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2023 Adulting is Tough, But You Can Help Youth with Disabilities Prepare for the Transition to Adulthood – Recorded 8.18.23

Co-hosted by Florida’s Children First, Disability Rights Florida & FLS Statewide Training Initiative

 

Speakers: Robin Rosenberg, Deputy Director, Florida’s Children First & Ann Siegal,  Legal Director and Director of the Client Assistance Program, Disability Rights Florida

Members of Florida Youth SHINE will share their experiences in transition as part of the training.

Link to the PowerPoint: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ll-k… Transitioning to adulthood is challenging for all teens– but even more so for youth with disabilities. This training will examine the important benefits and rights available to youth using a toolkit created by Disability Rights Florida to assist youth and their adult supporters in transition planning. It covers education, employment, community integration, financial planning, medical insurance, housing, Vocational Rehabilitation, and voting. The training and tool kit addresses the specific needs of youth in state care in collaboration.

 

 

CLE #2305484N

2 General credits

 

CERTIFICATION CREDITS

2 Juvenile Law

 

Approval Period: 8.18.2023 – 2.28.2024

 

 

 

 

 

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Mel

Mel De Miami

FYS Communications & Marketing Chair
(Miami)

Hi everyone!

My name is Mel and I’m 23. In the community support space, I’m known for strong communication, crisis navigation, and the ability to build trust with participants from diverse backgrounds. I consistently hold close partnerships with care coordinators, advocates, and local organizations to provide comprehensive and high-quality support. 

I specialize in creating structured tools such as educational guides, clear documentation, and life-skills resources that help youth better understand their needs, boundaries, and options.

Alongside my advocacy work, I have become an accomplished creative whose work spans digital design, visual content development, and storytelling. I design flyers, presentations, and multimedia pieces that bring clarity, culture, and visual impact to youth programming, community initiatives, and local events. My creative eye allows me to transform information into accessible and engaging visuals that resonate authentically with the communities I serve. 

I am proud to be a member of the 2025-26 Statewide Board as and lend my skills to Florida Youth SHINE in support of my peers and bringing changed for youth with homeless and foster care experience. 

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