[NFBSea] Fwd: Upcoming Listening Sessions - Please distribute

[Kris Colcock]

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From: Hines, Matthew <Matthew.Hines at dsb.wa.gov>
Date: Wed, Mar 18, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Subject: Upcoming Listening Sessions - Please distribute
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Hi All,



There have been several legislative bills passed over the past few years
that have influenced statewide education and vocational rehabilitation
program services for students with disabilities, offering more school to
work options statewide and extending the age of eligibility of special
education transition services to 22 years old.



The Transition Collaborative, a group of state agency leaders who provide
and advocate for transition services for students with disabilities, has
arranged a series of listening sessions for the community, including
students, families, and educators, regarding these changes. The input from
the sessions will help inform a report that will be provided to the
Legislature in fall of 2026. To attend a listening session, you must
register!  The dates and registration links are below.



Who: * STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND ADVOCATES*

When: Wednesday, April 22nd from 6:00 to 7:30

Where: Zoom meeting online
<https://wastatecommerce.zoom.us/meeting/register/OVTIEOUTQ-WbhCe4q2jKow#/registration>

What: Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5253 (E2SSB 5253)
<https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/?BillNumber=5253&Chamber=Senate&Year=2025>



Who: * EDUCATORS, ADMINISTRATORS, OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL*

When: Wednesday, April 23rd from 3:30 to 5:00

Where: Zoom meeting online
<https://wastatecommerce.zoom.us/meeting/register/4QDJ1F8pRgKe1O1XANDE9w>

What: Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5253 (E2SSB 5253)
<https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/?BillNumber=5253&Chamber=Senate&Year=2025>



Please share with your networks.  We would like to have our DSB community
and customers represented.



Warmly,







Matthew Hines

Pre-Employment Transition Services (PRE-ETS) Program Manager

Washington Department of Services for the Blind (DSB)

T: (360)-409-3003

Web: http://www.dsb.wa.gov/
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