April 11 Panel: What Transitioning Students with Disabilities and Parents Need to Know

The Newton Parent Advisory Committee for Special Education Presents...

A Panel of Experts in Adult Services

When:    7:00 - 9:00pm, Thursday, April 11, 2013

Where:   Newton Education Center Room 210

                  100 Walnut Street,

                  Newtonville, MA

For additional information: info@newtonpac.org. This presentation is FREE, and all are welcome!

Panelists and Topics

What Can DDS Provide and for Whom?

Mary E. Barry, Director, Newton South - Norfolk Office
Department of Developmental Services
508-668-3679 x136

Mary.E.Barry@MassMail.State.MA.US

Residential Services When Not Eligible from State Agencies

A discussion based upon personal experience, involving parents developing their own residential programs.

Michael W. Weiner, Financial Advisor, Special Needs
Parent-Founder Special Needs Housing Group, JCC

617-312-5115 (Cell)

MichaelWWeiner@financialguide.com

SSI/SSDI: What is It, Who is Eligible and How to Apply

Svetlana Uimenkova, Staff Attorney
Disability Law Center-Boston
617-723-8455 x133
Suimenkova@DLC-ma.org

What Can Mass Rehab Provide for the Transitioning Student or Adult?

Emily Aframe, Transition Specialist
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission-Brookline
617-739-9080

Emily.Aframe@mrc.state.ma.us