2024 CHHS Conference

Network with the community of families and individuals in the South Suburbs who are interested in fostering educational and vocational success for young adults with disabilities.

Connect with local resources for people with disabilities and their families at our exhibit hall and round table events.Learn about navigating health and education systems; college, employment, and independent living; self-advocacy and self-care in college; enhancing student experiences and improving student outcomes; achieving post-secondary career and employment goals.

• 8:30am: Opening Session
• 10:30am-5pm: Educational sessions and panel discussions on these topics and more:

  • Sensory Processing Sensitivity • Self-Regulation and Mindfulness in the Classroom

  • Thriving With Neurodiversity • Self-Advocacy in College

• 11am- 2pm: Grab-n-go box lunch (included in registration)
• 8am-4pm: Exhibit hall, community resource roundtables, and demonstration spaces
• 5pm: Dinner and Networking (ticketed separately)
• 7pm: Stand Up Comedy Show featuring The Comedians with Disabilities Act (ticketed separately)

  Who Should Attend: Educators, Speech-Language Pathologists, College Advisors, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Social Workers, School Counselors, Nurses, Educational Administrators, Health Care Administrators, Service Coordinators, adult Students, Parents and Caregivers, and all other Supporters of young adults with disabilities. CEUs are available!

For registration questions, please contact continuinged@govst.edu or 708.534.4099