Welcome to the SSEPAC Site
Teenagers and Transitions
IEP Self Advocacy
View the Wrightslaw web site section entitled Wrightslaw Self Advocacy Skills Encourage Your Child to Find Her Voice! for important information on self advocacy Self Advocacy.
Transition Information
The Federation for Children with Special Needs has a transitions page with links to many sites. They also have tips for planning an IEP with vision towards college, transition tips, information on workplace accomodations, information on youth development and leadership and more. FCSN Transitions.
Learning to Drive
SPECIALIZED DRIVER'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS
The Adaptive Driving Program provides on the road assessment and training in Mass and RI. The Adaptive Driving Program is for individuals with disabilities. They offer clinical pre-driving assessments of vision, memory, visual perception, attention, reaction time, etc..
Driving Solutions LLC provides in-home clinical assessment and coordination for on the road assessment and training.
These two programs, the Adaptive Driving Program and Driving Solutions LLC are listed on the Mass RMV site at this link.
The Transition to Adulthood section of the Mass Family Ties (MFT) Resource Directory found here contains listings of several driving programs. You may also want to check with your local Independent Living Center (also in the directory) - and MFT's Regional Coordinator for local programs. Call 800-905-TIES/8437 for more help.
