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The word The Image Center are typed across orange spokes of a wheel each leading to pictures representing disability including the silohette of a person in a wheelchair, a person walking with a cane, braille lettering, closed captioning, a ear with the use of a hearing aid and two hands engaged in sign language.

Program Highlights

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A new sprout of a plant growing upwards encased with a two toned color sphere with words below reading Connect: GROW Get Ready for Opportunities to Work. A training for teens and young adults.

Come GROW with us!

A Training Program for Teens and Young Adults with Disabilities



What is Connect: GROW?

Connect: GROW is a new program that helps students

Get Ready for Opportunities to Work. This program has six areas of focus for students including:

Session 1: Goal Setting (7 weeks )

Session 2: The Job Hunt (3 weeks)

Session 3: First Impressions (3 weeks)

Session 4: Professionalism at Work (5 weeks)

Session 5: Managing Work & Personal Life (4 weeks)

Session 6: Confidence on the Job (4 weeks)

Students may register to participate in each training session 1x and may complete some or all of the sessions based on their preference and registration availability.

Questions about this new program? Email Jessica Leone jleone@imagemd.org

Session 1: Goal Setting

Where:

The IMAGE Center

300 E. Joppa Road STE 312

Towson, MD

When:

Wednesday’s

from 6-7:30pm

April 5th- May 17th

Who:

Teens and Young Adults with Disabilities

Ages 14-25

Program Cost:

The cost for this 7 week training session is $140.00

($20 per each program week)

PreETS Self-Awareness and Self-Advocacy Training Program

A background of colored blocks fitting together with three sets of different hands holding up three different signs that collectively say :Be Your Own Biggest Advocate".

Self Awareness and Self Advocacy Training is a collaborative partnership program between The IMAGE Center and The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS).

What benefit does this training provide? 

● Empowerment for teens and young adults to explore skills of self awareness and self advocacy as they relate to either college preparation or vocational exploration. 

● Information on disability disclosure, rights and accommodations related to college bound and career bound students. 

● Personalized goal setting and skill building in relation to increased independent living. 

● Student and family resources for all future outcomes. 

Who is eligible for this FREE training? 

Students enrolled in a secondary school (including home school or other alternative secondary education program)post-secondary education program, or other recognized educational program and has not exited, graduated, or withdrawn.

Students at least 14 years old but less than age 22 

Students with a disability documented with an IEP, 504 plan, medical records, or a doctor’s note. 

To learn more about SASA training please contact:

Jessica Leone, Director for Teen and Young Adult Services

at The IMAGE Center

443-275-9396 or jleone@imagemd.org

All registrants will need a direct referral from DORS to get started: 

Already connected with a DORS counselor?

Message Jleone@imagemd.org and contact your counselor directly and ask for a referral for the PreETS Training provided by The IMAGE Center. 

Not yet connected with DORS?

Message Jleone@imagemd.org and follow the link to request a referral. A case file for referral will be created for you and you should be contacted by DORS within 10 days. 

https://dors.maryland.gov/consumers/Pages/referral.aspx       

    
*Schools may seek permission from families to refer students directly*

Independent Living Skills Training

12 sets of arms all of different colors and races each holding up a different letter to spell the word Independence.

Designed to teach individuals with disabilities the skills necessary for acquiring, maintaining, or increasing their independence. Individual training is provided in areas such as personal assistant management, building self-esteem, money management, navigating one’s environment, and self-advocacy. All of our skills training is directed by the consumer and what aligns with his, her, or their goals. Please know that this is a popular service, so at this time there is a waiting list for skills training.

If you have questions about independent living skills training or would like to sign up for our waiting list, please email ilskills@imagemd.org or call 443-320-4008.

Celebrating Women in the Month of March with Student Liliana Felton

Female student Lily Felton knealing on a dock on the water. The sun is setting behind her as she smiles and holds on to her dog. A golden retriever.


Join The IMAGE Center in celebrating women the entire month of March. Specifically in our Teen and Young Adult Programs we would like to highlight Liliana Felton for acts of self-advocacy. Lily is currently a participant in our PreETS Self-Awareness and Self-Advocacy Training program. Also, a part of the drama program at Bel Air High School Lily recently advocated for a more significant role for an upcoming production then initially assigned. She will now be assisting backstage during performances to help with costuming and props. Congratulations Lily on being your own self-advocate! As they say the show must go on and we are so happy that you will be helping to make that happen for your school community!

