Boston, with Virtual Option, October 2 & 3, 2026, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Virtual, 8AM-4PM, for parents/caregivers, professionals) and in-person at the Schrafft Center in Boston, 10AM-2PM, for parents/caregivers, professionals, AND youth ages 14-22.
* This two-day event is designed to help youth with disabilities and their families prepare for life after high school. Participants will learn about tools, resources, and connections to support successful transitions in education, work, and independent living.
On Friday 10/2, presentation topics include:
The Transition to Adult Healthcare
DDS services
Guardianship
Independent Living Centers
And more.
On Saturday 10/3, there will be two separate tracks:
One for parents/caregivers and professionals (a mix of presentations delivered in Chinese and through live interpretation)
One for youth (presentations delivered in English)
* Both tracks will explore topics like housing, self-advocacy, and planning tools, with time for discussion throughout the day. We will also provide a light breakfast and lunch.
规划人生：充分利用过渡支持 规划人生：过渡支持
本次“规划人生”会议专为讲中文的家庭举办。
会议日程中将安排几位讲中文的演讲嘉宾，并提供口译服务。
*探索各种工具、资源和人脉，帮助你孩子在教育、工作和独立生活方面取得成功。
时间表：
线上活动日：10月2日（星期五）| 上午8点至下午3点 | 面向家长/专业人士
线下活动日：10月3日（星期六）| 上午10点至下午2点 | Schrafft’s Center, Charlestown, MA | 青少年与家长/专业人士将分别参加不同的活动
对于那些希望了解如何在高中毕业后创造有意义生活的、年龄在14至22岁之间且持有《个体教育计划》（IEP）的学生家庭（以及学生本人），本次会议正是为你们准备的！
为期两天的本次会议将涵盖关于过渡规划的丰富信息，重点在于了解各种优质资源，这些资源可帮助您更轻松地完成这一过程。
周五是线上活动，周六则是为家长和青少年准备的半天线下活动。
午餐已包含在内——如果您有食物过敏，请告知我们。
需提前报名。
名额有限。
本次活动不接受“送来即走”的形式。非自身法定监护人的参与者，必须有一位家长或监护人全程留在现场。
费用
家长/监护人：50美元
青少年：随已报名的家长或监护人参加可免费
具有自身法定监护权的年轻成年人：免费
专业人士：50美元
Fees apply, scholarships available.
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