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

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

NEXT STEPS:Planning Ahead: Future Finances

Mom and DaughterDuring this workshop, parents step away from daily activities of family life to learn information and strategies useful for shaping secure futures for their children. Through a case study, participants review the range of on-going family supports related to adult life in the community for a young person with disabilities. Guest speakers share their expertise regarding resources for financial and estate planning. During the session, parents will begin to write a “letter of intent” that provides future care givers with guidance in understanding the needs and desires of the person with disabilities and his family.

Social Wellness and Social Success Groups now open for Registration!

Social Wellness Group The Social Wellness Group is intended for children ages 9-12 with a High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Children must be able to participate and gain from a 60-minute group session.

Wednesdays Beginning Jan. 15, 2014
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Outings 6:30-8:00 PM
The Social Success Group is intended for middle school students in 6th-8th grades with a High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder.The Social Success Group is intended for students middle school students in 6th-8th grades with a High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder. They must be able to participate and gain from a 60-minute group session and various community outings.

Mondays Beginning January 13, 2014
6:00-7:00 PM
Outings 6:30-8:00