Homewood-Flossmoor High School invites all area students and young adults with disabilities and their families to its inaugural Transition Resource Fair, on Tuesday, April 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the gym in the South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor.
The fair is designed to provide information and resources on education, employment, independent living, recreation, transportation, guardianship, plus government benefits and programs for young adults with disabilities.
“We wanted to ensure that families in the South Suburbs are aware of what they have access to, in terms of services for their young adults with disabilities who are transitioning out of high school,” said Angela Taylor, H-F’s director of Special Education.
Exhibitors include:
- Cornerstone Services Inc.
- Family Benefit Solutions Inc.
- Family Resource Center on Disabilities
- Illinois Center for Rehabilitation & Education at Roosevelt University
- Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
- New Star
- Illinois Department of Human Services’ Office of Rehabilitation Services
- PACE at National Louis University
- Prairie State College
- Progress Center for Independent Living
- RTA
- Sertoma
- Shepherds College
- South Suburban Special Recreation Association
- Suburban Access
For additional information, call 708-335-5691 or visit hfhighschool.org.