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Future Quest College Fair
A college and career forum for students with disabilities will be held from 8 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Johnson Center at George Mason University in Fairfax.
Future Quest 2009 offers:
· Workshops on transition planning, options after high school, the college application process, preparing for admission testing, financial aid;
· Supports and resources in college and career/technical schools;
· Strategies for academic excellence;
· Community college opportunities;
· Career planning and opportunities
Representatives from colleges, universities, technical schools and adult service and advocacy agencies will be present to answer questions from students and parents.
Networking opportunities will allow students with disabilities and their parents to share ideas, information and resources with one another and with service-providing agencies and other professionals.
The keynote speaker will be Jennifer Kemp, who works for the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy as the senior youth policy adviser.
For more information, contact Chairwoman Karen Sherman, Arlington Public Schools, 703-228-2545.
-- Elizabeth Coe
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