The 2013 Maryland Transition Conference
Oh the Places You’ll Go!
Registration Closes November 8th
Sponsored by The Governor's Interagency Transition Council for Youth with Disabilities
Contact
Rachael Faulknerrfaulkner@mdod.state.md.us
410-767-3652
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
Registration Closes November 8th