[CABS-Talk] Fwd: Internship opportunities for youth, APH webinars for youth and parents

Tue Sep 28 22:15:12 UTC 2021

*Hi all,*

*I’ve compiled a list of some upcoming opportunities as well as some
webinars for your students and families to attend.*

*Please feel free to share this with anyone who might be interested.*

*Internship Opportunities* - American Association of People with
Disabilities has an internship opportunity in Washington, DC with possible
remote opportunities. Applications are due by October 20, 2021 by 2PM PST

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2022SIPApp

*Engagement Opportunity*

We want to hear from YOU! CAPE-Youth is looking for youth, ages 16-24, to
participate in our upcoming national working group. Youth will have the
opportunity to meet directly with state leaders, travel to conferences and
make a change!

CAPE-Youth helps states develop services, laws and programs that improve
employment outcomes for youth with disabilities. The Center prioritizes
youth voice, and recognizes the importance of having youth at the table to
act as leaders, share their experiences and interact directly with
policymakers.

CAPE-Youth will gather a working group consisting of 25 legislative and
executive branch members and 5-10 youth members. The youth involved in the
working group will discuss ideas for addressing issues that youth with
disabilities face in their communities and engage with state leaders to
improve the transition from high school to employment or college.

All youth participants will be provided with a stipend as well as lodging
and travel accommodations.

https://capeyouth.org/youth/?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ODEP_Newsletter_9-10-21

The APH ConnectCenter includes FamilyConnect, CareerConnect, and
VisionAware – a hub of websites that offer curated advice and resources to
assist children, parents, adults, job seekers who are blind or visually
impaired, and their associated professionals, leading to greater
independence and success in their lives.

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*The 2021 National Transition Conversation: What It’s All About *The APH
   ConnectCenter’s 2021 National Transition Conversation is bringing together
   experts and practitioners in disability, and blindness, and visual
   impairment, and mentoring for an exciting and informative two-day
   exploration of the background, innovations, and program implications of
   peer mentoring as a transition support for youth and students with visual
   impairments.  Drawing on national disability communities’ experiences with
   inclusive peer mentor programs, the National Transition Conversation seeks
   to bring innovative strategies and effective practices to the field of
   Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and blindness rehabilitation.

*Join Us *The National Transition Conversation: Mentoring Initiatives,
   Programs, and Policies will be a virtual conference hosted by the APH
   ConnectCenter via Zoom.
   *Dates:* October 5 – 6, 2021
   *Location:* All sessions will be held in Zoom

*Agenda *
*Tuesday, October 5th **10:00 am – 11:00 am (ET):* Welcome to the National
   Transition Conversation*11:15 am – 12:30 pm (ET):* Peer Mentoring:
   Policy, Technical Assistance, and Program and Service Supports (WIOA,
   PreETS, and Inclusive Peer Mentoring Supports)
   *12:45 pm – 2:00 pm (ET):* VR Peer Mentoring: Program design and the
   benefits of peer mentoring to Rehab Service Providers, Mentors, and Mentees
   (youth and students with disabilities)

*Wednesday, October 6th * *10:00 am – 10:45 am (ET):* APH CareerConnect
   Intro & Day 1 Recap.
    A special message from Joe Strechay
   *11:00 am – 12:30 pm (ET):* How Does It Work: Agencies & Mentor/Mentee
   Panel
    Click Here For More Information and Registration
   <https://aph.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f36877787e431c3edc0020ff5&id=76b578bc8a&e=2a68facff5>

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*Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 7:30 - 8:30 PM EST* *ParentConnect: A family
   support Group offered in partnership with the Virtual Parent Support Group
   Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind

   <https://aph.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f36877787e431c3edc0020ff5&id=1a43b10e9c&e=2a68facff5>APH
   FamilyConnect and the Chicago Lighthouse are pleased to offer this virtual
   support group for parents and families of children who are blind or
   visually impaired. These monthly sessions are for families to to connect
   with and learn from each other about the joys, challenges, and adventures
   of raising children with visual impairments and blindness.  These sessions
   are open to families. No ACVREP or professional development credits will
   not be available.
   *This Family Support Group will meet on the first Wednesday of each month

   -
*153rd APH Annual Meeting *Please join us as we celebrate the *153**rd* *APH
   Annual Meeting *of Ex Officio Trustees, EOT Assistants and other
   attendees as we strive to* “Learn Your Way”*.   Once again, this
   important meeting will be virtual.  It is our goal to understand and offer
   different learning techniques in support of each unique individual.  Come
   along with us to grow and develop skills in support of this important
   goal.  Mark your calendar for October 6 through 8, and October 13 through
   15 to save the dates to attend and learn.  Once again, ACVREP continuing
   education units will be offered!  Sessions will begin around 1:00 p.m. ET.
   To register, click here
   <https://aph.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f36877787e431c3edc0020ff5&id=510735ac14&e=2a68facff5>
   .

Looking for more event opportunities? The ConnectCalendar
<https://aph.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f36877787e431c3edc0020ff5&id=c91e86d750&e=2a68facff5>
is a one-stop resource for all events in the field of blindness and visual
impairment. You can also submit events
<https://aph.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f36877787e431c3edc0020ff5&id=de4233695d&e=2a68facff5>
to share with the community and we’ll help spread the word.

*Amy Jine*
Transition Program Specialist
Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
101 N. Bascom Ave
San Jose, CA 95128

www.vistacenter.org
Vista Center on Facebook
<https://www.facebook.com/Vista-Center-for-the-Blind-Visually-Impaired-67837584088/>

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*Amy Jine*

*Transition Program Specialist*

*Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired*

*101 N. Bascom Avenue*

*San Jose, CA 95128*

ajine at vistacenter.org

Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
<http://www.vistacenter.org/>

Vista Center on Facebook
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*Amy Jine*

*Transition Program Specialist*

*Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired*

*101 N. Bascom Avenue*

*San Jose, CA 95128*

ajine at vistacenter.org

Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
<http://www.vistacenter.org/>

Vista Center on Facebook
<https://www.facebook.com/Vista-Center-for-the-Blind-Visually-Impaired-67837584088/>
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*Donate Today <http://www.vistacenter.org/how_to_help.html>