Working directly with young people is critical to understand how to best support them in their journey to become as independent as possible.
PEATC coordinates a youth leadership team that meets regularly where you with disabilities voice their input and ideas, as well as assist with youth outreach and trainings.
PEATC also conducts trainings for youth around topics related to transition, employment, and self-determination. PEATC values youth voices and creates opportunities that are youth driven.
Make sure to check out our Youth Empowerment Transition Council! This group empowers Virginia students with disabilities, age 14-22, as they begin their transition from High School to Adulthood.
Meetings will be held on Zoom every 2nd Monday of the month.
Contact kwormley@peatc.org for more information.
PEATC Factsheets and Resources Documents for Youth
- Homework Tips for Youth
- How to Be a Friend – By Youth
- Person-Centered Planning – Youth
- Person-Centered Planning – Youth (Visual)
- Self Advocacy – Youth
- Self Advocacy – Youth (Visual)
- Tips for Zoomers
Jared is a Team Manager
Helpful Student Resources
- ABLEnow
- Going to College
- I’m Determined
- The Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
- Self Advocacy Online
- So You’re 18
- The Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
- The Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI)
- VA’s Education Wizard
- Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center
Olivia Working Hard
For Youth with Disabilities ages 14-22.
This a 7-part series designed specifically for Virginia youth with disabilities.
These trainings are designed to increase an individual’s’ capacity for self-advocacy and decision-making. Throughout the series, we will cover important topics including: setting and respecting boundaries, self-esteem and self-acceptance, pregnancy & STI prevention, abuse prevention, and human anatomy.
Session Dates:
- 2/2 – Puberty
- 2/16 – Private and Public
- 3/2 – Social Media and Literacy
- 3/16 – Human Reproduction
- 3/30 – Pregnancy
- 4/6 – Romantic Relationships
- 4/20 – Safe and Healthy Boundaries
Time for each Session: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
THESE SESSIONS WILL BE PRESENTED ON ZOOM.
Individuals under age 18 will need to be registered by a parent or guardian.
REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/3t1Q8Lq
