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2019-2020 Minnesota State MDVI TBVI & COMS ConferenceTransition: Starting Early to Plan from Early Childhood to Adult ServicesDates: October 24 & 25, 2019 Presenter: Tara Mason, Ph.D.Transition at any stage of K-12 and into the adult world can present intense challenges for all young people. This is especially true for young people who are blind, visually impaired and/or multiply impaired. There are specialized supports and interagency collaboration that are vital to the success of a young person s transition at each stage of development.This workshop focuses on preparation and collaboration across team members to best prepare a young person for the world of work and/or postsecondary education. Emphasis areas are independence-focused and student-centered planning at each stage.Often times, students with impairments may have a difficult time deciding what they want to do and knowing what they will be able to do after high school with regards to living, learning and community. In order to be successful, transition takes a whole team of collaborative members including families, adult service agencies and community worksites.Workshop Objective: The workshop is designed to facilitate participant growth in transition planning and implementation of transition programing for students who are blind, visually impaired, and/or multiply impaired. The workshop will provide resources across the transdisciplinary team related to components of transition progressively built from early childhood needs to adult services. |
