2015 Transition Roundtable

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Panelist Introductions and Reports

a. Annette Becherer-DSC, Employment Services Director
Shared that DSC would like to get involved with students by the time they
are juniors.
Can provide employment support to students after high school.
DSC provides volunteer opportunities to help individuals develop job
skills.
Rec/Leisure services are also available
DSC works closely with DHS to help people find a job in the community.
b. Mike BryantDHS, Rehabilitation Counselor
Helps students and young adults transition to adult life.
DHS links kids to support services that are available
Can help students in college pay for books, tuition and fees for college
Services are free.
c. Jamie StevensCommunity Choices, Employment Services Director
Provides assistance with customized employment
Provides interest/skills assessments for young adults looking for
employment
Helps students come up with realistic goals and plans for their adult lives.
d. Mary GarmanCunningham Childrens Home, Vocational Options Program
Director
Cunningham Childrens Home is opening a vocational program to out-ofschool adults
Provides customized employment to students and young adults
Assess what works and what doesnt work for individuals they work with
Provides an all encompassing educationbus training, job training,
independent living skills training.
e. Jeremy RiemanAl Ryle Company/Residential Developers, Director of
Operations
Provide residential services in 4-8 bed settings
Works with individuals on any life skills they need.
Operate homes in Champaign County: Rantoul, St. Joseph, Philo, C-U
Current openings
f. Lisa BensonCommunity Elements, Residential Services Director
Residential services for people with mental illness (18 and older)
Transitional group home & apartments
Scattered site apartment services
Provides life skills customized to the individuals needs.
g. Jennifer CarlsonDSC, Residential Services Director

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Residential living services/group homes (8-bed or less)

Apartment Services: Scattered sites and Kerr Ave (onsite staff)
CILA provides 24 hour care for those who need it
Jennifer KnappCommunity Choices, Director
Collaborative approach to life planning
Support individuals who receive home based services
CC does not own homes, but supports those who have obtained housing
Glenn GentryEden Supported Living, Independent Service Coordinator
Serve young adults who need some independent living services
Employs a wellness team
3 meals a day, laundry, personal care, and medication reminders
Current openings
Danielle PerringUIC Specialized Care of Children, Care Coordinator
Service for children 0-21 years of age who suffer from chronic medical
impairments
Offer care coordination services
Summer camp funding
Kim BowdryCCRPC/ISC Office, QIDP/Independent Service Coordinator
Local contact to enter PUNS Database: For state developmental
disabilities funding
Explained PUNS and other services
Ron BribriescoDSC, Case Coordination Director
Serves adults and children
Provides advocacy skills
In-Home support services
Program offers respite services/summer camp funding
Eric TrusnerPACE, Independent Living Coordinator
Focus on individuals who are working to develop themselves as adults
Works with all people, of all ages, and all disabilities
Dan BeaglesCommunity Elements, Dual Diagnosis Services/ Case
Management Unit
Helps individuals get linked to community resources
Help coordinate psychiatric appointments
Provides group services
Works with families as much as possible
Cathy RobinsonParkland-Office of Disability Services Director
Attends IEP meetings for high school students
Provides reasonable academic accommodations and transition assistance
for students transition to college.
Jonathon Thomas-StaggU of IDisability Resources and Educational
Services
Provides support services to students with disabilities
Provides reasonable accommodations to college students with disabilities

q. Jessica DeYoungCU Special Recreation

Shared several programs CU Special Rec Offers
1. After School Programs
2. 9-Week Day Camps
3. Special Events
4. Parent Night Out
5. Martial Arts and Horseback riding
6. Special Olympics
7. Scholarships for students
r. Stacie YoungYMCA/Larkins Place Programming
Scholarship programs if you want to be a member of the YMCA
Provides several camps/specialized programs for kids
Emphasis on accessible programs & facilities
s. Drew BargmannChampaign/Urbana Mass Transit District-Special Services
Manager
Dash Card and Paratransit Programs were explained
Dash PassFree card for an individual to use on fixed bus routes
t. Ashlee FullerTransit Reservation Information Program--TRIP Program
Assistant
Located in Charleston, IL
Helps coordinate transportation
Open Monday-Friday from 8:30-4:00
u. Juli KartelCommunity Elements, Youth and Family Services Director
Mental Health Services
Substance Abuse Services
24-7 Crisis Line
v. Chris BrunsThe Pavilion, Director of Outreach and Business Development
Inpatient services for students 4-17 and adults
Psychiatric Services available
Work with people with addictions
24 Hour Crisis Assessment Services
Day Program for patients is available
School for students with emotional/behavioral disabilities
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Question and Answer Session