Lincoln-Way to Host College Fair for Students with Disabilities

Hoping to address issues specific to students with disabilities, the residents of Lincoln-Way High School District 210 are invited to a college fair to answer questions about self-advocacy, college admissions criteria and the differences between college and high school.

“We believe that every student at Lincoln-Way should use the four years of high school to develop skills, interests and abilities that will lead them to a career they will pursue with passion, and understand how to meet their learning needs at the post-secondary level,” said Karen Murphy, the Pupil Personnel Director at Lincoln-Way North High School. “This program will help students and their families get started in that process.”

The event, called “Turning Point,” will be held at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Lincoln-Way North High School, 19900 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort. It is open to Lincoln-Way District 210 students with Individual Education Plans.

About a dozen college representatives from the Offices of Disability Services, including Eastern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University and the University of Illinois, have agreed to participate. Several former students will be there as well to talk about their college experiences.

The evening will begin with a welcome and introductions in the school auditorium at 5:45 p.m. The keynote program will be given by the Joliet Junior College StAR Program will follow at 6 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium.

Three breakout sessions will be held throughout the evening, giving parents and students an opportunity to learn more about self-advocacy, the differences between college and high school and college admissions criteria.

The breakout sessions will be held at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the choir room, Phoenix Hall and school cafeteria.

For information, call 815-534-3031.