Preparing students with intellectual and developmental

Preparing students with intellectual and developmental

disabilities for a seamless transition from school to work and adult life.

Department of Social & Health Services

Transforming Lives

W a s h i n g t o n S t a t e

Developmental Disabilities Administration

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Department of Social & Health Services

Transforming Lives

W a s h i n g t o n S t a t e

Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at XFINITY Arena • Everett, Washington • March 29, 2016

#WSTC2016

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EXHIbITor HAll11:00am-11:45am

ACHIEVE at Highline Collegeachieve.highline.edu

Becker & Associatesstevebeckerassociates.com

Brain Injury Alliance of WashingtonBIAWA.org

Center for Independencecenterforindependence.org

Community Transitcommunitytransit.org

DSHS/Developmental Disabilities Administration dshs.wa.gov/dda

DSHS/Division of Vocational Rehabilitationdshs.wa.gov/dvr

Visit our exhibitors and collect stamps to enter our prize drawings (see page 7 for details).

MyKey Consulting Services, LLCmykeyplans.com

Northwest Facilitators Guildnwfacilitators.net

Open Doors for Multicultural Familiesmulticulturalfamilies.org

PACE Servicessccel.spokane.edu/PACE

Pacific Lutheran University Special Olympics Clubspecialolympics.org/unified-sports

Partners 4 Housingpartners4housing.com

Plan to Workplantowork.org

Redinger Law Offices PLLCredingerlaw.com

Styer-Fitzgerald Publishing Incstyer-fitzgerald.com

The Endowment Trust Fundddlot.org

Washington Assistive Technology Act Programwatap.org

Washington Initiative for Supported Employmentgowise.org

Workforce Snohomishworkforcesnohomish.org

• Ballrooms 1 & 2 are combined in the AM for welcomes, keynote, and lunch• Ballroom 3 South – 8 AM – 10AM student sessions• Micro-session “Healthy Living” will be held in Conference Room 1 from 11 – 11:45am

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Evelyn perez, Washington state Developmental

Disabilities Administration, Assistant Director

Andres Aguirre, M.s. Washington state Division

of vocational rehabilitation, Director

Dr. Cinda Johnson, Ed.D.Associate professor, special Education,

principal Investigator, Center for Change in Transition services, seattle university

I want to give a sincere and heartfelt thank you to the DDA, Dvr, ospI, sponsors of the event, the planning committee and attendees – everyone for their continuing hard work to make transition a smooth and seamless process. our vision is to have employment as an option for every exiting student.

Terry redmon, Washington state Developmental Disabilities Administration, Employment partnership program Manager

Transition Conference planning Committee:Melinda bocci, Snohomish County Developmental Disabilities, Social Security Benefits Planner; Tamra bradford, Snohomish County Developmental Disabilities, Program Manager; Mike Etzell, Island County Developmental Disabilities Coordinator; Kelley Faulkner, Washington Initiative for Supported Employment, Senior Program Manager; Margaret Frey, Lake Stevens High School, Teacher; Deb Gall, Snohomish County Developmental Disabilities, Transition Resource Coordinator; sandy Gotts, North Intertribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program Counselor; Julie Handy, Washington Vocational Services, Program Manager DDA and ATTIC Program; lynn Haslett, Smokey Point Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Washington State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation; Jaimie laitinen, Washington Initiative for Supported Employment, Program Manager; Erika larimer, Arc of Snohomish County, Special Education Coordinator; Terry redmon, Washington State Developmental Disabilities Administration, Employment Partnership Program Manager

Transition Conference partners:

THANK You!

Snohomish County

Transition Conference scholarship providers:Thank you to the following counties who provided funding and support for individuals to attend: Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, lewis, pierce, skagit, snohomish, and Whatcom.

