When:
January 30, 2025 all-day
2025-01-30T00:00:00-05:00
2025-01-31T00:00:00-05:00

Disability Transition to Adult Services Workshop for Massachusetts' FamiliesWebinar, January 30th, 2025, with the MinuteMan Arc in Concord, MA. Free Parent/Guardian Training. Ken Underwood and Michelle Algeri, from the Department of Developmental Services Central Middlesex Area office, will address the process of entering adult services (via Chapter 688) and how the transition from school to the adult world occurs for those who have ID/DD and/or Autism.
* They will speak about a variety of aspects of how DDS provides support and what limitations there may be as your loved one turns 22.
* They will also address the different adult service agencies and how they may interrelate.
* Time will be allotted for questions.
About the Presenters:
* Ken Underwood, Acting Area Director, and the Assistant Area Director at the Central Middlesex Area Office for the Department of Developmental Services, has been with DDS for 27 years. Prior to coming to Acton, he had been in the Lowell Area office in multiple roles, including as a Service Coordinator for 18 years, and a Program Monitor, overseeing and supporting provider compliance, investigations, and safety plans. Ken also spent 8 years in the provider world working and managing residential group homes.
* Michelle Algeri, Coordinator Supervisor for ASD, Children’s, and Transition Coordinators, has been working for the Department of Developmental services for nearly 25 years. She was the Transition Coordinator for Central Middlesex for 15 years prior.
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