This was pre-recorded during our 11th Annual Transition to Adulthood  (for students with disabilities) Parent Conference Week from 11/16/2020 –  11/20/2020. Find out how the Office of Rehabilitation Services and how ORS  Counselors become part of the IEP and play an important role in the  transition process.   In this one-hour presentation, this Q&A with Jennifer Doucette,  Northern Regional Transition Center; Joanne Del Angelo, East Bay  Regional Transition Center, and Barbara Mulligan, Office of  Rehabilitation Services (ORS), and RIPIN Transition Conference Team  covers Pre-ETS services, the important timeline for a student with  disabilities can be referred, the services that are provided and how  they don't conflict with the IEP and how youth can find experiences for  employment even during COVID-19.   Access resources related to this webinar and other Transition to Adulthood programs here:  https://ripin.org/11th-annual-transition-to-adulthood-conference/ Follow us on Social Media:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ripin_ri  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RIPIN.ORG/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ripin_ri/  YouTube: http://bit.ly/2cEVXF6

This was pre-recorded during our 11th Annual Transition to Adulthood  (for students with disabilities) Parent Conference Week from 11/16/2020 –  11/20/2020. What will our students with disabilities do after high school? What are  the options and how can they succeed if they decide to go to college.   What many people don't realize is that once you reach college, whether  there is a need that requires an IEP or section 504 accommodation plan,  the world of services changes. Get tips on how to coach your student  (whether it's templates or technology), to find the school that's the  greatest fit and get what they need to have a successful college  experience.   While college may not be everyone, there are more options than parents  realize!   Listen to this great Q&A with Kerri Collins, Southern Regional  Transition Center; Keri Rossi-D’entremont, RI College Disabilities  Services, and RIPIN Transition Conference Team.   Access resources related to this webinar and other Transition to  Adulthood programs here:  https://ripin.org/11th-annual-transition-to-adulthood-conference/ Follow us on Social Media:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ripin_ri  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RIPIN.ORG/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ripin_ri/  YouTube: http://bit.ly/2cEVXF6

This was pre-recorded during our 11th Annual Transition to Adulthood  (for students with disabilities) Parent Conference Week from 11/16/2020 –  11/20/2020. Community is an essential part of our lives and yet many times we fear  our loved ones with disabilities will not be able to live a life full of  meaning and purpose.    So how do you get started in helping them find the experiences to not  just participate in a community but perhaps build their own.   Listen to this live Q&A with Kiernan O’Donnell, John E. Fogarty  Center; Susan Hayward, RI Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental  Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) and RIPIN Transition Conference Team   Access resources related to this webinar and other Transition to Adulthood programs here:  https://ripin.org/11th-annual-transition-to-adulthood-conference/  Follow us on Social Media:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ripin_ri  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RIPIN.ORG/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ripin_ri/  YouTube: http://bit.ly/2cEVXF6

This was pre-recorded during our 11th Annual Transition to Adulthood  (for students with disabilities) Parent Conference Week from 11/16/2020 –  11/20/2020. Do we really know all the aspects that go into independent living for  individuals with disabilities? Believe it or not, it goes far beyond our  living situations like having our own apartment.  Independent living really works across many areas of life like personal  finances, relationships, advocacy and more. Learn the critical role that  parents and family members have building relationships while students  are still in school and working towards transition.   Nothing has to be all or nothing!   Therese Curran from the West Bay Regional Transition Center and Joanne  Del Angelo from the East Bay Regional Transition Center join the RIPIN  team to talk about independent living resources for parents of youth and  young adults with disabilities.    Access resources related to this webinar and other Transition to Adulthood programs here:  https://ripin.org/11th-annual-transition-to-adulthood-conference/  Follow us on Social Media:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ripin_ri  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RIPIN.ORG/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ripin_ri/  YouTube: http://bit.ly/2cEVXF6

This was pre-recorded during our 11th Annual Transition to Adulthood (for students with disabilities) Parent Conference Week from 11/16/2020 – 11/20/2020.  Day 1: Self-Determination and Person-Centered Planning  Q&A with Ken Renaud, RIFORCE and RIPIN Transition Conference Team  Learn more at: https://ripin.org/11th-annual-transition-to-adulthood-conference/    Follow us on Social Media:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ripin_ri  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RIPIN.ORG/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ripin_ri/  YouTube: http://bit.ly/2cEVXF6

