CT Secondary Transition Youth Advisory Board - YAB

10/19/2026

🌟 Your Path, Your Potential: Plan Your Future!

Interested in learning more about the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS), Level Up, and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services?

Join CT Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC) for this Tuesday’s Transition Tuesday virtual workshop! Learn about resources and services that can help you navigate the school-to-career transition.

📅 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM
💻 Free virtual workshop
🌐Live Spanish interpretation provided

🔗 Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/b_IBVxCRQliATQBh9dxkOg #/registration

10/16/2026

🎉 YAB Updates & Upcoming Events!

At our October YAB meeting, members welcomed new faces and shared tools and accommodations that help them succeed in school, from scheduling apps to testing accommodations.

📅 Coming Up:

💼 Transition Tuesday | October 20, 7–8 PM
Learn about BRS Level Up and Vocational Rehabilitation services that support education, employment, and independence. Spanish interpretation available!

🤝 Disability Employment Awareness Month | October 22
Explore mentoring opportunities and hear from BESB mentors as they share their employment journeys.

📢 Our next YAB meeting is November 10! We look forward to connecting with you.

Check the event flyers for registration details, and feel free to share these opportunities with others!

10/14/2026

The 2026 NDEAM theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,” recognizes the important contributions people with disabilities make to America’s workplaces and economy. Young people with disabilities deserve opportunities to bring their skills, ideas, and leadership to inclusive workplaces where their talents are recognized and valued. Watch this video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qwOlvHcrKc

10/13/2026

🍁 Transition Tuesday: Gather Your Resources
Fall is a great time to gather what you need for the season ahead. Transition planning works the same way!
A young person doesn't have to navigate their future alone. Think about the people and resources that can help you reach your goals.
🍁 Your voice belongs in the conversation. Youth Engagement Now offers resources created by and with young adults with disabilities to help young people build leadership skills, share their voice, and take an active role in planning for their future.
https://yen.transitionta.org/

10/11/2026

This Tuesday! Youth Advisory Board Meeting - October 13th @ 6 pm - https://mailchi.mp/26d7b97ec8a5/yab-17623130

10/11/2026

🎓 Your Path to College Success!

Planning for college? Join this unique event designed for neurodivergent high school students and their families! Explore the college experience, learn about the steps to prepare for college, and discover strategies and supports to help you succeed.

✨ Take the next step toward your future!

📣 Register today by scanning the QR code or visiting: https://bit.ly/ASD-CenterStore

10/09/2026

Congrats to this amazing group of youth leaders CT Youth Leadership Project

Big Dreams. Bold Voices. Brighter Futures.

At the Connecticut Youth Leadership Project (CTYLP), we believe every young person has the potential to lead, inspire, and make a difference!

Through our Youth Leadership Forum, young people with disabilities come together to build confidence, discover their strengths, develop self-advocacy skills, and create a vision for their future.

Leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about finding your voice, recognizing your abilities, supporting one another, and believing in what's possible.

We're proud to help empower the next generation of leaders—one voice, one dream, and one opportunity at a time!

Every voice matters. Every dream counts. Every leader has a beginning.

Learn more about CTYLP and our mission at ctylp.org and get ready for open applications soon!

10/09/2026

🎶 Friday Fun Day! 🎸

Calling all music lovers! Check out this Rolling Stone article exploring the inspiration behind Redding’s new album. Music can be a powerful way to express yourself, communicate your experiences, and advocate for what matters to you. 🎤🎵

Have a great Friday!

Inspired by his personal experiences, Redding has carefully crafted an album that deeply resonates with neurodivergent individuals

10/08/2026

🌟 From Youth Leader to Disability Advocate! 🌟

If you were at yesterday’s Shaping the Future of Disability Rights: 2026 Nonpartisan Candidates’ Forum, we hope you had a chance to connect with our Youth Educator, Emily!

Emily’s journey with the YAB has come full circle. Once a youth member of the YAB, she now serves as the YAB’s Youth Educator and adult ally, continuing her work in the field of disability and advocacy.

Thank you, Emily, for all that you do! We are so proud to see your continued leadership and advocacy! 💙🙌

Learn more about the CT Secondary Transition Youth Advisory Board by visiting:
https://linktr.ee/ctyouthadvisoryboard

10/07/2026

It’s ! Each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) recognizes the valuable contributions people with disabilities make in workplaces across the country. As young people with disabilities transition into adulthood, they deserve meaningful opportunities to explore careers, develop their skills, earn competitive wages, and lead decisions about their futures. Employers and community partners also have an important role in creating accessible, inclusive workplaces where everyone’s talent is recognized. Watch this video to learn more about NDEAM and the value workers with disabilities bring to our workforce: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=BdrG4kItOKs