Early Adult: 18 through 20's
Guardianship:
National Guardianship Association (NGA) provides leadership in advocating for guardianship reform;
provides educational opportunities for professional advancement through the annual educational
conference, the annual Colloquium, and online continuing education; makes available publications; supports
networking through a listserv; provides an Ethics Forum; and many other benefits to serve its guardian
members.
Future Estate Planning:
National PLAN Alliance (NPA) is the only non-profit organization in America dedicated solely to meeting the
planning needs of families with adult children having lifelong disabilities.
Arc of Indiana Master Trust is a special needs trust that helps families provide for the financial future of
their loved one without affecting eligibility for government benefits.
College:
Jed Foundation works nationally to reduce the rate of suicide and the prevalence of emotional distress
among college and university students. To achieve this end, the organization collaborates with the public
and leaders in higher education, mental health, and research to produce and advance initiatives.
Transition Year is an online resource center to help parents and students focus on emotional health before,
during and after the college transition. Whether you need help picking a school that is the best fit, are
looking for tips on managing stress once on campus, or want guidance in making a smooth transition for a
student dealing with an issue like depression, this site has the tools and information you need.
What a Difference a Friend Makes Campaign (Forum) was launched by SAMHSA to encourage, educate, and
inspire people between 18 and 25 to support their friends who are experiencing mental health problems.
The site is here for people living with mental illness—and their friends. You'll find tools to help in the
recovery process, and you can also learn about the different kinds of mental illnesses, read real-life stories
or share your own about support and recovery, and interact with the video to see how friends can make all
the difference.
HEATH Resource Center is an online clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with
disabilities. The HEATH Resource Center Clearinghouse has information for students with disabilities on
educational disability support services, policies, procedures, adaptations, accessing college or university
campuses, career-technical schools, and other postsecondary training entities.
Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) is the premiere professional association committed
to full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education.
American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) mission is to contribute to national, state, and local
efforts to prevent additional health complications in people with disabilities through research, education and
advocacy. AAHD has created the AAHD Scholarship Program, which will support students with disabilities
who are pursuing higher education. Preference will be given to students who plan to pursue
undergraduate/graduate studies in the field of public health, health promotion, disability studies, to include
disability policy and disability research.
Landmark College is the only college specializing in educating students with learning disabilities and/or ADHD.
NAMI on Campus clubs are student-run, student-led organizations that provide mental health support,
education, and advocacy in a university or college setting.
INSPIRE is Indiana's Virtual Library with a collection of academic databases and other information resources
that can be accessed by Indiana residents. INSPIRE includes following content: magazine and journal
articles, websites, pamphlets, images, almanacs, library catalogs, and more. Provides access to sites such
as: Kids Search is designed especially for youth in grades K-8. Testing & Education Reference Center is a
start-to-finish resource with all the information and support materials needed to make informed, confident
decisions to shape the rest of your life. Contains over 100 practice tests and courses, as well as
information on over 4,000 accredited schools. Family College Planning Center is your online resource center
for test preparation, college search, financial aid, and career planning.
Work:
Vocational Rehabilitation provides a variety of services related to employment and maintenance of
employment for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Vocational Rehabilitation helps individuals
that are qualified obtain necessary devices in order for them to go to school or work. Services may start as
early as the 11th Grade year of High School. Contact 317-232-1571
Indiana Disability Benefits and Work site is designed to help Hoosiers with disabilities understand how going
to work will impact their state and federal benefits. This website provides basic information on federal and
state work incentives and other resources that are helpful to individuals seeking employment.
Work Incentives Planning & Assistance (WIPA) program offers "Community Work Incentives Coordinators"
who will help you in understanding your federal and state benefits and how to use work incentives.
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) assists state and local
workforce development systems to better serve all youth, including youth with disabilities and other
disconnected youth. The NCWD/Youth, created in 2001, is composed of partners with expertise in
education, youth development, disability, employment, workforce development and family issues.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on
workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Working toward practical solutions that
benefit both employer and employee, JAN helps people with disabilities enhance their employability, and
shows employers how to capitalize on the value and talent that people with disabilities add to the
workplace. Contact 800-526-7234
INSPIRE is Indiana's Virtual Library with a collection of academic databases and other information resources
that can be accessed by Indiana residents. INSPIRE includes following content: magazine and journal
articles, websites, pamphlets, images, almanacs, library catalogs, and more. Provides access to sites such
as: Kids Search is designed especially for youth in grades K-8. Testing & Education Reference Center is a
start-to-finish resource with all the information and support materials needed to make informed, confident
decisions to shape the rest of your life. Contains over 100 practice tests and courses, as well as
information on over 4,000 accredited schools. Family College Planning Center is your online resource center
for test preparation, college search, financial aid, and career planning.
Community:
UPENN Collaborative on Community Integration is the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC)
devoted to promoting community integration for individuals with psychiatric disabilities. The Collaborative
focuses its efforts on the following areas: Community Integration Concept and History, Employment,
Housing, Education, Citizenship, Language and Community Integration, the Americans with Disabilities Act
and the Olmstead decision, Social Roles, Peer Support, Self-Determination, Discrimination and
Spirituality/Religion.
