Youth Adult Leadership Opportunities

Some local Massachusetts organizations that promote self-advocacy and leadership: Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD): We empower youth with disabilities to reach their full potential by providing transformative mentoring programs, youth development opportunities, and inclusion expertise. We offer four direct-service programs for youth with disabilities in the Boston

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Self-determination and Self-advocacy

Looking for some tips on how to get started in feeling empowered to be your own self-advocate? There are some great tip sheets and websites that support youth with disabilities. 1.  Check out what the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability says about self-advocacy. 2.  Learn about Kids As Self Advocates (KASA) a national,

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Federation Intake Form

Have a question about schools, special education, transition services or healthcare? As your first point of contact for information regarding Coordinated Pandemic-Related Transition services, our goal is to provide the most updated and accurate information. Please fill out the form below and someone will get back toRead more

Transition Resources

Transition Resources
Videos Transition Webinars (RTSC)https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoxXvZyVuP_Ypz608JR7njiazJxaJjAqo Resources DESE Secondary Transition Information Chapter 688 Referral An Integrated Approach to Youth Permanency and Preparation for Adulthood Transition Assessments Transition Planning Form Financial Empowerment for Youth Who Have Aged Out of Foster Care Writing Goals Writing Transition Goals and Objectives DESE Transition Advisories Read more