2011 PA Community on Transition Conference

Presented by: Pennsylvania Community on Transition

Location:
Penn Stater Conference Center, State College, PA

July 20, 2011 - 10:00 am - 5:15 pm
Breaking Boundaries - Achieving Goals:  An Integrated Approach to Successful Transition

July 21, 2011 - 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Breaking Boundaries - Achieving Goals:  Ensuring Healthy Transitions for All Youth and Young Adults

July 22, 2011 - 8:30 am - 1:15 pm
Breaking Boundaries - Achieving Goals:  Youth Taking Action

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 schools and communities, in partnership with youth, young adults and families, in promoting the successful transition of youth/young adults with disabilities to post-school outcomes of employment, post-secondary education and training, community participation and healthy lifestyles.  Participants will have the opportunity to learn about effective practices to assist youth/young adults with disabilities to break through boundaries and achieve their goals.

The primary focal points of this year's conference are:

• Promoting success of all youth and young adults by addressing the transition needs of those who are at-risk and struggling
• Empowering families and caregivers with transition knowledge and resources
• Engaging youth and young adults in social interactions, understanding their potential, and building leadership skills
• Building leadership skills of all transition stakeholders to promote successful outcomes of youth and young adults
• Using transition and career assessment, universal design, accommodations and supports to build the foundation for self-determination and self-advocacy
• Linking transition, health and healthy lifestyles to promote success in adult life by empowerment through self-determination and self-advocacy
• Showcasing evidence-based and effective practices with youth outcome data
• Building and supporting community partnerships

The conference will feature:

• Keynote and feature presentations
• Approximately 80 breakout sessions
• Sessions and activities designed for youth and young adults by the PA Youth Leadership Network
• Family engaging sessions and networking opportunities
• Accommodations and Supports Expo, featuring a hands-on assistive technology exhibits, vendor displays and resource tables

For more information and to register please visit: www.pattan.net