The Bridges Training Series is currently offered online, with four trainings designed to prepare young adults ages 18-24 with intellectual disabilities for higher education, independent living, and careers. The four trainings are: Tools for Academic Success, Setting & Realizing Goals Using Person-Centered Planning, Healthy & Social Aspects of Life, and Next Steps in Person-Centered Planning.
All trainings take place online on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 - 2:30 pm EST, and can be attended while still in school or a transition program.
Setting & Realizing Goals and Self-Determination
$595 | Schedule: Feb 17-March 26
In this training, you will learn about goal setting and self-determination. Including:
- Identify strengths, interests, and barriers, and use these to set goals.
- Identify ways to keep track of progress towards goals.
- Identify resources that support students to reach their goals.
Setting and Realizing Goals and Transition to Adulthood
Cost: $595 | Schedule: March 31- April 30
In this training, you will learn more about goal setting. You will also learn about topics related to transition to adulthood, including:
- Healthcare transition
- Employment
- Self-advocacy
Cost: $595 | Schedule: May 4-June 4
Next Steps in Person-Centered Planning is the last training in the series and can only be taken after you finish the other three trainings. Next Steps in Person-Centered Planning will focus on supporting you in your career and/or postsecondary education goals. You will take what you learned in the other trainings, learn more about careers and postsecondary education, and make a plan for your next steps. By the end of this session, you will have
- Developed your own person-centered plan,
- Identified the next steps to pursue, and
- Be able to name personal and community resources to help you achieve your goals.