Episode 4 of RIPIN Special Education Weekly.  RIPIN Peer Professionals  Katie Conti, Anne Fartura, and Deb Belanger answer questions about Rhode  Island Special Education. Each week, RIPIN’s peer professional experts will answer your questions and bring you the latest news and updates. Join us LIVE every Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 PM on Zoom and the RIPIN YouTube channel. Send your question to our panel at [email protected]  _________________________________  Follow us on Social Media:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ripin_ri  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RIPIN.ORG/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ripin_ri/  YouTube: http://bit.ly/2cEVXF6  About RIPIN Founded in 1991, RIPIN is a statewide, 501(c)(3), charitable, nonprofit organization that helps any Rhode Islander, from infants to seniors, access and navigate special education and healthcare systems. RIPIN uses a Peer Professional model—75% of our staff care for a loved one with a special health or education need. RIPIN offers support via a live answer call center, peer-to-peer care management services, Early Intervention parent consultants, a curriculum of workshops on healthcare and special education topics, leadership training for parents, and much more. RIPIN is the federally-designated Parent Training and Information Center (PTIC) for the state of Rhode Island; the official ombudsman for people with Medicare and Medicaid; a Cedar Family Center and the Rhode Island state affiliate of Family Voices, providing support for children with special healthcare needs and their families.  To contact RIPIN for any reason, please email: [email protected]

In episode 3 of RIPIN Special Education Weekly, RIPIN Peer Professionals Katie Conti, Anne Fartura, and Deb Belanger answer questions about Extended School Year, IEP vs. 504, and No contact from school.  Each week, RIPIN’s peer professional experts will answer your questions and bring you the latest news and updates. Join us LIVE every Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 PM on Zoom and the RIPIN YouTube channel. Send your question to our panel at [email protected]  _________________________________  Follow us on Social Media:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ripin_ri  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RIPIN.ORG/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ripin_ri/  YouTube: http://bit.ly/2cEVXF6  About RIPIN Founded in 1991, RIPIN is a statewide, 501(c)(3), charitable, nonprofit organization that helps any Rhode Islander, from infants to seniors, access and navigate special education and healthcare systems. RIPIN uses a Peer Professional model—75% of our staff care for a loved one with a special health or education need. RIPIN offers support via a live answer call center, peer-to-peer care management services, Early Intervention parent consultants, a curriculum of workshops on healthcare and special education topics, leadership training for parents, and much more. RIPIN is the federally-designated Parent Training and Information Center (PTIC) for the state of Rhode Island; the official ombudsman for people with Medicare and Medicaid; a Cedar Family Center and the Rhode Island state affiliate of Family Voices, providing support for children with special healthcare needs and their families.  To contact RIPIN for any reason, please email: [email protected]

RIPIN Peer Professionals Deb Belanger, Anne Fartura, and Bethany Hogan talk about how parents can get involved in their school district's Local Advisory Committee.   Now more than ever, Rhode Island parents want to know their options when it comes to special education.   Each week, RIPIN’s peer professional experts will answer your questions and bring you the latest news and updates.  Join us LIVE every Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 PM on Zoom and the RIPIN YouTube channel.   Send your question to our panel at [email protected]  _________________________________  Follow us on Social Media:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ripin_ri Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RIPIN.ORG/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ripin_ri/ YouTube: http://bit.ly/2cEVXF6  About RIPIN Founded in 1991, RIPIN is a statewide, 501(c)(3), charitable, nonprofit organization that helps any Rhode Islander, from infants to seniors, access and navigate special education and healthcare systems. RIPIN uses a Peer Professional model—75% of our staff care for a loved one with a special health or education need. RIPIN offers support via a live answer call center, peer-to-peer care management services, Early Intervention parent consultants, a curriculum of workshops on healthcare and special education topics, leadership training for parents, and much more. RIPIN is the federally-designated Parent Training and Information Center (PTIC) for the state of Rhode Island; the official ombudsman for people with Medicare and Medicaid; a Cedar Family Center and the Rhode Island state affiliate of Family Voices, providing support for children with special healthcare needs and their families.   To contact RIPIN for any reason, please email: [email protected]

This is the very first episode of RIPIN Special Education Weekly. Now more than ever, Rhode Island parents want to know their options when it comes to special education. Each week, RIPIN’s peer professional experts will answer your questions and bring you the latest news and updates. Join us LIVE every Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 PM on Zoom and the RIPIN YouTube channel. Send your question to our panel at [email protected] Find out more and watch all episodes at https://ripin.org/ripin-special-education-weekly/ _________________________________  Follow us on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ripin_ri Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RIPIN.ORG/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ripin_ri/ YouTube: http://bit.ly/2cEVXF6  About RIPIN Founded in 1991, RIPIN is a statewide, 501(c)(3), charitable, nonprofit organization that helps any Rhode Islander, from infants to seniors, access and navigate special education and healthcare systems. RIPIN uses a Peer Professional model—75% of our staff care for a loved one with a special health or education need. RIPIN offers support via a live answer call center, peer-to-peer care management services, Early Intervention parent consultants, a curriculum of workshops on healthcare and special education topics, leadership training for parents, and much more. RIPIN is the federally-designated Parent Training and Information Center (PTIC) for the state of Rhode Island; the official ombudsman for people with Medicare and Medicaid; a Cedar Family Center and the Rhode Island state affiliate of Family Voices, providing support for children with special healthcare needs and their families.   To contact RIPIN for any reason, please email: [email protected]