Send us a Text Message.So, hosts Megan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) had a scheduling challenge around their next discussion, so they'll need some more time 😞In the interim, they thought it would be a good idea to push an "oldie but goodie." They have re-edited Ep 12 so that you get straight to their discussion about where to begin (starting in a student's freshman year of high school and working through to senior year). They've also updated the audio (a bit) and the episode links; ...
Send us a Text Message.This week, hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) are joined by Transition Coordinator Meredith Gregoire-Cope. The dynamic three-oo talk about the importance of work opportunities for students with disabilities, how transition for diploma-bound students looks different, out of the box thinking that can lead to breakthroughs and the need to put yourself out there to build partnerships. Join us in the conversation! Episode Keywords:students, jobs, transition, conv...
Send us a Text Message.This week, hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) return to finish their parent interview with Jane Plapinger. For this part of the discussion, Jane ruminates on things she wish she knew ahead of time, the importance of being flexible and her son David building an adult life. Please join in the conversation!Episode Keywords:agency, residential staff, families, experience, working, information, admissions, school, transportation, provider, program, housematesLink...
Send us a Text Message.This week, hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) are joined by Occupational Therapist Laura Karp as the trio discuss the presence of functional IEP goals. The conversation covers defining functional goals, examples of what functional IEP goals could be and the role functional goals can play in the transition process for students with disabilities. There is so much more, so please join in the conversation! Episode Keywords: functional goals, families, IEP, skill...
Send us a Text Message.Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) tackle another rung of the transition ladder. This week they discuss the role that families can expect a Coordinator of Community Service will play. They cover what happens at around age 18, discuss the "choice letter" and share out tips and tricks that can help families navigate the process of decision. Join the conversation! Episode Keywords:coordinator, transition, DDA, agency, exit, county, information, letter, service,...
Send us a Text Message.And we're back for the NEW YEAR! Happy 2024!Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) continue their walk up the transition ladder. This time, the discussion covers digital portfolio's and the information they can share for students (and their families). The conversation includes information on informal portfolios that students and families can make themselves to some of the more formal portfolios that school systems are pushing out. Join the conversati...
Send us a Text Message.Please note that we'll be taking break over this holiday season to be with our families. So Happy Holiday's and well talk with you very soon in the New Year!Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) talk with Amy D'Agati from University of Maryland's TerpsEXCEED program discussing what college can look like for students with intellectual disabilities. The conversation covers a wide range of topics including mentoring, job exploration, campus life and the process of...
Send us a Text Message.With the start of the Holidays, hosts Meghan & Patrick ran into scheduling challenges. So, in lieu of a conversation, they're posting about a new useful resource and look forward to more discussions coming very soon. Enjoy & Sorry for the delay!Episode Keywords:information, links, skills, resource, updates, Maryland, transition, localWell That's Helpful - My Life Learning Center (site)Download a transcript of the episode here.Also visit our Podcast webpage...
Send us a Text Message.Bonus: We cut together the two episodes of our deep-dive discussion with Jamie into one; it includes discussion on benefits of self direction versus the traditional Agency model, hiring friends/family, recent challenges around Fiscal Management Services, budgeting, Patrick saving families from acronym-vomit and lots more!Episode Keywords:families, provider, fiscal management, person centered, self directed, support, services, staffing, coordinator, DDA, agencies, ...
Send us a Text Message.Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) & Patrick (Cadigan) return and continue their deep-dive discussion into Self Directed Services with Coordinator of Community Service, Jamie Brodnax. Topics include the benefits of Agency model, budgeting, tips/advice when starting services and Patrick saving everyone from more acronym vomit. Join us in the conversation.Episode Keywords:families, provider, fiscal management, person centered, self directed, support, services, staff...
