City Colleges of Chicago, Anixter Center, and the Special Olympics/Special Children’s Charities launched the After 22 Project on Saturday, Jan. 29th at the Richard J. Daley College that aims to connect young adults with developmental disabilities who are no longer eligible for Special Education to Transition Services to further educational, employment and enrichment opportunities. To ensure young people with different developmental abilities can continue to pursue education, employment and enrichment after they have maxed out their eligibility for special education transition services at the age of 22. The After 22 Project will be recognized as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP) that will help transition participants into meaningful postsecondary activities by providing flexible learning opportunities, leadership, and job skills training.

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