Resources for Advocacy, Independence, Self-determination and Employment: Supports PTIs serving youth with and their families.
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[article] #Self-Advocate Spotlight: #Voter Empowerment
The Arc Minnesota’s September Self-Advocacy Spotlight features Keith, a longtime self-advocate and voter advocate who works with The Arc to host candidate forums during election seasons. ow.ly/hSwO50ZYtNx
[guide]Helping People with #Developmental and Intellectual #Disabilities Process #Grief
People need to have their loss and feelings acknowledged and be provided opportunities to experience the feelings and move, at their own pace, to their “new normal.”
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#YETI #SelfAdvocacy Storytelling Toolkit |
This toolkit helps young people strengthen #SelfDetermination by telling their stories, expressing their needs and goals, and using their voices to advocate for change.
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[resource] 866-OUR-VOTE hotline
Call If you experience barriers or access issues while voting.
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[podcasts] Beyond the Bell: From Research to Real Life
NTACT:C has launched a new podcast series on #transition and students with #disabilities.
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[video]YEN Talks: #Planning #YouthEvents
Explore resources created by youth with disabilities from across the country and discover tools and strategies for meaningfully engaging youth partners in projects that drive impactful changes.
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[newsletter] RAISE the Standard - #CivicEngagement
In this issue of RAISE The Standard, we will explore how young people with #disabilities can use their voices to help create more #inclusivecommunities and make sure their experiences and needs are heard.
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Talent comes in many forms. Opportunity should, too.
This year's NDEAM theme celebrates the value and talent of workers with disabilities—and the potential of young people entering the workforce.
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#WorkforceWednesday #NDEAM #YETIRAISE
[website] RSA Regions - REAL
A collaboration between 26 #ParentCenters in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands.
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#TransitionTuesday: Young people should have an active voice in planning their future. Youth Engagement Now offers resources developed by and with young adults with disabilities to build leadership and self-advocacy skills.
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ALT Transition Tuesday graphic featuring a YouTube video screenshot of five smiling young adults giving thumbs-up, with “Youth Engagement Now” text and the SPAN logo below.
[blog] #Workplace #GriefSupport: Your Rights and How to Get the Help You Need
This article goes through the laws that protect you while you’re grieving, as well as common accommodations that you can ask for.
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#SexEducation policies across the #UnitedStates-
The 2026 SIECUS State Report Cards are here and provide a clear, state-by-state look at sex education policies across the United States
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[webinar] NDEAM 2026: Celebrating Value and Talent — A Milestone Conversation
10/16 @2 Eastern
It’s National #Disability #Employment Awareness Month, and together with Secretary Keith Sonderling, we’re highlighting a landmark moment in a landmark year.
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[webinar] Connecting #Student Goals to #Career Pathways: A Practical Team Planning Process
10/29 @1 Eastern
Helps special ed, career/technical education, Pre-ETS, and VR professionals connect students goals and assessment results with career pathways.
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[website] Coping with #Change: Coping with Transition Periods in #IDD Care
For young adults with disabilities, the loss of familiar routines, environments, and support systems may be especially difficult.
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[webinar] Making Work Important: Raising #Family Expectations Around #Employment
11/16 @2 Eastern
Examines the importance of engaging families in the transition process, emphasizing competitive integrated employment as the preferred transition outcome.
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Talent deserves opportunity! This October, we celebrate workers with disabilities and support young people exploring careers and building skills for the future.
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#WorkforceWednesday #NDEAM #YETIRAISE
[website] #Neurodiversity and #Grief
Everyone’s experience of grief is personal, but for people who are neurodivergent – such as those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia – the experience may look and feel quite different.
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[webinar] NDEAM Webinar on #Customized #Employment in Action
10/13 @3 Eastern
This webinar will share practical techniques for creating customized jobs that work for job seekers and employers.
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#TransitionTuesday: Transition planning is a process. I’m Determined helps youth explore their strengths, interests, needs, and goals as they prepare for what comes next.
Learn more: imdetermined.org/youth/
#TransitionPlanning #SelfAdvocacy