Oregon Transition Podcast

19/06/2023

Top youth and school motivational speaker, keynote for the Oregon Statewide Transition Conference, Brad Butler II, takes some time to share about his past, work with students and his books, speaking, and mission. He shares his principles for success and encouragement on supporting students looking f...

12/06/2023

Listen to the first-ever live recording of the Oregon Transition Podcast. Recorded in Eugene, Oregon, March 2023. The program includes 2 student interviews around working and future goals, Exploring Career Technical Education (CTE) in Eugene Public Schools and an award given to OTP as :Transition Po...

05/06/2023

This episode's focus is on Interviews with students and teachers using STEM, (Science, Technology Engineering & Math) to discover career tracks and plan for the future. Youth Transition Program Specialists share how students with disabilities are empowered to identify their own interests and choose....

15/11/2022

The entire OTP podcast team get together to share season fives' mission and get you ready for some great transition stories. Join us for another year of Oregon Transition Podcast!

12/09/2022

Save the date for the 2023 Oregon Statewide Transition Conference (OSTC). It’ll take place in Eugene on March 16 and 17, with a social on March 15. The official theme is: Collaboration is the KEY to Transition!

10/09/2022

06/09/2022

It's a new school year and we are off to a fresh start with our new mission and "rule" for OTP Season 5!!!

Mission: Telling stories that shift the perception of what is impossible to possible, through inspiration, education and community connection.

"Rule": Nothing gets done without a student or out in the field example in the podcast.

Stayed tuned!!

12/08/2022

This bonus episode is the full interview with Oregon Treasury contact for Oregon ABLE Savings Plan that had excerpts in the last full episode on Supported Decision Making , Season 4. There was so much valuable information that it needed to be its' own bonus. For more information on ABLE savings plan...

02/08/2022

SDM + Supported Decision Making. This episode explores the difference between guardianship and exercising SDM. There are various ways individuals can be supported for daily decisions, job exploration, financial literacy and post-secondary training and education. Listen as Josh and Mandy interview va...

25/05/2022

Student from Southern Oregon, Jordan Spires, shares a podcast she wrote, recorded and produced on her own. Jordan worked with the OTP team to learn skills to produce this bonus episode as a part of her goal to one day work in broadcasting and recording. Listen in on her interview about working with....

16/05/2022

Two students share their experiences stepping out into new areas of life, gaining confidence as they overcomes barriers. Hear their successes and also from those who supported them on the way. Included is an interview on a student-created podcast project soon to be released as an OTP Bonus episode.

18/02/2022

A spin-off of the myth-busters episode, the myth around social security income and work had so much great information it had to be added as its' own bonus episode. Mandy Younger interviews the Oregon Work Incentives Network on the world of SSI benefits management and work. WIN website

14/01/2022

In Episode 2, the team presents myths around work and benefits with transition age youth and adults, and interviews subject matter experts to debunk them. Get some solid information to de-bunk those commonly expressed myths next time you hear them! Episode 2 also introduces us to a new feature you w...

06/11/2021

Listen in on an interview with a student sharing his insights into paid summer work and some profound life lessons. The OTP production team reflects on episode 2 and the bonus on the RFA and its' success to establish preferences for students out in the workplace.

25/10/2021

OTP welcomes a new co-host, Mandy Younger, Pre ETS Coordinator from Southern Oregon. Josh and Mandy interview students who participated in the 2001 summer paid work experience RFA grant through Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation as well as CJ Webb, coordinator for the program, who also shares on what....

21/10/2021

It’s Fall, the trees are changing, the weather is changing, it must be time for a new season of the Oregon Transition Podcast!!

Season 4 coming Monday Oct 25!!

12/07/2021

Follow the pathway and progression of students navigating their way to success during a year of pandemic, setting goals and reaching new achievements. Hear how parents and agency professionals build independence and motivate towards success in the final episode of OTP, Season 3.