REACH for Transition

This is the twitter account for the SPAN Parent Advocacy Network project 'REACH for Transition' - Resources for employment, access, community living & hope

[The Arc of the United States @TheArcUS]

When you vote, you choose who you want to represent the disability community at every level of government. #DisabilityVote #REVUP

[Family Voices Nat'l @FamilyVoices]

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting organizations that would like to become Certified Application Counselor Designated Organizations (CDOs) to apply here. https://t.co/pt1Ep0xt5l

[Choose Work - SSA @chooseworkSSA]

“I’m grateful for the help I received through Ticket to Work. It feels wonderful to have my independence back!” – Shirley, a #TicketToWork success story. https://t.co/sr3Y0rBwrN #MinorityMentalHealthMonth

[LEAD Center @LEADCtr]

Deadline to enter is July 31, 2019! #ABLEtoSave

[Choose Work - SSA @chooseworkSSA]

Even if you’re not employed yet, reasonable accommodations can help you succeed. Learn more in today’s guest blog post from @JANatJAN! https://t.co/lD7ltpvjby

[Think College @thinkcollegeICI]

"Did you know there’s not one quantitative research study, since research began on the topic, that shows an academic advantage for students with intellectual disabilities in separate settings?" And YET, there are plenty of studies supporting #inclusion. https://t.co/ofiIXQMiCp

[Disability Rights NJ @AdvocateDRNJ]

Natl Council on Disability is conducting a survey about the challenges individuals with disabilities and their families are having around ABLE accounts and eligibility for public benefits. Please share with others that can help complete the survey.
https://t.co/CsFnHgoSbl

[Disability In Media @MediaDisABILITY]

The Drama Desk Presents Panel Discussion Focused On Opportunities For Disabled Theater Artists https://t.co/k5vNZiUvmy

[TransitionsACR at UMass Chan Medical School @TransitionsACR]

Register for our Upcoming #Webinar, "Tips and Tricks to Starting a #YoungAdult Council!"
Takes place on Wednesday, June 13 at 2:30pm ET! We will be helping you out on how to create a #youth advisory #council! Find out more info and register here - https://t.co/1e9xMgIHGU

[Got Transition @GotTransition2]

We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with @ChildrensMercy in implementing a hospital-wide transition program using the Six Core Elements of #HelathCareTransition https://t.co/LkvznAxqNf

[Think College @thinkcollegeICI]

Let's start this work week off right... have you heard about @CodySullivan22? He is the first grad of @ConcordiaUniversity with Down syndrome. He's a successful young man AND he can dance. And he wants to be on @TheEllenShow. Can you help? Please share! https://t.co/BXOsjOguXL

[Got Transition @GotTransition2]

Register NOW for our upcoming #HealthCareTransition webinar (Thurs. 5/31, 3-4pm) which will focus on "Integration into Adult Care" featuring Dr. Mary Ciccarelli from the Center for Youth and Adults with Conditions of Childhood at @RileyChildrens https://t.co/mEJdj5HBF9

[REACH for Transition @SPANReach]

What a talented group of presenters! #daretodream

[REACH for Transition @SPANReach]

DSPs are foundation of community-based, disability-service system in NJ. They are essential workers who deserve to earn a #LivingWage NJ must #PayFair4DirectCare starting with raising DSP wages a $1.25 p/h in FY2019. @SpeakerCoughlin @JonBramnick @NJDHS

[Choose Work - SSA @chooseworkSSA]

Learn more about Lisa and Lori’s experience #WorkingFromHome, how it helped them transition to work with mental illness, and their tips on telework. #MHM2018 https://t.co/1qNOJixRoE

[Jessica Queener, Ed.D. @jessqueener]

Thank you, Rita, for providing me with a little help, a little hope, and belief in me. As a kindergarten teacher, you were a trailblazer in a time when inclusion was still very new. Thank you for showing me and others the possibilities for ALL students. #TeacherAppreciationDay 😘

[Deri Latimer CSP @derilatimer]

8 Things We're Doing Wrong For Our Mental Health (And How We Can Do Better) via @forbes https://t.co/530Sl53twB

[Easterseals HQ @eastersealshq]

Robert has helped train 6,000 officers, firefighters and EMT’s to tailor their response for people with #autism and other disabilities during emergencies. Thank you! His story was told in front of the U.S House. #AutismAcceptanceMonth @EasterSeals_SFL

[Easterseals HQ @eastersealshq]

#TedTalk with @judithheumann: Our fight for #disability rights - and why we're not done yet https://t.co/y4KCtrOOhZ

[The Arc of NJ @thearcofnj]

“Children with autism become adults with autism, and as advocates, we must collaborate with lawmakers to ensure supports are in place to assist with the unique challenges they face throughout their lifetime," Tom Baffuto Executive Director https://t.co/DxzFZ9fw09 via @northjersey