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SUMMARY:ILS & F2F Joint Webinars:  Special Education Eligibility & Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Presenters:\nMegan Mutti – Executive Director of Family Matters Parent Training Center\nMegan  was most recently a member of the Family Advocate Team at the Arc of Illinois. Megan is a 2023 graduate of the Illinois Partners in Policymaking Program and a 2020 graduate of the LEND Program at UIC\, where she participated as a Family Fellow. Megan is a Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador and a strong proponent of effective person-centered planning practices. Megan’s areas of interest include secondary transition\, family engagement in the educational system\, and developmental disability system navigation. \nKarrie Potter\, Educational Support Coach\nMs. Potter is an Educational Support Coach at Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center\, where she has served families in 94 Illinois counties since 2005. She brings over 20 years of professional experience supporting families navigating special education systems\, along with 24 years as a parent of an adult child with a disability. \nLearning Objectives: \nIdentify three key steps in the Illinois special education eligibility and evaluation process.\nDistinguish the core difference between a medical diagnosis and educational eligibility.\nList the 14 IDEA disability categories used for eligibility in Illinois.\nRecognize 3 common barriers and potential solutions during the evaluation process.\nUnderstand 2 key issues to consider in exploring Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) options. \nRegister in advance for this webinar: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZU7WBCNfTVOBBmaayayfgg \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-f2f-joint-webinars-requesting-an-evaluation-for-sped-services-for-those-without-an-iep-as-well-as-those-with-an-iep-and-need-an-update-due-to-a-new-diagnosis/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org
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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-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T120000
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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-7/
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CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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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-18/
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CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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SUMMARY:Seminario Web en Espanol:  Proyecto Puente de Acceso
DESCRIPTION:Presentador:  Juan Aponte \nDirector de Servicios y Director del Proyecto Puente de Acceso de la organizacion – Community Alternatives Unlimited (CAU) \nEl Sr. Aponte se reincorporó a Community Alternatives Unlimited (CAU) en 1990\, donde trabajó como Coordinador de Servicios Individuales\, Gerente de Programas y posteriormente ascendió a Director de Servicios en 2007. Durante sus 35 años de trayectoria en CAU\, Juan ha trabajado de forma muy cercana y diligente con numerosos proveedores de servicios y familias de personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo. Juan también ha recibido una amplia capacitación en autismo en los estados de Indiana e Illinois. \nExplicacion del taller : Se hablará sobre un nuevo proyecto financiado por La Division de Discapacidades del Desarrollo (DDD)  Puente de Acceso   El proposito de este programa es brindar apoyo bilingue (ingles/espanol) en persona y/o virtual para ayudar a las familias latinas/hispanas conseguir servicios/recursos. \nEnlace de inscripcion  haga clic:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_18KsvtOwSLSsQEpIVkOr_g \nRecibira confirmacion de inscripcion
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/seminario-web-en-espanol-proyecto-puente-de-acceso/
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