Services and Systems
New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities information sessions (Front Door) Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Transition tips for young people with behavioral health challenges in New York State NYS Transition Partners
Education
Standardized test scores inch up, opt-outs drop in New York Times Union Transition and college planning Advocates for Children
Independent Living
Marca Bristo, founder of National Council on Independent Living, dies at 66 New York Times Tips when considering housing and services PACER
Work
First job experiences for teens Understood Requesting accommodations on the job Disability Rights New York
Science and Technology
Using virtual reality to help students with disabilities Hechinger Report Involving teens and young adults in selecting assistive technology Center on Technology and Disability
Disability and Culture
The dignity of disabled lives New York Times People with disabilities finding love Refinery29
New York City
September 16: Understanding your childs IEP September 17: Busing and specialized transportation September 18: Introduction to transition planning
Western New York
September 17: Meet & Greet with Encompass Genesee September 28: Preparing our teens for adulthood October 1: Students with disabilities & dealing with suspension October 8: Support systems and having a plan after high school
Finger Lakes
September 18: Connected, Compassionate and Resilient - family session October 21: Creating a Life After High School series
