We help students with special needs make informed choices and set realistic goals for their transition into adulthood.
Whether it’s helping students and their families, educators, advocates or legal teams, our mission is to create a future you can believe in for special needs children transitioning to adulthood. Using the latest industry tools and resources, J. Lynn Enterprises helps educators and families assess special education students’ skills and abilities, and set specific goals to:
- Enhance their chances of post-high school success,
- Improve skill development for post-school training and education,
- Increase their opportunities to enter the world of work, and
- Lead productive, integrated and independent lives within their communities.
Judith Imperatore’s work gives special educators, students, and their families a realistic awareness of career options, and helps students with disabilities improve their self-awareness and motivation. Her work also facilitates the development of realistic short- and long-term goals for adult living that are individualized for each student, and that include his or her particular capabilities and interests.
Additionally, she is an experienced advocate who can advise and testify to ensure special needs children are receiving the services they are entitled to by law (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004)
§300.43 Transition services IDEA 2004
Definition of Transition Services:
(a) Transition services means a coordinated set of activities for a child with a disability that—
(1) Is designed to be within a results-oriented process, that is focused on improving the academic and functional achievement of the child with a disability to facilitate the child’s movement from school to post-school activities, including postsecondary education, vocational education, integrated employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, or community participation;
(2) Is based on the individual child’s needs, taking into account the child’s strengths, preferences, and interests; and includes—
(i) Instruction;
(ii) Related services;
(iii) Community experiences;
(iv) The development of employment and other post-school adult living objectives; and
(v) If appropriate, acquisition of daily living skills and provision of a functional vocational evaluation.