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Connect: GROW

A two toned semi circle surrounds a sprouting seedling. Connect: GROW Get Ready For Opportunities To Work. A Training for Teens and Young Adults.

Come GROW with us!

A Training Program for Teens and Young Adults with Disabilities



What is Connect: GROW?

Connect: GROW is a new program that helps students

Get Ready for Opportunities to Work. This program has six areas of focus for students including:

Session 1: Goal Setting (7 weeks )

Session 2: The Job Hunt (3 weeks)

Session 3: First Impressions (3 weeks)

Session 4: Professionalism at Work (5 weeks)

Session 5: Managing Work & Personal Life (4 weeks)

Session 6: Confidence on the Job (4 weeks)

Students may register to participate in each training session 1x and may complete some or all of the sessions based on their preference and registration availability.

Questions about this new program? Email Jessica Leone jleone@imagemd.org

Session 1: Goal Setting

Where:

The IMAGE Center

300 E. Joppa Road STE 312

Towson, MD

When:

Wednesday’s

from 6-7:30pm

April 5th- May 17th

Who:

Teens and Young Adults with Disabilities

Ages 14-25

Program Cost:

The cost for this 7 week training session is $140.00

($20 per each program week)

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January 2023

Teen and Young Adult Programs

Monthly Newsletter

The word The Image Center are typed across orange spokes of a wheel each leading to pictures representing disability including the silohette of a person in a wheelchair, a person walking with a cane, braille lettering, closed captioning, a ear with the use of a hearing aid and two hands engaged in sign language.

Program Highlights

Maryland Youth Leadership Forum Engage. Ampify. Impact. 
June 26-28, 2023 at Towson University. 
Open to High School Juniors and Seniors in Maryland with ANY type of disability. Deadline to apply March 3, 2023, Contact Danielle Bustos dbustos@innow.org 240-898-2189

PreETS Self-Awareness and Self-Advocacy Training Program

A background of colored blocks fitting together with three sets of different hands holding up three different signs that collectively say :Be Your Own Biggest Advocate".

Self Awareness and Self Advocacy Training is a collaborative partnership program between The IMAGE Center and The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS).

What benefit does this training provide? 

● Empowerment for teens and young adults to explore skills of self awareness and self advocacy as they relate to either college preparation or vocational exploration. 

● Information on disability disclosure, rights and accommodations related to college bound and career bound students. 

● Personalized goal setting and skill building in relation to increased independent living. 

● Student and family resources for all future outcomes. 

Who is eligible for this FREE training? 

Students enrolled in a secondary school (including home school or other alternative secondary education program)post-secondary education program, or other recognized educational program and has not exited, graduated, or withdrawn.

Students at least 14 years old but less than age 22 

Students with a disability documented with an IEP, 504 plan, medical records, or a doctor’s note. 

To learn more about SASA training please contact:

Jessica Leone, Director for Teen and Young Adult Services

at The IMAGE Center

443-275-9396 or jleone@imagemd.org

All registrants will need a direct referral from DORS to get started: 

Already connected with a DORS counselor?

Message Jleone@imagemd.org and contact your counselor directly and ask for a referral for the PreETS Training provided by The IMAGE Center. 

Not yet connected with DORS?

Message Jleone@imagemd.org and follow the link to request a referral. A case file for referral will be created for you and you should be contacted by DORS within 10 days. 

https://dors.maryland.gov/consumers/Pages/referral.aspx       

    
*Schools may seek permission from families to refer students directly*

Independent Living Skills Training

12 sets of arms all of different colors and races each holding up a different letter to spell the word Independence.

Designed to teach individuals with disabilities the skills necessary for acquiring, maintaining, or increasing their independence. Individual training is provided in areas such as personal assistant management, building self-esteem, money management, navigating one’s environment, and self-advocacy. All of our skills training is directed by the consumer and what aligns with his, her, or their goals. Please know that this is a popular service, so at this time there is a waiting list for skills training.

If you have questions about independent living skills training or would like to sign up for our waiting list, please email ilskills@imagemd.org or call 443-320-4008.

