The Future Begins Today Resource Fair in Palatine
Free informational event for parents and guardians of individuals with a wide range of developmental disabilities and mental health needs
Join Township High School 211, Barrington Community Unit 220 and Township High School 214 school districts and the Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization (NSSEO) for “The Future Begins Today” on April 22.
The event will include a live presentation and resource fair. The schedule will be:
- 6 to 6:30 p.m. – Keynote presentation on supported employment in the Wojcik Conference Center, Building W
- 6:30 to 8 p.m. – Resource fair in Building A, second-floor entrance
Start your evening learning about supported employment. Department of Human Services Supported Employment Administrator Casey Burke will provide an overview of options and what you need to know.
Next, head over to the transition fair. More than 40 adult service providers and community resource agencies will be on hand to answer your questions and provide information on topics including:
- Financial planning
- Job skills training
- Post-secondary education options
- Residential and independent living options
- Home-based options
- Transportation
- Recreation and leisure programs
See the “The Future Begins Today” flyer in English and Spanish for more details.
Attendees should park in Lot 14 using the Roselle Road campus entrance. Volunteers will help guide guests to the fair following the keynote speaker panel.
If you need special accommodations, please contact Lauren O’Donnell at lodonnell@d211.org by April 8.