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MorNING AGENDA

12:00 - 12:45pm luNCH pANEl DIsCussIoN: ballroom 1 & 2What is the Workforce Innovation and opportunity Act and What Does it Mean about Employment for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities?Cesilee Coulson, Washington Initiative for Supported Employment, Executive Director, Special Guest Janet LaBreck, Rehabilitation Services Administration, Commisioner, lori Magnuson, WA State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Secondary Transition Program Manager

8:00 - 9:00am rEGIsTrATIoN ballroom 1 & 2Light Continental Breakfast and Pre-Conference Networking in main Ballrooms 1 and 2

9:00 - 9:15am WElCoME ballroom 1 & 2Terry redmon, Washington State Developmental Disabilities Administration, Employment Partnership Program Manager; Tamra bradford, Snohomish County Developmental Disabilities Program Manager; Kelley Faulkner, Washington Initiative for Supported Employment, Senior Program Manager

9:15 - 9:30am opENING rEMArKs ballroom 1 & 2Evelyn perez, Washington State Developmental Disabilities Administration, Assistant Secretary – Andres Aguirre, M.s., Washington State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Director – Dr. Cinda Johnson, Ed.D., Associate Professor, Special Education, Principal Investigator, Center for Change in Transition Services, Seattle University

9:30 - 10:00am FrAMING THE DAY ballroom 1 & 2sue Ann bube, Ed.D., Center for Change in Transition Services, Director

8:00 - 10:00am sTuDENT MorNING sEssIoNs (see page 6) ballroom 3 south 8:00 - 9:00am see Yourself as a self-Advocate, David Murahashi, Consultant

9:00 - 10:00am Healthy relationships, Theresa Fears, MSW, Arc of Spokane

10:00 - 11:00am KEYNoTE spEAKEr ballroom 1 & 2shari Furnstahl, M.Ed, Special Education Teacher EBD Program Auburn School District

11:00 - 11:45am MovE AT Your oWN pACE Exhibitor Hall: Learn about more than 20 disability-related organizations.

Micro-sessions: 10 – 15 minutes sessions will repeat 3 times and provide an overview of transition-related curriculum.

self-Determination, Transition portfolio Development for students in secondary special Education ballroom 3 North barb blakeslee, M.Ed, NbCT

Healthy relationships, Conference room 1 Theresa Fears, MsW, Arc of spokane

preparing for the World of Work: How Do school Expectations Differ from Those in Work/Community settings? ballroom 3 south Candice styer, phD

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AFTErNooN AGENDA

3:15 - 4:00pm Final Networking and Exhibitor Time Application for Clock Hours for Educators (Registration Table)Application for Continuing Education Units for Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (Registration Table) Application for Continuing Education Units for Developmental Disabilities Administration Case Resource Managers (Registration Table)

1:00 - 2:00pm bloCK #1vocational professionals ballroom 3Nvocational rehabilitation/Transition services in Indian Country and Working in Conjunction with state Dvrsandy Gotts, North Intertribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program Counselor Thomas (TJ) larric, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor; Geri prater, High School Transition, Stanwood High School

parents ballroom 2Finding success from school to WorkDeb Gall, Snohomish County Developmental Disabilities, Transition Resource Coordinator; susan Chriest, Snohomish County Developmental Disabilities, Career Path Services Coordinator

Educators ballroom 1setting High Expectations: All students Deserve a Chance to Worksue Ann bube, Ed.D., Center for Change in Transition Services, Director

All Attendees ballroom 3sMake $$ and collect social security – really?!Cynthia Cole, Plan to Work, Community Work Incentive Coordinator; Alicia Chaplo, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Ticket to Work/Benefits Planning Program Specialist

2:15 - 3:15pm bloCK #2 vocational professionals ballroom 1WIoA - pre Employment Training services for Individuals lori Magnuson, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Secondary Transition Program Manager; Ann Martin, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Supervisor

parents ballroom 3Nstart Now project updateCathy Murahashi, Arc of King County, Family Engagement Coordinator; David Murahashi, Consultant

Educators ballroom 3s“Charting the lifeCourse” Framework and ToolsErika larimer, Arc of Snohomish County, Special Education Coordinator

