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Looking for a Roadmap or Timeline?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The transition to adulthood is the period between <\/span>ages 14 and 26<\/span><\/b> when youth and young adults with disabilities prepare for life after high school. Along the way, families make important decisions about education, employment, adult services, independent living, healthcare, and community participation.<\/span>
Join specialists from four organizations for a practical, age-by-age guide to transition planning. <\/span>Creating an interactive timeline<\/span><\/b>, presenters will highlight the key milestones, resources, and action steps for each stage of the journey, so you’ll know what to do, when to do it, and where to find support.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Date:<\/span><\/b> Wednesday, October 7, 2026<\/span>
Time:<\/span><\/b> 6:00\u20137:30 PM<\/span>
Location:<\/span><\/b> Zoom<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Timeline Topics<\/span><\/b>
Ages 14\u201315:<\/span><\/b> Getting started with transition planning<\/span>
Ages 16\u201317:<\/span><\/b> Building skills and preparing for adulthood<\/span>
Ages 18\u201321:<\/span><\/b> Navigating adult services, postsecondary education, employment, and decision-making<\/span>
Ages 22\u201326:<\/span><\/b> Connecting to long-term supports, employment, independent living, and community life<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Featured Organizations<\/span><\/b>
Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN)<\/span>
Communitas<\/span>
Northeast Arc<\/span>
Northeast Transition Collaborative Network<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you’re just beginning the transition process or preparing for the next stage, this workshop will provide practical guidance, valuable resources, and connections to organizations that support youth and young adults throughout the transition-to-adulthood journey.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Registration is free. Reserve your spot today! A Zoom link will be provided after registration.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Looking for a Roadmap or Timeline?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\nThe transition to adulthood is the period between <\/span>ages 14 and 26<\/span><\/b> when youth and young adults with disabilities prepare for life after high school. Along the way, families make important decisions about education, employment, adult services, independent living, healthcare, and community participation.<\/span>\r\nJoin specialists from four organizations for a practical, age-by-age guide to transition planning. <\/span>Creating an interactive timeline<\/span><\/b>, presenters will highlight the key milestones, resources, and action steps for each stage of the journey, so you'll know what to do, when to do it, and where to find support.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nDate:<\/span><\/b> Wednesday, October 7, 2026<\/span>\r\nTime:<\/span><\/b> 6:00\u20137:30 PM<\/span>\r\nLocation:<\/span><\/b> Zoom<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nTimeline Topics<\/span><\/b>\r\nAges 14\u201315:<\/span><\/b> Getting started with transition planning<\/span>\r\nAges 16\u201317:<\/span><\/b> Building skills and preparing for adulthood<\/span>\r\nAges 18\u201321:<\/span><\/b> Navigating adult services, postsecondary education, employment, and decision-making<\/span>\r\nAges 22\u201326:<\/span><\/b> Connecting to long-term supports, employment, independent living, and community life<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nFeatured Organizations<\/span><\/b>\r\nFederation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN)<\/span>\r\nCommunitas<\/span>\r\nNortheast Arc<\/span>\r\nNortheast Transition Collaborative Network<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nWhether you're just beginning the transition process or preparing for the next stage, this workshop will provide practical guidance, valuable resources, and connections to organizations that support youth and young adults throughout the transition-to-adulthood journey.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nRegistration is free. 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