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Plan and Prepare: Transition to Adulthood Conference 

Are you concerned about the transition to adulthood for someone you care about?  

 What will the future be like for my son or daughter with Autism or Asperger Syndrome? What will happen when I am gone?

It's very scary to ask these questions, but...

You're not alone.  

Parents and professionals alike need help to learn how to maximize the effectiveness of transition planning and services to create the best possible future.

Don't miss this excellent conference that offers
answers, options and connections!

  Conference Topics and Speakers 

April 30, 2010
Step One in Transition Planning: Creating a Vision for the Future
Emily Iland, M.A.  President, Autism Society of Los Angeles

How to Create a Transition Plan 
Keynote speaker Diana Blackmon, Ed.D.  Dr. Blackmon is the primary author of the California Department of Education document, Transition to Adult Living: A Resource and Information Guide, that will be provided free to all conference attendees.

Implementing the Transition Plan
Geri Fuchigami, M.A., Transition Youth Coordinator, Los Angeles Unified School District
Panel of experts

Legal Considerations in Transition and Future Planning
Mark Woodsmall, Esq., Attorney
Panel of experts

Navigating Services and Supports: A Panel Presentation
Moderator, Sarita Freedman, Ph.D.
Panel of agency representatives and service providers

 

May 1, 2010
Residential Options and Supports, Guadalupe Trevizo-Reinoso  Regional Vice President, Easter Seals Southern California
Connection to the Community: Panel of self-advocates, agency representatives and service providers

Options for Post-Secondary Education, including College Keynote Speaker Olivia Raynor, Ph.D, noted expert and specialist on the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in employment, volunteerism and service, post secondary education, and the arts.
Connection to the Community: Panel of educational representatives and service providers

Safety and Independence in the community: A Law Enforcement Perspective
Detective III Gil Escontrias of the Los Angeles Police Department and
Emily Iland, M.A., Project Manager of the AS LA-LAPD Autism Awareness Project

Self-advocacy and Self-disclosure in Higher Education and the Workplace
Linda Andron, LCSW
Connection to the Community: Panel of self-advocates, agency representatives and service providers

Work Options and Job Training
Cynthia Kawa, CEO New Horizons
Connection to the Community: Panel of agency representatives and service providers

How our conference is organized:

All presentations are general sessions for the entire audience. Presentations offer the key “must know” information on the most relevant topics in transition planning. There are no break-out sessions.

Many presentations will be followed by a panel of experts representing local services providers, agencies and individuals. We call this making the “connection to the community,” to put ideas into action. The audience will become familiar with how the service systems work, and learn about a variety of agencies and providers in our area. This paves the path for follow-up after the conference, if desired, for more information, individual questions, personal consultations or application/ enrollment in programs.

This is a “green” conference; printed material will be kept to a minimum. No handouts or powerpoint slides will be provided at the conference. Handouts and powerpoint presentations and other conference material will be made available to paid attendees in three ways:

1. Powerpoint slides and handouts for all sessions will be emailed to paid attendees at least two weeks in advance of the conference. Those who wish to do so can print them out and bring them to the conference for personal use.
2. All paid attendees will receive the powerpoint slides and handouts from the conference sessions on a flash drive for personal use at the conference. The flash drive also includes a huge offering of other valuable materials on all conference topics.Thanks to Easter Seals for providing the flash drives!
   
3. All paid attendees will receive a free copy of the book, "Transition to Adult Living" courtesy of the Califoria Department of Education.
   

A specialized book store will also be available at the conference.

CEUs are available FREE for LMFTs and LCSWs courtesy of F.A.C.T.  More information will be posted shortly.

Two day early bird registration of $150 has been extended to before 4/14/10 and $195 thereafter.

Single day registration $100 before 4/14/10 and $120 thereafter.

Price for the two day conference includes:

• Two full days of excellent speakers and panelists
• Breakfast, lunch and snacks
• The "Transition to Adult Living" information and resource guide from the California Dept of Education
• A flash drive will be given to all those who register, courtesy of Easter Seals and ASLA.The jump drive includes a resource guide full of relevant local information, including resources, websites and other information key to navigating transition to adulthood..

Click on the link below to register. Space is limited so register today!!! 

We are a Regional Center vendor. Our number is PH0898

When registering, Please use the email address where you would like to have the PowerPoint presentations sent.

Constant Contact will only recognize one email for each registration. You will be unable to register multiple people under one email address.

If your Regional Center is funding please note this on the registration form and include the name of your child. For payment an select by check. We will handle the rest. 

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