Para los individuos seleccionados de PUNS en el 2021, sus familiares y defensores, venga con nosotros! Y aquellos que ya recibieron la carta de notificación temprana en Diciembre 2021 para la selección de 2022. En estos talleres les presentaremos como preparar para su cita con la agencia coordinadora de servicios, vamos a explorar los beneficios... Read more »

In this presentation, we will discuss strategies, tips and techniques that Parents/Caregivers can use when dealing with the stress that Holidays and special events can bring. We will share ideas to implement, things to consider, sensory strategies, and de-stress techniques that can be used daily, or as needed. Featured Speaker: Roseann Slaght Roseann Slaght has... Read more »

Plan to join us for our monthly webinars focused on families and individuals who have received Early Notification about a likely upcoming PUNS selection from the IL Division of Developmental Disabilities. The webinars are also open to families who were selected from the PUNS list in the summer of 2021. The webinars focus on several... Read more »

Join us to learn about a new Program for children enrolled in Medicaid under age 21 with complex behavioral healthcare needs. Kristine Herman, HFS Bureau Chief, Behavioral Health, will discuss the history of the N.B. Consent Decree -the impetus for this Program -as well as eligibility criteria, the enrollment process and program services. Register in... Read more »

Now is the time to plan for Summer Camp! Join us today to learn about programming available through Special Recreation Associations located in northern and central Illinois. Heart of Illinois (Peoria) Special Recreation Association, South Suburban Special Recreation (SSRA), North Suburban Special Recreation (NISRA), and the (Bloomington) Special Opportunities Available in Recreation (S.O.A.R.) program will... Read more »

Is your young adult son or daughter with a disability becoming eligible for Medicare in the future? Join us today to listen to Georgia Gerdes at Age Options discuss how Medicare works with Medicaid and/or private health insurance for adults with disabilities, as well as what are next steps and responsibilities. This webinar will also... Read more »

Presented by the Family Support Network and the Ligas Family Advocate Program of The Arc of Illinois.   Registration and more information coming soon!

Featured Speaker:   Olga Medina, SNAP Coordinator   IL Hunger Coalition More information will be forthcoming   Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cMCIJzQgQSGaOE-VZUPXQA