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December 2022 Teen and Young Adult Program Highlights


News from IMAGE Teen and Young Adult Programs December 2022

Highlights


Alt Text: BIG BOLD Plans for 2023 with IMAGE Logo

Please take a minute to read about our BOLD plans for 2023 from IMAGE Center Executive Director, Mike Bullis including how your donation can help to keep our Connect Program for Teens and Young Adults reinstated and better then ever for the new year!
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YLF 2023 at Towson University. Open to Students with any type of disability. Contact Danielle for more info. Dbustos@innow.org
Alt Text: Youth Leadership Forum. June 26-28 2023 at Towson University. Open to High School Juniors and Seniors in Maryland with ANY type of disability. Priority deadline to apply: March 3, 2023. Contact Danielle Busto’s YLF Coordinator dbustos@innow.org 240-898-2189

Maryland Youth Leadership Forum 2023 Media Toolkit
Independence Now is now accepting applications for the 2023 Maryland Youth Leadership Forum (MDYLF).MDYLF is an immersive, three-day long event for Maryland Youth with Disabilities to participate in activities with the goal of building leadership skills and preparing for future employment, higher education, and independent living.The Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) was initiated in 1992 by the California Governor’s Committee on the Employment of Disabled Persons. This popular program spread across the country and is now conducted annually in more than 33 states. Maryland held its first Youth Leadership Forum in August 2000.

This year’s Maryland Youth Leadership Forum will take place from Monday, June 26 to Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Towson University.Maryland residents with ANY type of disability in their last two years of high school or graduating in the spring of 2023 are eligible to apply.For questions about the Maryland Youth Leadership Forum, contact Danielle Bustos, YLF Coordinator, at dbustos@innow.org or 240-898-2189.

The Connect Program & Peer MentorshipStudent wearing headphones plugged into a laptop looking at the screen.
* Alt Text: Young teen wearing headphones plugged into a Macbook, looking at the screen.

Stay CONNECTED with our virtual Connect sessions happening NOW twice monthly !New to Connect? This is a great time to check out the program from the comfort of your home! Our virtual sessions will be donation based and will take place on the dates listed below. This is a great chance to connect with old friends, meet new friends and work on skills specific to your independence. We look forward to connecting with you!Virtual Sessions will take place from 6-7pm on the following dates:September 27th, October 11th, October 25th, November 8th, November 22nd, December 6th and December 20th.

PreETS Training ProgramSelf Awareness and Self Advocacy Training Program in collaboration with DORSTwo hands shaking with inspirational words scribbled over top such as experience, ability, growth, training, skills.
*Alt IMAGE Caption: Two hands shaking in a hand shake in front of the words Learning, Knowledge, Experience, Ability, Skills, Competence, Growth, Training.

Self Awareness and Self Advocacy (SASA) Training is a collaborative partnership program between The IMAGE Center and The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS). What benefit does this training provide? ● Empowerment for teens and young adults to explore skills of self awareness and self advocacy as they relate to either college preparation or vocational exploration. ● Information on disability disclosure, rights and accommodations related to college bound and career bound students. ● Personalized goal setting and skill building in relation to increased independent living. ● Student and family resources for all future outcomes. Who is eligible for this FREE training? students enrolled in a secondary school (including home school or other alternative secondary education program), post-secondary education program, or other recognized educational program and has not exited, graduated, or withdrawn; students at least 14 years old but less than age 22 students have a disability documented with an IEP, 504 plan, medical records, or a doctor’s note. To learn more about SASA training please contact: Jessica Leone, Director for Teen and Young Adult Services at The IMAGE Center 443-275-9396 or jleone@imagemd.org All registrants will need a direct referral from DORS to get started: Already connected with a DORS counselor? Contact your counselor directly and ask for a referral for the PreETS Training provided by The IMAGE Center. Not yet connected with DORS? Simply follow the link to request a referral. A case file for referral will be created for you and you should be contacted by DORS within 10 days.      
https://dors.maryland.gov/consumers/Pages/referral.aspx                 
*Schools may seek permission from families to refer students directly* 

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We’re Back! In-Person Connect registering now!

Registration for our summer in-person Connect program session is now open! Click the link below for more information and get ready to join us for the entire month of June as we kick off our Keep Kids Connected Summer Campaign!

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