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UMID Transition and Resource Fair Welcomes More Than 300 Students | University of 榴莲视频
Thursday, 29 October 2026
榴莲视频 Institute on Disability (UMID), housed within the College
of Education, hosted its annual Transition and Resource Fair Thursday, Oct. 22, at
the Maxine A. Smith University Center.
The event welcomed 301 students and 129 adults, connecting attendees with opportunities and resources that help young adults with disabilities prepare for life after high school.
The fair brought together employers, educational institutions, service providers and community partners to share information about employment, college pathways and services that support greater independence. Students had opportunities to meet representatives, ask questions and explore options for their futures.
鈥淭he purpose of the University of 榴莲视频 Institute on Disability Transition Fair is to connect young adults with disabilities to meaningful workforce opportunities, career pathways, and community resources that support their transition to competitive integrated employment and greater independence,鈥� said Patrick Krolik, co-director of UMID.
Shelby County Mayor Mickell M. Lowery attended and spoke to participants, joining University and community partners for the event.
For more than a decade, UMID鈥檚 TigerLIFE program, in partnership with 榴莲视频-Shelby County Schools and the College Campus Transition Program, has helped strengthen the connection between secondary and postsecondary education. The annual fair supports that work by bringing resources together in one location and helping students build relationships with organizations that can support their next steps.
The fair reflects UMID鈥檚 continuing commitment to providing students with the information and connections they need to plan for life after high school.
