5/4 Yesodot's Transition Planning and
Introduction to Adult Issues: Housing 101
Presented by Betsy Closs, Director of Disability
Services, Jewish Family & Children's Service Housing 101 is
an introductory "how to" session to learn important and practical
information to plan for the housing and housing support/service
needs of your adult child. During this session, participants
will generate a list of questions to be answered at a future
follow-up session. (2:00-4:00 PM, Leventhal-Sidman Jewish
Community Center, Newton). RSVP 4/30 to wolffordham@rcn.com.
5/18 Yesodot's Transition Planning and
Introduction to Adult Issues: Employment 101
Presented by Rebecca Pyle, Director, Job Readiness
and Job Placement Services and services for people with disabilities,
JVS.
"Work" is more than just a job. Learn important
practical information to plan for the employment needs of
your child. Work may mean full employment, part time employment
or volunteering. There is a continuum of services/supports
available to make a job experience successful. Day programs
will also be discussed. Like the housing workshop, this is
an introduction, and a list of questions will be created for
a future follow-up program. RSVP by 5/13 to wolffordham@rcn.com.
