Upcoming Webcasts

School 2 Work Webcast

Title: Project SEARCH - Bridging the Gap between VR and School Divisions

Date: 9/16/2015; Time: 2:00 - 2:45 pm ET

Presenters: Marva Dawkins-Campbell and Allison Stahl, Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services

Working collaboratively to develop and implement individualized transition services for young adults with developmental disabilities is challenging work. Project SEARCH, a nine-month community-based employment training program for high school students with developmental disabilities, offers new ways of thinking about collaborative partnerships and effective transition practices. Join us for the webcast as we explore how Project SEARCH helped to “bridge the gap” between school and adult service providers, students, and their families in Virginia. We’ll share easy-to-use strategies for increasing communication and collaboration between transition team partners and for improving the transition outcomes of young adults with developmental disabilities.

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CTI Webcast

Title: Overview: What are the Challenges for Youth with Psychiatric Disabilities as They Transition to Adulthood

Date: 9/17/2015; Time: 3:00 - 3:45 pm ET

Presenter: Maryann Davis, Ph.D., Learning & Working Transitions RRTC

This webcast will provide an overview of youth with psychiatric disabilities during the transition to adulthood. It will provide an overview of the important elements of development during this stage of life for all youth, how youth with psychiatric disabilities fare in those developmental tasks, and implications for services. It will also describe challenges to taking on adult role functioning and accessing developmentally appropriate and effective services and supports, summarize the current research on services and supports, and provide resources for youth, providers, and family members.

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