Job training is a very important part of education for people with disabilities. Starting young, with pre-vocational skills, can lead to vocational skills and job placement. The following are websites for teachers and families that provide information on pre-vocational and vocational training.
http://www.ilresources.com/articles/Pre-VocTales.htm
This article explains the importance of pre-vocational training—as early as possible—for students with disabilities.
http://hot-ideas.org/
This website gives ideas for Basic Skills Tasks, Vocational Tasks, Transitional Tasks,& Job Training skills activities for Special Needs,e.g. Autism related disorders, Self-Contained classrooms,Life Skills classrooms, Occupational Therapy, and Resource settings. It also offers boxes for purchase.
http://www.launchwoburnpublicschools.com/vocationaltraining.htm
A great site prepared by Woburn Public Schools (I believe they are located in Mass.) describing their vocational education program. Also included are links to functional academic skills and their pre-vocational program.
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Jeryl, I think you hit the nail right on its head with the article about employment from an earlier age.I strongly belief that students can all learn to do minor task around the house to assist the family. Once they are able, they should be given the priviledges to contribute positively to inner and wider society.
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