All Attendees ballroom 2believing in EmploymentJustine Hagan, recent transition student; Kristine struve-Hagan, Justine’s mother; Megan brittan, Lake Stevens High School Teacher; Deb Gall, Snohomish County Developmental Disabilities, Transition Resource Coordinator; brian Haskins, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Case Resource Manager; lynn Haslett, Smokey Point Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Transition Counselor; Deborah Moskowitz, Independent Planner; Kristine schroeder, Washington Vocational Services, Employment Specialist


sTuDENT sEssIoNs8:00AM-10:00AM

sTuDENT sEssIoNs8:00AM-10:00AMbAllrooM 3slight breakfast provided for students in ballroom 3s HEAlTHY rElATIoNsHIps

Theresa Fears, MsW – The Arc of spokane, The partnership 4 safety

To be successful and safe in work and home life, people need to be able to develop and maintain healthy relationships. To do this, youth need to be able to recognize a healthy relationship! In this presentation, youth 15-21 will have an opportunity to learn:

• What the word relationship means

• What the word healthy means

• What is necessary to have a relationship that is healthy

All participants will receive the Healthy Relationships workbook and a full color Healthy Relationships poster to take home.


Framing the Day 9:30AM-10:00AMsue Ann bube, Ed.D.

Sue Ann Bube, Ed.D. is the director for the Center for Change in Transition Services. Over the past 20 years, Sue Ann has been a classroom teacher in the areas of mathematics and special education. She is a National Board Certified Teacher of the Deaf and has recently earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Educational Administration. Sue Ann is also the proud parent of two children, a typically developing 17-year-old and a very happy but challenged 13-year with multiple disabilities including deaf-blindness. Dr. Bube will put the conference in a broader conceptual framework, challenging all stakeholders to consider “Transition” – not as a set of “add-on” services, but a lens through which to view the IEP process. From envisioning a student’s post-secondary goals to developing a meaningful course of study where the community is the classroom, the transition years, from 14 – 21, are incredibly important in setting students up to live as independently as possible.

sEE YoursElF As A sElF-ADvoCATE David Murahashi, Consultant Cathy Murahashi, The Arc of King County, Family Engagement Coordinator

Students will learn about the importance of Self Advocacy, what it means, how it affects their life. They will do some hands on activities to help them understand what is important to them and how to advocate for what they want for their life.

Justinesocial butterfly

FaizaAn Eye for Fashion

EddieA perfect Attendance record

AndreaGreater Independence

Davidservice with a smile

Employer:Latham Realty Unlimited

Job Title:Office Assistant

Employer:2 Big Blondes

Job Title:Assistant Store Clerk

Employer:Alpha Shirt Company

Job Title:Facility Keeper

Employer:Microsoft

Job Title:Café Attendant

Employer:Espresso Buono

Job Title:Store Assistant

Thank you to all the volunteers from the Northwest Facilitators Guild, Snohomish County DD

and the Everett and Edmonds School Districts!

by the time shari was in first grade, thick medical and

academic files described her limitations and “disabilities.” Assessments had confirmed the worst about her future. Experiencing severe vision, hearing, learning and physical challenges, it was believed shari would never reach beyond the fifth grade level as an adult. Her parents were told to put her in an institution. Thankfully, that isn’t where her story would end. Teachers, peers and family members willing to offer assistance and encouragement, gave hope and new direction every time she reached a dead end. With the support of those around her and a steely determination, shari was able to succeed far beyond those early assessments. From a clumsy child with a speech impediment... from a student few believed could learn... to becoming a special education teacher, shari’s story celebrates the triumph of the human spirit confirming that one person can make a difference.

From Stumbling Blocks to Stepping Stones

shari rusch Furnstahl, M.Edballrooms 1 and 2

KEYNoTE spEAKEr10:00AM-11:00AM

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CoNFErENCE pAssporTFill up your conference passport with stamps

from the exhibitors and Micro-session presenters and turn it in for a chance to win some awesome prizes!

• 1 stamp / exhibitor booth

• 5 stamps / Micro-session

Must be present to win. Drawing will be held at 12:45pm, following the lunch panel.


self-Determination, Transition portfolio Development for students in secondary special Educationbarb blakeslee, M.Ed, NbCT

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This presentation will engage participants in addressing transition planning and practical approaches to highlight person-centered planning within the middle school and high school settings. Session participants will be shown a brief video and PowerPoint demonstrating all components to My Transition Portfolio. Barb Blakeslee will address questions and conduct an informal discussion about transition portfolio development strategies.

