Post-secondary Transition Information Forum For Students With Disabilities
Post-secondary Transition Information Forum for Students with Disabilities
Date: Thursday, February 9, 2012 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Vancouver School Board, Education Centre, Ground Floor, 1580 West Broadway (at Fir), Vancouver
Paid parking is available under the Education Centre (entrance on Fir)
A venue on services, programs and resources to support students with disabilities transitioning from secondary school to the community.
Who Should Attend: The forum is aimed at students in grades 8 through 12, parents, caregivers, counsellors, teachers, resource support staff, social workers, career center coordinators, community-based support staff and those interested in current information about post-secondary programs and services.
Presenters:
- Post-secondary Special Needs Programs: Capilano University, Douglas College, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Vancouver Community College
- Ministry of Children and Family Development
- Adult and Children Community Living Service Providers and Associations
- Post-secondary Disability Advisors
- Community and Transition Services
- Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Community Recreation Services
- Employment Agencies
Participants will have the opportunity to talk to presenters and collect materials. A Resource Fair of tables and information will be on-going.
Contact Information: Vancouver School Board District Learning Services: Derek McQuillen (dmcquillen@vsb.bc.ca) at 604-713-5237 or Susan Kurbis (skurbis@vsb.bc.ca) at 604-713-5934