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Opening Doors to College & Careers: Opportunities for People with Disabilities
November 19 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Samuel Habib is a typical 21-year-old, itching to move out, start a career, and find love. But no one tells you how to be an adult, let alone an adult with a disability. Can a community of disability activists help him follow his dreams?
www.rideaheadfilm.com
Opportunities for people with disabilities are constantly expanding to include options such as post-secondary education in college, supported/customized employment, self-employment, life-long learning, and vocational training. This conference provides professional development sessions addressing various post secondary education and employment options for individuals with disabilities. Please join us for this exciting event!
AGENDA:
- 8:30-9:00 Registration, Continental Breakfast, Explore Vendor Tables
- 9:00-9:15 Welcome/Overview
- 9:30-10:45 Concurrent Sessions
- 11:00-12:15 Concurrent Sessions
- 12:30-1:30 LUNCH (included)
- 1:30-3:30 FILM SCREENING of The Ride Ahead and student panel discussion
- 3:30-4:00 Closing
COST: Free! There are no fees to attend.
REGISTRATION: Click HERE to register.
VENDORS: Vendor Tables Welcome! Self-Advocate Businesses and Agency Recruitment tables welcome. This event will be open to graduating UVM students and a great opportunity to recruit new talent to your agency!
More to come! If you are interested in giving a presentation, please contact: Bryan.Dague@uvm.edu