Healthcare Transitions for Youth - Information Session

Submitted by Todd Hash on Mon, 08/10/2009 - 1:54pm.
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Family Voices LogoHave you thought about planning for medical transitions?  Youth with special health care needs and their families need to plan their medical transition just as they do their educational transition. Early and intentional planning helps transitioning to adult medical services as successful as possible.

The Goal of Healthcare Transitions:

Improve the health-related quality of life of all young people with chronic illness or disability and enable them to reach their true potential.

Components of a Successful Transition

-Self-Determination    -Person Centered Planning
-Prep for Adult health care   -Independence/Work experiences
- Inclusion in communities
 
Families must start early!



To learn more, join us for an educational session.

Date:  August 20th

Time: 10am – 12pm

Location: Tennessee Disability Coalition, 955 Woodland Street, Nashville TN 37206

Reserve a Seat:  Call 1-888-643-7811


For more information or to schedule a training, contact:

Tonya Bowman - (615) 5158626 or fvmiddle@tndisability.org

Julie Sullivan - (931) 686-3353 or fvtn@tndisability.org