Contact
Katie BorrasWestchester Institute for Human Development
914-493-1235
kborras@wihd.org
2015 Transition Institute
This conference will provide information to education and service provider professionals, families, and students with intellectual/developmental disabilities who are in the process of transitioning. The Institute will highlight innovative, inclusive, person-centered, and economical approaches.
Date: Thursday, October 29th, 2015
Location: Radisson Hotel New Rochelle
One Radisson Plaza, New Rochelle, NY
*Facility is ADA Accessible
Time: Registration Begins at 8:00am
With a full day of programming, Concludes at 4:15 pm
Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be provided
Featured Keynote Speakers:
LaRon Scott
Special Education and Disability Policy,
Virginia Commonwealth University
Stacey Ramirez
State Director,
The Arc of Georgia
The Radisson has reserved a number of rooms under the HVSEPC block with a discounted rate for out of town attendees. If you require overnight accommodations please contact Radisson Guest services at (914) 576-3700.
|
Breakout sessions will include the following topics. You will be asked to select your top three choices when you register. This is non-binding, but will give us an opportunity to structure our sessions. |
|
|
Session Title |
Session Description |
|
Increasing Housing options for people with I/DD in New York John Maltby, WIHD |
The session will address the issues that affect housing and describe how people with I/DD can have choices. |
|
Sexuality, A Neglected Topic in Transition Michelle Ballan, Hunter College |
This session will explore topics of sexuality to be considered in partnership with education, healthcare and social service systems. |
|
EnvisionIT: Preparing ALL Students to Transition to College and Careers: Scaling Up An Evidence Based Curriculum Margo Izzo, Ohio State University |
Find out more about this evidence-based curriculum that is aligned with Common Core State Standards and assists students to develop postsecondary goals for employment and further education and training after high school. |
|
Promoting Employment Readiness in Transition Planning Rachel Howard, INCLUDEnyc |
This session will highlight initiatives within New York State focused on supporting the employment goals of transition aged youth. |
|
Health and Wellness: Considerations for Transition AnneBeth Litt, WIHD |
This session will provide insights about the roles of families and educators in preparing students for maximized independence in matters related to health and medical self-management. |
|
An Overview of Options and Opportunities for Transitioning Adults Nicki Turano, WIHD |
This session will provide introductory information on adult service systems, introduce different services and supports, discuss eligibility, and explore available options. |
|
Building Capacity for Student Directed IEPs Laurie Levine, Lower Hudson Regional Special Education Technical Assistance and Support Center (LHRSETASC) |
This session will provide information for teachers and administrators interested in promoting more active student engagement in IEP development. |
|
Technology in Transition Izel Obermeyer, WIHD |
Assistive technologies and considerations for transition aged youth |
|
Universal Design for Transition: What's the Why? LaRon Scott, Virginia Commonwealth University |
This interactive Q&A session will offer educators the opportunity to interact and pose questions to LaRon Scott on how to include students with disabilities and incorporate transition goals and real-life learning into academic classes. |
|
Self Determination for Families Helene Fallon, Long Island Parent Center |
This session will offer insights, concrete strategies, and resources for families to promote self-determination in transition aged youth. |
*While registration is free of charge, you must register to attend*
Please Register by 10/10/2015
Seating is limited to the first 200 responses