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Creating and Sustaining Youth Advisory Boards (YABs): A Toolkit for Health and Human Services

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Adulting Shorts: Money Moves — Zero-Based Budgeting Made Easy

This comic by the Learning & Working RRTC provides a visually engaging, concise guide to zero-based budgeting. Designed to support young adults and those transitioning to independence, the comic breaks down the steps of zero-based budgeting in an accessible and relatable way, helping readers gain confidence and control over their finances.

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Recording Now Available: From Outreach to Shared Leadership: Expanding Collaborations with Young Adults with Lived Expertise

This webinar highlights how the CIRC Center has successfully empowered community partners from the Young Adult Advisory Board (YAB) with lived expertise of mental health conditions to co-produce research and dissemination projects.

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New Resource: Civic Advocacy Workshop Series Facilitator Manual Available Upon Request

A Facilitator Manual is now available to accompany the Fostering Disability Justice Leadership and Civic Engagement among Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions project. The manual provides guidance for implementing the civic advocacy workshop series that was developed as part of this project, including session outlines and activities that support young adults with developing the skills and knowledge that enable them to advocate for issues of importance to them.

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Episode 28: Overcoming Systemic Barriers in Mental Health and Education with Ty Smith

In this episode, Ty Smith joins us to share their powerful story of resilience and advocacy. From difficult experiences in the mental health system to designing their own college degree and becoming a policy advisor, Ty’s journey challenges the stigma around mental health and disability while shining a light on the importance of peer-led support and meaningful, dignified employment for all.

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Promoting Young Adult Success in School & Work

S.T.A.Y. Tuned Podcast

The Learning & Working During the Transition to Adulthood Rehabilitation Research & Training Center

The CIRC Center

HYPE

Creating and Sustaining Youth Advisory Boards (YABs): A Toolkit for Health and Human Services

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Adulting Shorts: Money Moves — Zero-Based Budgeting Made Easy

Recording Now Available: From Outreach to Shared Leadership: Expanding Collaborations with Young Adults with Lived Expertise

New Resource: Civic Advocacy Workshop Series Facilitator Manual Available Upon Request

Episode 28: Overcoming Systemic Barriers in Mental Health and Education with Ty Smith

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