Youth and Transition Services Program Upcoming Events and Workshops

Youth and Transition Services Upcoming Events (PDF Version)

Sib-Groups

Sib-Groups are fun, activity-filled gatherings of brothers and sisters of those with disabilities. Youth Services sponsors Sibshops for children aged 7 to 13. Facilitation is provided by Diane Kellison, LCSW and Brenda Wickard, parent of a child with a disability. Sib-Groups acknowledge that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is for some a good thing, others a not-so-good thing, and for many, somewhere in-between. They reflect a belief that brothers and sisters have much to offer one another — if they are given a chance. Sib-Groupss are a spirited mix of new games (designed to be unique, off-beat, and appealing to a wide ability range), new friends, and discussion activities.  For more information on Sib-Groups, click on:  http://siblingsupport.org.

Virginia:  The State of Transition, 25th Anniversary Conference

Conference will be March 15-17, 2010, at the hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Roanoke, Virginia.

It is for educators, rehabilitation practitioners, workforce development personnel, students, parents, employers, advocates and representatives from adult service agencies invested in the successful transition of youth with disabilities.  Form more information, click here:  http://www.virginiatransitionforum.org/Home_Page.html

PATHWAYS TO THE FUTURE – SAVE THE DATE

An informational conference addressing Transitioning from school to adult life

WHEN: Saturday, November 13, 2010

WHERE: James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg, VA  22401

REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION: Contact Peggy Dougherty at 540-582-3616, voice & TTY or pdougher@scs.k12.va.us

Breakout sessions and a vendor fair for high school students and young adults with disabilities, their families, and professionals will include information on:

          Employment                      Planning Your Future

          The Job Search                  Supported Employment

          Assistive Technology           Vocational Training

          Community Living               Medicaid Waivers

          Diploma Options                 Housing Options

          College Requirements          Estate Planning

          Adult Rights                       Links to Community Services

          Guardianship & Power of Attorney

There is nothing like a dream to create the future – Victor Hugo