2018 Breakout Sessions
Breakout Sessions
The APD works in partnership with local communities and private providers to assist people who have developmental disabilities and their families. APD also provides assistance in identifying the needs of people with developmental disabilities for supports and services. The agency's mission is: The Agency Supports Persons with Developmental Disabilities in Living,
Learning, and Working in their Communities.
Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) created ePathways as a symbol of its commitment that high school graduates will leave our district with meaningful diplomas and a clear pathway to high-demand, high-wage employment. SCPS graduates will have both a broad understanding of careers and enough exploration of specific interests to have a clear plan for their future.
This session is for family members of children from Pre-K to high school. Early expectations enable dreams, aspirations, and goals. In this session participants will learn about 14 inclusive postsecondary programs throughout Florida, their differences, similarities, and the skill students need to succeed as well as resources and tools available now.
Project 10: Transition Education Network is a Florida Department of Education discretionary project that provides support, training, resources, and technical assistance to Florida school districts and relevant stakeholders in the area of secondary transition for students with disabilities. Project 10 focuses its support around the four key transition indicators of graduation rate, dropout rate, transition Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and postschool outcomes.
Project SEARCH and REACH are post high school training programs for students desiring to become competitively employed. Participants are Seminole County Public School graduates having earned a Special Diploma or Standard Diploma—Access Points and are between the ages of 18—21 with developmental or intellectual disabilities and are on an Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Project SEARCH and REACH places our students in internships at a Seminole County business site where they receive intense employment training and hands-on experience under the guidance of a teacher and job coach. The goal is to eventually secure employment.
The Office of Disability Support Services (DSS) at Seminole State offers, college constituents equity and excellence in education. By working with students, faculty and staff on all Seminole State campuses, DSS ensures that appropriate academic adjustments are made to give all students equal opportunities inside the classroom and around campus. In order to receive services, students must provide appropriate documentation of a disability.
Social Security Certified Community Partner Work Incentives Counselor Benefits Planning Inc.
We provide assistance with Social Security related topics, like how to apply for Social Security benefits, what happens to benefits once one is working, what happens to benefits once one turns 18, and much more.
Inclusive Education Services (IES) at the University of Central Florida offers students with intellectual disabilities an inclusive, comprehensive non-degree seeking academic experience with a vocational focus. IES is designed to be two-three years in length. Students who have graduated from and or completed the K-12 education system are eligible for participation. Some students live on campus in student housing and some students live with their family off campus.
VR Transition Youth Services help students train for a job, continue their education, or find a job after high school.