Update: Expo Highlights Resources For Developmental Disabilities

Note: Cooperative Educational Services has changed the date to March 28.

TRUMBULL, CT - From Cooperative Educational Services: Cooperative Educational Services in Trumbull will host its 17th annual Transition Resource Expo for parents and families of students with developmental disabilities and professionals who want to learn more about transition resources.

The free expo will be Wednesday, March 28, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the C.E.S. facility at 25 Oakview Drive in Trumbull. More than 30 community and state agencies will be there to provide information and answer questions regarding the services they offer, including transition, recreation, employment, guardianship, estate planning and more. Students with disabilities and their families have a great opportunity to make connections to state, county, and community resources and services that assist with transition planning and future
outcomes.

At 7 p.m., there will be a presentation by Brian Smith of the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) called “Charting the Life Course: Creating a Vision for Your Child’s Future.” Life Course Planning is a framework that utilizes visual graphics to facilitate discussion and organize information in a
meaningful format. The process was originally created by families to help individuals and families of all abilities and ages develop a vision for a good life. Individuals and families may focus on their current situation and stage of life but may also find it helpful to look ahead to think about life experiences that will help move them toward an inclusive, productive life in the future.

The snow date will be March 28.

For more information, email Margo Sheldon at sheldonm@ces.k12.ct.us.

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