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Institute for Innovative Transition
The Institute aims to improve the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families as they transition from school age to adulthood.
The Institute for Innovative Transition was launched in 2008 through a partnership of the B.Thomas Golisano Foundation, the University of Rochester's Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities and the Warner School of Education. The Institute is housed at the Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities, a division of Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong. It is made possible thanks to a $600,000 grant from the Golisano Foundation The Institute provides support to Monroe County community members to effectively address transition issues for individuals with developmental disabilities ages 14-25. Community members include young adults with developmental disabilities, family members, local education institutions and agencies who provide service to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Target Service Areas
Information and Dissemination
The Institute aims to improve the availability and access of transition information to families, individuals with developmental disabilities, teachers and other constituents involved in the transition process.
Technical Assistance
Technical assistance is provided to educational institutions to improve community collaboration of resources and assistance with transition planning.
Innovative Programs
The Institute provides support for the development of transition programs and activities which includes technical assistance to education agencies, higher education institutions and local businesses to facilitate opportunities for students with developmental disabilities.
Training and Professional Development
The Institute collaborates with agencies, service providers, and schools to provide assistance with trainings and disseminating transition information to families, teachers, youth and young adults with developmental disabilities.
Policy Initiatives
Our policy initiatives are designed to work in partnership with local and state agencies to review current and future policies that have an effect on transition age youth and young adults and their families in New York State.
