What is my Adult Child Going to Do After High School?
Life for a child with special needs changes significantly after age 18 and graduation. Here you will find a series of free and informative webinars that address many of the different components and complexities of this important transition. We’ve partnered with over 40 organizations with experts in housing options, post-secondary education, jobs training, health and fitness and social opportunities. Just check out the schedule below and click the register button for the webinars you wish to attend. And click below to download a complete list of agencies and contacts that are happy to be of assistance.
Scheduled Webinars
Adult Life Virtual Forum
Wed., May 5, 2021
12:00 - 1:00pm
Five industry professionals will cover five important topics that can help your child make a successful transition to adulthood.
- 12:05 – Cecil Cottrell Mount Jubilee Ministries
- 12:15 – Julia Tennant Pathfinder Career Exploration Program
- 12:25 – Joe Ryan ClemsonLIFE
- 12:35 – Jim Guimond Camp Blue Skies
- 12:45 – Lindsey Braciale Advocations
- 12:55 – Q & A Session
Adult Life Virtual Forum
Wed., May 12, 2021
12:00 - 1:00pm
Five industry professionals will cover five important topics that can help your child make a successful transition to adulthood.
- 12:05 – Angel Jackson NC life of Rehabilitation
- 12:15 – Michelle Mattox No Limits Counseling
- 12:25 – Alexandra Raxter Western Carolina UP Program
- 12:35 – Jennifer Hamricks Gaston Links
- 12:45 – Louise Southern Autism Society Clinical Services
- 12:55 – Q & A Session
Adult Life Virtual Forum
Wed., May 19, 2021
12:00 - 1:00pm
Five industry professionals will cover five important topics that can help your child make a successful transition to adulthood.
- 12:05 – Ryan Bost RyzAbove Fitness
- 12:15 – Lori Guigoun InReach
- 12:25 – Amy Firth Philips Academy
- 12:35 – Alyson Shaffer Solving Autism
- 12:45 – Bentzion Groner Friendship Circle
- 12:55 – Rochel Groner Zabs Place
- Q & A Session
Adult Life Virtual Forum
Wed., May 26, 2021
12:00 - 1:00pm
Five industry professionals will cover five important topics that can help your child make a successful transition to adulthood.
- 12:05 – Margaret Neelsen Autism After 18
- 12:15 – Mandy Thacker Rowan County Community College
- 12:25 – Olivia Chisolm To Live in Color
- 12:35 – Greg Krypel What Matters Most
- 12:45 – Jeremy Dunham Fitness 4 Focus
- 12:55 – Q & A Session
Adult Life Virtual Forum
Wed., June 2, 2021
12:00 - 1:00pm
Five industry professionals will cover five important topics that can help your child make a successful transition to adulthood.
- 12:05 – Norma Wright KidsAbilities
- 12:15 – Paul Peter Covenant Case Management
- 12:25 – Robin Gills Skills Group
- 12:35 – LIsa Pluf Beyond Academics
- 12:45 – Jenna Moore His Path Day Program
- 12:55 – Q & A Session
Adult Life Virtual Forum
Wed., June 9, 2021
12:00 - 1:00pm
Five industry professionals will cover five important topics that can help your child make a successful transition to adulthood.
- 12:05 – Stephanie Hass Monarch Housing
- 12:15 – Darryl Reich Monarch Supported Employment
- 12:25 – Chauncet Metzelaars Winthrop Think College
- 12:35 – Kimberly Pace Vocational Rehab
- 12:45 – Mindy Govan Autism Society Ransition and Employment
- 12:55 – Q & A Session
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