April 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
Education Department cancels student debt for 40,000 Americans with disabilities

Recorded lectures should remain the norm post pandemic
Disability and Culture
Imagine a more accessible art world

Opinion: Sound of Metal is a heartwarming and frustrating take on deafness
Independent Living
ABLE savings accounts and disables recipients of stimulus aid

Trader Joe's aiming to make stores more sensory-friendly

Services and Systems
The federal infrastructure plan proposes $400B to help people with disabilities living at home
NPR

U.S. Department of Labor's new initiative on racial and social equity in employment for people with disabilities
Work
Companies need more robust disability strategies now

Preparing youth with vision loss for careers and success: what parents can do
Science and Technology
Designing spaces with marginalized people in mind makes them better for everyone

How to make technologies more inclusive for people with disabilities
NJ Transition-Related Resources & Online Events
NEW playlist on SPAN YouTube

"Advocacy Stories for Youth by Youth"
Hear young adults share their advocacy experiences. New videos will be added regularly. Subscribe now!



Workshops, Conferences & Additional Resources

Success is for Everyone
Information on starting a small business, Brookdale Community College for people with I/DD
April 27, 7:00 - 9:00



Building & Supporting Youth Voice
SPAN Leadership Conference
May 13, 2021


Student-Led IEPs
May 19, 7:00 - 8:00


Managing a Mental Health Condition in College 
This information from NAMI helps youth think through their best options while living with MH diagnosis

7 Things to Know About College Disability Services

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