Past Events

September 10, 2024
12:30 to 1:00pm registration
1:00 to 4:00pm training
(local time)

Chat and Chow Series - Voting : Teachers Session

Proof of attendance will occur at the end of each session by completing a google form that will create a Certificate of Attendance that will be emailed out for each attendee (can serve as proof of a transition activity!)

Resources available:  https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1GYBRCb6nrYDANM39IJ9hAVPlKDdy6t2W

Chat and Chow Series 2024-2025

Proof of attendance will occur at the end of each session by completing a google form that will create a Certificate of Attendance that will be emailed out for each attendee (can serve as proof of a transition activity!)

Resources available:  https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1GYBRCb6nrYDANM39IJ9hAVPlKDdy6t2W

We are bringing back the wildly popular Agencies and Anxiety zoom series again this year (with a few minor adjustments).  The topics have shifted a bit in response to what you have requested.  Here is the exciting news!

1.  Register one time and get access to ALL of the sessions.  You can register at any time - even if the sessions have started. 

2.  The zoom link stays the same for all sessions!  Don't delete - repeat!

3.  We have smoothed out our Spanish translation this year!  Yay for learning!

Disability Rights Nebraska is hosting a Summit to raise awareness of Supported Decision Making (SDM) as a means to increase self-determination among people with disabilities and the aging population. Self-determination is having the right to make your own choices and set your own goals. Multiple studies show that people with greater self-determination are healthier, more independent, more well‐adjusted and better able to recognize and resist abuse.

Learn how to write quality and compliant IEPs for Transition age students. Bring an IEP to work on and your computer. All areas of Indicator 13 will be covered. May 29, 2024 @ESU6 in Milford. Hybrid Options are available. Zoom link will be shared after registration ends.

October Series:  Division of Developmental Disabilities along with Nebraska VR

November Series:  Charting the Life Course

January Series:  Understanding Benefits

February Series:  Nebraska Career and Technical Education

March Series:  Guardianship in Nebraska

April Series:  Assistive Technology Partnership

Explore transition planning for students with ASD. Specifically exploring transition activities, ways to involve the family, and community experiences. Starting transition planning early is vital for students with ASD-resources for early age transition assessments and parent letters will be provided.

College is very different than high school. The shift in responsibility and services moves from parent to student. Hear from college experts what you can do to prepae your young adult for:

• self-disclosing thier disability
• the difference between accommodations in HS vs. College
• what paperwork is needed to make the transition
• requesting housing, mental health or other accommodations.

College is very different than high school. The shift in responsibility and services can catch you off guard. Hear from college experts on what you can do to prepare for:

• self-disclosing your disability
• having extended time for testing
• testing in a quiet location
• getting copies of notes
• requesting housing, mental health or other accommodations.

College is very different than high school. The shift in responsibility and services can catch you off guard. Hear from college experts on what you can do to prepare for:

• self-disclosing your disability
• having extended time for testing
• testing in a quiet location
• getting copies of notes
• requesting housing, mental health or other accommodations.

Join us for a full day of learning and participation.  Our keynote,  Erik Carter, Ph.D  will present on promoting valued roles in school, work, and community settings for children and adults with disabilities

Guest speakers on topics including advocacy, complex learners, transition & agencies, work based learning, Inclusion, wystems of support and supported decision making will be shared.

The ins and outs of preparing for adulthood can feel overwhelming.  Join us for one or all of this six part series that deals with the anxiety of understanding the key parts of transition and moving to adulthood for children and teens with disabilities.  

January 10 - What is Transition?

January 17 - What are Enable Accounts and Special Needs Trusts?

January 24 - What are Medicaid and Waivers (DHHS-DD)

January 31 - What can Voc Rehab do for my student?

February 7 - When do I apply for SSDI and SSI?

The ins and outs of preparing for adulthood can feel overwhelming.  Join us for one or all of this six part series that deals with the anxiety of understanding the key parts of transition and moving to adulthood for children and teens with disabilities.  

January 10 - What is Transition?

January 17 - What are Enable Accounts and Special Needs Trusts?

January 24 - What are Medicaid and Waivers (DHHS-DD)

January 31 - What can Voc Rehab do for my student?

February 7 - When do I apply for SSDI and SSI?

Join us to discuss transition planning–specifically related to assessment and activities–for students who have low to no vision and/or students who are deaf. Although transition planning for students with low-incidence disabilities is not a different process, the practices for high quality planning might be a little different. Teachers of Vision and Deaf Educators/Hearing Resource Teacher will be leading this session. 

The ins and outs of preparing for adulthood can feel overwhelming.  Join us for one or all of this six part series that deals with the anxiety of understanding the key parts of transition and moving to adulthood for children and teens with disabilities.  

January 10 - What is Transition?

January 17 - What are Enable Accounts and Special Needs Trusts?

January 24 - What are Medicaid and Waivers (DHHS-DD)

January 31 - What can Voc Rehab do for my student?

February 7 - When do I apply for SSDI and SSI?

The ins and outs of preparing for adulthood can feel overwhelming.  Join us for one or all of this six part series that deals with the anxiety of understanding the key parts of transition and moving to adulthood for children and teens with disabilities.  

January 10 - What is Transition?

January 17 - What are Enable Accounts and Special Needs Trusts?

January 24 - What are Medicaid and Waivers (DHHS-DD)

January 31 - What can Voc Rehab do for my student?

February 7 - When do I apply for SSDI and SSI?