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

Transitions can be difficult to navigate, particularly if you don't know the questions to ask or know what  resources are available. Come and learn with a small cohort of 10 to get information, questions answered, and map out a path for the future. You will have a great guide in Dr. Richard Rosenberg.

• Target: Parents of individuals with Down syndrome 16 years old 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.
• 5 Monthly 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 Department of Rehabilitation, Regional Center, and School district. Supplemental Social Security income and Social Security Insurance (SSI & SSDI)
  • Self Advocacy/ Self Determination Addressing Post Secondary Career Pathways, Guardianship, Conservatorship, and every young adult having a voice. 
• Limited to 10 Families.

When:  Twice a month for 5 months

2023-2024 Dates:
Saturdays in Person at Club 21 from 10:00am-12:00pm and Mondays will be on Zoom 6:30-8:00pm

• Saturday, October 14, 2023 10:00am-12:00pm and Monday, October 23, 2023  6:30-8:00pm (Zoom)
• Saturday, November 11, 2023 10:00am-12:00pm and Monday, November 27, 2023  6:30-8:00pm (Zoom)
• Saturday, January 13, 2024 10:00am-12:00pm and Monday, January 22, 2024  6:30-8:00pm (Zoom)
• Saturday, February 10, 2024 10:00am-12:00pm and Monday, February 26, 2024 6:30-8:00pm (Zoom)
• Saturday, March 9, 2024 10:00am-12:00PM and Monday, March 25, 2024 6:30-8:00pm (Zoom)

Cost: $250 (with scholarships available) 

The Team:  Dr. Richard Rosenberg and various guest speakers