Transition Training is a series of workshops around the subject of transitioning from school to adult life. Participants learn that while a "free and appropriate public education" is mandated by federal and state law for children with special needs, there is no such "guarantee" for services in the adult system. In fact, many people describe the adult system as a "maze"--confusing and complex, where no one really knows what the other is doing.
Youth learn about community options, the principles of a building a self-determined life and what it means to a self-advocate.
Workshop topics and dates for 2009 include:
1)Person-Centered Planning on January 27, 09 2)Life After High School-Using your IEP to plan for your future after high school on February 10, 09 3)Employment Resources on February 23, 09 4) Social Security Administration & Social Security Disability Insurance on March 24, 09 5)Medecaid/Medicare on April 7, 09 6) Private Insurance on April 21, 09 7)Resource Awareness and Connecting and Utilizing Resources on May 5, 09
The series of workshops will be presented three times between July 2008 and October 2009. Coalition of partners include Developmental Disability Resource Center, Jeffco YouthWorks, Jeffco Public Schools, Colorado WIN Partners, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Children, Youth, and Families Division of Jefferson County Human Services, and Arc in Jefferson County.
