Learn About the Bridges Training Series

Information sessions are starting next week for the Bridges Training Series, offered through the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire (UNH). Bridges is an online college and career training series designed to prepare young adults, ages 18–24, with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities for higher education, independent living, and careers. Online Trainings Tools… Continue reading: Learn About the Bridges Training Series

Applications open for Bridges and UNH-4U for Fall 2023

UNH-4U and the Bridges Training Series are two New Hampshire programs for young adults aged 18-24 with intellectual disabilities. Both are offered through the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire in partnership with several other agencies and organizations. UNH-4U UNH4-U is an innovative two-year higher education program on the UNH Durham campus… Continue reading: Applications open for Bridges and UNH-4U for Fall 2023

UNH-4U Bridges to College and Career

Tune in to the NH Transition Community of Practice meeting Thursday, May 6 at 9 am for a presentation on a new program, UNH-4U Bridges to College and Career, with Jenna Riley and Tobey Partch-Davies from UNH-4U and UNH IOD Granite State Transition Programs for Students with Disabilities. Zoom Link. Presentation at 9 am, resource sharing… Continue reading: UNH-4U Bridges to College and Career

UNH-4U Bridges Winter-Spring Applications Due Dec 10

UNH-4U has exciting new training opportunities for young adults with intellectual disabilities living in New Hampshire. Offered virtually, UNH-4U Bridges to College and Career trainings prepare students for life beyond high school by linking interests with pathways to college, independence, and future careers. The winter-spring offerings are: Academic and Assistive Technology for College Access 5… Continue reading: UNH-4U Bridges Winter-Spring Applications Due Dec 10

New Online Community Transition Program, UNH-4U, FREE This Fall

The UNH-4U Bridges program is a new online community transition program to prepare young adults with intellectual disabilities, ages 18-24,  for higher education, independent living, and careers. It consists of three, 10-week virtual trainings that promote self-awareness, occupational/academic direction, advocacy, technology and personal computing skills, knowledge of resources, and enhance social connections. The trainings are:… Continue reading: New Online Community Transition Program, UNH-4U, FREE This Fall

Easy Access, Free of Charge Resources

We recently attended a useful session at the annual American Council for Rural Special Education (ACRES) conference. It was “Ideas that Work: Easy Access, Free of Charge Resources,” presented by David Emenheiser from the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS). David reviewed more than 25 online tools, training modules… Continue reading: Easy Access, Free of Charge Resources