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9th Annual College Summit for Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities

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Mayor's Office For People with Disabilities LogoMayor's Office For People with Disabilities LogoThe Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities’ Employment Services Unit will be hosting its 9th annual College Summit for Students with Disabilities.

Saturday, April 18, 2015


MOPD Field Office


2102 W. Ogden Ave.

Chicago, IL 60612

At this event MOPD hopes to expose students with disabilities to the myriad of options at their disposal when it is their turn to decide the next steps in their efforts to reach their desired goals.

What is CCC’s College to Careers (C2C) Program?
The partnerships between City Colleges and industry leaders, the CCC will provide detailed information on its Occupational Programs in six of the fastest-growing fields.

Hot breakfast will be served
Registration: 8:30 am
Program: 9:00 am – 1:30 pm

For more information:
Ph: 312.746.5743
TTY: 312.746.5713
Fax: 312.746.5749

Reasonable Accommodations requests
Pre-registration through 4/13/15 – On site registration available

The 12th Annual Summit for Youth with Disabilities

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Mayor's Office For People with Disabilities LogoMayor's Office For People with Disabilities LogoThe 12th Annual Summit for Youth with Disabilities

Presented by Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities

Karen Tamley – Commissioner

“Working Toward Your Future”
“Promising Practices–Measurable Outcomes”

WHAT: This is a FREE Informational and Resource Event for Youth with Disabilities (14 and Over),especially targeting those receiving Social Security Benefits (SSI/SSDI). All Parents/Guardians,Educators, Vocational Professionals, and Service Providers are Welcome!

Meet and join the Chicago Concerned Parent Group!

WHEN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014 Registration/Breakfast: 8:30 a.m., Opening/Workshops: 9:30 a.m. until noon, Wrap-Up Session: 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.for SSI/SSDI recipients and educational and recreational resources to promote independent living.

WHY: Gain Valuable Knowledge and Assistance regarding Employment, Special Work Incentives offered by SSA for SSI/SSDI recipients and educational and recreational resources to promote independent living.

WHERE: Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Central West Field Office 2102 West Ogden Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60612

TO REGISTER: Contact 312/746-5743 (Voice) ◊ 312/746-5713 (TTY) ◊ 312/746-5787 or 312/746-5749 (Fax)

Requests for Reasonable Accommodations should be made by November 3, 2014