2019 TASH Conference

I'm graduating, now what? The transition from educational services to adulthood can be a challenging time for some people as daily life evolves and known structure and connections can be lost. This is a very important stage in one's life and is a critical time to build confidence and connections to their broader community. Learn how individuals within a Wisconsin community identified gaps and then worked collaboratively together to shape opportunities that have resulted in inclusive and quality lives for young adults. In this session, you will hear from Inclusa, Wisconsin's largest managed long-term care organization, a local YMCA, and a self-advocate who will share their story on how, in one community, they were able to co-create a space for individuals to build from each other's strengths and experiences, ultimately resulting in building one's own social capital. This collaboration began almost 6 years ago and has now evolved into two community groups supported by self-advocates (PINC - Partners in Nurturing Communities and TIL - Transitioning to Independent Lives). Based on these opportunities, many young adults have worked together to grow individual confidence in social situations and form new connections and relationships within their community.