Next Wednesday! Want to learn more about how students' rights/responsibilities change after graduation? Sign up for our February webcast: The ADA, Disability Disclosure, and Self-Advocacy presented by the @adasoutheast. Register here: transitiontn.org/webcasts

Our March Webcast is all about inclusive higher education! Register to hear from Shelby Bates of Think College and Elise McMillan from Vanderbilt University UCEDD. Please share with families, students with I/DD, and special educators! Register here: transitiontn.org/webcasts . .

Today! Come to the Ventures DisABILITY Resource Fair at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brentwood, TN from 12-6! Transition Tennessee with be there; come to say hello and receive some amazing resources! Check out the list of participating agencies!

Today! There is still time to sign up!!

Sign up for our March 21st webcast now to learn more about what Centers for Independent Living do and what services they offer! Captioned recordings will be sent to registrants. Click here: transitiontn.org/webcasts

New lessons about Vocational Rehabilitation are available on TransitionTN's student site at transitiontn.org! Students will find role-play scenarios, interactive games, and classroom and community-based activities. Check it out! #PreETS #specialeducation #transition

In April's Rise to Work Blog, Jennifer Armstrong, the director for the Office of Crisis Services & Suicide Prevention in the TN Dept. of Health, describes the Crisis Stabilization Units and Crisis Walk-In Centers in TN. Check it out here: tinyurl.com/risetowork

Great information!

We wholeheartedly support #DisabilityPrideMonth and are also proud of the fantastic work @tnrights does in our state!

Plain language serves everyone. Check out this article that includes information about, and tips for using plain language written by Jolene Sharp from the SANJITH HELLER

The Volunteer Advocacy Project is a fantastic way to gain knowledge of special education practices and advocacy skills! Apply today!

Important day in history!

We are delighted to have another guest blog author this week! Thanks to Elise McMillan, former Director of @Vanderbilt_KC for her thoughtful reflection about the growth of #InclusiveHigherEd over the years: bit.ly/3YErcqZ

Educators, families, and students- check out this article written by Elizabeth Hamblet for great tips about when and how to disclose a disability and how to request accommodations at college.

Educators, Pre-ETS providers, families, school and district administrators, agency personnel...anyone interested in helping youth with disabilities reach their goals for after high school: Register for a free account on Transition Tennessee today! transitiontn.org

Transition professionals, families and students: follow along as @echamblet shares tips for college students this week! These are great strategies for high school students to be learning now!

Save the date! On Thursday, November 9th, we are hosting a webinar, "The End of SPED?" to discuss what the plan to reject federal education funds could mean for students with disabilities in TN. Stay tuned for more details, but in the meantime, mark those calendars!

Happy Halloween! 🎃 If you're celebrating by handing out treats tonight, check out the reminders below and remember that Halloween is for everyone!