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Transitioning Together: A workshop series focused on youth with special healthcare needs

Transitioning Together


A workshop series focused on Youth with Special Health Care Needs.

The Transitioning Together Workshop series, hosted monthly by the NCED Family Navigation Network, supports families with youth who have special health care needs and/or disabilities. Each session begins with a guest speaker discussing a specific topic related to the transition from childhood to adulthood, providing valuable insights and information.

The workshops are designed to be interactive, featuring hands-on exercises that help participants apply what they've learned. Led by Transition Coordinator, Maria Barber, these sessions offer practical tools and guidance to assist families in navigating this critical life stage.

Supported Decision Making/Guardianship

Learn the ins and outs of transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare, use tools to determine your loved one’s readiness.

Health Care Transitions

Learn the ins and outs of transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare, use tools to determine your loved one’s readiness.

ABLE Accounts

Learn how your loved one can save and invest their money without losing their government benefits, then open one with our support.

Housing for Individuals with IDD

Learn about the options for housing in our community following the age of 18. Group Homes, SLA’s, Shared Living Providers and more.

Vocational Rehabilitation

Mechelle Merrill, Deputy Administrator, will be speaking about all things Vocational Rehabilitation in transition.

Transition IEP's & Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ Diploma Options 

We explore the intricacies of transition IEP's and the various diploma options for youth with disabilities in Βι¶ΉΣ³»­. 

Transition to Adult Medicaid 

Learn about Medicaid eligibility, the Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ waiver system, and income qualification for youth ages 19 and older.

Building Respectful Relationships

This workshop delves into the importance of sexual health, self-empowerment, and maintaining healthy boundaries.