January 2021
News and Resources
Thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, this newsletter will now provide information and resources for transition-aged youth with disabilities across the Northeast spanning 11 states, as well as Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Education
U.S. Supreme Court weighs whether schools may discipline students for internet speech

Tips for supporting college students learning at home
Disability and Culture
Disability representation on ‘The Bachelor’

Documentary shares portraits of autism
Independent Living
Understanding the transition from college to career and ‘adulting’

State and local emergency rental assistance
Services and Systems
New changes made to family income calculation on Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Self-direction guidance for providers and families
Work
Job accommodations for specific disabilities

Job interview questions to practice with your teen
Science and Technology
CDC adds Down Syndrome to COVID-19 ‘increased risk’ list

How artificial intelligence can remove hiring bias
NJ Transition-Related Resources & Online Events
Transition from School to Adult Life
January 26, 2021, 2:00 - 3:00

Virtual Meet and Greet Expo for
Support Coordination Agencies
Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 6:00 PM 

Recorded Webinar Videos

NJ FamilyCare Electronic Visit Verification (EVV)
for Medicaid Funded Personal Care

Food Assistance for College Students

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