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Plan and Prepare: Transition to
Adulthood Conference
Monarch Hall, Los Angeles Valley College
5800 Fulton Avenue, Valley Glen, CA, 91401
April 30 and May 1, 2010
Are you concerned about the transition to adulthood for someone you care about?
What will the future be like for my son or daughter with Autism or Asperger Syndrome?
What will happen when I am gone? It's very scary to ask these questions, but...
You're not alone.
Parents and professionals need help to learn how to maximize the effectiveness
of transition planning and services to create the best possible future.
Don't miss this excellent conference that offers answers, options and connections!
Conference Topics and Speakers
April 30, 2010
Step One in Transition Planning: Creating a Vision for the Future
Emily Iland, M.A. President, Autism Society of Los Angeles
How to Create a Transition Plan
Keynote speaker Diana Blackmon, Ed.D. Dr. Blackmon is the primary author of Transition to Adult Living: A Resource and Information Guide, provided free to all attendees courtesy of the California Department of Education.
Implementing the Transition Plan
Geri Fuchigami, M.A., Transition Youth Coordinator, Los Angeles Unified School District
Connection to the Community: Panel of educational representatives and service providers
Legal Considerations in Transition and Future Planning
Mark Woodsmall, Esq., Attorney
Connection to the Community: Panel of service providers and other experts
Navigating Services and Supports
Sarita Freedman, Ph.D.
Connection to the Community: Panel of agency representatives and service providers
May 1, 2010
Residential Options and Supports, Guadalupe Trevizo-Reinoso,
Regional Vice President, Easter Seals Southern California
Connection to the Community: Panel of self-advocates, agency representatives and service providers
Options for Post-Secondary Education, including College Keynote Speaker Olivia Raynor, Ph.D, noted expert and specialist on the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in employment, volunteerism and service, post secondary education, and the arts.
Connection to the Community: Panel of educational representatives and service providers
Safety and Independence in the community: A Law Enforcement Perspective
Detective III Gil Escontrias of the Los Angeles Police Department and
Emily Iland, M.A., Project Manager of the AS LA-LAPD Autism Awareness Project
Self-advocacy and Self-disclosure in Higher Education and the Workplace
Linda Andron, LCSW
Connection to the Community: Panel of self-advocates, agency representatives and service providers
Work Options and Job Training
Cynthia Kawa, CEO New Horizons
Connection to the Community: Panel of agency representatives and service providers
How our conference is organized:
All presentations are general sessions for the entire audience. Presentations offer the key “must know” information on the most relevant topics in transition planning. There are no break-out sessions.
Many presentations will be followed by a panel of experts representing local services providers, agencies and individuals. We call this making the “connection to the community,” to put ideas into action. The audience will become familiar with how the service systems work, and learn about a variety of agencies and providers in our area. This paves the path for follow-up after the conference, if desired, for more information, individual questions, personal consultations or application/ enrollment in programs.
This is a “green” conference; printed material will be kept to a minimum. No handouts or powerpoint slides will be provided at the conference. Handouts and powerpoint presentations and other conference material will be made available to paid attendees in three ways:
- Powerpoint slides and handouts for all sessions will be emailed to paid attendees at least two weeks in advance of the conference. Those who wish to do so can print them out and bring them to the conference for personal use.
- All paid attendees will receive the powerpoint slides and handouts from the conference sessions on a flash drive for personal use at the conference. The flash drive also includes a huge offering of other valuable materials on all conference topics. Thanks to Easter Seals for providing the flash drives!
- All paid attendees will receive a free copy of the book, Transition to Adult Living: A Resource and Information Guide, courtesy of the California Department of Education.
CEUs are available FREE for LMFTs and LCSWs. More information will follow.
Two day early bird registration is $150 before 3/31/10 and $195 thereafter.
Price for the two day conference includes:
- Two full days of excellent speakers and panelists
- Breakfast, lunch and snacks
- "Transition to Adult Living" information and resource guide from the California Dept of Education
- A jump drive will be given to all those who register, courtesy of Easter Seals and ASLA.The jump drive includes a resource guide full of relevant local information, including resources, websites and other information key to navigating transition to adulthood.
Click on the link below to register. Space is limited so register today!!!
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