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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 

Register for All Abilities Resource Fair

 

All Abilities Resource Fair Vendor Registration

 

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 

Register for Transition to Adulthood Family Education Day

 

Transition to Adulthood Family Education Day Vendor Registration

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)

SSI/SSDI (PowerPoint)

Housing Support as Young Adults Age