2024 I/DD Youth Transition Conference
Two days of webinars and workshops celebrating youth & young adults who experience an intellectual and/or developmental disability, their caregivers and the professionals who serve them.
Day 1: Tuesday, October 1st.
Day 2: Thursday, October 3rd.
Sessions and times to be announced.
Check back for updates as we get closer to the dates!
Call for Presenters
We are seeking presenters for both days of the 2024 I/DD Youth Transition Conference.
To learn about what we are looking for and to submit your proposal, please click here.
Pre-Registration is Open!
To pre-register, please click here.
Our Theme Explained
The hero's journey is a common narrative structure that has been used to tell tales of people growing and overcoming challenges. It is a type of story that has been told for thousands of years in different forms, with examples including Homer's Odyssey, Spider-Man, and even Star Wars.
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The 2024 NJ I/DD Youth Transition Conference will explore various aspects of the Hero's Journey, including:
1. Personal Empowerment: Strategies for building self-confidence, self-advocacy skills, and resilience in the face of challenges.
2. Transition Planning: Tools and resources for navigating the transition from school to adulthood, including education, employment, housing, and independent living skills.
3. Family Support: Tips and techniques for caregivers and family members to support the transition process and promote independence.
4. Community Inclusion: Best practices for fostering inclusive communities that embrace diversity and celebrate the contributions of individuals with disabilities.
5. Professional Development: Training opportunities for professionals working with young adults with disabilities, including educators, social workers, therapists, and service providers.
We are all the heroes of our own stories with our own challenges to overcome and lessons to learn. However, we are never alone on our journeys. We are going through our stories side by side, each one unique and meaningful. We give and get support. We see each other lose and triumph. We build a world full of stories worth sharing with one another.
We hope our theme provides a chance for our community to share and our stories and see how we can help each other on our journeys.
Wanted: Advisory Committee Members
The 4th Annual NJ I/DD Youth Transition Conference is presented by Values Into Action and the Camden Partnership for Children. We are seeking partners and organizations that are interested in joining our Advisory Committee to assist with the planning and execution of this year's conference. If you are interested, please click here and fill out the short form.
