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From Autism Transition Handbook
2010 Pennsylvania Community on Transition Conference
EMPOWERMENT IN ACTION: A UNIFIED APPROACH
July 21 - 23, 2010
Penn Stater Conference Center and Hotel
215 Innovation Boulevard,State College, PA 16803
Conference Registration
Conference registration will be available on-line after May 1, 2010 at http://www.pattan.net. Click on 2010 Community on Transition Conference in the What’s New Section on the home page.
For information regarding registration, please contact Mary Gordon – PaTTAN-Pittsburgh, 800-446-5607 6871 or mgordon@pattan.net.
Conference Registration Fee:
Registration fee is $125.00 per person.
The registration fee will be waived for presenters who are only attending the conference for the day of their presentation.
All presenters attending the conference from July 21-23 are required to pay the full conference registration fee.
ALL PRESENTERS MUST REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE.
Family and youth who need support in order to attend the conference can apply for a scholarship to cover the registration fee and hotel (one room up to a maximum of 3 nights).
Conference Overview
The primary purpose of this conference is to expand the capacity of schools and communities, in partnership with youth, young adults and families, in promoting the successful transition of youth/young adults with disabilities to post-school outcomes of employment, post-secondary education and training, community participation and healthy lifestyles. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about effective practices to assist youth/young adults with disabilities in achieving successful post-school outcomes.
The vision of the PA Community on Transition is that all Pennsylvania youth and young adults with disabilities will successfully transition to the role of productive, participating, adult citizens. Youth will be empowered to recognize their talents, strengths and voice and have equal access to resources that promote full participation in the communities of their choice.
The sponsors of the conference are the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education and the PA Training and Technical Assistance Network, in collaboration with other members of the PA Community on Transition including:
• PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
• PA Youth Leadership Network
• Transition State Leadership Team (including members from:)
o PA Department of Education (Bureau of Special Education, Bureau of Career and Technical Education)
o PA Department of Labor & Industry (Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership and Pennsylvania State Workforce Investment Board)
o PA Department of Public Welfare (Office of Developmental Programs, Office of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, Office of Children, Youth & Families)
o PA Department of Health (Bureau of Family Health Bureau of Drug & Alcohol Programs, and Bureau of Community Health Systems)
o Higher Education (Pennsylvania State University and Temple University)
o Parent/ Advocacy Organizations (Parent Education Network, PA Education & Advocacy Leadership Center, PA Families Inc., Parent Mentoring Project; Hispanos Unidos para Ninos Excepcionales (HUNE); The Arc of Pennsylvania
o Advocacy, Systems Change and Capacity Building Organizations (Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Planning Council and Abilities in Motion [Center for Independent Living] )
• Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT)
• Center for Rehabilitation Counseling Research & Education, The George Washington University
Targeted Audience
Stakeholders supporting post-school outcomes for youth/young adults with disabilities, including:
Youth & Young Adults
Youth served in Foster Care
Family & Caregivers
Foster and Adoptive Parents
Special Educators
Education Administrators
Vocational Rehabilitation Staff
Agency Administrators
Regional Dept. of Public Welfare Staff
Social Security Benefits Counselors
Business/Employers
Mental Health Services Workers
Local Youth Councils
Assistive Technology Professionals
Advocates
Guidance Counselors
Medical Assistance Program Staff
School Nurses
Local Service Providers
Drug & Alcohol Program Workers
Psychologists
Juvenile Justice Affiliates
Regional Career Educators
Independent Living Staff
Workforce Investment Board Members
Local Government Officials
Social Security Staff
Career & Technology Educators
Transportation Affiliates
CareerLink Staff
Mental Retardation Staff
Secondary Educators
Higher Education Professionals
Family Health Representatives
Social Workers
Public & Private Child Welfare Workers
Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists and Speech Therapists
Vocational Evaluators
Regional Career Education Partnerships for Youth Affiliates & Staff
The primary focal points of this year's conference are:
• Promoting success of all youth and young adults by addressing the transition needs of those who are at-risk and struggling
• Empowering families and caregivers with transition knowledge and resources
• Building leadership skills of all transition stakeholders to promote successful outcomes of youth and young adults
• Using transition and career assessment, universal design, accommodations and supports to build the foundation for self-determination and self-advocacy
• Linking transition and career assessment with universal design to promote success in adult life by empowerment through self-determination and self-advocacy
• Showcasing evidence-based and effective practices with youth outcome data
• Building and supporting community partnerships
• Supporting the use of a standards-aligned system of instruction for all students
The conference will feature:
• Keynote and feature presentations
• Approximately 80 breakout sessions
• Sessions and activities designed for youth and young adults by the PA Youth Leadership Network
• Family engaging sessions and networking opportunities
• Accommodations and Supports Expo, featuring a hands-on assistive technology lab, vendor displays and resource tables
• Internet Café featuring www.sharedwork.org
Conference Themes
The following themes have been identified by transition stakeholders from across the state. Each of these themes will be addressed at the 2010 conference. Potential session topics are included under each theme.
