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"Alternatives to guardianship empower youth, respect their rights, and encourage their independence, creating responsible and capable citizens." | - Kason Erwin, Youth Ambassador from Texas | | | | |
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Read our quarterly newsletter featuring content from our two projects:
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New Youth Ambassador Bios | |
Youth Ambassadors in the Spotlight! | |
CYVYC Youth Ambassador Trainer Hasan Ko presented alongside CYVYC staffers Esther Kamau and Jaimie Timmons on exploring alternatives to guardianship and transfer of rights discussions at the Division on Career Development and Transition International Conference in Reno, NV last fall. | |
Esther Kamau (left) presenting to an audience as Jaimie and Hasan look on. | |
SABE trainer Michael Thornton and Youth Ambassador Holden Roberts from South Carolina presented alongside CYVYC staff at the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) Conference in Washington, DC last fall. They talked about the Center and Youth Ambassador curriculum. | |
(L-R) Michael, Allison Hall, Holden, and Val Bradley standing in front of a presentation screen. | |
(L-R) Alie, Holden, and Morgan pose in front of a TASH sign. | |
CYVYC Advisor Jack Bradley recently met Valerie Williams, the Director of the Office of Special Education Programs at the US Department of Education. Jack raised several issues with Director Williams about better support for students with disabilities in postsecondary education and alternatives to guardianship. Director Williams expressed her appreciation to Jack for his advocacy efforts and stated that she too is committed to working on more robust transition planning. She invited Jack to stay in touch and shared that her office would be issuing updated guidance on several topics in early 2024. | |
Youth Ambassador Showcases! | |
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The Youth Ambassador training program helps youth become leaders around supported decision-making and other alternatives to guardianship in their states.
South Carolina, New Jersey, and Oregon Showcases
Please join us on Jan 17, 2024 at 6:00pm EST to hear from South Carolina, New Jersey, and Oregon youth about the great work they have been doing to create change in their states. Register here.
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Indiana and Michigan Showcases
Please join us on Jan 31, 2024 at 6:00pm EST to hear from Indiana and Michigan youth about the great work they have been doing to create change in their states. Register here.
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Meet CYVYC’s New Intern Jessica! | | |
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Jessica is a macro social work student at Boston University, completing her field placement at the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI). She is currently working with CYVYC, helping develop Youth Ambassador profiles and knowledge translation. As an intern, she hopes to be part of a variety of research and policy projects during her time here. Outside of ICI, she works for the Department of Developmental Services, coordinating services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Welcome, Jessica! | |
Arizona, Texas, and California have recently joined CYVYC’s National Community of Practice. Now, they each have their own page on the CYVYC website. Learn more about Arizona, Texas, and California State Teams! | | |
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Self-advocates Lisa, Sam, Kamisha, Wayne, and Shameka talk about research findings from the Guardianship Alternatives and Transfer of Rights (GATOR) project. They explain transfer of rights, transition planning, and turning 18. They also talk about alternatives to guardianship and what self-advocacy and decision-making means to them. | |
Guardianship Alternatives and Transfer-of-Rights is funded by the Institute of Education Sciences, US Department of Education, grant # R324A190114.
Center on Youth Voice, Youth Choice is funded by cooperative agreement # 90DNDM0004, Administration for Community Living (ACL), US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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