Perkins School for the Blind Transition Talk: The Role of Self-Advocacy in Successful Transitions

What does self-advocacy mean for young adults with disabilities? It’s the key to gaining independence, building confidence, and living life on their own terms.

Join Perkins School for the Blind to explore why self-advocacy is so important and share ways to support young adults in developing this vital skill.

Speakers:

Derek Heard, graphic artist, entrepreneur, public speaker, and disability justice advocate

Allison Hall, Senior Research Associate/Project Director, Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI)

Explore the Full 2024 – 2025 Transition Talk Family Workshop Series

Learn about each workshop in this series. They'll cover Estate Planning, Raising Self-Advocates, using Technology and AI for better transition outcomes and more.

Explore the series