The Post Secondary Transition Podcast Meghan Smallwood; Patrick Cadigan

Send us a Text Message.This week, hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) have the opportunity to speak with Doug DeHaan, Director of the Hussman Center at Towson University. Together, they discuss the importance of understanding and supporting individuals with autism. They talk about how the Hussman Center offers safe spaces and activities for autistic adults to socialize and build connections, while also acknowledging the significance of family involvement. Please join in the convers...

Send us a Text Message.This week, hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) jump states to sit down with Tim Markle and discuss the Wisconsin Integrated Transition Planning Project (WITPP). That collaboration brings together self-advocates, family members, and professionals with the goal of improving transition for young adults with disabilities, including advocating for a greater understanding and say in healthcare transition. Join the conversation!Episode Keywords:transition, Wisconsin...

Send us a Text Message.So, hosts Megan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) had a scheduling challenge around their next discussion, so they'll need some more time 😞In the interim, they thought it would be a good idea to push an "oldie but goodie." They have re-edited Ep 12 so that you get straight to their discussion about where to begin (starting in a student's freshman year of high school and working through to senior year). They've also updated the audio (a bit) and the episode links; ...

Send us a Text Message.This week, hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) are joined by Transition Coordinator Meredith Gregoire-Cope. The dynamic three-oo talk about the importance of work opportunities for students with disabilities, how transition for diploma-bound students looks different, out of the box thinking that can lead to breakthroughs and the need to put yourself out there to build partnerships. Join us in the conversation! Episode Keywords:students, jobs, transition, conv...

Send us a Text Message.Happy April Fools Day! But, no joke, we have another conversation for your listening ears. Pivoting from their recent parent interview, this week, hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) discuss Person Centered Planning (PCP). They'll cover the benefits establishing a Person Centered Plan can bring, clarify some of the roadblocks you might encounter and highlight some of the resources they have found useful when doing research. Join in the conversation! Episode K...

Send us a Text Message.This week, hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) return to finish their parent interview with Jane Plapinger. For this part of the discussion, Jane ruminates on things she wish she knew ahead of time, the importance of being flexible and her son David building an adult life. Please join in the conversation!Episode Keywords:agency, residential staff, families, experience, working, information, admissions, school, transportation, provider, program, housematesLink...