Job Readiness
Carly Gusto and Cason Spann-Cavanaugh (JVS)
SAILS Programming
At this time, the Transition to Adult Care Team will not be holding in-person SAILS programming. Currently, we are offering a virtual educational series, SAILS+, focused on the needs of the parents and caregivers of developmentally and intellectually delayed and disabled young people. In the future, new SAILS content and session updates will be on this page.
Questions? Contact transitionteam@luriechildrens.org.
2023 Sessions
For Spanish speaking attendees, please join regularly by clicking the Teams meeting link and let us know you are on and need interpretation. We will let you know how to join by calling into the live Spanish interpreting line at 312.227.1000, Code 134679.
Para los asistentes de habla hispana, únase regularmente haciendo clic en el enlace de la reunión de Teams y háganos saber que está conectado y necesita interpretación. Le informaremos cómo unirse llamando a la línea de interpretación en español en vivo al 312.227.1000, Code 134679.
Healthcare Transition to Adult Care 101 | April 12 | 6 p.m.– 7 p.m.
Presenters: Dr. Parag Shah and Angela Berger, LCSW, Lurie Children’s
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The PUNS system: What Is It and How Do I Navigate It ? | April 27 | 6 p.m.–7 p.m.
Presenters: Ms. Megan Mutti, Senior Ligas Family Advocate and Ms. Ruth Aguilar, QIDP, LFA, Ligas Family Advocate, The Arc of Illinois
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Legal Planning and Protecting Assets for Your Child with Special Needs | May 11 | 6 p.m.–7 p.m.
Presenters: Jennifer Sabourin, JD, Clancy & Associates
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Guardianship and Alternatives for Supportive Decision Making | May 25 | 6 p.m.–7 p.m.
Presenters: Karin Carli, JD, and Susan Fleming, JD, Greenlight Family Services
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Overview of the Arc of Illinois’ Services & Programs | June 8 | 6 p.m.–7 p.m.
Presenters: Ms. Erica Stearns, Information & Outreach Specialist, The Arc of Illinois’ Lifespan Program
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Changes in Public Benefits as an Adult | June 22 | 6 p.m.–7 p.m.
Presenters: Sarah Hess, JD, Legal Council for Health Justice
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Vocational Options after the age of 22 | July 13 | 6 p.m.–7 p.m.
Presenters: Jamie Taradash,CRC, Manager, Pre-Vocational and Life Planning, Lurie Children’s
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Previous Webinar Recordings
Changes in Benefits as an Adult
Sarah Hess, JD (The Council for Legal Health Justice)
Mental Awareness
Megan Lerner, LCSW (Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago)
Letting Go
Jill Weissberg-Benchell, PhD (Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago)
Jobs & Vocations - Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities
Erick Lopez, MPA,CRC,LPC (The City of Chicago, Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities)
Adult Guardianship
Karin Carli, JD and Ashley Reed, JD (Greenlight Family Services)
Para ver esta información en Español
Attending College & Accomodations
Katie Tappel, MS (Loyola University Chicago’s Student Accessibility Center)
Transition to Adult Care
Parag Shah, MD and Angela Berger, LCSW (Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago)