Transition Years Sub-Committee
Mission
The purpose of the transition subcommittee is to support individuals on the autistic spectrum in achieving positive outcomes during periods of transition in their life. This can be the transition from secondary to post-secondary education, from the educational sphere to the vocational one, from service providers for children to those for adults, from living in the family home to independent living, and other significant shifts from one context to another in life.
Lifehouse client, David Burns, at work
Long-Term Goals
Our goals are to promote a coherent, user-friendly, person-centered, efficient and efficacious system for individuals in transition, their families, and other stakeholders. We aim to achieve this by focusing on these long-term goals.
1. Recognize, promote and develop best transition practices.
2. Recognize and address gaps in available services
3. Provide a venue for educators, socials workers, family members, service providers and other stakeholders to exchange information, build connections, and work together in the transition process.
4. Gather and collate disparate sources of information on transition and creating a central, comprehendible information source.
5. Develop workshops to empower individuals and their families to get the most out of the transition process.
6. Raise awareness of the importance of an effective transition process in the pursuit of one’s goals, dreams, and a meaningful, dignified life.
Short-Term Objectives and Activities
The Transition Sub-committee is currently focusing its work on the following objectives and activities:
1. Supporting the fall GGRC Resource Fair, October 28, 2009, at the Marin County Office of Education.
2. Working to create a listing of resources for individuals with ASD transitioning to post-secondary opportunities.
3. Seeking funding to provide workshops for parents and adolescents on effective transition planning.
Meetings
Join us for the next sub-committee meeting! The Transition Sub-Committee meets monthly at Opportunity for Independence, 20 H Street, San Rafael, CA. Please check the MAC calendar for upcoming meeting times. Matt Tarver-Wahlquist, of Opportunity for Independence, serves as the sub-committee chair.
The Marin Autism Collaborative (MAC) came together to identify and address the service needs of all ages of individuals on the autistic spectrum and their families. Our members include family members, service agencies, educators, non-profit organizations, medical and therapeutic professionals, and government organizations.