Webinar
Transition Talk: Navigating the Healthcare Transition to Adulthood
Peggy McManus, Co-Director, Got Transition® reviews the Six Core Elements of Health Care Transition™ and shares valuable insights and strategies for making the transition to adult healthcare as smooth as possible.
About the webinar
As individuals with disabilities move from pediatric care to adult services, the process can involve insurance changes, making important healthcare decisions, and advocating for their unique needs. Finding primary care can be especially tricky for those with complex needs. Our expert speaker reviews the Six Core Elements of Health Care Transition™ and shares valuable insights and strategies for making this transition as smooth as possible.
Speakers
Peggy McManus, MHS, Co-Director, Got Transition®, and President, The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health
Dr. Patience White, MD, MA, FAAP, MACP, Co-Project Director, Got Transition®
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additional Resources
- Got Transition® website
- Family Health Care Transition (HCT) Toolkit in English and Spanish
- What is HCT? (Animated Video) in English and Spanish
- Telehealth and HCT (Animated Video)
- Steps for a Successful Joint Tele-Transition (Social Story)
- Supported Decision-Making
- The Center for Transition to Adult Health Care for Youth with Developmental Disabilities
- You’ve been Appointed Guardian- Now What? A conversation with Heather Connors, executive director, Center for Guardianship Excellence
About Transition Talks
Transition Talks are a series of monthly, virtual workshops hosted by Perkins and industry experts, designed to help you plan your blind or visually impaired young adult’s future after High School. These workshops are free and open to families from across the country. Throughout the this year’s series, we’re tackling robust topics including sustainable financial planning, pre-employment skills, raising confident self-advocates, and more.
