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Center on Transition Innovations is a statewide portal of information to support your work in guiding youth with #disabilities as they #transition to adulthood.

 Richmond, VA
centerontransition.org
Joined January 2018
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📢 We’re bringing back our popular Transition Talks series! 🗓️ Join us for the first Q&A on Dec 2 - 3:30 PM Learn how to: ✔️build shared expectations ✔️strengthen communication ✔️support families guiding student toward life after HS Family Engagement: 🔗buff.ly/gsJJQzZ
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“Inclusion is not a strategy to help people fit into the systems and structures which exist in our societies; it is about transforming those systems and structures to make it better for everyone. Inclusion is about creating a better world for everyone.” -Diane Richler
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October is #NDEAM, and we're focusing on employment this month, so we couldn't miss the chance to let you know that our free, self-paced course, Get Ready for Your Career, gives transition-age youth the ultimate toolkit for workforce success. 👉Enroll: buff.ly/IqoI6rQ
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🔸 Lesson 4: Prepare for Success – Mastering the skills needed to get hired and stay successful on the job. Why You’ll Love It: 💰 100% Free ⏳ Flexible 📜 10 CRCs upon completion! Who is this for?
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👤 Students with disabilities (Grades 8 and higher) 👤 Educators, school counselors, service providers, and family members
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We're hiring a Design and Technology Associate! Check out the details and share with your friends who are job searching: buff.ly/AK2hVcX Applications received by November 13, 2026, will receive full consideration.
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Career development doesn't have to wait for high school. We are thrilled to announce our newest resource: A Quick-Start Guide to Launching Student-Led Enterprises! Download the free quick-start guide today: buff.ly/MoPDpV6
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Today, we presented alongside Patricia Morgan from VDOE at VCASE! In an interactive session titled "Beyond the Invitation," Staci Carr and Patricia Morgan challenged participants to move beyond the invitation and take a hard look at their school & division systems: #VCASE2026
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Today, we're thinking about how Haben Girma’s words point to a history that often gets overlooked: accessibility has always been a primary engine of human ingenuity. May you carry that spirit of innovation this week. Have a great Monday! ⭐️
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“Throughout our history, disability has sparked innovation that benefits all of us today. Many of the products we use today can be traced back to disability.” - Haben Girma
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Don't let your students navigate the future job market alone. Give them the tools they need today. Start with our *FREE* Get Ready for Your Career course. 👉 Share this link or enroll a student today: buff.ly/YH5iFQl
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This week's #TransitionTip is to prepare students with disabilities for employment by practicing soft skills that are important for success on the job. Here’s a way to do it :
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🔘 Create a Practice Routine: Set up a short daily or weekly activity that lets the student practice the skill at home. Example: Set a timer to “arrive” at the dinner table or a chore on time.
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🔘 Give Clear Feedback: Offer specific praise like “You started right on time today!” or “You followed all the steps without reminders.” 🔘 Connect It to Employment: Explain how this same behavior is important at work and helps employees succeed.
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Building high-quality supported employment requires a strong foundation rooted in evidence-based best practices. We’re sharing our quick-reference guide: 8 Indicators of Successful Employment Programs! 🔗 buff.ly/8C0bJA2
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TODAY! Join the Virginia Inclusive Postsecondary Education State Alliance for our live Q&A! Family to Family: Real Conversations About Inclusive Higher Education Programs from Families with IPSE Students and Graduates 🗓 Oct 13, 2026 🕛 12:00 PM ET 🔗 buff.ly/MNzuClI
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This is peer-to-peer conversation hosted by Dr. Carr is designed for prospective families. You’ll hear directly from parents & family members of IPSE students/graduates, who will answer questions, share honest experiences, & discuss what college life and success could look like.
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📢 ONE WEEK LEFT: Calling VA school divisions who want to offer paid, real-world work experience to high school seniors w/ disabilities? We’re seeking 3 school divisions to partner with us for SOS sites for the 2027–28 school year! ⏰ Apply by 10/19 🔗 buff.ly/7yHRBVB
We can help your students secure community-based work experience through paid internships.

ALT We can help your students secure community-based work experience through paid internships.

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