School-to-Life forum scheduled for Nov. 14

BANGOR – The Maine Transition Network, Region 3, School-to-Life series of planning forums for students with disabilities and their families, transitioning from high school to the adult world, will hold its next forum, “The State’s New Waiver Program,” 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Alpha One conference room, 1048 Union St.

The workshop will focus on the new Community Support Services Program developed by the Department of Health and Human Services for youth as they exit high school.

The forum will feature Bill Hughes, Adult Developmental Services Program manager, who will discuss the five elements of this new “waiver” program. The components are employment specialist services, work support, home accessibility adaptations, transportation services and respite services.

“Possibly the most exciting part of the new Community Support Services Waiver Program is the employment specialist and work support elements, because it means that long-term job coaching will once again be available to those youth who need it,” said Cindy Tuck, coordinator of the School-to-Life program.

Those who wish to attend the forum should preregister by calling Cindy Tuck at 992-2270, or e-mail her at schooltolife@midmaine.com.

The forums are free, but donations are accepted.