The following “Micro-sessions” will be 10 – 15 minutes in duration and will repeat 2 – 3 times. stop in and learn more about these fantastic resources for transition-aged students from the teachers who developed them and have used them to great success.

MICrosEssIoNs11:00AM-11:45AM

What is WIOA and How Does it Impact Employment for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities?Cesilee Coulson, Janet labreck, lori Magnuson

12:00pm-12:45pm, ballroom 1 & 2

one year ago, president obama signed the Workforce Innovation and opportunity Act (WIoA). This law, passed with overwhelming bipartisan majorities, is helping transform

federally funded job training programs across the country to ensure everyone can get the skills and training they need to punch their ticket to the middle class. (https://www.doleta.gov/wioa/) According to Department of labor secretary, Tom perez, WIoA “addresses the needs of veterans and of other populations facing unique economic challenges, including out-of-school youth, people with disabilities and the long-term unemployed.”

our special guests, Janet LeBreck, rehabilitation services Administration Commissioner,Lori Magunson, WA state Division of vocational rehabilitation, secondary Transition program Manager, and Cesilee Coulson, Executive Director, of Washington Initiative for supported Employment (WIsE), will offer insights into WIoA on a national, state-wide, and personal level.

Healthy relationshipsTheresa Fears, MsW

Conference room 1

To be successful and safe in work and home life, people need to be able to develop and maintain healthy relationships. To do this, youth need to be able to recognize a healthy relationship! In this presentation, youth 15-21 will have an opportunity to learn: 1) what the word “relationship” means, 2) what the word “healthy” means, and 3) what is necessary to have a relationship that is healthy. All participants will receive the Healthy Relationships workbook and a full color Healthy Relationships poster to take home.

preparing for the World of Work: How Do school Expectations Differ From Those in Work /Community settings?Candice styer, phD

ballroom 3s

This session will examine how the rules and expectations that govern a school setting differ from that which is expected in the real world. How do behaviors appropriate in a classroom translate to community settings? Are the behaviors that we expect in school effective in a work setting? The presentation will offer strategies to help parents and teachers begin to think about ways in which to set up home environments and classrooms in order to teach behaviors that mirror the expectations of settings in the real world.

luNCH pANEl

MICrosEssIoNs11:00AM-11:45AM


setting High Expectations: All students Deserve a Chance to Worksue Ann bube, Ed.D., Center for Change in Transition services, Director

ballroom 1

This session will examine the definition of WORK and the benefit of employment for ALL youth with disabilities. We will learn how to use person centered planning as an assessment tool to guide the transition planning process and as a method to facilitate difficult conversations with families. We will learn about age-appropriate transition assessments and how to identify transition services aligned with the students postsecondary goals.

Finding success from school to WorkDeb Gall, snohomish County Developmental Disabilities, Transition resource Coordinator; susan Chriest, snohomish County Developmental Disabilities

ballroom 2

This presentation will focus on preparing individuals and their parents for employment. By the end of this presentation you will understand how to make those last years in school transition count by providing tips for navigating adult service systems and community resources to help you on your way. We will also share employment outcomes for the School to Work Program in Snohomish County.

vocational rehabilitation/Transition services in Indian Country and working in conjunction with state Dvr sandy Gotts, North Intertribal vocational rehabilitation program Counselor;Thomas (TJ) larric, vocational rehabilitation Counselor;Geri prater, High school Transition, stanwood High school

ballroom 3NThis presentation focuses on how Vocational Rehabilitation serves adults/students with disabilities. The audience will be presented with a short talk on what the North Intertribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program is and a brief history of its existence in Indian Country. There will be a Power Point during the presentation that includes how Vocational and Transition services work in Indian Country and key strategies on closing the gap between Transition (school to work) services and Adult Vocational Services. There will be a short video involving the Native American experience in Vocational Rehabilitation.

