Empower Tomorrow: Youth Advocacy Summit 2025

Join us in person for this FREE conference as we build a future to empower young leaders and make a difference in their transition to adulthood. The Summit will help families and youth/young adults to gain strategies and resources to navigate: Transition Planning – Understanding the transition process, developing self-advocacy skills, and preparing for education, employment, and independent living. Healthcare Access – Learning the importance of self-care, mental wellness, navigating health insurance, and transitioning to adult healthcare

Keynote Speaker: Paul Aronsohn – New Jersey’s Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD).

Session Tracks: Transition Track: Presentations on self-advocacy and transition, featuring experts from the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE), Vocational Rehabilitation, and the Division of Developmental Disabilities. Healthcare Track: Sessions covering self-care, mental wellness, navigating health insurance, and understanding healthcare transition.

Register early, space is limited! Youth Advocacy Summit 2025

Event Type	Educational Workshop
Age Groups	Adolescents Adults
Community Services	Education Special Education
Health Services	Intellectual and Developmental Needs Advocacy Transition Planning
Payment Options	Free
Areas Served	State-Wide

Last Updated: 02/20/25