Montgomery County Community College, through the Bridge To College (BTC) program and the Office of Disabilities, will be hosting a Parent Conference, Bridging to the Future, on Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 9 AM to 3 PM. This conference is being held virtually and offered to all parents of high school students with Autism, special needs, and IEP's. The purpose of this one-day conference is to inform and assist parents of the transitional change that your child/children will be facing post-secondary and the parent role in the process. The keynote speaker is Jane Thierfeld Brown. Partake in seminars on finance, disabilities services, legal rights, insurance, and college, career & vocational planning. Speakers from colleges, institutions, and organizations who are well noted for their work and support to students with disabilities, will be presenting seminars on the transition process and will discuss what to expect, how to prepare for the transition, legal aspects, financial planning, rights and waivers, among other topics. Also, there will be multiple vendors available for additional information. Whether the choice is Vocational, Technical training, 2 year, or 4-year college, be informed of the options, rights, and alternatives that are available for the next step post-secondary. The conference is free, but registration is required.