Utilizing Website Building To Develop Transition Readiness And Self-Advocacy With Youth

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act states that transition planning must be based on the “individual student's needs, taking into account the student's preferences and interests." However, students diagnosed with “Emotional and Behavioral” conditions oftentimes have not had sufficient opportunity to develop essential self-awareness, environmental awareness, and commitment – all necessary rehabilitation readiness attributes to be active and empowered participants in the transition process. Web-WAY is a unique occupational therapy intervention intended to empower and equip transition-age youth with emotional disabilities with the knowledge and resources to take command of their own transition plan and process.