Illinois Health Connect Provider Services Trainer Danielle Parrillo and IHC Enrollee Services team members Lynn Kramer and Glenn Nye staffed a table in the exhibit hall of the 8th Annual Illinois Statewide Transition Conference in St. Charles on October 25 and October 26. It was the second consecutive year IHC has attended this conference to educate attendees about the IHC program.
The goals of the conference were to promote effective, person-centered transition planning to address all aspects of adult life for youth with disabilities. Practical and evidenced-based strategies were presented in relation to family involvement, student self-determination, inter-agency collaboration and effective program structures.
IHC staff members interacted with a variety of attendees, including high school students, young adults with disabilities, family members of youth with disabilities, teachers, vocational professionals, caregivers, healthcare professionals, community advocates and college students pursuing careers in special education.
