Resource Fair for students with IEPs & 504s Transitioning to Life after High School

Community Based Services (CBS), in partnership with Dutchess County and Think Differently, will be hosting a Transition Fair on November 6, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Rhinebeck High School. Families with students of all ages in Dutchess County and the surrounding areas who have IEPs and 504 Plans are invited to attend and learn about opportunities and resources available to them as they begin to plan for the next chapter of their children’s lives. Community organizations will be available to help families learn about opportunities and steps involved with the process of planning for life after high school, including: -Transition Planning Services -OPWDD & Care Management -Career and Job Services -Day Programs -College and Continuing Education Programs -Guardianship -And more! While at the fair, families can choose to register for CBS’s transition planning support program. The program, for students with disabilities, offers families a streamlined process of learning about transition planning, community resources, OPWDD eligibility, and supports available after graduation. For more information about the Transition Fair, contact Transition Coordinator Jennifer Havrilla via jhavrilla@commbasedservices.org or 914-236-1128.