REV UP Illinois Monthly Meeting
Join us for our monthly REV UP Illinois meeting. Come build the power of the disability vote! Register here.
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Share this The 2nd Annual Catch- 22 Resource Venue
Ridge Park Fieldhouse (off 96th & Longwood Ave)Chicago, IL Ridge Park Fieldhouse, 1817 West 96th Street, Chicago, United StatesThe purpose of this resource fair is to provide various essential community resources from across the state of Illinois that are specific to adults with intellectual, developmental, & mental health disabilities in one setting, since many resources become minimal for adults with disabilities starting at age 18 & when special education entitlements end at age 22. Our overall goal is to equip adults with disabilities,... Read more »
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Your Child, Your Voice: Special Education Summer Series
VirtualYou are your child’s best advocate—but you don’t have to do it alone. Join other families this summer to gain tools, confidence, and knowledge to navigate the special education system. Session Schedule July 1 | Noon–1:00 PM You Are Not Alone: Parent Wellness & Family Balance Learn practical strategies for managing stress, preventing burnout, and... Read more »
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Know Your Rights, Lead with Confidence
Your Child, Your Voice: Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (FMPTIC) Special Education Advocacy Series July 16, 2026 – You Matter Too: The Power of Parent Self-Care July 30, 2026 – Effective Communication & Advocacy: Partnering with Your Child’s School August 13, 2026 – Know Your Rights, Lead with Confidence August 27, 2026 –... Read more »
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ILS & F2F Special Topic lunchtime webinar: Social Security Administration
Topic: Social Security Programs update Speakers: Josephine Mueller & Megan Forristall, Public Affairs Specialists with the Social Security Administration Registration Link https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UVK_Z3unQgSqgg5NqesrvA
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Going Home Coalition Education Session: Pretrial Justice
Join us for our monthly education session! This month, we will be joined by Matthew McLoughlin and Em Gonzalez from the Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice. They will discuss their work on the Pretrial Fairness Act, their current work, and how pretrial justice affects the IDD community. Register here.
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Library Insiders: No Shush Movie
Elmhust Public Library 125 S. Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, ILWe at the Elmhurst Public Library encourage you to tell your adult participants with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to attend our reoccurring daytime program called No-Shush Movies! In this 2-hour program we watch a movie and make a craft. Previous iterations of the program have included Wreck-it-Ralph with wooden bead keychains, Night at the Museum with leaf rubbing watercolor art,... Read more »
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Going Home Coalition Organizing Meeting
Join us for our monthly organizing meeting. Help us guide the work of our coalition! Register here.
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Ready, Set, School: Preparing for a Strong Start
Your Child, Your Voice: Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (FMPTIC) Special Education Advocacy Series July 16, 2026 – You Matter Too: The Power of Parent Self-Care July 30, 2026 – Effective Communication & Advocacy: Partnering with Your Child’s School August 13, 2026 – Know Your Rights, Lead with Confidence August 27, 2026 –... Read more »
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Student-Centered Transitions: The FMPTIC Learning Series
ZoomStudent-Centered Transitions: The FMPTIC Learning Series July 30, 2026 4:30 PM, Understanding Employment Supports for Youth with Disabilities Aug 27, 2026 4:30 PM, Opening Doors: Student-Centered Postsecondary Education Pathways for All Learners Sep 24, 2026 4:30 PM, Building Self-Determination Through Self-Directed IEPs: Practical Tools for Implementation Professional Development credit is available.