Aligning Accommodations & Supports
o Aligning Accommodations between High School and Employment
o Aligning Accommodations between High School and Postsecondary Education & Training
o Obtaining Assistive Technology & Training prior to Graduation to Prepare for Post-School Outcomes
Building Knowledge, Engaging, and Empowering of Families/Caregiver
o Family Members/Caregivers as Equal Partners in the Transition Process
o Family/Caregiver Grassroots Leadership Efforts
o Family/Caregiver Empowerment through Knowledge
Employment
o Business Partnerships
o Customized Employment
o Employability Skill Acquisition
o Job Analysis
o Job Coaching
o Job Development
o Job Readiness Training
o Labor Trends
o Leadership in Improving Employment Outcomes
o PA Career & Work Standards
o Systematic Career Development Strategies
o University Transition Employment Partnerships
o Work Based Learning
Expanding Capacity of Teams Through Leadership Development Strategies: Promoting Local Transition Coordinating Councils
o Sessions to discuss barriers and share possible strategies to move from information sharing to outcome- oriented project focus.
o Resource development strategies.
o Selling your team and “products” to administration to sustain your efforts
o Shared leadership strategies and operational structures of local teams.
Healthy Lifestyles, Independent Living & Community Participation
o Accessing Adult Systems
o Alcohol and Substance Abuse
o Benefits Planning
o Co-occurring Disabilities
o Culturally Competent Health Care
o Estate Planning
o Health Care and Service Coordination
o Health Insurance Coverage
o Healthy Relationships
o Housing
o Leadership in Promoting Healthy Lifestyles, Independent Living & Community Participation
o Leisure-time Physical Activities
o Mental Health
o Nutrition and Weight Management
o Social Interaction and Connections
o Special Needs Planning
o Supporting Youth with Complex Health Care Needs in the Community
o Transition Planning around Health Care Management
o Transportation
o Working with Medical Professionals
Models of Success
o Showcasing Transition Program models and strategies for replication
o Growing effective practices through replication
o Program sustainability strategies
o Innovative approaches
Partnerships
o Developing, Expanding, and Sustaining Business Partnerships
o Engaging Administrators to Support Effective Transition Practices
o Service Learning Partnerships
o Going beyond the Traditional Partnerships
o Effective Communication and Collaboration Strategies
o Integrating Funding Strategies to Expand Opportunities
Post-Secondary Education & Training
o Assistive Technology
o Documentation Guidelines for Postsecondary Education & Training
o Leadership in Improving Post-Secondary Education & Training Outcomes
o Post-Secondary Education Planning
o Rights and Responsibilities
o Self-Determination, Self-Advocacy and Self-Efficacy
Promoting Success of All Youth by Addressing the Transition Needs
o Academic Achievement
Chapter 14 Forms and Formats
Indicator 13 (Measurable Goals and Outcomes)
Indicator 14 (Post School Follow-up)
Progress Monitoring
Inclusive Practices
o Drop Out Prevention
o High School Redesign
o Outreach to Underserved and/or Low Incidence Populations
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Blind and Visually Impaired
Deafblind
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Traumatic Brain Injury
Youth with Multiple & Complex Disabilities
o Youth Served in Foster Care
o Youth Served in the Juvenile Justice System
o Youth Served under Section 504 (Chapter 15)
Standards-Aligned System of Instruction for all Students
Transition & Career Assessment
o Transition Assessment Practices
o Career Assessment Strategies
o Vocation Evaluation Models
o Community Based Vocational Assessment
o Career Development Models
o Developing and Utilizing Portfolios in Planning
o Tools Developed by Local Transition Teams
o Occupational and Labor Market Resources
o Transition & Career Assessment Resources & Tools
Unified, Holistic Approach
o Coordination of Education and Agency Plans
o Collaborative and integrated Program Models
o Braided and Blended Funding of Programs
o Personalized, Holistic Planning
Universal Design
o Creating environments that support the learning of youth and young adults with diverse abilities, styles, and needs
o Promoting equal access for all youth and young adults
Youth Development & Youth Leadership
o Youth Focused Sessions (career development; volunteerism; job preparation; job readiness; post-secondary education/training preparation; independent living; healthy lifestyles)
o Decision-making Skill Development
o Leadership
o Mentoring
o Relationship-Building/Social Skills
o Self Awareness
o Self Determination & Self Advocacy
Knowledge Building Topics
Additional topics could include:
Agency Sessions (description of programs and services, incorporating a youth perspective)
Career and Technical Education Partnerships
Cultural Diversity
Ethics
Legislative Information
o How a Bill Becomes a Law
o Understanding Legislation Impacting Transitioning Youth
For Additional Information
To obtain a copy of the Call for Proposals to Present, please visit www.sharedwork.org. If you have questions, please contact:
Contact:
Michael Stoehr-PaTTAN Pittsburgh
800-446-5607, ext. 6864
Call 711 PA Relay (TTY)
mstoehr@pattan.net
Ken Deitmen-PaTTAN Harrisburg
800-360-7282
Call 711 PA Relay (TTY)
kdeitmen@pattan.net
Mark Steciw -PaTTAN King of Prussia
800-441-3215
Call 711 PA Relay (TTY)
msteciw@pattan.net
Wendy Patterson - OVR
717-787-6695
866-830-7327 (TTY)
wenpatters@state.pa.us
Conference Registration
Conference registration will be available on-line after May 1, 2010 at http://www.pattan.net. Click on 2010 Community on Transition Conference in the What’s New Section on the home page.
For information regarding registration, please contact Mary Gordon – PaTTAN-Pittsburgh, 800-446-5607 6871 or mgordon@pattan.net.
Conference Registration Fee:
Registration fee is $125.00 per person.
The registration fee will be waived for presenters who are only attending the conference for the day of their presentation.
All presenters attending the conference from July 21-23 are required to pay the full conference registration fee.
ALL PRESENTERS MUST REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE.
Family and youth who need support in order to attend the conference can apply for a scholarship to cover the registration fee and hotel (one room up to a maximum of 3 nights).
