Unlocking Potential: The Summer Transition Program Tours State Services for the Blind

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The Students of the Summer Transition Program (STP), toured State Services for the Blind (SSB), which provides resources and training in independent living skills, job readiness, orientation & mobility, and college preparation for blind, visually impaired, and deaf-blind students. During this tour, students engage in activities like job shadowing, mock interviews, employment readiness, and learning about accessible technology. The STP program aims to equip students with essential skills for life after high school, emphasizing the wide range of services SSB offers to support their success and independence.

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If you reside in Minnesota, and you would like to know more about Transition Services from State Services contact Pre-ETS Program and Transition Services Coordinator Shane DeSantis by email or 651-358-5205.

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