Planning my way to work 2.0
For youth who experience disabilities, thinking about adult life can be exciting! However, the transition process can be complex, and can frequently involve planning for employment, higher education, career development, and navigating other adult services. In this new edition of the Planning My Way to Work transition guide students, families, teachers, and case managers will be given a variety of tools. The tools are aimed to support meaningful conversations, and develop person centered transition plans, designed to grow, and change with the student. The tools also help to highlight what the person wants and wants to avoid as they progress through their own transition experience.
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EMU, Rooms: Cedar & Spruce
Workshop w Activities
Employment
Youth and adults
Presented by
Oregon ISP Redesign Project Manager
The Arc Oregon
Nicholas began working professionally in the field of Developmental Disabilities Services in 2014 as the Community Outreach Advocate for Full Access Eugene and has experience supporting families transitioning from school-based services to adult Developmental Disabilities Services. Nicholas joined the OTAC team in 2021 and has been providing training, mentorship, and consultation services for people with disabilities, families, and professionals since then. Nicholas is the ISP Redesign Project Manager and provides trainings on the current ISP planning process and supports the ISP project team.
Education Specialist
Oregon Department of Education (ODE)
Sally Simich is a Secondary Transition Education Specialist for Oregon Department of Education. She provides technical assistance and professional development to school districts, parents , and participating agencies to support and ensure a firm understanding of secondary special education, transition services, and Transition IEP’s, Mrs. Simich spent 34 years teaching across all levels covering and in a leadership role. She worked with families and students in elementary school create high expectations for post-secondary outcomes, on up to assisting transition aged students in developing post-secondary goals for successful transition from secondary education to postsecondary education, training and employment.
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EMU, Rooms: Cedar & Spruce
Workshop w Activities
Employment
Youth and adults