Webinars
Webinars
Please explore these previously recorded Newton Public Schools sponsored webinars on a variety of transition related topics!
In this informative video, Sarah Lazare, Director of Banacos Academic Center at Westfield State University, shares her experience and perspective about the differences between high school and college for students with disabilities, including the process for obtaining accommodations in college.
Lawrence Bailey, Branch Manager Village Bank, West Newton, discusses a range of topics such as banking safety tips, direct deposits, savings vs. checking accounts, credit/credit cards, debit cards & overdraft fees.
In this informative video, Courtney Joly-Lowdermilk, M.S. Ed, Director of College Mental Health Programs at Boston University provides a presentation on wellness. She is joined by a colleague and a Peer Mentor from Boston University's NITEO Program. NITEO is an intensive, one-semester program supporting young adults who live with a mental health condition.
Courtney and a peer mentor provide an informative session on managing the daily stressors of academia, socialization and coping with the reality of being a young adult during a pandemic. Strategies to use in daily life as well as academic and career endeavors both now and in the future are provided.
This webinar provides an overview of general transition planning information as well as an in-depth discussion of various adult services providers in Massachusetts including MRC, DDS, BCIL & a Benefits Counselor.
In this two hour webinar, Cathy Boyle reviews the various housing options for people with disabilities. Cathy discusses the process of applying for different types of housing then shares important financial and logistical considerations when exploring those options. Recorded March 2023
In this one hour webinar, participants will learn about public housing options and be provided with a brief overview of public benefits. Speakers from Newton Housing Authority and Project Impact, benefits counseling, will share information on the different housing options and how public benefits can be utilized to support housing costs. Recorded April 2023
In this one hour webinar, participants will learn about 2 private pay (non-DDS) housing options. Speakers from Specialized Housing and Mainstay will share information on the different housing models, including cost and support structure. Recorded March 2023