StrengthofUs is an online community designed to empower young adults through resource sharing and
peer support and to build connections for those navigating the unique challenges and opportunities in the
transition-age years. Provides opportunities for you to connect with your peers and offer support,
encouragement and advice and share your real world experiences, personal stories, creativity, resources
and ultimately, a little bit of your wonderful and unique self.
Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University is a research, training, and service organization
dedicated to improving the lives of persons who have psychiatric disabilities. The mission is to increase the
likelihood that they can achieve these goals by improving the effectiveness of people, programs, and service
systems.
***GCFLearnFree provides free, interactive online programs and is supported by the Goodwill Community
Foundation whose mission is "to create and provide education, employment, and life enrichment
opportunities for people who desire to improve the quality of their lives". Create and provide quality,
innovative online learning opportunities to anyone who wants to improve the technology, literacy, and math
skills necessary for them to be successful in both work and life. (CEU's provided; Site is also available in
Spanish)
Casey Life Skills Assessments are free, online suite of easy-to-use tools allows youth to assess their
strengths in life skills such as money management, work and study habits, self-care, and readiness for
seeking a job and housing. Provides instant feedback and customized learning plans. Chafee Assessment
this free assessment was created for adolescents in care, young adults who have emancipated from care or
are in aftercare.
Feed the Pig offers free financial information and tools to empower 25-34 year olds to take charge of their
personal finances and live within their means.
Miscellaneous info:
Additional websites:
Additional relevant information may be found in Transition, Education, Indiana/County, Diagnosis,
Protection/Legal.
National Guardianship Association (NGA) provides leadership in advocating for guardianship reform;
provides educational opportunities for professional advancement through the annual educational
conference, the annual Colloquium, and online continuing education; makes available publications; supports
networking through a listserv; provides an Ethics Forum; and many other benefits to serve its guardian
members.
Future Estate Planning:
National PLAN Alliance (NPA) is the only non-profit organization in America dedicated solely to meeting the
planning needs of families with adult children having lifelong disabilities.
Arc of Indiana Master Trust is a special needs trust that helps families provide for the financial future of
their loved one without affecting eligibility for government benefits.
College:
Jed Foundation works nationally to reduce the rate of suicide and the prevalence of emotional distress
among college and university students. To achieve this end, the organization collaborates with the public
and leaders in higher education, mental health, and research to produce and advance initiatives.
- ULifeline is an anonymous, confidential, online resource center, where college students can be
comfortable searching for the information they need and want regarding mental health and suicide
prevention.
Transition Year is an online resource center to help parents and students focus on emotional health before,
during and after the college transition. Whether you need help picking a school that is the best fit, are
looking for tips on managing stress once on campus, or want guidance in making a smooth transition for a
student dealing with an issue like depression, this site has the tools and information you need.
What a Difference a Friend Makes Campaign (Forum) was launched by SAMHSA to encourage, educate, and
inspire people between 18 and 25 to support their friends who are experiencing mental health problems.
The site is here for people living with mental illness—and their friends. You'll find tools to help in the
recovery process, and you can also learn about the different kinds of mental illnesses, read real-life stories
or share your own about support and recovery, and interact with the video to see how friends can make all
the difference.
HEATH Resource Center is an online clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with
disabilities. The HEATH Resource Center Clearinghouse has information for students with disabilities on
educational disability support services, policies, procedures, adaptations, accessing college or university
campuses, career-technical schools, and other postsecondary training entities.
Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) is the premiere professional association committed
to full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education.
American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) mission is to contribute to national, state, and local
efforts to prevent additional health complications in people with disabilities through research, education and
advocacy. AAHD has created the AAHD Scholarship Program, which will support students with disabilities
who are pursuing higher education. Preference will be given to students who plan to pursue
undergraduate/graduate studies in the field of public health, health promotion, disability studies, to include
disability policy and disability research.
Landmark College is the only college specializing in educating students with learning disabilities and/or ADHD.
NAMI on Campus clubs are student-run, student-led organizations that provide mental health support,
education, and advocacy in a university or college setting.
INSPIRE is Indiana's Virtual Library with a collection of academic databases and other information resources
that can be accessed by Indiana residents. INSPIRE includes following content: magazine and journal
articles, websites, pamphlets, images, almanacs, library catalogs, and more. Provides access to sites such
as: Kids Search is designed especially for youth in grades K-8. Testing & Education Reference Center is a
start-to-finish resource with all the information and support materials needed to make informed, confident
decisions to shape the rest of your life. Contains over 100 practice tests and courses, as well as
information on over 4,000 accredited schools. Family College Planning Center is your online resource center
for test preparation, college search, financial aid, and career planning.
