Shift: FREE Transition Planning Workshop Series

South Dakota Parent Connection is sponsoring a virtual six-session

transition workshop series at no cost for youth with disabilities

(ages 16-20 years of age) and their parent/guardian!

WHY PARICIPATE

YOUNG PARTICIPANTS:

(ages 16-20)

Gain skills for using your voice.
Understand the importance of making connections and building relationships.
Build goals for the future based on your strengths, values, and interests.
Learn about how to make a plan for moving to the future.

PARENTS & FAMILY MEMBERS:

Learn how your role with your young adult is changing.
Get tips for teaching your young adult how to speak up.
Gain tools and strategies for making positive plans for the future.
Learn how to support your young adult to navigate successfully through agencies and support systems.

The six-session workshop series will give an overview of resources for transition planning. It provides the young adult and her/his family information to help navigate systems and move forward in a positive, productive direction.

Monday Evenings

6:30 PM - 8:15 PM CT

5:30 PM-7:15 PM MT

Session 1: February 7th

Introduction - Overview of Sessions

Session 2: February 14th

Take Charge Of Your Life

Session 3: February 21

What Do I Want In The Future

Session 4: February 28

Road To Careers & Employment

Session 5: March 7

Independence Through Employment

Session 6: March 14

Action Plan & Wrap Up

It is important for both parent and young adult to attend and participate.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Or contact SD Parent Connection at 605-361-3171 or email bdrew@sdparent.org with any further questions

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 1

This e-publication was developed under grants from the U.S. Department of Education Project Grant H328M2000666 and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Grant H84MC07994, Family to Family Health Information Center, $96,750; and approximately 5% financed with non-governmental resources. The contents should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by US Department of Education, HRSA, HHS or the Federal Government.