Starting a SALT Series

Livebinder

If you are interested in enhancing information about available resources, have you considered setting up a virtual Livebinder?  Having easy access to information or useful resources can be incredibly helpful to parents, guardians, or staff.  A Livebinder with a list of specific resources to your area is just a click away!  We will guide you on creating and setting up your own Livebinder.  Contact us for details on how to create a Livebinder.

Community

Is your community in need of a program to help parents of individuals with disabilities build basic knowledge and advocacy skills in order to support their children with disabilities as they navigate the school to adult life transition?

CONTACT

For County Boards or Organizations 


How can Families & County Boards benefit from a S.A.L.T and Student Focused Series?


COUNTY BOARDS OR ORGANIZATIONS FAMILIES
Saves time & money by educating Parents in a Group Setting Parents can interact with other families in similar situations
By educating the families in a group setting it will decrease the one/one education time spent by an SSA, which allows the SSA to spend more time on specific personal case issues. Parent’s connect with topical experts and gather contact or resource information.
Great Opportunity to Engage, Collaborate, & Educate the Community, Businesses, & Staff First Hand Education & Opportunities to express concerns.
SALT Series assists with easy access to resources & information when meeting with parents & staff. Opportunities to stay connected through meetings & easy access to helpful resources, links, & social media.(ex: LiveBinder, Facebook, etc..)
Virtual allows for a great cross county experience and staff education or input. Per survey, Parents appreciate the convenience of the new virtual platform.

General Information to Think About When Organizing a S.A.L.T. Transition Series


When organizing a SALT Series there are several items to consider listed below, but not limited to:
Consider demographics or population size of counties: (Example: For best supportive results combine one large with one smaller county)
Develop a SALT Leaders Team : In order to create a strong program, Collaborate with leaders such as, Opportunities of Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD),County Boards of DD, Educators/Schools, and other local organizations for team members.
Interview & Hire a Parent Resource Trainer: Contract with a seasoned parent who has been through transition. Experience is an important element!!
Plan Meeting Logistics: Create a SALT schedule, decide on dates, times, virtual platform, location, topics & presenters.
Create meeting and marketing documents, organize meeting logistics, speakers, & create social media outlets (such as, Facebook, Livebinders, link on a website, etc..).
Understand many hours go into the pre-planning and ongoing support of this program.

How Can We Fund a S.A.L.T. Transition Series?


  • Counties or Organizations can consider funding a S.A.L.T. - School to Adult Life Transition Series™ through local funding or available grants options.
  • SALT Series costs can be divided & shared by multiple counties. (Recommended Limit 2 to 3 Counties)


Let Us Help you get a SALT Series started in your area !

S.A.L.T Resource Solutions LLC has developed a S.A.L.T. – School to Adult Life Transition Series™ program model and the virtual SALT TALKS for replication. Parents, students and other attendees participating in S.A.L.T. – School to Adult Life Transition Series™ model have an interest in the transition process and barriers that are often present for individuals with disabilities. The "S.A.L.T." Series strives to help participants understand these barriers, achieve inclusion, learn about competitive employment in their communities, independent living, and other multiple transition related topics.

Contact us for more information by using the contact form below or

email directly to info@salt-resources.com

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