Upcoming Events

Learn how transition works, find your voice to advocate for yourself, and use those skills to prepare for your future

Connecting families with Medicaid and DHHS can feel overwhelming, learn to break it down into digestible information.

Will My Transition Aged Student Lose Benefits if They Have a Job?

Gainful employment is the goal, but keeping benefits is important; learn how! 

Preparing a Summary of Performance can be stressful, however, using what you already have to identify any gaps can really reduce stress and create a more meaningful summary of performance that is designed to be used as a tool for success in the move to adult life. Join for this 1.5 hour session that includes 30 minutes for Q & A.

In collaboration with the ASD Network and other NDE Technical Assistance Teams, we are excited to offer Supporting Academic Learning for Students with Profound Disabilities: A Four-Part Workshop Series.

Know your strengths, preferences, interests, and needs so you can play an active role in planning for your future. 

Providing services for students outside of the school building can be challenging, learn how to make them valuable.

Getting Started with DHHS Agency Supports

DHHS Waivers can be confusing, hear about the multiple options of support. 

Money matters! Learn how to make a simple budget and manage your money wisely.

Explore how transition services can occur in natural environments/outside of the special education classroom.

Purpose of an Enable Savings Plan

Income, gifts, and savings are important to the financial freedom of a student and family, learn how to protect your student's finances. 

Submit and Shine: Applying for the Waiver. Join professionals to learn about how and when to apply for the Developmental Disabilities Waiver for your soon-to-be adult child. Go step-by-step through the application and see what each part means and how to prepare. Attendees will need to print forms on their own and access to a computer.  

9:00 a.m. Roadmap to Supports: Navigating DHHS Waiver/Medicaid Application

Presented by Jenni Miller and Lisa Hobza of PTI-NebraskaThis session breaks down eligibility, application steps, timelines, and what services can look like in real life with DHHS waiver services.

10:00 a.m. Choosing the Right Route: Guardianship & Supported Decision-Making

Presented by Molly Blazek of Blazek Law and Laura Maddox Bechard. This session explains guardianship and supported decision-making, and how to choose the path that fits your family.

Be confident! Know your rights so you can advocate for yourself and get the support you need.

Teachers are sometimes the first contact to bring up this vulnerable topic, learn how to best navigate this with families.

Making Informed Choices: Guardianship and Supported Decision Making

Supporting young adults doesn't have to be all or nothing, learn to navigate the process.