The University of Montana’s School of Journalism presents a film about children in Montana diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their search for help and structure after aging out of the school system and entering adulthood.
Free screening, Friday April 13, 6:00pm – 7:30pm, Screening followed by Q & A
University of Montana Campus, Continuing Education Conference Center, James Todd Building, Room 204
The Montana Transition Resources project, funded by Children’s Special Health Services, is pleased to announce four webinars scheduled for the 2018 school year. Interested individuals may participate from their own offices or homes, and there is no registration cost for any of the sessions.
Transition from School to a Full Adult Life Part 1: 3/27/18 from 1-2:30
Transition from School to a Full Adult Life Part 2: 4/10/18 from 1-2:30
Alternatives to Guardianship: 5/1/18 from 1-2:30
Healthcare Transition: TBD from 1-2:30
This project is funded in whole or in part under a contract with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. The statements herein do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Department.
March 27th Webinar, Tuesday, March 27, 2018
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM MDT
Reserve your webinar seat now
It is never too early to start thinking about and planning for your child's future, especially if your child experiences a disability and will need ongoing support to access their quality adult life.
Intended audience: Parents and other family members of youth/young adults with disabilities, teachers, and individuals who support young people in their transition to adult life.
Executive Director of the Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities, and Associate Professor of Teaching and Learning, The University of Montana
"For us, Hawking was a valuable role model for more than the next generation of scientists. With his recognizable wheelchair and computer-generated voice, he demonstrated the value of technological solutions to liberating the voice of those with physical and communication disabilities."
The Utah Regional LEND, or URLEND, is a LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities) training program that serves five states: Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and North Dakota. Professionals from these states are trained to move beyond discipline boundaries to provide optimal services to children and adolescents with special health care needs. URLEND brochure (PDF)
