After the Cap & Gown:Â
Preparing for the future for young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they face the transition from school to adult services
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This workshop is for parents and caregivers of teens and young adults, age 13-21, who meet the eligibility criteria for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and will be seeking DDS services upon high school graduation.
Topics covered will include: what services will be available to young adults when they transition from school to adult services; what funding will be available for adult services when new graduates turn turn 21; and how to advocate for funding for your child or loved one with with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (Click here for a printable flyer.)
Dates & Locations
*****Each week is the same presentation but at a different location.*****
- October 11 -6:00pm-7:30pm -Chapel Haven Bershaw Boswell Community Center, 2nd floor – 1040 Whalley Ave, New Haven
- October 18 -6:00pm-7:30pm -The Arc Quinebaug Valley -687 Cook Hill Rd., Danielson
- October 25 -6:30pm-8:00pm -ARI of Connecticut, Inc. -Stamford -174 Richmond Hill Ave.
- November 15 -6:00pm-7:30pm -Southington Highschool -420 Pleasant St., Southington