Strong collaborations are critical to successful youth transitions. Preparing students with disabilities for life after high school requires extensive partnerships within and beyond the school. However, transition educators often struggle to meaningfully engage the people and programs that exist within their local community. A community conversation event is a practical, fun, and effective way for districts to capture fresh perspectives and identify innovative, local solutions to persistent challenges in transition education. The purpose of this article is to highlight the key steps for planning for a community conversation, implementing the event, and using information gathered to inform improvements to transition programming. We draw from our work supporting 10 Tennessee school districts who hosted their own community conversations to reflect upon and improve their transition practices. We provide resources, materials, and tips for school districts to implement a successful event that leads to improvements in transition programming and student outcomes.
Strengthening Transition Partnerships Through Community Conversation Events
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ADAPTS (Portable Transfer Sling) is the first of its kind created for use on an airplane, but it can also be used in the event of any disaster evacuation from schools, arenas, high rises or office buildings, cruise ships and hotels, trains and planes…or anywhere a wheelchair can’t go.
- ADAPTS is made of the soft material used for airplane life-vests and is water-resistant and flame-retardant.
- ADAPTS weighs 1.15 pounds. It measures 11″ x 11″ x 2″ when folded into a tote.
- ADAPTS is industrial tested to hold at least 450 pounds! One size fits all from the small to the tall!
- Hand wash or wipe ADAPTS with a soapy sponge and air dry. The package comes with the ADAPTS bag tag and instruction card as shown.
- When unfolded ADAPTS fits the seat on an airplane or a chair and can attach at the top. There are six handles, two on each side, one at the top, and one at the bottom so that two or up to six rescuers can safely and swiftly move a person to first responders.
- ADAPTS comes with a 10-year manufacturer’s guarantee.
ADAPTS ensures those with mobility impairment are not waiting for rescue in a panic situation to escape down stairwells, narrow aisles or hallways, or from airplanes, around tight corners, into lifeboats, or during public transport or power shut downs. Used successfully by first responders and EMS when a stretcher can’t navigate narrow hallways.
We are pleased to offer bulk discounts to school districts. Please email Robin at [email protected] for a price quote. We look forward to meeting you in person at the CEC 2026 Convention in Salt Lake City, where you can give ADAPTS a demo and submit your purchase order on the spot!
Strengthening Transition Partnerships Through Community Conversation Events
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