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HEALTH CARE AND TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD

February 28, 2020 @ 12:00 am - 2:00 am

HEALTH CARE AND TRANSITION TOADULTHOOD

Thursday,February 27, 2020 7:00-9:00pm

NonProfitCollaborative of Howard County

9770 PatuxentWoods Drive

Columbia, MD

Will doctors talk to me or allow me to make decisions for my youngadult with a disability? What is supported decision making? Will my child ever havea say in his medical plans? How can I increase my child’s independence withmedical issues? There are so many things to think about as your young adultwith a disability prepares to transition from the school system to adultliving, health care can be something that falls through the cracks. HeatherLuke from Parents' Place of Maryland will discuss ways to plan for thistransition to make it as seamless as possible. Sponsored by the Howard County Autism Society and HCPSS Family Support& Resource Center, this event is open to any family of a transitioningstudent and is not disability specific. For more information please call 410313-7161. Enter in the back of the building, using the glass doors by thecircular drive.  Free

 

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