Brief article chronicles the use of peer mentors at the College of New Jersey's College and Community Studies Program.
Blumberg, Richard
This reader-friendly chapter introduces concepts, strategies, tools and resources to help parents ensure their son or daughter enjoys a meaningful life after high school. The author recommends preparing for transition during the youth's first year of high school, using a planning approach such as Person Centered Planning. The chapter presents an overview of youth's rights under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, defines accommodations, and provides examples of accommodations currently used in college settings. Included are descriptions of resources for income supports (e.g.