Interactive:
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)
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.
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
Living Well with a Psychiatric Disability in Work and School from Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation is an interactive and
informative web site for people with a psychiatric condition that addresses issues and reasonable accommodations related to
work and school.
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
Living Well with a Psychiatric Disability in Work and School from Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation is an interactive and
informative web site for people with a psychiatric condition that addresses issues and reasonable accommodations related to
work and school.
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.
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:
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.
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
- SSA Worksite for Youth.
Additional websites:
- Abilityinfo-news, jobs, and discussion resource for students from around the world
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