Clark County Families & Educators Training Series
This series provides information and resources to families preparing for their students to transition from school to adult life. This is a collaborative series designed and executed by the Clark County Developmental Disabilities Program, Clark County Parent Coalition (PEACE), Vancouver, Camas, and Evergreen School Districts and ESD 112.
This series runs from October to May each year. Registration for the 2024-2025 series is available below.
- How to navigate the adult service system
- How to build a whole life following the exit from school
- Understanding your social security benefits and work incentives
- Guardianship, ABLE Accounts and Supported Decision Making
- Guiding your employment services
The information in the sessions are targeted for families and educators, although other community members who are interested in transition are welcome. In addition to the presentation, attendees have the opportunity to network with the presenters and other community members who have attended each session.
Spanish and ASL interpreters are provided for all sessions in this series.
Clark County Community Services
Clark County Family Resources Website
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Please note the Resource fair date has been switched to May 17, 2025.
Session Information & Registration
Introduction to SSI & Benefits Planning
February 18, 2025
Join us for a session with representatives from several community resources to discuss access to social security income and benefits. They will provide general support and ideas about how to begin navigating and understanding SSI and benefit planning resources.
Guardianship, ABLE, & Supported Decision Making
March 18, 2025
This session is designed to help give families and educators the most current information available about guardianship, trusts and new information about ABLE Accounts. Attend this session to get information about important considerations to make when thinking about and planning for a safe and happy future for the whole family.
Putting it All Together: Community Resource Fair
May 17, 2025
Explore local services in Clark County around Education, Advocacy, Support, Employment and more! Specific vendor and event information coming soon!