Transition to Adulthood Learning Collaborative
Please join us for our next (virtual)
Transition to Adulthood Learning Collaborative meeting on February 27, 2024 12:00 PM CDT.
We look forward to welcoming Jacky Sylvie, Director of Community Outreach with Finding Independence by the Community for Permanent Supported Housing who will present “Transition to Adulthood: Navigating and Funding Housing Options for People with Disabilities.” Jacky will share her expertise on housing options, affordable housing resources, financial resources, safety products, and more! Finding Independence provides support with planning, searching, and securing safe, affordable homes to help people with disabilities thrive.
To receive the meeting invitation, please email us at CSHCNSDG@texas.state.gov.
Please bring your questions and please share this opportunity with others who may be interested!
Transition to Adulthood Learning Collaborative
The Transition to Adulthood Learning Collaborative (TALC) meets quarterly via webinar. A guest speaker presents on a transition topic. We also share information on upcoming events and new transition resources. All are welcome to join us, including:
- Youth and young adults;
- Parents and caregivers;
- Case managers;
- Health care plan representatives;
- School transition specialists and teachers;
- Hospital and university systems, and
- Local community organizations.
Please email CSHCNSDG@dshs.texas.gov to join or learn more about TALC.
Previous meeting slides:
- 05/03/2023 - Tying It All Together: The Many Aspects of Future Planning
- 02/07/2023 - Texas TAGS: Taking Ideas, Inspiration and Vision to the Next Level
- 11/02/2022 - Tech Talk: Using Technology to Transform Transition Planning
- 08/10/2022 - Integrating Health Care Transition Support in Special Education
- 05/04/2022 - Guardianship Reform: Choices, Self-Determination and Alternatives
- 02/09/2022 - Social and Recreational Activities for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
- 11/02/2021 - The Peer Mentorship Program, Baylor College of Medicine / Tour of the TEAs: New Transition and Employment Guide
- 08/11/2021 - School Reopening: Making Connections to Community Providers in the New School Year
- 05/12/2021 - Vocational Rehabilitation: What it is and How it Serves People with Disabilities
Mission
To promote a collaborative approach to the provision of transition services for youth in Texas with disabilities and special healthcare needs and their families.
Vision
Successful transition outcomes for all youth in Texas with disabilities and special health care needs and their families.
The Texas Department of State Health Services does not endorse external links. External links may not be accessible to individuals with disabilities. Please email TitleV@dshs.texas.gov or CSHCNSDG@dshs.texas.gov or call 512-776-7373 for more information about Children with Special Health Care Needs, Title V Maternal and Child Health, or maternal and child health in Texas.