BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Arc of Illinois - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.thearcofil.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Arc of Illinois REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T130000 DTSTAMP:20241217T200132Z CREATED:20241217T200132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T200132Z UID:24513-1746705600-1746709200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Family Advocate Program - Know Your Options DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about your options under the Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver for Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Illinois. We will discuss service and support options\, explore the role of your ISC\, review the key steps you need to take to prepare for supports\, and talk through common concerns and barriers. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rKZshVlvR0iECHG4ZweVOg#/registration \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \n  \nQuestions? Contact the Family Advocate Program at 708-331-7370 URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-advocate-program-know-your-options-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T173000 DTSTAMP:20250213T202206Z CREATED:20250213T202017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T202206Z UID:24872-1746725400-1746725400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Digital Literacy: Digital Footprint & Cyber Safety DESCRIPTION:The Arc of IL\, in collaboration with AT&T and ArcUS\,  is offering  digital literacy classes for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities ages 18 + and their support person as needed.  This session will provide a basic understanding of a selected topic using interactive videos. \nRegistration Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qiMlPud4Tk2dun2qF7_-Zw \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/digital-literacy-misinformation-cyber-safety/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T114500 DTSTAMP:20250506T194728Z CREATED:20250506T194728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T194728Z UID:25327-1746788400-1746791100@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Tema Urgenta: Los Recortes Propuestos al programa Medicaid DESCRIPTION:Presentadoras:  Rocio Perez y Susan Agrawal \nEste seminario web explicara en espanol lo siguiente: \nLa importancia del programa de Medicaid y los servicios bajo Medicaid \nLos recortes propuestos al programa Medicaid \nComo las familias y personas con discapacidades pueden expresar su opinion en contra de los recortes propuestos a Medicaid \nEnlace de inscripcion: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3mYNQ4QRT9GIvBr2kk5AZQ \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/tema-urgenta-los-recortes-propuestos-al-programa-medicaid/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T130000 DTSTAMP:20250506T203212Z CREATED:20250506T195013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T203212Z UID:25329-1746792000-1746795600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Urgent: Proposed Cuts to Medicaid DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Susan Agrawal \nThis webinar will explain the following: \nThe importance of Medicaid and its services \nProposed federal funding cuts to Medicaid \nEducate how families & persons with disabilities can express their opposition to Medicaid cuts. \nRegister in advance for this webinar: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3-CYcj31T3SCAzSt6tLQBg \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/urgent-proposed-cuts-to-medicaid/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T130000 DTSTAMP:20250207T193417Z CREATED:20240722T153529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T193417Z UID:24022-1747137600-1747141200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:IL Life Span & Family to Family HIC Lunchtime Webinar: Journey Through an 8-step LifeCare Planning Program DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Mary Anne Ehlert\, CFP®\, is highly regarded as a specialist in working with families of individuals with disabilities and speaks at conferences\, hosts webinars\, and runs virtual training on future planning. As President and Founder of Protected Tomorrows\, as well as a partner of Simplicity Wealth\, Mary Anne currently serves on the board for the Cornelia de Lange Syndrome National Foundation\, Special Olympics Illinois Foundation Board\, the Advisory Board of Tails for Life and the Advisory Counsel of Integrative Touch. Mary Anne is a former Board Member of the National Disability Institute and Special Olympics of Illinois. \nLearning Objectives: \n• Development of a foundation for your family’s own personal Eight Step Future Care PlanTM \n• HOW to prepare financially and legally • How to communicate your Future Care PlanTM to your family \n• The differences of financial planning for families with special needs members\, such as when to take Social Security\, leaving more funding \nRegister in advance for this webinar: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wrRvCPtERCu33676Vc8RXw \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/il-life-span-family-to-family-hic-lunchtime-webinar-5/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T130000 DTSTAMP:20241217T201656Z CREATED:20241217T201656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T201656Z UID:24537-1747224000-1747227600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Programa de Abogacía para Familias - Conoce Tus Opciones FAP DESCRIPTION:¿Recibió recientemente una carta de notificación anticipada o una carta de selección PUNS? \nÚnase a nosotros para conocer sus opciones bajo la exención de Medicaid basada en el hogar y la comunidad para adultos con discapacidades del desarrollo en Illinois. \nDiscutiremos las opciones de servicio y soporte\, exploraremos el rol de su ISC\, revise los pasos clave que debe seguir para prepararse para los apoyos y hable sobre inquietudes y barreras comunes. \nEs necesario registrarse. \n  \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QqdU_KqDScChTZrfnPm1bA#/registration \nUna vez registrado\, recibira un correo con el enlance para entrar al taller en línea. \n  \nPreguntas? \nPrograma de Abogacía para Familias \n815-464-1832 x1033 URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/programa-de-abogacia-para-familias-conoce-tus-opciones-fap-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T130000 DTSTAMP:20250213T202459Z CREATED:20250213T202407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T202459Z UID:24874-1747310400-1747314000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Digital Literacy: Internet Basics DESCRIPTION:The Arc of IL\, in collaboration with AT&T and ArcUS\,  is offering  digital literacy classes for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities ages 18 + and their support person as needed.  