LAST Committee

The Life After School Transition Committee (LAST) is a group of service providers in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows that work to support and empower young people with diverse abilities to transition into life after high school.

We do this by highlighting & promoting resources within our community and celebrating community & economic inclusion.

Join us on

Wednesday, October 5 2022
11:30 – 2:00pm
at the Greg Moore Youth Center

to celebrate Community Inclusion Month!!

October is Community Inclusion Month, and the Life After School Transition Committee (LAST) is excited to return to an IN PERSON Community Inclusion BBQ & Party to celebrate inclusive communities and people with diverse abilities. This year’s event takes place on Wednesday, October 5 from 11:30am – 2pm at the Greg Moore Youth Centre. Join us for food, music, entertainment, dancing, art, and more! Everyone is welcome!

TRANSITION RESOURCE FAIR

The LAST Committee holds a Transition Fair event every year to highlight local community resources to help people with diverse abilities prepare for the transition out of high school.

The Transition Resource Fair helps students and young adults with extra support needs and their caregivers and families prepare for the next stage of life after high school. Representatives from a variety of local service providers and agencies covering continuing education, employment, health, and recreational services and more are on hand to give out information about their programs and organization, answer questions, and provide additional resources or contacts as necessary.

Download the 2022 Transition Resource Guide.

LAST Committee Information Form

Are you interested in learning more about an upcoming event or the work of the Life After School Transition Committee? Let us know!

LAST Committee Member Videos

Learn about some of the organizations that make up the LAST Committee and the programs they offer for people with diverse abilities…

City of Maple Ridge – Accessible Programs & Events:

Community Services’ Supported Volunteer Program:

Pivot Point Family Growth Center:

Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living’s Discovery Program:

Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living’s Vicuna Art Studio:

Ridge Meadows Recycling Society’s Supported Work Skills Development Program:

LAST Committee Events

Past events we have organized include:

A Transition Resource Fair each spring.
The Transition Resource Fair is an event to help students and young adults with extra support needs and their families prepare for the next stage of life after high school. Representatives from a variety of local service providers and agencies covering continuing education, employment, health, and recreational services are on hand to give out information about their programs and organization, answer questions, and provide additional resources or contacts as necessary. Event photos are posted on the LAST Committee Facebook Page
A Community Inclusion BBQ & Party at the Greg Moore Youth Centre in October to celebrate Community Inclusion Month. Community Inclusion Month recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of people with developmental disabilities.
Thank you to everyone who contributes to this event – the Kiwanis Club of Golden Ears for providing food and drinks and the artists, musicians, & performers who provide the activities & entertainment!!
We also occasionally present Transition Speaker Events, giving families a chance to meet in a smaller session to learn more and ask questions about topics such as:
- Supported Employment & Customized Employment
- PWD, RDSP, Transit Passes, & Health Benefits
- Creating a Social Network: Face to Face and Having Fun
- STADD – Services to Adults with Developmental Disabilities
- CLBC Eligibility and How to Apply
- MCFD – Ministry of Children & Family Development