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Margaret Sanchez facilitates discussion about the transition process.
One hundred people gathered at St. Anne Church in Rochester on Thursday, April 27, 2006, to discuss transition from high school into the adult world for students with developmental disabilities. The Golisano Foundation and The Advocacy Center hosted the breakfast meeting for educators, disability services providers, elected officials, students, and families.
"Feedback we have received from families and providers suggests the need for a more seamless support system for students and their families. We are hopeful that this collaborative process will lead to recommendations that improve the process," noted Ann Costello, Director of the Golisano Foundation.
The Advocacy Center will be conducting research and hosting expert panels throughout the next several months to examine the transition process and develop recommendations. The agency expects to issue a final report by October, 2006.
Golisano Foundation funds programs that help individuals with developmental disabilities achieve their maximum potentials by integrating independence, self-determination, and productivity into all facets of their lives. The Advocacy Center is a nonprofit organization that provides education, support and advocacy to approximately eighteen thousand people with disabilities per year.
Golisano Foundation and The Advocacy Center Host Meeting to Discuss Transition Services for Students with Disabilities
April 27, 2006Margaret Sanchez facilitates discussion about the transition process.
"Feedback we have received from families and providers suggests the need for a more seamless support system for students and their families. We are hopeful that this collaborative process will lead to recommendations that improve the process," noted Ann Costello, Director of the Golisano Foundation.
The Advocacy Center will be conducting research and hosting expert panels throughout the next several months to examine the transition process and develop recommendations. The agency expects to issue a final report by October, 2006.
Golisano Foundation funds programs that help individuals with developmental disabilities achieve their maximum potentials by integrating independence, self-determination, and productivity into all facets of their lives. The Advocacy Center is a nonprofit organization that provides education, support and advocacy to approximately eighteen thousand people with disabilities per year.
