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Program Highlights from the 2009 Statewide Transition Conference
Mat and Eric, 20 – year – old twins, discussed their transition journey with support from their mother. Their insight and experiences helped others explore creative "outside-the-box" strategies to address transition issues for youth with unique needs.
Enthusiastic presenters excited to share their presentation on how to use video iPods to promote independent functioning of individuals with developmental disabilities in vocational, community or home settings
Youth discussed their experiences moving from school to work, transitioning to independent living, leaving pediatric providers and obtaining adult-oriented health care; the changes in responsibilities, and provided feedback to peers, families, and professionals on ways to improve the transition process.
What Participants had to Say about the Most Important Piece of Information
Received at the 2009 IL Transition Statewide Conference:
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A deeper understanding of what transition is or should be and the various formats that it could potentially take
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The opportunity to listen to the stories of individuals with disabilities—very enlightening……
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Self-advocacy training
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Networking Opportunities
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Staying positive: attitude is everything
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Getting ideas to implement n my district and networking with others
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New ideas for strengthening involvement of parents, agencies, etc., in transition process
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Practical information ‘how to’ implement a more successful transition program
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How to assist youths and families in preparing for their future. Also, finding out resources that are available to them and me to assist in this process to make it more successful
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How to provide effective transition services. Really enjoyed “Transitioning from School to Life”
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Care Notebook information and self-determination curriculum
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How to work with the transition page and improve quality of IEP
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Seeing things from parents perspectives at IEPs
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Great information directed toward transition; big emphasis on self-determination
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To keep focused on youth
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Seeing/learning how other districts run their STEP program. Helping students transition to achieve the goal
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Respect the person and the specific needs; stress the strengths
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Transition goals drive the IEP. Better understanding of transition planning
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Remembering to have kids involved in their transition plan and not have education staff create the plan
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Learned about a plethora of services available to parents and students
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I am not alone trying to help individuals transition
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The resources that are available in terms of transition services
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Specific tools/resources for transition planning
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Best practices in supported employment
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Transition from the young adult and parent viewpoints
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Resources and contacts established; learning more about the new ways to help my students
6th Annual Statewide Transition Conference
October 24 - 26, 2010
Effingham Thelma Keller Convention Center
Effingham, Illinois 60173
Register by September 15th, 2010 to take advantage of early registration fee discounts
For more information
contact Debbie Einhorn
at 866-436-7842 ext.116,
or via email at: deinhorn@fmptic.org
