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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

Transition to Post Secondary Education, Employment and Community

Mom and DaughterThis training discusses Transition to Post Secondary Education, Employment and Community life and how families can work with their child’s IEP Team to insure their child has a meaningful transition plan. We will focus on the following:

  • This training adult life/post-secondary education,
  • Identifying outcomes and,
  • Developing transition-related goals as part of the IEP process.

Parents and young adults will become knowledgeable regarding resources in the community in order to build linkages, and ensure a dignified life as a contributing citizen.