Developmental Disabilities Conference

Conference description:

As a parent of a child with developmental disabilities, you have probably become familiar with the school system and your rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Now as your child prepares to leave school, he or she will begin the transition process. This conference will provide answers to questions that parents most frequently ask to help them understand this transition process. Knowing what to expect during transition will help you and your child adjust as smoothly as possible to meaningful post-secondary life experiences.

The focus of this conference is to empower participants to:
- Efficiently navigate the post-secondary transition planning process
- Pro-actively advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities throughout the transition planning process
- Effectively secure appropriate post-secondary supports and services specifically designed to meet the unique needs of each individual with developmental disabilities

Topics will include:
- Self-Determination
- Recent Changes in the Federal, State and Local Mandates for Funding Post-Secondary Services
- Legal and Financial Issues including: Guardianships and Trusts
- Insights from a Parental Perspective