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6th Annual Illinois Statewide Transition Conference: October 24-26, 2010
| Registration | Welcome Reception | Conference Goals | Exhibitor Registration | Financial Support
The 6th Annual Transition Conference for high school aged students and young adults with disabilities, their family members and teachers, vocational professionals, caregivers, health care professionals, college students pursuing careers in special education and community advocates will be held in Effingham, Illinois from October 24-26, 2010.
The conference, titled “Abilities, Aspirations & Access”, will be held at the Thelma Keller Convention Center and will invite participants to imagine the possibilities for students with disabilities in the areas of independent living, education and training, employment, community integration, health care, and self-advocacy. Conference sessions were organized into 4 tracks: Education, Community, Employment and Health.
The pre-conference will be structured to support longer sessions for topics that require more time and some shorter sessions offering information on best practices and innovative programs. This year the pre-conference is again scheduled in the afternoon on Sunday, October 24th, to provide opportunities for those who may not be able to attend during the week. The Exhibit Hall and the College & Health Fair will be open from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Please note: not all exhibitors will be participating in the Exhibit Hall on Sunday.
Conference attendees will also have the opportunity to take advantage of the College & Health Fair and the Exhibit Hall on Monday, October 25th, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 26th concludes the conference and highlights multi-choice Plenary Sessions and Break-Out Sessions in the morning. The conference concludes at 11:30 a.m.
Registration
Conference participants are strongly encouraged to register using the Illinois Transition Conference online registration. The online registration is under development - check back often to find out when the registration site is up and running. "Go Green" and help conference planners take eco-friendly steps to better our environment by registering online and eliminating paper registration forms. A limited number of hard copy registration booklets will be made available by request only to those that do not have internet access, contact Cullen Hoos at 217-558-1577.
Space is limited and breakout sessions have limited capacity on a first come basis. So register early to ensure admission to your top choice sessions.
Register Early by Septemer 15, 2010 to get the lowest rate. Late Registration ends October 6, 2010.
Welcome Reception
A Welcome Reception will be hosted on Monday, October 25th, to provide conference participants the opportunity to network with colleagues as well as meet new friends and associates. Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be offered from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m and a door prize drawing will be held at 7:00pm (must be present to win). Look for more information at the Registration Desk.
Conference Goals
The goals for the 2010 Illinois Statewide Transition Conference are to promote effective, person-centered transition planning to address all aspects of adult life for youth with disabilities. Conference participants will obtain practical and evidence-based (proven) strategies related to:
- Family Involvement (e.g., parents and families as partners in planning for and delivering transition services)
- Student Self-determination (e.g., using transition assessment information and facilitating students' self-determination to develop individualized plans based on their post-school goals)
- Interagency Collaboration (e.g., involvement of community businesses, organizations and agencies in all aspects of transition-focused goals)
- Effective program structures (e.g., efficient and effective delivery of transition-focused education and services to all transition-aged
youth)
Target Audience
- Transition-aged youth/young adults who have a disability
- Family members
- Health Care Professionals
- Caregivers
- Special Education educators and administrators
- Vocational Rehabilitation counselors and administrators
- Advocates
- Transition Planning Committees
Exhibitor Registration
Do you want to reach over 800 participants who are interested in helping create active, productive lives for young people with disabilities? A limited number of exhibit spaces were available to allow you to reach students, parents, teachers, social service and healthcare professionals.
The 2010 Illinois statewide Transition Conference has general exhibits open from Sunday 10/24/10 at 1:00 pm through Monday 10/25/10 at 4:00 pm. Healthcare and College Exhibit spaces are available Monday 10/25/09 from 8:00 to 3:30 pm. Participants had to complete the 2010 Exhibitor Prospectus to become an exhibitor, sponsor, or advertiser.
Financial Support:
The Transition Conference Committee has made provisions for a limited number of scholarships for parents and students who need financial assistance. These funds are available on a first come, first serve basis. This scholarship can be used for needed conference related expenses including registration, hotel, transportation and/or a personal attendant. To apply, please contact Tara Dunning of the State Independent Living Council of Illinois (SILC) at 217-744-7777 or tara@silcofillinois.org.
Scholarships are also available through the Arc of Illinois Consumer Involvement Program; call 815-464-1832 for information about the Arc of Illinois program or visit their website at www.thearcofil.org.
Conference Sponsors
Children's Memorial Hospital
Department of Special Education/Illinois State University
Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center
Family Resource Center on Disabilities
Healthcare and Family Services/Health Benefits for Workers with Disabilities
IL Assistive Technology Program
IL Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
IL Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
IL Dept of Employment Security
IL Dept. of Human ServicesIL Network of Centers of Independent Living
IL Interagency Coordinating Council
Il State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities
IL State Board of Education (ISBE)
Rehabilitation Institute of ChicagoSIU Region V Technical Assistance and Continuing Education (TACE) Center
Statewide Independent Living Council of IL
UIC Division of Specialized Care for Children
UIS Office of Disability Services
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
6th Annual Illinois Statewide Transition Conference
October 24-26, 2010
Effingham Thelma Keller Convention Center
Effingham, Illinois
Register by September 15th, 2010 to take advantage of early registration fee discounts
For more information
contact Debbie Einhorn
at 866-436-7842 ext.116,
or via email at: deinhorn@fmptic.org
Or email your questions to: info@illinoistransitionconference.org
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