Additional Transitioning Youth Resource Materials
2023 Transition Work Group Summer Webinar- “Late Summer & Fall Recreation Opportunities”
Presented by Jared Ciner, SPIRIT Club; Stacey Watson, Main Street Connect; Katie Mraz, ArtStream; Jennene Blakely, M-NCPCC, Montgomery Parks Program Access; Charlie Butler, Montgomery County Recreation; Rebecca Hisamot, Exceptional Vacations
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2023 Joan Karasik Resource Fair for Teens and Adults with Disabilities (Known as Road to Independence Fair):
2022 Transition Work Group Fall Webinar- “Fostering Friendships & Social Inclusion”
Presented by Jeremy Hamburgh, MyBestSocialLife.com; Dr. Rebecca Resnik, psychologist/therapist; Nicolette Stearns, social skills coach; and Juliette Levchenko, licensed master social worker/therapist.
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Click HERE To View The Presentation Outline from Dr. Rebecca Resnik.
Click HERE to View Social Resources.
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2022 Joan Karasik Resource Fair for Teens and Adults with Disabilities (Known as Road to Independence Fair):
2021 Road to Independence Fair:
Click on the link below to watch the recordings from the May 2021 Road to Independence Virtual Resource Fair:
Self Care is Important to your Mental Health: Presented by Haley Rizkallah & Brendel Mitchell, Maryland Coalition of Families
Untangling the DDA Web: Presented by Nicole Sheppard, Transitioning Youth Coordinator, DDA Southern Region
Where Will I Live? Housing Options in Montgomery County?: Presented by Rosemary DiPietro, Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
Living Independently Without Government Benefits: Presented by Noah Murphy, Founder Expanded Horizons, Eric Jorgensen, Founder, Special Needs Navigator, Maedi Tanham Carney, Founder/Exec Director, Integrated Living Opportunities
New Ways of Having Fun–A Panel Presentation on Recreation Options in Maryland: Presented by Jared Ciner, Spirit Club; Jennene Blakely, Montgomery Parks; Sharon Norcio, Montgomery County Recreation; Jenn Lynn, Upcounty Community Resources; Leah Robinson, ArtStream; and Melissa Wyman, Potomac Community Resources, Inc.
Additional Road to Independence Virtual Resource Fair Materials:
- Transition Fair Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Transition Guide to PostSecondary Education & Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities
- Are You Ready?- Transition Checklist for Students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP)
- Are You Ready?- Transition Checklist for Students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) (Español)
- Letting Go: Conversation for Parents
- Letting Go: Conversation for Parents (Español)
- JOBS: Guide for Career Seekers with Disabilities
- JOBS: Guide for Career Seekers with Disabilities (Español)