For Youth, Families & Professionals

October 26-29, 2021

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October 26, 2021

  • 9-10 am ET “Skills for Effective Self-Advocacy” Presented by KY-SPIN
  • 10-11 am ET “How Regional Cooperatives Support Transition Readiness” Presented by OVEC: Christel Bogar, Director; Mallory Vice, low incidence consultant; Carrie Stith-Webster, college and career readiness consultant 

October 27, 2021

  • 9-10 am ET “VR Services for Students in High School” Presented by OVR: Veronica Dale, MRC, CRC, Transition Services Branch Manager & Dorothy Jenkins, MRC, CRC, Pre-ETS  Administrator
  • 10-11 am ET “Employment Retention and Supported Employment” Presented by Bluegrass Career Services: Jessica Wise, Crystal Ross & Jaye Forsythe-Seward

October 28, 2021

  • 10-11 am ET “Higher Education & Financial Aid Options for Students with Disabilities” Presented by HDI: Laura Butler, MRC, Kentucky Higher Supported Education Partnership

October 29, 2021

  • 9-10 am ET “Section 504: College, Trade School, Employment” Presented by KY P&A: Whitney Hayse, Staff Attorney
  • 10-11 am ET “Transitioning to Postsecondary Education – Information and tips for a smooth transition for students with disabilities.” Presented by HDI: Teresa Belluscio, UK Human Development Institute & WKU: Peggy Crowe, WKU Director, Counseling Center & Student Accessibility Resource Center; Matt Davis, WKU Student Accessibility Resource Center (SARC); Veronica Willis-Oldham, WKU DHH services; Jimmie Martin, WKU Student Support Services – Disabilities (SSS-D) a TRIO Program