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Partners in Transition: The Real World of Transitions for 16 years & up
When: Meets twice a month for 5 months.
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: $400 (Parent Paid or SDP. Scholarships Available)
Facilitated by: Dr Richard Rosenberg & Dr. Patti Adams
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Dr. Richard RosenbergRichard 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.
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Dr. Patti AdamsPatti 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
| In Person: 10:00am-12:00pm | Monday Zoom: 6:30-8:00pm | ||
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| Session 1 & 2 | August 10, 2024 | August 19, 2024 | |
| Sessions 3 & 4 | September 14, 2024 | September 23, 2024 | |
| Sessions 5 & 6 | October 12, 2024 | October 21, 2024 | |
| Sessions 7 & 8 | November 9, 2024 | November 18, 2024 | |
| Sessions 9 & 10 | January, 11, 2025 | January 27, 2025 | |
Program Topics:
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Developing a Circle of Support
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Pre Employment Skills: Getting work/volunteer experience
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Technology that supports independence And how to utilize the IEP/ITP process
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Collaboration of the Department of Rehabilitation, Regional Center, and School District. Supplemental Social Security income and Social Security Disability insurance (SSI+SSDI)
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Self Advocacy/ Self Determination Addressing Post Secondary Career Pathways, Guardianship,Conservatorship, and every young adult having a voice.
