Updated Information 12/16/2025!
This week, hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) are joined by fellow Transition Coordinator Meredith Gregoire-Cope. The dynamic three-oh discuss the importance of understanding the differences between diploma and certificate programs and creating personalized plans that prioritize the individual's goals and well-being. They cover the difficulties faced by individuals with disabilities in finding employment opportunities (particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic). They highlight the need for more job opportunities, flexible thinking, and collaboration among agencies to provide meaningful work experiences. Join the conversation!
Episode Keywords:
special education, transition specialist, job development, COVID impact, community connections, work programs, independence levels, career pathways, apprenticeships, employ-ability skills, vocational skills, family support, transition teachers, workforce training.
Links:
Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) (site)
Department of Education: Rehabilitation Services Administration by State (page)
Ep.19 Work-based School Programs (link)
Maryland (specific) Links/Supports:
Howard County Public Schools Employment Training Programs (page)
Howard County Public Schools Academy Programs (page)
To download a copy of a transcript for this episode or any of our previous conversations, click here.
Also visit our Podcast webpage to find links to all of our other discussions; go to www.p2transition.com.
Additional information about post-secondary transition can be found at our website.
The Post-Secondary Transition Podcast Facebook page.
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Intro/Outro music by AudioCoffee from Pixabay.
Transition music by Joseph McDade from Transistor.
