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SUMMARY:Life in the Community
DESCRIPTION:Life in the Community \n\n\n\n\n\nSPONSORED BY\nThe Central Virginia Transition into Adulthood Coalition Life in the Community Committee\nThe Autism Society of Central Virginia\, The Down Syndrome Association of Virginia\, The Arc of Virginia\, Jacob’s Chance\, Beyond Boundaries\, Commonwealth Autism\, Northstar Academy\, Shineforth\, VCU\, Bright Point Community College\,\nSpecial Olympics\, The Arc of Hanover \n\n\nSaturday\, November 1st \n9am-4pm \nChesterfield Career and Technical Center \n13900 Hull Street Road\, Midlothian\, VA 23112 \nA must-attend conference for teens and adults with disabilities and their caregivers!\nThis conference will focus on the critical aspects of transitioning to adulthood\, providing valuable resources\, expert insights\, and networking opportunities to help navigate education\, employment\, independent living and community engagement. Whether you’re navigating education\, employment\, independent living\, or community engagement\, this event will empower and equip you for the journey ahead. \nWhen You Register: \n\nYou can request any special accommodations.\nSelf-Advocates can request a Peer Mentor Ambassador to provide support with schedules\, navigating hallways\, and exploring vendor tables. (Please note: Ambassadors cannot assist with activities of daily living support.)\nSelect your boxed lunch preference.\nPlease select your preferred track (the session topic you’re most interested in). You’re welcome to attend sessions outside of your chosen track as well.\n\nRegister here: https://ascv.org/lifeinthecommunity/
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/life-in-the-community-2/
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SUMMARY:Virtual - Transition Goals in IEPs
DESCRIPTION:Liz Capone\, Advocate and Expert Witness\, is back to do another great presentation for VDSA on the topic of transition plans in IEPs. \nParticipants will learn more about:\n● How parental data can contribute to transition plans\n● Identifying community opportunities\n● The importance of soft skills\n● Ensuring readiness for Interviews\n● Taking a deep dive into Interests\, hobbies\, and preferences\n● Identifying continuing education options\n● Aligning transition information in the IEP with real world opportunities\n● Aligning potential jobs with skills\nSpeaker bio: Liz Capone is an Advocate\, Expert Witness and a former Special Education Teacher of 21 years. She has taught at every grade level from PreK-12 and has worked in six school districts\, including the largest school system in Virginia. She has teaching experience in all settings from general education to an acute unit and has extensive experience writing IEPs as a case manager\, team leader\, and IEP Coordinator. Liz has presented to multiple organizations nationally\, including The Arc of Northern Virginia\, Decoding Dyslexia Utah\, and Formed Families Forward. \nRegister here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/94010-virtual-transition-plans-in-ieps
URL:https://virginiadsa.org/event/virtual-transition-goals-in-ieps/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Virtual
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