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A webinar introducing a new website Presented by Charlotte Cushman Perkins School for the Blind September 19, 2012

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This webinar is being record and will be available on the Perkins website at: http://www.perkins.org/resources/webinars/ http://www.perkins.org/resources/webinars/ www.transitionplanningasia.org

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To explore the Transition Planning Asia website hosted by Perkins School for the Blind To become familiar with the range of content available on the site To learn about interactive features of the site and how users can add content To identify ways in which the website can be of assistance to individuals working in the field of blindness in the Asia region

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Sponsored by Perkins International in collaboration with Project Partners in Asia Region Grew out of strategic planning meeting in 2009

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Interactive hub for teachers, families, and other caregivers Place to share ideas and questions about youth who are blind or visually impaired with additional disabilities as they make the transition to adult life Resource with basic information, tools, and ideas, as well as places to share case studies, functional activities, and questions. Site to post materials, including photos and/or video, to help to tell the stories.

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Accessibility features Search bar Sections with dropdown menus Rotating slideshow of each country User menu to register and log in News From The Field with most recent posts Associated links New forum topics Upcoming events How to use the site

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Transition Personal Futures Planning Transition Programs Functional Activities Case Studies Resources Forum

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What is transition? Moving from one activity or role to another This can be leaving school or preparing for adult life in the community Key elements of transition Planning Advocacy Program

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What is PFP? A process to assist teams to plan for the next stage of an individual's life. Video from India of Making Dreams Real Maps Examples

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Overview of Transition Programs Community-Based Rehabilitation Sample programs from throughout the Asia Region

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Registration Functional Activities Case Studies Resources Forum Comments

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Overview Template for Planning Activities Sample activity Listing of functional activities

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Interactive feature where users post individual cases and others can comment Stories include successes, as well as challenges Case studies can be updated as things change

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Another area in which visitors to the site can post

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A place for online discussions, where users can ask questions and offer suggestions

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Share ideas about a case study or functional activity Ask questions about a sample program Tell people what you like about a resource or a story

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10 Asian countries where Perkins International is working actively with partners on Transition Projects: Bangladesh China India Indonesia Malaysia Nepal Sri Lanka Philippines Thailand Vietnam

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Case Studies Resources Functional Activities Sample Transition Programs Partners in Transition Project

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Confidentiality Be sure to ask individuals and their families if you make take photographs and share their stories online. http://www.transitionplanningasia.org/about http://www.transitionplanningasia.org/about Materials and Publications Policy

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Subscribe by country Email Post to Facebook Twitter Printer Friendly

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Google Translate has 14 Asian languages built in Keywords and concepts have customized translations for some of the languages to convey the intended meaning as accurately as possible Users who would like to change the translations on other pages can do so Materials can be posted in any language If you would like to contribute to a custom glossary, contact us at: transitionasia@perkins.orgtransitionasia@perkins.org

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To share ideas and learn from others in the field To share resources you have created or discovered To provide training materials and support to those working in the field Let us know how you use it!

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Please share the site with colleagues! Talk to families and encourage them to share their stories of what has worked well and what advice they have for others. The site is only as good as the material shared by the community of users. Your stories and ideas will make it a better and more interesting resource.