101. Skilled Trades for Students with Disabilities with Travis Anderson

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Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) have a discussion with Travis Anderson, an electrician with 20+ years of experience and currently an adjunct professor at a local college. Travis emphasizes the importance of high expectations for students with disabilities and the need to dispel the stigma around trades jobs. Travis highlights the significant earning potential in trades, and also discusses the importance of teaching tangible skills and why that matters. Join the conversation!

Episode Keywords:
Post Secondary Transition, students with disabilities, transition process, electrician, adjunct professor, Frederick Community College, trades training, cognitive disability, individualized attention, tangible skill sets, trade barriers, trade opportunities, soft skills, job placement, tax breaks.

Links:
Trades for People with Learning Disabilities (Article)
Resource - Guide To Trade Schools For Students With Disabilities (Link)

Maryland (specific) Links/Supports:
Frederick Community College - Disability Access Services (link)
SEE Inc. (link)

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