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District 186 Empower All Abilities Conference to offer networking and resources

Flyer for the District 186 Empower All Abilities Conference with a picture of Jordan Toma.
District 186
The District 186 Empower All Abilities Conference will take place on Nov. 16, 2024.

Ward Lamon is the director of Student Support Services for District 186. He spoke to Community Voices about the District 186 Empower All Abilities Conference on Nov. 16 at Lanphier High School. The conference will offer community resources and breakout sessions discussing topics such as Autism, ADHD and transition services. The conference will also feature keynote speaker Jordan Toma, a social media influencer and author of the book “I’m Just a Kid with an IEP.”

To learn more visit: https://www.sps186.org/article/1832161

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.
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