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SPAN's Transition Mini-Conference: Reflections

On Saturday, April 11th, SPAN hosted a mini-conference at Essex County College focused on transition to adulthood. Open to parents, youth, and professionals, the event provided resources and talking points centered on transition to adulthood and self-advocacy. 

The Youth Engagement Team, along with members of the YEV (Youth Empowering Voices) led a presentation about self-advocacy. This presentation, with the addition of various resources and activities, received plenty of positive feedback from those in attendance. Overall, the Mini-Conference was a total success.

We want to express our gratitude to our YEV council members for attending the conference, providing support and feedback during Engagement Team's presentation, and inspiring the other youth in attendance. Special thanks to:

  • Jordan Pratt
  • Corie "Bridge" Weber
  • Harshil Jain

Your support helps SPAN fulfill its mission of advocating for families and children with disabilities and special health and emotional needs. 





 The SPAN Youth Chat

On May 6th, from 4:15 to 5:00 PM, join Jeremy Hayer and the Youth Engagement Team for a presentation on Mental Health Awareness Month. This presentation will provide an overview of why mental health is important and how it affects our thoughts, feelings, and daily lives. It will also explore common challenges such as stress, anxiety, and depression in a clear and respectful way.


Resources...

Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance: 1-800-654-7726.

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