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The Post Secondary Transition Podcast075. Resource(s): Transition ToolsSend us a textHosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) share a resource page they put together for their Post Secondary Transition website: Transition Tools. A few of the page's highlights cover the ABLE account (a tax-advantaged savings account for disability-related expenses), Comprehensive Transition Program (designed for adults with intellectual disabilities), Digital Portfolios (showcasing student achievement) and more. Join the conversation! Episode Keywords:Transition tools, ABLE account, comprehensive transition program, digital portfolios, work programs, supported education model, transition fair, special needs trust, vocational skills, academic learning, practical work experience, collaborative supports, skill building...
2025-05-1210 minThe Post Secondary Transition Podcast036. Interview: Maria Paiewonsky & ThinkCollege - Schools for Every MindSend us a textHosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) talk with Maria Paiewonsky from the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts/Boston. Together, they discuss ThinkCollege, a national effort that works to promote inclusive higher education opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. During the conversation, Maria emphasizes the importance of promoting self-determination, self-advocacy, and independence skills in high school to prepare for the college experience. Please join us in the conversation!Episode Keywords: college, students, transition, colleges, experience, disability, funds, schools, preparation, opportunities, families, resources, campus, state
2023-11-1350 min
Rotary Wellness Wednesday's PodcastRotary Wellness Wednesday Radio Promotion piece + written introduction of the show.Addie Ottley, Owner of WSTA AM radio station in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands promotes Rotary Wellness Wednesday in a 47 second ad.In the aftermath of two category 5 Hurricanes (Irma 9/6/2017 & Maria 9/13/2017) that hit the U. S. Virgin Islands directly, left a devastated community with lots of damage and despair. As the Islands began a lengthy re-building process, the need arose to help the mental health and wellness of it's people. Managing the daily stress while re-building our homes, schools, hotels, government building, power grids and lives became extremely difficult to stay positive. The need was...
2018-06-0100 min