What to expect:
Information and firsthand experiences from Dustin Park, a young adult with Autism, and Deborah Kobayakawa, a parent advocate. Dustin and Deborah will share about their personal goals and resources available to adults with Autism that helped them pursue these aspirations.
Topics
Transitioning from High School and Special Education Services
Postsecondary Education
Employment
Leisure
Housing
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Meet the Hosts!
Deborah Kobayakawa
Debbie is a mom, grandma, advocate, educator and community volunteer who loves working with and on behalf of individuals with ID/DD and their families. Life with Ian is always interesting and keeps her on her toes. Being a mother to her two sons, Josh and Ian, are her biggest accomplishments and joy in life.
Dustin Park
Dustin Park is a young adult with Autism. He is graduate of Castle High School and currently attends the UCLA Pathway Program in Los Angeles where he learns skills to live independently. Dustin enjoys skateboarding, playing the tenor saxophone, and is in the Summer Band at the University of Hawaii. Before going to UCLA last year, Dustin took classes at Windward Community College and Honolulu Community College and has worked as a data entry clerk position with Leadership in Disabilities & Achievement of Hawaii (LDAH).