Tuesday, October 11, 2016

PLANNING AHEAD

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

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A parent workshop for transition aged students.

 

 

PLANNING AHEAD

 

 Tuesday, October 11, 2016

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

 

Homewood-Flossmoor High School

999 Kedzie Ave.
Flossmoor, IL

Main Building TLC

 

 

Topic:  Accessing Financial Resources and Services in Illinois

Presenter:  Ms. Sharon Butterfield

Ms. Butterfield is a social worker and intake coordinator at Park Lawn Services who is very experienced in navigating the maze to access services in Illinois.  She receives funding through the Coleman Foundation Grant to assist families of individuals with developmental disabilities access services in the state of Illinois.  During her presentation she will discuss the importance and purpose of completing the Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services (PUNS) in order for a disabled individual to obtain a home base service grant. Her presentation is interactive whereas she will answer questions and give recommendations.

 

 

Topic:  SSI

Presenters:  Mr. John Marshall and Mr. Karl Gillespie

Mr. Marshall and Mr. Gillespie of the Social Security Administration will explain the eligibility requirements and application process for Supplement Security Income (SSI). They will also explain what expenses are considered when determining the benefit amount, as well as share information about resource limits.

 

 

Join us for this free workshop that is open to families and educators of individuals who have a developmental or intellectual disability.  This event is sponsored by the Southland Transition Planning Committee and the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Special Education Department.  To pre-register email Elaine Young at eyoung@speed802.orgor call (708) 481-6100 ext. 3567 by Wednesday, October 5, 2016 indicating your name and contact information.

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