The International Summit on Intellectual Disability and Dementia covered a range of issues related to dementia and intellectual disability, including the dearth of personal reflections of persons with intellectual disability affected by dementia. This article reflects on this deficiency and explores some of the personal perspectives gleaned from…

The transition from school to adulthood is a pivotal time in the lives of all students. For a student with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), change of any kind can be challenging, and a transition as momentous as this can seem especially daunting. Thoughtful planning, sound information, and open communication will help parents support young adults…

In interviews with two disabled young adults, the difficulties of college life, both on and off campus, are explored. Topics covered include such areas as the problems of transportation, fears, leaving home, friendships, housing, support systems, and self-advocacy. (PHR)

This annotated bibliography of journal articles, manuscripts, books, and audiovisual materials provides information on resources available for parent training about supported employment and transition for individuals with disabilities. The resources are organized into the following categories: employment (59 resources); transition (93 resources);…

This directory contains approximately 90 listings of print and media resources about self-advocacy and materials written by self-advocates. Listings are divided into the following 19 sections: advisor training; Americans with Disabilities Act; board training; building self-advocacy groups; choice making; employment; evaluation of services;…

This resource guide for individuals with developmental disabilities and their advocates looks at five ways to increase the freedom of choice for people with developmental disabilities, including assessing needs, planning for services, evaluating services, understanding the service system, and teaching self-advocacy. The first section includes a…