BrighterFutureWorksheet_onlineDSG

Seeing a
brighter
future

What do you want to be when you
grow up?

Every child deserves to develop their talents and follow their dreams.

Exploring Employment

What are your hopes and dreams for your son or What are 2 steps can you take at home to prepare
daughter’s future? for work?

1.

What is the value of employment in your son or 2.
daughter’s life?
What are your greatest concerns about
What does your son or daughter like to do, and employment?
what are his or her talents or skills? What jobs can
you imagine? 3 action steps to take right now
1.

Write down two soft skills your son or daughter has 2.
and corresponding work skills. 3.

1.

2.

Resource References KENTUCKYWORKS Module: Benefits 101

APSE Parent Advocacy Groups: DSG
Older Child Vision Statement: https://tinyurl.com/ybkz765w
Younger Child Vision Statement: The Arc
https://our3lilbirds.blogspot.com/2017/05/how-to-make-one-
page-profile-ellie-style.html?m=1 Module—Transition 101: What We All Need to Know About
KentuckyWorks website Transition for Students with Significant Disabilities:
Skills to Pay the Bills kentuckyworks.org
NCWD: Helping Youth Develop Soft Skills
Age-Appropriate Chore Lists: Focus on the Family Pamphlet: Charting the Lifecourse:
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/parenting- http://www.lifecoursetools.com
challenges/motivating-kids-to-clean-up/age-appropriate-
chores?p=1174003 Pacer’s National Parent Center:
Supplemental Security Income Home Page (2018): ssa.gov http://www.pacer.org/transition/
How to Make SSI Work for You: Simply Said: pacer.org
Postsecondary Programs: ThinkCollege.net