Discover The Path To Transitions

Empowering Adults with Disabilities & Their Support Networks
An Educational Session for Families, Caregivers & Professionals

Join us for an informative meeting exploring two key areas of adult transition planning:

Guardianship in Illinois

Presented by the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission:

- Types of guardianship
- Legal responsibilities of a guardian
- Impact on individual rights & autonomy
- Steps to appoint a guardian

Plus, Q&A and resources from IGAC experts.

Self-Direction Assistance (SDA)

Learn how Illinois’ Home-Based Services Waiver empowers adults with disabilities to:

- Hire/manage their own support staff
- Tailor services to personal needs
- Increase independence & community integration

Explore how SDA complements or offers an alternative to guardianship.

Featured Presenters

Barry Lowy, J.D.,
Director, Office of State Guardian, IGAC

Teresa Parks, M.S.W.,
Deputy Director & Human Rights Authority Director, IGAC

Please RSVP @ https://epicci.org/event/path-to-transitions/

Come explore, connect, and build a brighter future together!

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