FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 20, 2009
Contact: PACER Center
(952) 838-9000, (800) 53-PACER
PACER Center workshop focuses on transition planning for youth with disabilities
PACER Center is offering “Focus on Transition,” a free workshop for parents of transition-age youth with disabilities. It is on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Anoka-Hennepin Staff Development Center, 2727 N. Ferry St., Anoka, Minn. Advance registration is requested.
This workshop will help parents understand the importance of planning for their young adult’s future employment and independent living. Topics include:
- Transition legislation
- Five transition areas
- How to gather information about their young adult’s interests, preferences, strengths, and challenges
To register, call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY). In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit the PACER Web site at PACER.org.
PACER Center is a parent center for families of children and young adults with any disability. PACER provides individual assistance, workshops, publications, and other resources to help families make decisions about education and other services for their child or young adult with disabilities.
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