Conference

State of the Science on Employment of Transition-Age Youth with Disabilities

Graphic image representing transition. Please join us for this 2 day virtual conference highlighting research studies related to successful employment of transition-age youth with disabilities. Participants will receive cutting-edge transition practices and strategies, resources and training materials, and student and parent/caregiver insights.

Registration is free:
https://transition.vcurrtc.org/registration/conference/

CRCs Available: 3.5 per day

Agenda

November 1st - Day 1 (1 - 4:30 PM ET)

1:00 - 1:30 pm - Welcome and Overview of VCU-RRTC on Employment of Transition-Age Youth with Disabilities - Dr. Paul Wehman

1:30 - 2:15 pm - Effects of Paid Work in High School on the Employment Outcomes of Youth with Severe Disabilities - Dr. Jessica Awsumb

2:15 - 2:30 pm - Question & Answer Session

2:30 - 3:15 pm - Effects of Knowledge Translation Methods on Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors Providing Pre-ETS to Youth with Significant Disabilities 14-16 year of age - VCU & UK research staff with project collaborators

3:15 - 3:30 pm - Question & Answer Session

3:30 - 4:00 pm - Panel: Student and Family Experiences

4:00 - 4:15 pm - Question & Answer Session

November 2nd - Day 2 (1 - 4:30 pm ET)

1:00 - 1:45 pm - Effects of Trained Personnel Providing Employment Supports in Higher Education on the Employment Experiences of College Students with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability - Dr. Stephanie Lau and Washington State University ROAR

1:45 - 2:00 pm - Question & Answer Session

2:00 - 2:30 pm - A Systemic Review of the Literature/ Case Study of Practices Related to Transition of Youth with Disabilities into the Workplace - Dr. Tim Tansey

2:30 - 2:45 pm - Question & Answer Session

2:45 - 3:45 pm - Panel: Student Centered Collaboration

3:45 - 4:00 pm - Question & Answer Session

4:00 - 4:30 pm - Looking Ahead and Advancing Research - Dr. Paul Wehman and Dr. Catherine Fowler