Beyond the Classroom: A Summer Transition Program for Blind and Visually Impaired Adolescents.

Mitchell, Patrick J.

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ERIC Number: EJ623126

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2001

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Beyond the Classroom: A Summer Transition Program for Blind and Visually Impaired Adolescents.

Mitchell, Patrick J.

RE:view, v32 n4 p151-55 Win 2001

This article describes the establishment of Individual Development through Employment, Assessment, and Learning (IDEAL), a summer transition program for adolescents with blindness or visual impairments in Pennsylvania. The program emphasizes independence, work exploration, and social skills development. Data from participants, parents, and staff indicate the program is successful. (CR)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Blindness, Career Exploration, Participant Satisfaction, Secondary Education, Self Advocacy, Social Development, Summer Programs, Transitional Programs, Visual Impairments, Work Experience Programs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Pennsylvania

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