Focus

• Highlighting innovative and intersectional approaches to preparing students with disabilities, including those with IEPs and 504 plans, for postsecondary education, employment, and independent living
• Moving from current practices to more inclusive practices that honor cultural diversity

Audience

• Washington state adult agency staff
• Washington state educational staff and administrators
• Washington state parents, family members, and caregivers
• Washington state youth with disabilities

Alignment

This forum aligns with the nine Pre-Employment Transition Services authorized activities:

• Implementing effective strategies to increase the likelihood of independent living
• Developing and improving strategies for individuals with intellectual disabilities and individuals with significant disabilities to participate in post-secondary education experiences
• Providing instruction to vocational rehabilitation counselors, school transition personnel, and other persons supporting individuals with disabilities
• Disseminating information about innovative, effective, and efficient approaches to achieve the goals of this section
• Coordinating activities with transition services provided by local educational agencies under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
• Applying evidence-based findings to improve policy, procedure, practice and the preparation of personnel, in order to better achieve the goals of this section
• Developing model transition demonstration projects
• Establishing or supporting multistate or regional partnerships involving State, local educational agencies, designated State units, developmental disability agencies, private businesses, or other participants to achieve the goals of this section
• Disseminating information and strategies to improve the transition to post-secondary activities of individuals who are members of traditionally unserved and underserved populations

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