CACLD Hosting Conference For High School Students

TRUMBULL — The Connecticut Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities (CACLD) is holding a conference for high school students with learning disabilities and/or AD/HD on Wednesday, April 14, from 6 to 9:30 pm, at the Trumbull Marriott. It is open to all high school students, their parents or guardians, and professionals.

Dr Joseph Madaus, director of the university program for college students with learning disabilities at the University of Connecticut, will discuss the transition from high school to college. His presentation will center on the differences between high school and college, legal protection and practical suggestions to help in the transition from high school to college. There will also be a question and answer period.

Following the presentation, a panel of students from various colleges will discuss their own transition experiences. UConn’s regional coordinator of services for students with disabilities, Lorraine Stanek, will facilitate the discussion.

The conference will also include a panel of representatives from various nontraditional college-based programs, semi-independent living programs and community resources for students not considering college.

High School students attend free of charge. There is a small fee for parents and professionals. To register, or for further information, contact CACLD at 203-838-5010.