WHO: Young people between the ages of 14 and 24 with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their parents and caregivers.

WHEN: Saturday, April 25, 2015, from 10:30 AM TO 3:30 PM – Includes lunch

WHERE: Penn Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

WHY: To promote self-advocacy and inclusion for youth with disabilities while providing the opportunity to network and develop skills that will be useful during transition from school into adulthood
Program:
1. Keynote Presentation on self-advocacy and leadership by Everett Diebler, Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living

2. Youth sessions with interactive presentation by self-advocates, professional regarding employment, setting personal goals, self-advocacy, and life beyond school

3. Parents and caregiver sessions on resources and information related to adult services, funding and benefits

4. Small group discussions among youth, parent/ caregivers, self-advocates and professionals

Hosted by the Transition Coordinating Council in partnership with The Arc of Philadelphia, Transition Consults, Liberty Resources, Hune, SPIN, Disability Special Interest Groups of SP2, Lehigh Valley CIL, Olney Charter High School, Mastery Charter School, and Networks for Training and Development