Bergen County Virtual Transition Fair
April 29, 2021
Sponsored by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
in partnership with the Bergen County Special Education Regions & the Paramus Public Schools
*Webinar Information is listed below. Please use the Navigation Guide at the upper right hand corner to access the Vendor Fair.
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Webinar 1: Person-Centered Planning (Educational Enterprises/Bergen County Special Services)
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Presenters: Andrea Vaccaro, BCSS Transition Coordinator
Judy Purcel and Sean Blain, BCSS Job Coaches
CLICK HERE for the PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING WEBINAR
HOW WORKING AS A TEAM CREATES A SUCCESSFUL AND PERSONALIZED PLAN FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Learn how students make informed choices as they prepare for life after graduation, utilizing a team that creates successful outcomes through a person-centered approach.
Webinar 2: Panel Presentation
Time: 6:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m.
CLICK HERE for the Panel Presentation ZOOM Link
Click Here: Audio Recording of the Transition Fair
Click Here: Project Search Powerpoint
Click Here: Shift NJ-DDD Support Coordination
Experts in the field covering topics ranging from assisting individuals with disabilities with employment, internships, navigating DVR and DDD, support coordination, and legal matters related to guardianship, special needs trusts, and services for families and children. Participants will be able to ask questions after each presentation. Agency information is linked below.
Panel Presentation Schedule:
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
DVRS is a state agency that assists individuals with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining employment.
https://nj.gov/labor/career-services/special-services/individuals-with-disabilities/index.shtml
Project Search
Project Search is a full immersion internship-based employment training program.
https://projectsearch.bergenworkforce.org/
Shift NJ
Shift NJ is a support coordination agency that provides case management services to individuals seeking and receiving DDD services.
https://www.shifttransition.com/
The Dratch Law Firm
Adam Dratch, Esq. provides legal services to individuals and families with special needs. He can assist with guardianship, special needs trust, etc.
For questions regarding the Bergen County Transition Fair, please contact:
Jessica Cole, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 2
New Jersey Department of Labor
Hackensack Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
60 State Street, 2nd Floor, Room 203
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Jessica.Cole@dol.nj.gov
Tel: 201-996-8970
For assistance with navigating the Google Site, please contact Margaret Damiano via email: mdamiano@paramusschools.org. All content has been submitted by the providers. Distribution of material does not imply endorsement by the Paramus Public Schools, DVRS or any of its employees and is for informational purposes only.
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