Send us a Text Message.This week, hosts Meghan (Smallwood) & Patrick (Cadigan) are one again joined by Coordinator of Community Service, Jamie Brodnax. Together they do a deep-dive into talking about Self Directed Services. Topics of discussion include benefits of self direction (versus the traditional Agency model), the ability to hire friends/family, recent challenges around Fiscal Management Services and so much more. Join us in the conversation.Episode Keywords:families, p...
Send us a Text Message.This week, host's Meghan and Patrick discuss some of the topics that prove challenging to parents of students with disabilities. They cover moving students from the diploma-bound track to certificate, making long term goals that lead to uncomfortable truths, and some of the mundane transitions that families experience. Episode Keywords:conversations, families, parents, transition, diploma, hard discussions, disabilities, students, opportunities, certificate, focus, proc...
Send us a Text Message.Host's Meghan and Patrick discuss what parents of students with disabilities can expect from the exit year. They cover some of the milestones to watch out for, tips on communicating/collaborating with your Coodinator of Community Service and discuss a timeline of events throughout the school year. Episode Keywords:coordinator, DDA, parents, young adult, conversation, specialist, waiver, exit, resource, funding, families, DORS, agencies, self-directed, Hussman Foundation...
Send us a Text Message.Host's Meghan and Patrick are excited to shift into their second season; they discuss the roots for their passions and focus their discussion on some of the updates that have populated their Post-Secondary Transition website. They drop hints about some of the new things coming up this season and details about future discussions.Episode Keywords:transition, information, families, guardianship, conversations, website, updates, links, resources, helpful Links:Transition So...
Send us a Text Message.Hosts Meghan & Patrick ran into a scheduling snafu, so they're posting a "new" collection of useful resources from their website (link found below). Enjoy!Well That's Helpful1. Certificate Track (page)2. Adult Agency Snapshot (page)3. Health Care Transition (page) - Heath Care Timeline (page)4. Guardianship (page)Also visit our Podcast webpage to find links to all of our other discussions; go to www.p2transition.com.Download a transcript of the e...
Send us a Text Message.Hosts Meghan & Patrick are still taking off the month in July. Instead, they're posting a second set of resources from episodes 22 - 25 and put them in one place. Enjoy! Well That's Helpful1. T21Mom.com Podcast2. Shared Support MD3. MD Department of Education- Specially Designed Instruction & Transition Planning (site)4. Disability Rights of Maryland (site)Download a transcript of the episode here. For this episode:Transition music Artist: http://audionautix.com...
Send us a Text Message.Just a reminder, hosts Meghan & Patrick are taking off the month in July, so no new content is posting. Instead, they've gathered the resources from episodes 18 - 21 and put them in one place. Enjoy! Well That's Helpful1. Acronyms & Definitions page, Service Coordination: Glossary of Terms2. The Parents Place of Maryland/Resources3. ThinkCollege.net4. SSI/SSDI YouTube playlistDownload a transcript of the episode here. For this episode:Transition music Artist: ht...
Send us a Text Message.Hosts Megan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) continue their discussion with Liz Burley, a transition consultant and retired teacher/transition coordinator with 40 years experience. Liz discusses the integration of students with disabilities into the classroom, the importance of peer influence and considering/planning for the future. Join the conversation!Episode Keywords:parents, young adult, transition, disabilities, families, students, jobs, programs, teachers,...
Send us a Text Message.Hosts Megan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) interview Liz Burley, a transition consultant and retired teacher/transition coordinator with 40 years experience. Liz discusses how she came to work transition, critical points she hopes parents will consider about a child's future, the importance of independence, and so much more. Join the conversation!Episode Keywords:parents, students, transition, agency, work, families, programs, services, young adult, Maryland, adult, ...
Send us a Text Message.Hosts Megan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) take another rung on the ladder; this time the discussion focuses on guardianship. They introduce the two types of guardianship, discuss possible questions families should consider and the how guardianship effects personal decision-making. DISCLAIMER: This is not designed or intended as legal advice. Guardianship is just one of many tools in the transition toolbox; families need to do the research and may consider alte...