2022 Sessions
Jobs & College | June 22 | 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This session will focus on job finding basics like writing a resume, answering interview questions and how to present yourself at an interview. Also, information will be presented on college accommodations and what to plan for if you are going to college with special healthcare needs.
Presenters: JVS (Jewish Vocational Service) and Sophia Hamilton, Director of the Disability Resource Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago
How Do I Find a Doctor | June 29 | 6 p.m.–7 p.m.
Healthcare transition 101 - this session will discuss how to find adult medical providers and how to think about organizing your care as you move from pediatric to adult healthcare systems.
Presenters: Dr. Parag Shah and Angela Berger, LCSW, Transition to Adult Care Team, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Mental Health | July 6 | 6 p.m.–7 p.m.
This session will focus on how to recognize when you might need additional support from a mental health professional and resources to get help.
Letting Go + Moving On (Parent/Guardian Session)
This session will focus on how to recognize when you might need additional support from a mental health professional and resources to get help.
Presenters: Dr. Jill Weissberg-Benchell and Megan Lerner, LCSW, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Department of Psychiatry
Healthcare Skills | July 13 | 6 p.m.–7 p.m.
This session will focus on important health care skills to know as you get older including medication management, making appointments, and getting ready for your first adult appointment.
Presenters: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago ambulatory and inpatient staff members
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