From Entitlement to Eligibility for Adult Services Learning Disabilities Association of America February 28, 2009 Presenters Craig Boogaard, Computer Center for Citizens with Disabilities Kathleen Johnson, Utah Department of Workforce Services Steven Lewis, Salt Lake Community College Debra Mair, Utah Independent Living Center Carol Ruddell, Work Ability Utah Russ Thelin, Utah State Office of Rehabilitation
A day in the life of… Ashley –Third child in a typical Utah family –Normal pregnancy and birth –Dad is an electrician that works primarily in new construction –Mom works at home, keeping this active family organized
Infant Welcome Ashley! Ashley joins a family with two older brothers!
5 Year Old A happy child Struggles with her letters and reading simple labels
8 Year Old Struggling with reading Referred for assessment Determined to have a learning disability Assessment by school district staff Referral to AAA team
11 Year Old Prefers to be alone Develops asthma Opportunities for recreation Health Care Options
15 Year Old Struggling with high school academics Looking for hands on experience Tutoring, Internship, Summer experiences Assistive Technology Career Planning
17 Year Old Ready to graduate Wants to be an X-ray Tech Career training Apply to College College disability services Social Security Medicaid Daily living Financial assistance
20 Year Old Trained, certified and ready to work! Resume and Search Prep Job Search Job Placement Technology Assistance Apartment living
22 Year Old On her own Saving for a home
30 Year Old Considering advancing in her career Career training Apply to College Financial assistance College disability services
Questions? Thank you! Work Ability Utah Medicaid Infrastructure Grant # 1QACMS030319