Socorro ISD hosts fair to link students with disabilities to post‑school services

The Socorro Independent School District hosted a Transition to Independence Living Agency Fair at the Technology Service Center to connect students and families with resources and support services to prepare young adults with special needs for life after high school.

The fair aimed to introduce community programs and services for graduates and their families. One resident attending the event said many families are unaware of local resources and worry that students will "stay home" after school ends. "A lot of times, parents feel that once the education is done, my kid is gonna stay home," the resident said, adding that families are hoping for employment opportunities and social supports so students "can continue to socialize and be a part of society."

Another resident described the event as "very informative," citing information on transportation, housing and health services for adults with disabilities. "I didn't know there was all this in the community," the resident said. "So I am really grateful, and I'm so glad I came."

Organizers presented the fair as a way to connect attendees with agencies offering services that support independence after high school. The transcript does not specify how many agencies attended, how many people participated, or any formal follow‑up steps or commitments from providers. No motions or formal decisions were recorded in the transcript.

The event highlights a need, according to attendees, for greater outreach and information-sharing so families can access employment support, transportation options, housing services and health care as students transition out of the school system. The fair concluded without a recorded vote or formal outcome in the provided transcript.