Transition Fair for Students with Disabilities: Eligibility to Employment and Beyond

Transitioning from High School for Students with Disabilities

Join us for a panel discussion for students and parents about these topics:
• Learning and employment opportunities after high school
• Benefits and entitlements for students with disabilities
• Role of a case worker/service coordinator
• Applying for SSI and Medicaid
• Adult services (Waiver Programs)
• Legal guardianship/Special Needs Trust
• Meet with representatives from service agencies and organizations

Tuesday, January 8th, 2013

For questions/further information: 
Please contact Cheryl Gitlitz, LCSW, at (516) 992-1349
or bellmoremerricksepta@gmail.com

6:00-6:30 pm Information Packet Distribution/Registration
6:00-6:30 pm Meet with Agencies at information tables
6:20-6:35 pm Performance by Express Yourself
6:40-8:00 pm Panel Discussion and Student Workshop
8:00-9:15 pm One-on-One questions with agencies at tables


Calhoun High School Auditorium
1786 State Street
Merrick, NY 11566


Registration Form: Transition from High School

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To RSVP: BMCHSD SEPTA c/o Calhoun High School, 1786 State Street, Merrick, NY 11566
or via e-mail: bellmoremerricksepta@gmail.com

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