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Youth in Transition Toolkit:

Youth in Transition Toolkit

  1. Minnesota’s Youth in Transition Framework
  2. Educate yourself
  3. Engage families
  4. Support youth
    1. My best life
    2. Independent living
    3. Employment
    4. Postsecondary education and training
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My best life

Advocating for a best life

Disability rights

Does the youth understand civil rights laws for people with disabilities?

Understanding federal civil rights laws — such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) — can empower youth in transition.

  • Awareness: Understand the importance of civil rights and federal civil rights laws for people with disabilities.
  • Exploration: Identify how civil rights impact daily life.
  • Preparation: Practice advocacy skills related to civil rights.
  • Implementation: Advocate for civil rights as needed.

Instruction in self-advocacy

Lightbulb LEARN

LEARN: Develop your knowledge

Learn how to support youth in exploring disability rights.

To learn about disability rights, check out this guide to disability rights laws from ADA.gov.

Resources DO

DO: Work with youth

Find resources to help youth explore disability rights.

Draw from PACER's laws and rights toolkit to help youth explore key laws and rights for people with disabilities.

PACER laws and rights toolkit webpage
Laws and rights toolkit
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