The Cellar - PA Community on Transition Conference July 19-21 2006 for families with disabilities

I have not received the official notice yet, but they have called for papers for this years conference. We went to last years conference and the information was invaluable, although delivered a little late since Jeffrey is in his last year of school.

If you are the parent of a disabled child aged 14 or older, this is a great conference. Parents and families can register for free. Some meals are provided at the conference. Some funding may be available for gas and hotel, so check with your county. BTW, the 14 or older was something someone had mentioned at the conference. Getting started earlier may be the right choice for you.

We intend to go back this year.

This is the website address for all PATTAN courses.

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The Pennsylvania Community on Transition State Leadership Team invites all interested persons to submit proposals to present at the 5th Annual Pennsylvania Community on Transition Conference, Expanding Capacity: Realizing Outcomes, to be held July 19 - 21, 2006 at the Penn Stater Conference Center and Hotel, 215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA. The call for proposals is attached for your consideration.

The vision of the PA Community on Transition is that all Pennsylvania youth and young adults with disabilities will successfully transition to the role of productive, participating, adult citizens. Youth will be empowered to recognize their talents, strengths and voice and have equal access to resources that promote full participation in the communities of their choice.

The primary purpose of this conference is to expand the capacity of community partners in promoting the successful transition of youth/young adults with disabilities to post-school outcomes of:

Employment
Post-Secondary Education and Training
Community Participation
Healthy Lifestyles