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Partners in Transition

Partners in Transition

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Registration for 2026-2027 coming soon!

Partners in Transition:  The Real World of Transitions for 16 years & up

When: Meets twice a month for 5 months August- January (No meeting in December)

            One Live meeting (Second Saturday) and one Zoom meeting on a Monday. 

Who: Parents of individuals with Down syndrome  16 years and up. 

Outcome: Parents will gain information on 5 topics related to navigating life after High School. Each topic will have supplemental information and will have one task to follow up on the topic WITH either their child/school

Cost: $480      

This is a vendored program: PD2655 sub-code 01PG

Facilitated by: Dr Richard Rosenberg & Dr. Patti Adams

  • Dr. Richard Rosenberg
    Dr. Richard Rosenberg

    Richard Rosenberg has over 35 years of teaching and administrative experience and is presently a faculty member at California State University, Los Angeles and San Diego State University as Region Manager two federal grants - California Career Innovations CII and CaPROMISE. He also has many years of experience with coordination of vocational and career support for all students with special education needs.

  • Dr. Patti Adams
    Dr. Patti Adams

    Patti Adams comes to Club 21 after 35 years in the public school system. As a special education teacher she established one of the first transition programs for young adults with intellectual disabilities. Patti also has years of experience as a school district administrator for a special education department where she focused on transition, supporting students with moderate/severe disabilities, inclusion, and work experience programs.

Partners in Transition Meeting Schedule

Data Table

In Person: 10:00am-12:00pm Monday Zoom: 6:30-8:00pm
Session 1 & 2 August 8, 2026 August 17, 2026
Sessions 3 & 4 September 12, 2026 September 21, 2026
Sessions 5 & 6 October 10, 2026 October 19, 2026
Sessions 7 & 8 November 14, 2026 November 30,2026
Sessions 9 & 10 January, 9, 2027 January 25, 2027




Program Topics:

  • Developing a Circle of Support

  • Pre Employment Skills: Getting work/volunteer experience

  • Technology that supports independence And how to utilize the IEP/ITP process

  • Collaboration of the Department of Rehabilitation, Regional Center, and School District. Supplemental Social Security income and Social Security Disability insurance (SSI+SSDI)

  • Self Advocacy/ Self Determination Addressing Post Secondary Career Pathways, Guardianship,Conservatorship, and every young adult having a voice.

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