🎙️ Episode 4 – From School to Community: Building a Bridge to Adulthood
What happens when the school bus stops coming?

For many individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the transition from school to adulthood is one of the most critical — and challenging — chapters of life. Services change. Routines disappear. And families are left to navigate a confusing system without a map.

In this episode, hosts Adam Stultz and Dr. Matthew Ramsey explore what it really takes to make that transition successful. From the risks of “falling off the cliff” to the power of early planning and community-based supports, they share insights, real-life stories, and strategies for building a future filled with purpose and possibility.

Whether you're a parent preparing for what’s next or a community member who wants to help, this episode sheds light on the path forward — and how we can walk it together.

✅ Learn how Target’s programs empower young adults.
✅ Hear stories of real transitions done right.
✅ Discover how we can turn fear into hope — and uncertainty into opportunity.

Subscribe now to The On Target Podcast — where every story moves us closer to inclusion.

What happens when decisions that shape your life — your benefits, your support, your future — are made without your voice in the room?

In this powerful episode, Adam and Dr. Matt Ramsey explore the untapped potential of the disability community as a voting bloc and why civic participation matters more than ever. With over 60 million Americans living with disabilities — and millions more as family members, allies, and caregivers — this group has the numbers to shape elections, influence policy, and demand a more inclusive future.

But barriers remain — from inaccessible polling places to the overwhelming flood of misinformation. This episode digs into the roots of those challenges and offers real stories, historical context, and practical solutions for how individuals and communities can rise above them.

From the legacy of curb cutouts to the fight for marriage equality and self-determination, Adam and Matt remind us that advocacy is not a moment. It’s a movement.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your vote counts — or how to help others find their voice — this episode is your rallying cry.

Listen in and discover:

• Why the disability vote could be a powerful force for change

• The real impact of policy on daily life — from benefits to civil rights

• How advocacy happens in big moments and everyday interactions

• Why inclusion benefits everyone — not just some

💡 Take Action:
✅ Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it
✅ Register to vote — and help someone else do the same
✅ Visit TargetCommunity.org to learn how your voice can make a difference

Because when we show up together, our voices can’t be ignored.

🎧 Subscribe, share, and help build a world where every voice counts.

What happens when critical disability services are underfunded—or disappear entirely?

In this powerful episode, co-hosts Adam Stultz and Dr. Matthew J. Ramsey, CEO of Target Community & Educational Services, pull back the curtain on the real, human consequences of cutting essential supports. This isn’t about budgets. It’s about dignity, independence, and the future we choose to build.

Through firsthand stories and frontline experience, Adam and Matt explore the ripple effects of service cuts on individuals, families, and entire communities. They confront the myth that slashing services saves money—and reveal the hidden costs we all pay when society stops investing in people.

If you believe everyone deserves a chance to live a full, meaningful life, this conversation is for you. It’s raw. It’s real. And it’s a call to action we can't afford to ignore.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How service cuts devastate lives—and why the impact reaches beyond individuals

• The true economic and moral cost of neglecting people with disabilities

• What’s happening right now in Maryland and beyond

• Why investing in services is one of the smartest, most compassionate choices a community can make

Take action with us:✅ Share this episode.
✅ Visit TargetCommunity.org to get involved.
✅ Advocate for a world where no one is left behind.

Because real change starts when we refuse to look away—and choose to care.