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South Asians Accessing Transition and Higher Education Inclusion ()

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SAATHI (South Asians Accessing Transition and Higher Education Inclusion) is an educational training program developed as a support system for parents to gain insider knowledge of the opportunities available for their children with disabilities as they leave high school.

Click the link below to meet the research team, access training documents, review session objectives, review parent feedback and engage resources.

What Does the Training Consist Of?


SAATHI Transition Training strives to help parents plan for their child’s future with the knowledge of the system and with advocacy skills to get their voices heard. The training program is a 6 week commitment including 1.5 hours online training sessions per week and surveys to see individual progress.	Week 1: Introduction to Transition Training Week 2: Higher Education and Living Options Week 3: Financial Planning Week 4: Assembling Wills, Trusts, Guardianships Week 5: Employment Opportunities Week 6: Transitioning to Adulthood Resources

SAATHI Transition Training strives to help parents plan for their child’s future with the knowledge of the system and with advocacy skills to get their voices heard.

The training program is a 6 week commitment including 1.5 hours online training sessions per week and surveys to see individual progress.

Week 1: Introduction to Transition Training
Week 2: Higher Education and Living Options
Week 3: Financial Planning
Week 4: Assembling Wills, Trusts, Guardianships
Week 5: Employment Opportunities
Week 6: Transitioning to Adulthood Resources

Parent Feedback

Parent and Family Resource for Equitable Postsecondary Transition ()

Purpose of Study

Increase participants' knowledge of future planning opportunities for their children after high school, including college options, employment, living arrangements, and financial support.
Enhance advocacy skills, enabling participants to voice their concerns and collaborate with the IEP team to develop appropriate goals for their children.
Support the development of meaningful relationships among parents in a small group setting while exploring future planning opportunities.