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SUMMARY:Transition Expo 2018 - Auckland
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Disability Connect and MSD\, the 2018 Transition Expo will be held August 7th from 9am-2pm at Auckland Netball Centre\, St Johns.  This stallholder event is free to attend and showcases the various providers involved in post schooling options for a school leaver with a disability. \nThe Transition Expo features most Auckland Transition and Vocational Programme Providers\, representatives from tertiary institutions\, as well as an array of leisure\, recreation\, sports and information providers. Each provider will have a stall providing information\, pamphlets\, booklets\, DVDs and promotional\nmaterial.This Expo will also feature a Transition Seminar in a separate presentation room at 10.30am issues covered will include: \n\nEngaging with Taikura Trust at this important transition phase.\nThe process for ORS funding and access to vocational programmes upon leaving school.\nPost school options including High Needs and Very High Needs Vocational Programmes\, employment possibilities\, micro-enterprise.\nInformation about future planning for your loved one with a disability.\nUse of supports such as Individualised Funding and Carer Support Subsidy.\nOptions for living arrangements – Individualised Funding and Flatting\, Choice in Community Living\, Supported Living\, Residential Care\, etc\nWork & Income supports you may be eligible for\n\nAlthough this Expo is aimed at ORS funded students\, all students with a disability and those involved in the disability sector would benefit from information available on the day. The Expo is suitable for all students aged between 14-21 years who are ORS funded\, parents\, family members\, caregivers\, education experts\, careers advisors\, school transition coordinators\, teachers and all those involved in the care of a young adult with a disability. \nPlease contact Disability Connect for further information via email or (09) 636-0351. \nWHAT HAPPENS DURING TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL? \nTransition providers are contracted by the Ministry of Social Development to facilitate a smooth progression from school to community life for a young person with a disability who is ORS (Ongoing Resourcing Scheme) funded. In their final year at school\, transition coordinators help the student with a disability\, their family and education professionals from the school to decide upon an appropriate community placement for post-school life.\nThis is an important decision for any young person and requires planning and knowledge. \nMORE REASONS TO ATTEND: \n\nFree entry\nPlenty of parking\nFully accessible venue\nInformation pack given to each family\nCafe on premises\n\n
URL:https://www.pws.org.nz/event/transition-expo-2018-auckland
LOCATION:Auckland Netball Centre\, 7 Allison Ferguson Drive\, St Johns\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Disability%20Connect":MAILTO:admin@disabilityconnect.org.nz
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