The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is pleased to offer online A Lifetime of Learning and Earning: A Transition Series for Families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students.

The purpose of the series is to provide families with important information about Vocational Rehabilitation, employment, and post-secondary education.  With this knowledge, families can actively support and guide their child’s transition planning for life after high school.  The series is also a useful resource for transition and guidance counselors, Vocational Rehabilitation counselors, and other educators who are involved in student transition. 

The first two documents in the series are:

1. A Lifetime of Learning and Earning: Vocational Rehabilitation Services FAQ for Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing High School Students [Available as a PDF; 4 pages; 630KB]
   
   This publication addresses aspects of vocational rehabilitation, including eligibility requirements, application process, career planning, services provided, financial obligation, and appeal process.
   
   
2. A Lifetime of Learning and Earning: A Family Guide to Work Preparation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing High School Students [Available as a PDF; 6 pages; 208KB]
   
   This publication addresses: How can your child prepare for life after high school? and provides three important steps to support your high school-age child's preparation for adult life. The publication also offers an overview of postsecondary realities and vocational rehabilitation services, additional websites, questions to ask, and suggested readings.

The Lifetime of Learning and Earning: A Transition Series for Families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students will expand to include other materials over time.

The series is one transition product of many offered by the Clerc Center. Additional materials and information can be found at: http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/Transition/index.html or by contacting Transition.Clerccenter@Gallaudet.Edu.

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