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Trinity Services to host forum on resources for people with developmental disabilities

The event will be held March 30. Registration is required.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland
Therapist Meaghan Dugan of Trinity Counseling prepares to speak with a patient on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at Trinity Services Inc. in Joliet, Ill. Due to quarantines and lock downs, telehealth and online therapy has become a vital service for individuals during their time of need. Trinity Services Inc. is one of the community partners of the United Way of Will County.

Therapist Meaghan Dugan of Trinity Counseling prepares to speak with a patient on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at Trinity Services Inc. in Joliet, Ill. Trinity Services in New Lenox will host an open house and forum on March 30 will dicuss the resources that are available to people with developmental disabilities. Registration is required. Questions may be submitted in advance. (Geoff Stellfox - gstellfox@shawmedia.com)

Trinity Services in New Lenox will host an open house and forum on March 30 to discuss the resources that are available to people with developmental disabilities.

Sherry Ladislas, director of Development at Trinity Services and the mother of an autistic son, as well as other experts at Trinity will discuss “residential options, community day services, behavioral health and employment services, transition programs, guardianship, PUNS and respite care,” according to a news release from Trinity Services.

The state of Illinois website said PUNS is “a statewide database that records information about individuals with developmental disabilities who are planning for or seeking services.”

“As the parent, guardian or caregiver of a person with a disability, you may have many questions about the support and assistance available to you,” Ladislas said in the release. “This event with help you gain a greater understanding about the resources available at Trinity Services, Inc. and in Will County. Teachers, aides and therapists are also welcome to attend.”

The open house will be held 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Trinity Services headquarters building located at 301 Veterans Parkway in New Lenox. Face masks are required.

To register, Ladislas at sladislas@trinityservices.org or call 815-717-3750. To submit specific questions in advance, email them to tojklouse@trinity-services.org with the Subject: Questions for Forum.

For information, contact Scott Dunnell, director of communications, at sdunnell@trinityservices.org.