Second Annual Moving Forward Together

Join others from the D.C. community for a day of information sharing, community-building, and problem-solving about the transition of D.C. youth with disabilities into post-secondary education, training, employment and independence.

Please join us!

When: Saturday, September 25, 2010 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Where: Martin
Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G St. N.W., Washington,
DC 20001

Workshops for youth and young adults, parents, educators, employers and community providers.

• Local resources on employment, education, independent living, and more.
• Success stories and community building.
• Workshops covering topics such as adaptive technology, developing IEP transition goals, self-advocacy, transitioning to college, government benefits and employment.

Individual Legal Information Sessions
Forum participants can sign up for a 30-minute session during registration to speak one-on-one with an advocate or attorney from a D.C. legal service provider about concerns regarding the transition of students with IEPs from school to postsecondary education, employment and/or independent living.

There is no charge for this event, and box lunches and refreshments will be provided.

Register by September 20, 2010. Questions, contact: Leila.peterson@schooltalkdc.org or call 202-907-6887