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Welcome to the Alabama Communities Of Practice Website.
Posted on Wednesday 21st October 2009, 8:00pm by Shared Work Administrator
Transitioning youth and young adults with disabilities from school to adult life is very important in Alabama. The Department of Education, The Deparetment of Rehabilitation, The Department of Mental Heath and Mental Retardation, and The Department of Corrections have been working together for a long time to help Alabama's youth and young adults with disabilities be successful citizens. Collaboration between these agencies is important to their success. This website is designed to assist in that collaboration. If you have an idea that works in your area, please use this website to share those ideas with the rest of the state.
National Council on Disability (NCD)
Posted on Wednesday 21st October 2009, 8:00pm by Shared Work Administrator
NCD is an independent federal agency, headed by 15 Council Members appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The YAC, a 12 member advisory committee with applicant ages from 16-25 encourages youth across disability sectors, diverse racial and ethnic groups, and under-represented areas of the country to apply. Information about the YAC can be found on NCD's website at http://www.ncd.gov/newsroom/advisory/youth/youth.htm
Young Adults In Transition
Posted on Wednesday 21st October 2009, 8:00pm by Shared Work Administrator
The Department of Education and Department of Rehabilitation partnered up to create a group of youth and young adults with disabilities. This group will meet three to five times a year and discuss issues and concerns related to transiton. There will be 4-10 members on the Young Adults In Transition (YAIT) Panel. The issues this panel comes up with will be taken to the proper people to help create positive change in Alabama. There is more information in the YAIT Practice Group.
