01-11-2018 (Akron, Ohio )
Seven community agencies which offer services to families who have children with special needs are teaming up to offer a Parent Transition Academy at Copley High School, 3807 Ridgewood Road, with four evening workshops covering many of the concerns these parents have as their children approach adulthood.
“The program is targeted to parents and guardians of middle and high school students with disabilities, and we will cover topics ranging from the legal aspects of transition to adulthood to financial planning and finding adult care providers,” said Dr. Erica Krapf, a pediatric neuropsychologist at Akron Children’s Hospital. “We think this is going to be a great resource for parents and it has been a wonderful opportunity for us to collaborate with other programs who serve children in the community.”
The four workshops are 6 to 8:30 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm). The academy is free but online registration is required.
The dates and topics are:
The organizations and agencies planning the academy are: Akron Children’s Hospital, Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board, Summit Educational Service Center, the Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the Educational Service Center of Medina County, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities; and State Support Team 8 Serving Medina, Summit and Portage Counties.
Register online at http://SummitESC.org/Events
For more information, call Brenda Palinkas at 330-945-5600, ext. 511234
Holly Pupino
330-543-4360
hpupino@akronchildrens.org
Laurie Schueler
330-543-3400
lschueler@akronchildrens.org
