MDA Transitions Center

The Next Station is University … And What Will Be the Next?

Time flies. It was the graduation photo-taking day of my department on April 5. I am now in my third year of undergraduate study, and I am supposed to graduate this semester. However, I have decided to defer my study period for one year due to health concerns, which means I will be “officially” graduating next year. So you may wonder why I have joined the photo day this year. The photo day was organized by the student society of our department.

Legislators try to shrink waiting list for Floridians with disabilities

Backing a proposal by Gov. Rick Scott, House and Senate budget negotiators have agreed to spend $36.3 million next year to provide services to hundreds of people with developmental disabilities who have been stuck on a waiting list. Posted: 5/8/2013

Building a Resume: Tips for Youth with Disabilities

Employers understand that young people may not have a wide variety of prior job experiences to list on a resume. What they are looking for instead is proof that the young person wants to work, and has taken steps to build work skills on his or her own. So, what can a young person list on a resume that show a strong desire to work? Learn more here! Posted:5/7/2013

Visiting a College Campus This Spring? Questions to Ask on Your Tour

Want to find the right fit for college? Visit the colleges that interest you and ask LOTS of questions while you’re there. Print this list and take it with you during campus visits or view the questions on your smart phone or tablet Visit EducationQuest.org for college selection and campus visit tips. Posted: 5/6/2013

The Art of Falling and Picking Yourself Back Up

By Chris Anselmo

Hello everyone! I thought I’d spend my first blog post telling you all about my story, how I’ve gotten to where I am today, and why I’ve decided to join the MDA Transitions blog team. My specific disease, dysferlinopathy, is part of a group of muscular dystrophies that don’t usually produce symptoms until early adulthood. In fact, for the first 17 years of my life, I didn't even know I had this disease.