Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center.

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This paper addresses transition for deaf and hard of hearing youth as a longitudinal and developmental progression of experiences that lead to economic self-sufficiency; self-determination in personal, educational, vocational, social, and leisure pursuits; and participation in community life. The paper proposes 18 premises that describe how parents, schools, and other stakeholders can work together with students to foster an effective transition process....