National Youth Transitions Center

07/20/2017

Last night's academic panel concluded our series! A big thank you to Moderator Dr. Chuck Rosser and Panelists Dr. Malena Banks, Dr. Karen Francis and Ms. Danica Gonzalves!

07/06/2017

Looking forward to this event! Hope to see you all there!

You are invited! The Youth Transitions Collaborative is hosting their third "Mental Health in Color" event featuring an academic panel sharing the latest research, best practices, and trends on mental health in communities of color. The moderator and panelists are national researchers, practitioner...

04/03/2017

ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY!!

We're seeking the next disability advocate leader! Please share this $10,000 award opportunity!

The HSC Foundation and Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF)'s ADVOCATES IN DISABILITY AWARD (ADA) and encourages a young adult with a disability between 14-26 who is dedicated to positively affecting the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families. In addition, this national awards program supports an innovative project developed by the recipient to serve and empower people with disabilities. Applications are OPEN until April 12 at http://www.hschealth.org/ada.

03/31/2017

Open Society Youth Exchange Fellowship supports young persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities who want to implement a project that...

03/31/2017

Our mission is to improve competitive, integrated employment outcomes for transition-aged youth and young adults with intellectual and development disabilities

03/31/2017

03/24/2017

The Call for Artists deadline has been extended to Friday, March 31! Apply today: http://bit.ly/2lQ9Ckb

Call for Artists for the Mental Health in Color series! Deadline: Friday, March 24 Apply today: http://bit.ly/2lQ9Ckb

[Image Description: Call for Artists with a picture that includes paint, colored pencils, and paintbrushes.

On green background in white text:
The Youth Transitions Collaborative is searching for artists to perform and present their work regarding mental health within communities of color as part their Mental Health in Color series.

Who: All artists are encouraged to apply. Whether you are just starting out or have been creating for years, apply today!

What: Call for Submissions--Community Arts Event

When: Deadline to apply is March 24th. The event will be held May 3rd at Busboys and Poets on 14th St Street, NW, 6:30-8:30 PM.

Where: Apply online at http://bit.ly/2lQ9Ckb

All selected artists will receive $100 for their participation.]

03/22/2017

Applications NOW OPEN for the 2017 Advocates in Disability Award (ADA)! Please share this $10,000 award opportunity!

Learn about the 2012 Advocates in Disability Award winner, Dominga Noe! Learn more about Dominga: https://youtu.be/YtSiejWwdYw

Check out her ADA project, Custom Decorating Tennis shoes, https://youtu.be/YtSiejWwdYw

Applications are OPEN NOW until April 12 for The HSC Foundation and Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF)'s ADVOCATES IN DISABILITY AWARD (ADA).

[Image Description: Dominga Noe, in a black sleeveless dress, presenting her project at the 2012 ADA reception. There are green, pink and blue shoes on the National Youth Transitions Center podium.]

03/10/2017

Come by and see us @ Annual Voices of Change Conference Secondary Transition for D.C. Youth by D.C. Youth!!

03/09/2017

Applications NOW OPEN for the 2017 Advocates in Disability Award (ADA)! Please share this $10,000 award opportunity!

Learn about the 2013 Advocates in Disability Award winner, Henry “Hoby” Wedler! Learn more about Hoby: http://www.hschealth.org/sites/default/files/ADA-2013-wedler-release.pdf.

Check out his ADA project, Accessible Science: http://www.accessiblescience.org/.

Applications are OPEN NOW until April 12 for The HSC Foundation and Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF)'s ADVOCATES IN DISABILITY AWARD (ADA). Apply here: http://www.hschealth.org/ada

03/02/2017

Independence Now, Inc. is currently seeking a full time Director of Finance to manage its financial and accounting activities. Read more.