1. Parent Centers Empowering Youth Self-Advocacy

2. 2019 OSEP Leadership Conference
OSEP Disclaimer
2019 OSEP Leadership Conference
DISCLAIMER:
The contents of this presentation were developed by the presenters for the 2019 OSEP Leadership Conference. However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1221e-3 and 3474)

3. Dr. Josie Badger - RAISE Co-Director
Contact Information
For more information, please contact us at: raisecenter.org
Dr. Josie Badger - RAISE Co-Director

4. About RAISE
In 2014, the Rehabilitation Services Administration funded the RAISE project at SPAN Parent Advocacy Network, a parent-led and family- centered nonprofit PTI to provide technical assistance on supporting individuals with disabilities through the transition from secondary school into competitive employment and independent living; and technical assistance services to the 7 transition parent centers in the country.
Link Center at Federation for Children with Special Needs
New York State Transition Partners, a collaboration of Starbridge and the Parent Network of Western New
Open Doors for Multicultural Families in Washington
Project Launch at PACER in Minnesota
REACH for Transition at SPAN in New Jersey
Shift Transition Project at PEAK in Colorado
STELLAR Project at MPACT in Missouri

5. Director, Center for Parent Information & Resources
We cannot always build the future for our children...
CPIR
Debra Jennings
Director, Center for Parent Information & Resources
…but we can build our children for the future.
—Franklin D. Roosevelt

6. Fostering Self-Determination
Are you looking for resources on…
Fostering the self-determination skills of youth with disabilities?
How to support youth in developing skills of self-advocacy?
Transition planning for youth with disabilities?
Come to the
Parent Center Hub!

7. Best Practices in Self-Advocacy Skill Building
/priority-selfadvocacy/
A resource suite, with a companion webinar!
/webinar-self-advocacy-skill-building/

8. Other resources for you @ the Hub!
There’s much more!
2019 OSEP LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

9. The Center for Parent Information and Resources
can connect you to many, many tools for working with youth who have disabilities.
We invite you to explore the Hub today!
2019 OSEP LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

10. Developing Youth Programs through Community Partnership
Community Inclusion & Development Alliance (CIDA)
Young Seh Bae, Ph.D. Executive Director

11. Community Inclusion & Development Alliance (CIDA)
501c3 Community Organization
Community Parent Resource Center (CPRC)
Serves Korean-American Community in NYC (Queens) & Long Island

12. Our Partnership Model Shares Resources Matches Funding Helps Outreach
Increases Project Success Rate
Builds a Network of Collaborators
Uplifts the Community

13. Partnership Based Youth Programs
Art Festival
Sibling Net
Community Classes
Journalist Project
University Resources & Local Artists
Private Foundation & Policy Partners
Fee for Services
Local Media & Journalists

14. Check Before Partnership
Strategic Decision-Making
Stay in the organization’s vision, mission & accountability
Return on investment
Partnership in Action
Right Partners ≠ Not Big Partners
Mutual Recognition
Documentation of “Partnership” (MOU, Consent forms, Contract, Liability Insurance, etc.)
Money Matters
Cost-Analysis
Sponsorship
Increase Board Capacity

15. Direct Services for Youth: Supporting Self Advocacy
Susan Barlow, Executive Director, Parent Network of Western New York
Jane Heaphy, Deputy Executive Director, INCLUDEnyc

16. Program models for youth work: INCLUDEnyc
Project Possibility
One-to-one postsecondary counseling and case management
Holistic planning to ensure clear goal, and necessary supports and services
Primarily foundation funded
Pre-ETS
WIOA-aligned coaching and support services for youth
ACCES-VR (NYS Education Department) funded
High School Launch:
School-based program for youth with IEP or 504
Group trainings, plus one-to-one sessions
Students prepare for active role in IEP meeting
Bridges workshops
Workshops: professional networking, travel skills, sex/sexuality/consent, personal finances
Foundation funded

17. Program Models: Parent Network of Western NY
Pre-ETS (ACCES-VR)
Orientation to ACCES-VR
Self-Advocacy For Students
Strategic Collaborations
Hosting events/conferences together with Youth and Self-Advocacy Organizations
Teen Monthly Meet Ups
Your Mama Doesn’t Work Here sessions
Conduct interactive activities in classrooms on work readiness skills

18. Lessons Learned: PROGRAM DESIGN
Ground programming in youth development principles
Staff with training/experience in working with young people, culture sensitivity/awareness
Clarify goals/outcomes to better design activities and track success
Flexible scheduling
Provide transportation, food
Combine one-to-one individual support with socialization opportunities

19. Knowledge in Advocacy Adam Shand, Family Liaison
Parents Reaching Out, New Mexico

20. Parents Reaching Out Youth/Transition Initiatives
Information and advocacy resources for youth 14+ offered in 5 modules.
-Developed adaptable, activity-oriented curricula aligned with PRE ETS
-Initially funded by local United Way, additional funding received
-Delivered with partners across state and in tribal communities
From Fear to Freedom Educates persons with disabilities on rights and introduced role models.
-Set vision of positive future for families and youth
-Funded by Governor’s Commission on Disability
-Facilitated youth, family and self-advocate connections in 10 locales
-Offered in English, Spanish and in tribal communities
SHIFT Project Focuses on job-related training and skills
-Partnered with Colorado’s PTI to deliver RSA-funded transition trainings

21. Parents Reaching Out Youth/Transition Initiatives cont…
Transition Conferences One-day events with multiple sessions focused on transition issues.
-Engaged youth, families and providers in several regions of the state
-Workshop sessions offered on topics including disability awareness/self- advocacy, disability rights, options after high school, guardianship and options, ABLE accounts, transportation, social opportunities.
-Delivered with partners across state and in tribal communities

22. REGION D YOUTH OUTREACH COHORT Youth participation is a vital step in creating a more inclusive and encompassing community. How can we expect youth to become empowered if we don’t teach them the tools and knowledge necessary for such a task? Through participation, youth develop advocacy skills and can create positive change.

23. Lessons Learned
-Families and youth respond to high expectations, role models and real-life examples.
-Remain flexible with curricula and materials.
-Keep it fun and interactive.
-Utilize community partners for all aspects of programs.

24. 2019 OSEP Leadership Conference
OSEP Disclaimer Again
2019 OSEP Leadership Conference
DISCLAIMER:
The contents of this presentation were developed by the presenters for the 2019 OSEP Leadership Conference. However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1221e-3 and 3474)