2012 National Transition Conference:
College and Careers for Youth with Disabilities

May 30–June 1, 2012
Washington Marriott Wardman Park
Washington, DC
Register here

Registration will close on Friday, May 18th.

photo of Ann Cramer

Keynote: Preparing Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s Workforce

Ann Wilson Cramer
Director – IBM Americas
IBM Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs


NTC mobile logo The conference program will include over 90 exciting and informative breakout sessions. Check out our session finder mobile app to help you find the sessions you want to attend (works on desktops too).



National Youth Transitions Center

Please join us for a tour of the new National Youth Transitions Center.

Tours are available on Tuesday, May 29th at 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00 and will last approximately 1 hour. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.


This important conference will provide a forum for the development of an action agenda, bring together critical partners in the transition community to exchange innovative ideas and approaches; demonstrate knowledge gained from policy implementation; share transition practices and research findings; and promote and facilitate the development of networks and relationships.

This exciting national conference will bring together:

  • Youth and young adults
  • Family members/advocates/caregivers
  • Educators
  • Vocational rehabilitation professionals
  • Employment and training professionals
  • Researchers
  • State and federal officials
  • Leaders in the transition community
  • Disability service staff
  • Student development personnel
  • Behavioral health professionals
  • Independent Living Community

Don't miss this opportunity to access the latest information available in the field that can be used to improve the transition from school to adult life for young adults with disabilities.