BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SPAN Parent Advocacy Network - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://spanadvocacy.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SPAN Parent Advocacy Network REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T022627 CREATED:20260301T221219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T221650Z UID:10000100-1775894400-1775908800@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Mini-Conferencia “Partners in Education Transition” | Construyendo un Futuro de Posibilidades DESCRIPTION:¡Conferencia gratuita para jóvenes y sus padres/cuidadores! Aprende sobre la transición a la vida adulta\, los servicios para adultos y la autodefensa. Únete en persona y descubre estrategias y recursos proporcionados por SPAN. Habrá una variedad de expositores con información útil. Importante: Los padres y cuidadores (que pueden asistir a sesiones separadas) deben acompañar a su joven. SPAN no ofrece cuidado individual\, pero los jóvenes pueden asistir con su persona de apoyo. Ningún joven puede quedarse solo en el evento en ningún momento.\n \nPreguntas: Contacta a Nicole Pratt en npratt@spanadvocacy.org\n\n\n\n\nGET OUR FLYER \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GET OUR FLYER \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/partners-in-education-transition-mini-conference-spanish/ LOCATION:Essex County College/Morton A Siegler Lecture Hall\, 303 University Avenue\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States CATEGORIES:Program Trainings,Youth Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/partners-in-education.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T022627 CREATED:20260227T235526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T221901Z UID:10000099-1775894400-1775908800@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Partners in Education Transition Mini-Conference DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\nFREE conference is for youth and their parents/caregivers to learn about the transition to adult life\, adult services\, and self-advocacy. \n\nJoin us in person to learn strategies and resources from SPAN! \nThere will be a variety of Exhibitors providing resources. \n***PLEASE READ*** \nParents and caregivers (who can attend separate tracks) must accompany the conference with their young adult/youth. SPAN does not provide support to individuals\, but they are welcome to provide their support person. \n***DISCLAIMER*** \nNo youth/young adults can be left unattended or dropped off at the event at any time. \nGET OUR FLYER \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GET OUR FLYER \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/partners-in-education-transition-mini-conference/ LOCATION:Essex County College/Morton A Siegler Lecture Hall\, 303 University Avenue\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States CATEGORIES:Program Trainings,Youth Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/partners-in-education.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260401T161500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260401T171500 DTSTAMP:20260415T022627 CREATED:20260312T173926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T174601Z UID:10000102-1775060100-1775063700@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:The SPAN Youth Chat for Ages 14-26 DESCRIPTION:SPAN Youth Chats is a community of youth supporting youth\, monthly\, hearing from professionals and SPAN staff on empowerment in daily living \n\n\n\n\nOn March 4th\, join Jeremy Hayer and the SPAN Youth Engagement Team for a presentation on Assistive Technology\, exploring practical tools and strategies that support independence\, learning\, and everyday success. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/the-span-youth-chat-for-ages-14-26-2/2026-04-01/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Youth Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/span-youth-chat.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T193000 DTSTAMP:20260415T022627 CREATED:20260224T085607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T154055Z UID:10000002-1773858600-1773862200@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Look to the Future: Transition from School to Adult Life DESCRIPTION:This workshop will discuss issues relating to transitioning from school to adult life\, identifying outcomes\, and developing goals as part of the IEP process. Parents and students will become knowledgeable regarding resources in the community in order to build linkages and ensure a dignified life as contributing citizens. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/look-to-the-future-transition-from-school-to-adult-life/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Program Trainings,Youth Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/roommates-sharing-happy-moments-together.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260304T161500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260304T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T022627 CREATED:20260224T164229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T175215Z UID:10000006-1772640900-1772643600@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:The SPAN Youth Chat for Ages 14-26 DESCRIPTION:SPAN Youth Chats is a community of youth supporting youth\, monthly\, hearing from professionals and SPAN staff on empowerment in daily living \n\nOn March 4th\, join Jeremy Hayer and the SPAN Youth Engagement Team for a presentation on Assistive Technology\, exploring practical tools and strategies that support independence\, learning\, and everyday success. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/the-span-youth-chat-for-ages-14-26/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Youth Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/group-selfie-happy-teenagers-smiling-together-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260304T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260304T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T022627 CREATED:20260227T224048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T224514Z UID:10000095-1772625600-1772629200@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:REAL Transition Partners: El Rol de los Centros para la Vida Independiente DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\nEn este seminario web hablaremos sobre el papel de los Centros para la Vida Independiente (CILs). \n\nAprendizaje a la hora del almuerzo \n¡Únete a nosotros! Los asistentes descubrirán cómo los Centros para la Vida Independiente (CILs): \n\nColaboran con las personas para orientarlas por los sistemas\, al tiempo que fomentan la independencia a través de la interdependencia\nAyudan a los niños\, jóvenes y adultos a desarrollar habilidades de auto defensoría\, fortalecer las conexiones con la comunidad y afrontar con éxito las transiciones críticas de la vida desde una edad temprana\nDan prioridad a los apoyos dirigidos a personas con discapacidad que conducen a resultados más equitativos y eficaces a lo largo de toda la vida\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/real-transition-partners-el-rol-de-los-centros-para-la-vida-independiente/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Youth Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/friends-having-fun-together-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260304T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260304T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T022627 CREATED:20260224T165202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T153907Z UID:10000007-1772625600-1772629200@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:REAL Transition Partners: The Role of Centers for Independent Living DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\nIn this webinar we will discuss Disability-Led Supports Across the Lifespan: The Role of Centers for Independent Living. \n\nLunchtime Learning \nJoin Us! Attendees will discover how Centers for Independent Living (CILs): \n\nPartner with individuals to navigate the systems\, while fostering independence through interdependence\nHelp children\, youth and adults build self-advocacy skills\, strengthen community connections\, and successfully navigate critical life transitions from an early age\nPrioritize disability-led supports that lead to more equitable effective outcomes across the lifespan\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/real-transition-partners-the-role-of-centers-for-independent-living/ CATEGORIES:Youth Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/friends-having-fun-together-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR