by Suzanne Johnson | Apr 10, 2021 | Transition Network
How to start learning the rules of the road Transition students set a lot of goals for themselves. They work on gaining job skills, figuring out public transportation, maybe even learning to cook! For many students, the list also includes passing the driver permit...
by Suzanne Johnson | Mar 30, 2021 | Transition Network, Uncategorized
Tips on success in the kitchen for teens with disabilities. How do you make a perfect grilled cheese sandwich? Ask Alexis Daniels, because she has it dialed. Alexis, age 17, is a junior at Bend High School, and she plans to continue her education in a...
by Suzanne Johnson | Mar 11, 2021 | Transition Network
Isaac Shannon and the SRC Youth Council Isaac Shannon has been advocating for education almost as long as he has been a student. Growing up in San Diego, he learned to speak up about adjusting his IEP and participate in traditional classrooms. After moving to Bend...
by Suzanne Johnson | Feb 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Tips for graduating from a pediatrician to a primary care physician for adults. For Dr. Brenna Lewis, helping her patients switch to a different doctor is a bittersweet experience. Lewis is a pediatrician at Mosaic Medical in Bend. She cares for children from birth...
by Suzanne Johnson | Feb 8, 2021 | Transition Network
Last month, 149 transition students across the state of Oregon came together virtually to learn what’s it like to work at a Panda Express restaurant. Through videos and online conferencing, they got a glimpse into a day in the life of a Panda Express employee. The...
by Suzanne Johnson | Jan 29, 2021 | Transition Network
Five reasons to tune in to our favorite annual conference. Do you look forward to the Oregon Statewide Transition Conference as much as we do? Every spring, the OSTC brings together students, teachers, parents, caregivers, job coaches and other professionals...
by Suzanne Johnson | Jan 27, 2021 | Transition Network
Heart of Oregon’s Americorps program may be right for you! Now that we’ve settled into the new year, many transition students are starting to think about what their next step might be. What happens after graduation? A new job or internship? College classes at...
by Suzanne Johnson | Dec 28, 2020 | Transition Network
An Interview with Nick Kaasa, Self-Advocacy Consultant Making decisions can be difficult. Whether the problem is large (should I buy a car?) or small (what should I cook for dinner?) working out the best choice can feel overwhelming. Sometimes there are too many...
by Suzanne Johnson | Dec 22, 2020 | Transition Network
5 resources for support in 2021 One thing we can all agree on is that 2020 was a tough year. Between virtual learning, social distancing, risks of getting sick, and losing job opportunities, many transition students and their families experienced setbacks and...
by Suzanne Johnson | Dec 1, 2020 | Transition Network
This holiday season, let’s be grateful for technology For most of us, this has been a year of challenges—and a year of finding silver linings, too. One challenge has been learning to communicate through screens instead of in-person. That process was often frustrating...
