funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service through a contract administered by CTAT, the Region VIII CRP-RCEP. (Opinions expressed are those of the Transition Projects staff and not those of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of Education, the Montana Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Corporation for National and Community Service, or CTAT.) For question or comments about this webpage contact Jillian Jurica
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