The Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research

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Directors Statement about Black Lives Matter

As Director of the Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research, I speak for the Center in agreeing with the principle that Martin Luther King Jr. so powerfully stated “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

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Our Goals

Partner with youth & young adults to conduct research & share our findings. We recognize the importance of implementing Participatory Action research to support the employment & education efforts of youth & young adults.
Our Goals

Examine ways that interventions can better address the unique needs of youth & young adults. Effective developmentally appropriate & appealing services are rare.
Our Goals

Improve outcomes by effectively disseminating knowledge to key stakeholders. Many of our tip sheets were developed & reviewed with input from young adults with serious mental health conditions.
Our Goals

Support youth & young adults as students, learners, and workers. Youth and young adults with serious mental health conditions face obstacles in learning & working.

Friday, October 01, 2021

Adulting Shorts: The “TEA” on IEPS Part 1

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Monday, September 13, 2021

Career and Technical Education for Students with Emotional Disturbance

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

5 Simple Ways to Create More Accessible Social Media Content

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Can I Bring My Emotional Support Animal to College with Me?

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