Work:
Vocational Rehabilitation provides a variety of services related to employment and maintenance of
employment for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Vocational Rehabilitation helps individuals
that are qualified obtain necessary devices in order for them to go to school or work. Services may start as
early as the 11th Grade year of High School. Contact 317-232-1571
Indiana Disability Benefits and Work site is designed to help Hoosiers with disabilities understand how going
to work will impact their state and federal benefits. This website provides basic information on federal and
state work incentives and other resources that are helpful to individuals seeking employment.
Work Incentives Planning & Assistance (WIPA) program offers "Community Work Incentives Coordinators"
who will help you in understanding your federal and state benefits and how to use work incentives.
- Indiana Protection and Advocacy 800-622-4845
- Northern & Central Indiana Contact 866-646-8161
- South & Southeastern Indiana Contact 800-206-6610
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) assists state and local
workforce development systems to better serve all youth, including youth with disabilities and other
disconnected youth. The NCWD/Youth, created in 2001, is composed of partners with expertise in
education, youth development, disability, employment, workforce development and family issues.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on
workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Working toward practical solutions that
benefit both employer and employee, JAN helps people with disabilities enhance their employability, and
shows employers how to capitalize on the value and talent that people with disabilities add to the
workplace. Contact 800-526-7234
INSPIRE is Indiana's Virtual Library with a collection of academic databases and other information resources
that can be accessed by Indiana residents. INSPIRE includes following content: magazine and journal
articles, websites, pamphlets, images, almanacs, library catalogs, and more. Provides access to sites such
as: Kids Search is designed especially for youth in grades K-8. Testing & Education Reference Center is a
start-to-finish resource with all the information and support materials needed to make informed, confident
decisions to shape the rest of your life. Contains over 100 practice tests and courses, as well as
information on over 4,000 accredited schools. Family College Planning Center is your online resource center
for test preparation, college search, financial aid, and career planning.
Community:
UPENN Collaborative on Community Integration is the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC)
devoted to promoting community integration for individuals with psychiatric disabilities. The Collaborative
focuses its efforts on the following areas: Community Integration Concept and History, Employment,
Housing, Education, Citizenship, Language and Community Integration, the Americans with Disabilities Act
and the Olmstead decision, Social Roles, Peer Support, Self-Determination, Discrimination and
Spirituality/Religion.
StrengthofUs is an online community designed to empower young adults through resource sharing and
peer support and to build connections for those navigating the unique challenges and opportunities in the
transition-age years. Provides opportunities for you to connect with your peers and offer support,
encouragement and advice and share your real world experiences, personal stories, creativity, resources
and ultimately, a little bit of your wonderful and unique self.
Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University is a research, training, and service organization
dedicated to improving the lives of persons who have psychiatric disabilities. The mission is to increase the
likelihood that they can achieve these goals by improving the effectiveness of people, programs, and service
systems.
***GCFLearnFree provides free, interactive online programs and is supported by the Goodwill Community
Foundation whose mission is "to create and provide education, employment, and life enrichment
opportunities for people who desire to improve the quality of their lives". Create and provide quality,
innovative online learning opportunities to anyone who wants to improve the technology, literacy, and math
skills necessary for them to be successful in both work and life. (CEU's provided; Site is also available in
Spanish)
- Math and Money: Money Basics, Math Basics, Tax Credits, Food, Money/Financial Skills, Work.
- Everyday Life: (Objectives) EDL project uses interactive, situation-based lessons to teach functional
literacy skills. Area's include: Food, Money, Work, Shopping, Maps, Plans & Schedules, Bills and
Budgeting, Word Match. - Computer Basics-Getting Started: Windows, Internet 101, Internet Explorer 8, Facebook 101, Email
Basics, Internet Safety, Internet Safety for Kids, Mozilla Firefox. - Computer Basics-Office Software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Office, OpenOffice.org, Outlook
2003, Publisher 2003, Word 2010. - Work and Career: Career Planning, Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, Career Development, Job
Skills, Cover Letters, Money Basics, The Workplace. - Reading Program is to help adults at all levels become more proficient readers. The lessons are self-
paced and self-directed utilizing various learning tools featuring videos and games. - HIV Workbook.
Casey Life Skills Assessments are free, online suite of easy-to-use tools allows youth to assess their
strengths in life skills such as money management, work and study habits, self-care, and readiness for
seeking a job and housing. Provides instant feedback and customized learning plans. Chafee Assessment
this free assessment was created for adolescents in care, young adults who have emancipated from care or
are in aftercare.
Feed the Pig offers free financial information and tools to empower 25-34 year olds to take charge of their
personal finances and live within their means.
Miscellaneous info:
- Disaboom: Disability-related Scholarships.
- Arc of Indiana: Family Handbook on Future Planning.
- Health History Summary
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Additional websites:
- Abilityinfo-news, jobs, and discussion resource for students from around the world
Additional relevant information may be found in Transition, Education, Indiana/County, Diagnosis,
Protection/Legal.
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Information is still being organized for the site. Additional resources such as:
Education/School Help, Transition/Career/College Planning or Support can be found by
going to the Youth Site Index.
Information is still being organized for the site. Additional resources such as:
Education/School Help, Transition/Career/College Planning or Support can be found by
going to the Youth Site Index.