CATIES presents a one-day conference:
Moving On: Promoting a Successful Transition to College or Community
The College of New Jersey
April 20, 2007
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Co-Sponsored by
NJ Commission on Higher Education Special Needs Grant Program
Conference Overview
The transition from school to successful adult life continues to be a critical issue for students, their parents, local school district personnel, and
disability support staff at institutions of higher education. School systems and colleges have become increasingly more accountable for the post-secondary outcomes of their graduates, including youth with disabilities.
This conference presents current information and research-based practices on the planning and implementation of educational supports for youth with disabilities in the transition to college and the community. Within the
fundamental context of inclusion and the use of assistive technology as a tool for successful transition, the conference offers a statewide forum for discussion and learning with local, state and national leaders.
Keynote Address
Rediscovering Our Right to Belong
Norman Kunc, Axis Consultation and Training
In a fast paced and challenging presentation, Norman Kunc
maintains that special education is not simply something we "do" to students with disabilities, but should involve a school and
community making intentional commitments to build and
maintain a sense of belonging for all students and adults.
A central tenet of Norman’s message is that belonging is an
inherent need of all people and must not be reserved solely for the "best of us." Learning to value and work with a diversity of people is the first step in building systems which foster a positive transition to adult life.
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