Webinar – “Illinois Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services (PUNS)”
Free webinars for parents, caregivers and professionals providing guidance and support for the transition to adulthood for children with disabilities
Join the Will-Grundy Transition Planning Committee (Will-Grundy TPC) on Google Meet to learn about PUNS and Service Inc. Independent Service Coordinators on April 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Service Inc. offers a wide range of programs and support to empower people with disabilities.
The Illinois Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services (PUNS) is a statewide database that serves as a waiting list for individuals planning or seeking Developmental Disability Waiver Services through the Illinois Department of Human Services/Division of Developmental Disabilities.
Service Inc. will help participants better understand PUNS and the enrollment process. The presentation will include:
- PUNS and who can enroll
- The PUNS enrollment process, including new applicants meeting with an Individual Service Coordinator (ISC) who is a registered Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP)
- Next steps after enrollment in the PUNS database
- An opportunity to ask questions
The presentation is free and open to anyone who wants to learn more about PUNS.
For more information about joining the webinar or to access session recordings, visit Will-Grundy TPC’s website.
Next month, the Will-Grundy TPC will host a presentation from the University of Illinois Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children on May 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.