When young people finish high school, they need to figure out what to do next. Growing up can be a daunting experience for everyone, but for people with disabilities, it can feel like arriving at a cliff. Exited explores this moment through the experiences of eight young people and their families as they search for a place to belong. It's a podcast about growing up and trying to find a place where you belong -- when you've been told your whole life that you're different.
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Imagining the future and 'other people caring for him'
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People like Jonathan Jackson tend to have an entourage. An entourage can consist of professionals and family members who support someone with disabilities in all kinds of ways.Autor: Veronica Volk, Karen Shakerdge
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How disabled is too disabled to work?
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When Akin Johnson was nearing the end of high school, he was clear about what he wanted to do next. He wanted to get a job.Autor: Veronica Volk, Karen Shakerdge
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The uncertain future of segregated workshops
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Sheltered workshops, where many people with disabilities go to work, have been around for decades.Autor: Veronica Volk, Karen Shakerdge
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People have been asking about the name of this podcast.Autor: Veronica Volk, Karen Shakerdge
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Leaving college with lots of benefits — but no degree
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Going to college can be a key experience in a young person's life, leading to friendships, personal growth, a degree — and, of course, future employment.Autor: Veronica Volk, Karen Shakerdge
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Want a diploma? Go through this maze first
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In the first episode of Exited, explore an early factor in transition – graduation tracks – through the experience of 17-year-old Nate, a student who doesn’t quite fit on any one track.Autor: Veronica Volk, Karen Shakerdge
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First episode of Exited comes November 13
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Leaving the world of adolescence and entering the adult world — the real world — can be a confusing time for anyone.Autor: Karen Shakerdge
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