Spotlight Virginians: Postsecondary Education – Alex Layman

Spotlight Virginians: Student Success Stories is a video series that invites you to follow the journey of several young adults with disabilities in Virginia as they share their stories of successful transition outcomes.

In this video, Alex shares her postsecondary education journey to become a teacher. The video highlights:

➡ Alex's challenges navigating school and the role of accommodations
➡ The support that made a difference for Alex
➡ Roles and experiences that helped Alex identify strengths and interests
➡ Alex's journey in postsecondary education and how it led to her career as a teacher
➡ The importance of advocacy and self-determination
➡ What Alex loves about her job and her accomplishments and growth
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The VCU Center on Transition Innovations is funded by
the Virginia Department of Education (881-APE62524-H027A190107).

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