This winning presentation examines how disabled young adults experience the transition from school to adulthood. Using accessible interviews and layered multimodal analysis, it captures communication beyond speech. Findings show that belonging, relationships and purpose matter, but being listened to is the top priority, and future planning should begin with people’s goals.

This research centers the voices of learning-disabled young people during the transition from school to adulthood. Using inclusive communication tools, it shows that when young people are directly asked about their goals, meaningful pathways emerge—challenging assumptions, reducing exclusion, and ensuring every future begins with choice.