FAST TRACK TRANSITION SCHOOL SERVICES | DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER - JOLIET, ILLINOIS

77 North 129th Infantry Drive, Joliet, IL 60435

Open to any student with disability age 14-21 who is enrolled in an education program and is not already a participant in the Department of Rehabilitation Services vocational rehabilitation program
Varies by service
Mon 8:30 am - 5 pm Tue 8:30 am - 5 pm Wed 8:30 am - 5 pm Thu 8:30 am - 5 pm Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm

American Sign Language, English

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Will County, Illinois
Grundy County, Illinois

Description

A free, in-school instruction program provided directly in the classroom by Independent Living Advocates, covering a wide range of important skills and topics young adults need to succeed on the "fast track" to independence. Staff instructs students in these 5 areas (and more):

- Introduction to Self-Advocacy.

- Job Exploration Counseling.

- Counseling on Post-Secondary Education.

- Workplace Readiness Training.

- Work-Based Learning Experiences.

Providing organization

DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER - JOLIET, ILLINOIS

Informs persons with disabilities of their rights, educates them about their responsibilities, provides support services, promotes advocacy, and raises community awareness about disability issues.