Teen's Transition to Life Summit
We hope you will enjoy the Teen's Transition to Life Summit: Marriott North 6650 N.Andrews Ave FT. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Click here for Mapquest Directions Click here for Flyer If you require an ASL interpreter please call 954-233-1271 by August 31, 2012. (254 people currently registered) Registration is required for each person attending.
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8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CHECK IN PARENT TRACK SESSION I 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM BIRDS, BEES, & BUTTERFLIES IN YOUR STOMACH Dr. Marilyn K. Volker MAPPING OUT YOUR DIPLOMA OPTIONS Lisa Friedman-Chavez FULL PREPARING FOR WORK: VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION Eva-Lyn Facey SESSION II 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM SOCIAL SECURITY AND BENEFITS PLANNING / TICKET TO WORK Richard Cruz FULL SPECIAL NEEDS PLANNING-ENSURING YOUR WISHES FOR THEIR FUTURE Principal Financial THE JOURNEY TO SELF ADVOCACY & INDEPENDENCE Patricia Keiling SESSION III 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM WHAT HAPPENS WHEN GOOD KIDS MAKE BAD CHOICES Broward Sheriff’s Office SOCIAL SECURITY AND BENEFITS PLANNING / TICKET TO WORK Richard Cruz THE JOURNEY TO SELF ADVOCACY AND INDEPENDENCE Patricia Keiling 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PLENARY SESSION - LUNCH PROVIDED THE JOURNEY CONTINUES: FROM PRE-K TO COLLEGE AND ADULTHOOD Shelby Nurse and Tom Nurse Join Shelby as she shares the insights and perspectives she has learned from living with cerebral palsy and visual impairments for 20 years. Shelby will talk about the positive impacts of inclusion, therapies, assistive technology, and home modification. She will also explain how she utilizes various funding streams to help her dreams come true. Her dad, Tom Nurse, will join Shelby, and together they will share lessons learned through this process and outline work still to come. YOUTH TRACK SESSION I 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM I HAVE A PAYCHECK – NOW WHAT? Representatives from:Wells Fargo Bank GET THE KNOW ON THE 5-0 Representatives from:Broward Sheriff’s Office IF YOU CAN BELIEVE IT, YOU CAN ACHIEVE IT Dr. Galen Chun SESSION II 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM RELATIONSHIPS, BODIES AND SEX Dr. Marilyn K.Volker FULL YOU ARE HIRED: TIPS FROM BOSSES Moderator:Lou Ruccolo Representatives from:Wyndham Hotel,Publix & more PEER PANEL ON TRANSITION, COLLEGE, & VOLUNTEERING Billie Morgan SESSION III 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM RELATIONSHIPS, BODIES AND SEX Dr. Marilyn K. Volker HOW TO OBTAIN SUPPORT WHILE IN SCHOOL Billie Morgan FULL SEE THE POSSIBILITIES Melissa Silverman & Jay Silverman 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM PLENARY SESSION - LUNCH PROVIDED THE JOURNEY CONTINUES: FROM PRE-K TO COLLEGE AND ADULTHOOD Shelby Nurse and Tom Nurse Join Shelby as she shares the insights and perspectives she has learned from living with cerebral palsy and visual impairments for 20 years. Shelby will talk about the positive impacts of inclusion, therapies, assistive technology, and home modification. She will also explain how she utilizes various funding streams to help her dreams come true. Her dad, Tom Nurse, will join Shelby, and together they will share lessons learned through this process and outline work still to come. * Denotes required fields Our Vision: To ensure that all children of Broward County have the opportunity to realize their full potential, their hopes and their dreams, supported by a nurturing family and community.