Primary Purpose

To enhance the knowledge and skills of youth/young adults with disabilities and their families in successfully transitioning to post-school outcomes of employment, postsecondary education and independent living.

Who Should Attend

The primary audience is youth/young adults with disabilities and their families.  Professional stakeholders, advocates and community partners supporting youth and young adults with disabilities are also welcome to attend.

Keynote Presentations

• Living the Dream: Disability, Transition & Employment – Michael Murray, U.S. Office of Personnel Management
• Transitioning to College: Student & Parent Perspectives on the Transition to Postsecondary Education

Breakout Sessions for Youth

• Getting Ready for the Real World
• Self-Advocacy: A Life-Long Skill
• Using Social Media to Get the Job

Breakout Sessions for Parents & Guardians

• Employment First and DDA: What to Expect
• Finding Money for College
• Getting Your First Place: How to Move Out of Your Family’s Home!
• iTransition-Health: Self-Management Skills for Health Care
• Nontraditional Employment Options
• SUCCESS at UMBC: Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
• Transition Planning 101: Entitlement to Eligibility
• Work Incentives for Transitioning Youth with Disability Benefits

Parents Speak – Open Feedback Discussion

• Facilitated open discussion among parents and guardians to discuss transition planning, ask questions and provide feedback

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