Ventures Announces Road Map to Success Resource Event

Published September 18, 2015

A group that’s dedicated to helping students with disabilities make the transition from school to post-secondary will host a resource event Saturday, October 3 in Franklin.

Ventures is a collaboration among agencies – including Williamson County Schools – that address the needs of adolescents and young adults with disabilities in Williamson County.

Their Road Map to Success event will be held at Franklin High School on October 3 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Over 30 agencies serving the disability community will be present including Waves, Inc, The Arc Williamson County, Mercy Community Healthcare, Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation, Williamson County Schools, Work Force Essentials and Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

WCS Executive Director for Student Support Services Carol Hendlmyer will give the keynote address at 9 a.m. Workshop options will be available throughout the day from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on topics ranging from conservatorship to mental health.

Light refreshments will be available. For a full list of agencies attending and workshop options, please visit the Ventures Facebook Page.

Franklin High School is located at 810 Hillsboro Road in Franklin.