March 2022
News and Resources
Thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, this newsletter provides information and resources for transition-aged youth with disabilities across the Northeast spanning 11 states, as well as Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Education
College programs for students with intellectual disabilities

Disabled people need sex education too
Disability and Culture
New York Times first disability reporter on disability reporting

Why you shouldn't say disabled athletes are inspiring
Independent Living
The legal right to community integration for people with disabilities

Opinion: Equal protection for disabled voters
Services and Systems
White House unveils COVID plan focused on people with disabilities

Why billions of dollars in Medicaid funds for people with disabilities are being held up
Work
New data from U.S. Dept. of Labor on the employment of
Americans with disabilities

How employees with disabilities are influencing workplace trends
Science and Technology
A guide to social media accessibility

Scientists pinpoint a genetic target with promise for treating many forms of blindness
NJ Transition-Related Resources & Online Events


SAVE THE DATE
Annual NJ Transition Conference
The Annual NJ Youth Transition Conference was created for youth ages 14-21+ who experience I/DD, their families, caregivers, and the professionals who serve them.
October 3 - 7th

NJ Inclusive Higher Education Collaborative
Are you familiar with NJ colleges that offer inclusive opportunities for students with intellectual/developmental disabilities?


Student-Led IEP Meetings
What are they are how do you begin the process?
March 22, 2022
7:00 - 8:00 PM

Transition from School to Adult Life
March 23, 2022
6:30 - 7:30 PM

Missed a transition webinar?

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