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10/26/2019  |   3:45 PM - 5:00 PM   |  Ventana Ballroom C

Transition to Adulthood

Transition to adulthood is a process all children go through as they move from their parent’s home to the next steps in their adult life. Whatever path taken, it is essential that young adults and their families prepare for and have a plan in place to guide them through this time in their lives. What are the long-term goals for your young adult, and what do you envision for the future? Most parents focus on the present and have not given as much thought to the next steps. Having a vision for the future makes a person more likely to reach their goal. Some students have an IEP to guide them through this vision process but some do not. This presentation will share some strategies that will help you prepare parents for the transitions that are going to happen. A timeline of skills, the variety of skills needed and how to go about sharing those skills with both parents and young adults will also be presented.

  • Preparing for transitions
  • Skills necessary for the transition to adulthood

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Kelleigh Bland (POC,Primary Presenter), BEGINNINGS for Parents of Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, kbland@ncbegin.org;
Kelleigh Bland is a certified teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing. She has worked with students ages 3 to 21 in public school districts in North Carolina. She currently works with parents to help them understand the impact of hearing loss on their child and their family, the importance of communication, and teaches parents how to effectively collaborate with professionals. Kelleigh joined BEGINNINGS for Parents of Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in 2014.
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