Upcoming Events for Transition to Adulthood
All Abilities Resource Fair
When: September 18, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Children's Mercy Research Institute
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Transition to Adulthood Family Education Day
When: September 28, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Children's Mercy Research Institute
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9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Keynote Presentation
Brian Birnbaum MD, FCC, FAAP
Physician, Children's Mercy Kansas City
10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Transition Panel Discussion focusing on ALL levels of Transition
10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Break and visit with Vendors
11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Break Out Sessions # 1
Teen Skills Lab
Michele Maddux PhD
Clinical Psychologist, Childrens Mercy Kansas City
Jordan Sevart RN, CPNP
Nurse Practitioner, Children's Mercy Kansas City
Safe driving for teens with special health care needs
Annette Maggard Lewer MOT, OTR, CDRS
Driving Program Coordinator, Ability KC
Financial planning and ABLE accounts
Kacy Seitz CHFC, CLTC, CHSNC
Wealth management advisor, Whole Story Planning
12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Pick Up Lunch and Break Out Session #2
Pick up boxed lunch in Discovery Cafe and head to next break out session
12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Break Out Session # 2
Healthy relationships teen session
MO CASA
Healthy relationships caregiver session
Megan Drovetta LSCSW, LCSW
Acute mental health team, Children's Mercy Kansas City
1:15 p.m. to 1: 30 p.m.
Break and FINAL Vendor Visits
1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Break Out Session # 3
Teen panel who has successfully transitioned and are living independently
Supporting mental health of young adults with IDD as they age
Angela Guzman MA, LCSW, LSCSW
Behavioral Health Community Education Coordinator, Children's Mercy Kansas City
Understanding the 18-21-year-old programs thought the local school districts
Zach McCall
Program Director, Missouri Parents Act (MPACT)
Past Events
On June 10, 2023, the Transition to Adulthood Program at Children's Mercy hosted an in-person conference to support families of patients 12+ as they prepare for adulthood. This educational conference focused on the medically complex young adult and their family system as they navigate the medical, social and legal aspects of transition.
Introduction and Welcome
Guardianship and Supported Decision Making
Services to Help Students Reach Their Good Life-Planning for Life After High School Utilizing IEP
Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care
Self-Care for the Caregiver
End of the Day and Closing
Missouri Waiver Deep Dive (PowerPoint)
Kansas Waiver Deep Dive (PowerPoint)
Housing Support as Young Adults Age