Make $$ and collect social security – really?! Cynthia Cole, plan to Work, Community Work Incentive Coordinator;Alicia Chaplo, Division of vocational rehabilitation, Ticket to Work/benefits planning program specialist

ballroom 3sIn this presentation, attendees will become familiarized with the different types of Social Security benefits youth may receive and the basics of the interaction of planned earned income on these common benefits. We will also introduce attendees to basic navigation, management, and tracking techniques as they relate to youth benefits and work, as well as provide more information on how benefits planning services can be accessed to address future planning needs.

bloCK #11:00pM-2:00pM

Educators parents vocational professionals All Attendees

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setting High Expectations: All students Deserve a

Chance to Work

Finding success from school to Work

vocational rehabilitation/Transition services in Indian Country and

working in conjunction with state Dvr

Make Money and Collect social security benefits?!

really?!

Educators vocational professionals

parents

All Attendees

bloCK #22:15pM-3:15pM


Charting the lifeCourse: A Whole-life Approach to Transition planning Framework and ToolsErika larimer, Arc of snohomish County, special Education Coordinator

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All people have the right to live, love, work, play, and pursue their life aspirations. Charting the LifeCourse is a framework created to help individuals and families of all abilities and ages develop a vision for a good life. The tools are designed to help one consider questions, choices, options and life experiences when striving for a full and meaningful life. Learn more about this universally-designed framework which may be used by anyone making a life plan, regardless of life circumstances.

“start Now” project update – A training series for parents of middle school studentsCathy Murahashi, The Arc of King County, Family Engagement Coordinator;David Murahashi, Consultant

ballroom 3N

Cathy and David will give an update on the “Start Now” curriculum they created in King County. This program is designed to prepare families of middle and high school students with disabilities for future employment.

WIoA - pre Employment Training services for Individuals - overview and Case studies lori Magnuson, Division of vocational rehabilitation, secondary Transition program Manager; Ann Martin, Division of vocational rehabilitation, supervisor

ballroom 1

This session will provide information from the 2014 Rehabilitation Act amendments surrounding pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities. The presenters will provide a brief overview of the Rehabilitation Act regulations concerning secondary transition, and discuss practical application of services with case studies.

believing in EmploymentJustine Hagan, recent transition student; Kristine struve-Hagan, Justine’s mother; Megan brittan, lake stevens High school Teacher; Deb Gall, snohomish County Developmental Disabilities, Transition resource Coordinator;brian Haskins, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Case resource Manager;lynn Haslett, smokey point Division of vocational rehabilitation, Transition Counselor;Deborah Moskowitz, Independent planner; Kristine schroeder, Washington vocational services, Employment specialist

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This is a panel presentation portraying all the partners involved with a student who moved from school to employment. Come hear her story.

Educators parents vocational professionals All Attendees

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Charting the lifeCourse: A Whole-life Approach to Transition planning Framework and Tools

“start Now” project update – A training series

for parents of middle school students

WIoA - pre Employment Training services for

Individuals - overview and Case studies

believing in Employment

Educators vocational professionals

All Attendeesparents


Across Washington State, 674 transition-aged students connected with the Developmental Disabilities Administration are

preparing to leave school in June, 2016.

Thank you for your part in creating opportunities for these students to find jobs

and be fully engaged and included in their local communities.

StAy COnnECtED!Visit our website www.gowise.org to learn about our upcoming trainings, webinars, and events!

The mission of the Washington Initiative for supported Employment is to promote equitable employment for people with developmental disabilities through

innovation, training and technical assistance.

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Community SummitiS on the horizon!Wenatchee Convention Center

June 14th-16th 2016

rEGIsTEr ToDAY!

WENATCHEE 2016Cultivate Potential!

WWW.COMMUnItySUMMIt.WS

An exciting opportunity to learn from experts, network with each other, and and build local communities into

better places to live and work.2016 Themes are: 1. seeds of Change,

2. From the Ground up, 3. Harvest Action!

Join us for our upcoming webinarWednesday, April 13, 2016

My Life is My Own: the Power of Self Advocacy

presented by:oregon self Advocacy Coalition and self-Advocates of Washington

For more information or to register, visit www.gowise.org/events or contact Dan rutten at [email protected].

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