Youth in the Know
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Graduating soon?
Going to college?
Looking for a job?
Taking care of your health?
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Join our community of youth supporting each other and learning from professionals and SPAN staff on empowerment in daily living on the monthly chat. Explore our blog on self-advocacy, community engagement, and empowering youth voices. Be a part of our trained youth advisors who will actively participate in meetings, webinars, and events to improve the transition to adult life for youth. Want to learn more or get involved? Sign up here:
Youth Chat
A community of youth supporting youth, monthly, hearing from professionals and SPAN staff on empowerment in daily living.
Youth Hub
A one-of-a-kind blog on self-advocacy, community engagement, empowering youth, supporting youth voices, and common-like themes.
Advisors
SPANs youth advisors train in advocacy and participate in regional meetings, teleconferences, webinars, and events dedicated to improving the transition of adult life experience for youth.
Resources
EDUCATION
- NJ Special Education Transition Law/Regulations
- Tools for IEP Transition Goals and Planning
- Transition Resources for Youth and Young Adults
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Graduates Aging out of School timeline (document attached)
- College Interview Prep Questions
- Questions to Ask the College Disability Supports Office
- Choosing a Post-Secondary Program
- NJ Inclusive Higher Education Program
EMPLOYMENT
- NJ DVRS Youth/Young Adult Services | Help finding a job, answers and services for discovering your career path
- Additional opportunities for students with disabilities
- Soft Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success
- Overview of Pre Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) in New Jersey
EMPOWERMENT/SELF-ADVOCACY
- NEW Youth Voice, Youth Choice – Learn about alternatives to guardianship
- The Family Guide to Transition Services in NJ: English / Español
- NJ Youth Resource Spot
- Advocacy Tips for Teens
- National Bullying Prevention Center
- ASAN Autistic Self Advocacy Network | Free books and guides on advocacy for all
- Youth MOVE National
- I’m Determined!
- The Pride Center of NJ | LGBTQ+ support and resources
- Working with Adult Allies
- Sharing Your Story for a Public Policy Purpose
- Participating in Advisory Groups
- Leadership is a Journey: A Series for Youth Self-Advocates
- Starting and Sustaining a Youth Advisory Board Series
- Got Transition HCT A Family Toolkit
- Got transition HCT Family Toolkit – Spanish
HEALTH
- GOT TRANSITION Youth Resources | What you need to know about transitioning to adult healthcare
- Online quiz on transitioning to adult healthcare
- A Family Toolkit: Pediatric-to-Adult Health Care Transition Easy-to-use resources. Materials include a transition timeline, questions to ask your doctor, turning 18 and more.
- Understanding HIPPA: What Parents Need to Know About Their Adult Children’s Health Information
INDEPENDENT LIVING
- New Jersey YOUTH Resource SPOT | Guides and contacts to statewide, county and local resources and services
- NJ Centers for Independent Living | Learn about independent living and advocacy, and connect with others
- Voting: It’s your right!
- Essential Life Skills for All Teens
- NJ Department of Human Services–Division of Disability Services (DDS)
- Department of Human Services–Division of Disability Services NJ Resource Guide: English / Español / Audio