This session will provide a basic understanding of a selected topic using interactive videos. \nRegistration Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jJZ0uDE0QtmCcIVv4K_tEQ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/digital-literacy-internet-basics-2/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T183000 DTSTAMP:20250502T161157Z CREATED:20250321T164739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T161157Z UID:25096-1747330200-1747333800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Seminario Web en Espanol: La Tutela DESCRIPTION:Presentadoras: Cheryl Lipton \, Abogada y Carmen Ontiveros asistente legal de la organizacion – Center for Disability and Elder Law \nEste seminario web:\nProporcionará a las familias información sobre la tutela en general\, así como sobre alternativas como la Toma de Decisiones con Apoyo\, para ayudarles a decidir qué es lo mejor para su familiar; y \nExplicará el proceso de tutela en el Condado de Cook (tribunal de sucesiones)\, incluyendo la documentación\, los costos\, los requisitos para la notificación al demandado y la notificación a los familiares cercanos\, y qué esperar en la audiencia. \nInscribirse con este enlace.  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FoPLgtxPQ_2AZM931oLT-Q \nCheryl Lipton se incorporó al Centro para la Discapacidad y el Derecho de la Tercera Edad (CDEL) en enero de 2019 como coordinadora del programa Tutela de Adultos. Actualmente\, es abogada principal de planta y la Coordinadora del programa Pro Bono de CDEL. Cheryl representa a solicitantes en casos de tutela\, administra los Servicios Pro Se de Tutela de en el Condado de Cook (Centro Daley) y supervisa los Talleres de Tutela y Poderes Notariales. A lo largo de su carrera jurídica\, Cheryl ha sido abogada de apelaciones en la Oficina del Defensor Público del Condado de Cook\, redactora para un bufete nacional y profesora adjunta de la facultad de derecho. \nCarmen Ontiveros se incorporó a CDEL en agosto de 2024 como asistente legal bilingüe en español. Brinda apoyo a los clientes de CDEL con dominio limitado del inglés. Antes de incorporarse a CDEL\, Carmen trabajó en diversas áreas\, tanto en el sector privado como en el público. También trabajó como asesora de prensa del alcalde de Chicago\, Richard M. Daley URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/seminario-web-en-espanol-la-tutela/ LOCATION:Zoom Call\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T190000 DTSTAMP:20241217T200814Z CREATED:20241217T200814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T200814Z UID:24525-1747764000-1747767600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Family Advocate Program - Know Your Options DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about your options under the Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver for Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Illinois. We will discuss service and support options\, explore the role of your ISC\, review the key steps you need to take to prepare for supports\, and talk through common concerns and barriers. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7TkUoLBVS1iJTvdA6Vz60Q#/registration \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \n  \nQuestions? Contact the Family Advocate Program at 708-331-7370 URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-advocate-program-know-your-options-15/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T130000 DTSTAMP:20250515T233804Z CREATED:20250513T183439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T233804Z UID:25372-1748001600-1748005200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Special Medicaid Update DESCRIPTION:We’ll cover:\n• The importance of Medicaid and its services\n• Proposed federal funding cuts to Medicaid\n• Educate how families & people with disabilities can express their opposition to Medicaid cuts. \nPresenter: Susan Agrawal\, PhD     Director of Family to Family Health Information Center\, The Arc of Illinois \nRegister in advance for this webinar: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3l_ABdCJSMCNj-wcQUko0g \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/special-medicaid-update/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T183000 DTSTAMP:20250515T233737Z CREATED:20250513T182051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T233737Z UID:25370-1748367000-1748370600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Tema Urgenta: Los Recortes Propuestos al programa Medicaid - En Espanol DESCRIPTION:Este seminario web explicara en espanol lo siguiente: \n\nLa importancia del programa de Medicaid y los servicios bajo Medicaid\nLos recortes propuestos al programa Medicaid\nComo las familias y personas con discapacidades pueden expresar su opinion en contra de los recortes propuestos a Medicaid\n\nPresentadoras: \nSusan Agrawal\, PhD – Directora del Centro de Información de Salud Familiar\, The Arc of Illinois \nRocio Perez\, –  Directora del Programa IL Life Span\, The Arc of Illinois \nInscribese con este enlace:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3l_ABdCJSMCNj-wcQUko0g \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/aviso-especial-sobre-el-programa-de-medicaid-en-espanol/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR