Upcoming Events for Transition to Adulthood

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Keynote Presentation

Brian Birnbaum MD, FCC, FAAP

Physician, Children's Mercy Kansas City

10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Transition Panel Discussion focusing on ALL levels of Transition

10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Break and visit with Vendors

11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Break Out Sessions # 1

Teen Skills Lab

Michele Maddux PhD

Clinical Psychologist, Childrens Mercy Kansas City

Jordan Sevart RN, CPNP

Nurse Practitioner, Children's Mercy Kansas City

Safe driving for teens with special health care needs

Annette Maggard Lewer MOT, OTR, CDRS

Driving Program Coordinator, Ability KC

Financial planning and ABLE accounts

Kacy Seitz CHFC, CLTC, CHSNC

Wealth management advisor, Whole Story Planning

12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Pick Up Lunch and Break Out Session #2

Pick up boxed lunch in Discovery Cafe and head to next break out session

12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Break Out Session # 2

Healthy relationships teen session

MO CASA

Healthy relationships caregiver session

Megan Drovetta LSCSW, LCSW

Acute mental health team, Children's Mercy Kansas City

1:15 p.m. to 1: 30 p.m.

Break and FINAL Vendor Visits

1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Break Out Session # 3

Teen panel who has successfully transitioned and are living independently

Supporting mental health of young adults with IDD as they age

Angela Guzman MA, LCSW, LSCSW

Behavioral Health Community Education Coordinator, Children's Mercy Kansas City

Understanding the 18-21-year-old programs thought the local school districts

 Zach McCall

Program Director, Missouri Parents Act (MPACT)