BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Arc of Illinois - ECPv6.17.4.1//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T140000 DTSTAMP:20251217T202933Z CREATED:20251217T201620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T202933Z UID:26191-1767700800-1767708000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Listening Session at EP!C in Peoria DESCRIPTION:Join Us in Peoria and Share your Experiences with the IDD System in Illinois \nWe are excited to bring our listening sessions to Central Illinois in partnership with EP!C. Please join us for an in-person listening session to help shape the future of the IDD system. \nThe session will include an opportunity to fill out an official survey designed to collect your experiences with the IDD system in Illinois and to share your stories with your community. \nDate: Tuesday\, January 6\, 2026 \nTime: 12-2 PM \nAddress: EP!C 1913 W Townline Rd.\, Peoria\, Illinois\, 61615 \nJoin us to share your stories and hear from your community. \nIf you plan to attend\, please RSVP here. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/listening-session/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T190000 DTSTAMP:20251203T220846Z CREATED:20251203T220743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T220846Z UID:26159-1767808800-1767812400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:REV UP Illinois Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Town Hall! Coalition members will have the opportunity to share the major issues\, legislation\, and campaigns they would like to focus on in the upcoming year. This meeting is an opportunity for prospective members to join to learn more about the work that REV UP Illinois is doing to make sure that every person with a disability feels empowered to participate in our democracy! \nRegister Here.  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/rev-up-illinois-meeting-3/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T130000 DTSTAMP:20251209T191143Z CREATED:20250521T193150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T191143Z UID:25385-1768305600-1768309200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:ILS & F2F Lunchtime Webinar: Voting for People with Disabilities DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Rio Goodwin Perez\, Director of the Going Home Coalition and Jennifer Thibodeaux Sands\, Senior Community Mobilization Manager of the Going Home Coalition. \nDescription: 2026 is an election year in Illinois. This webinar is the first in a mini-series of voting and election preparation. People with Disabilities have the right to vote and this webinar will help explain the process from how to register and what to expect at the polling place. \nRegistration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EmvqyLJdR4edcMoeSBhDMw \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-f2f-lunchtime-webinar-2/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T193000 DTSTAMP:20251218T170051Z CREATED:20251217T202302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T170051Z UID:26192-1768498200-1768505400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Listening Session at IATP in Springfield DESCRIPTION:Be the Voice of Change! \nThe IDD System Redesign Coalition wants YOU – individuals with disabilities and family members – to help shape the future. Join our Listening Session to hear from Coalition members and share your experiences and ideas. \nDate: Thursday\, January 15\, 2026 \nTime: 5:30 – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Illinois Assistive Technology Program  701 N Walnut St.\,  Springfield\, IL 62702 \n\n\n\nRSVP HERE! \n\n\n\nLight refreshments will be served. \nPlease RSVP by January 8\, 2026. \n  \nQuestions: Email: Annie@thearcofil.org \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/listening-session-2/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T193000 DTSTAMP:20260105T211413Z CREATED:20260105T211259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T211413Z UID:26263-1768501800-1768505400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Virtual Listening Session for The Arc of Winnebago\, Boone\, and Ogle Counties DESCRIPTION:Be the Voice of Change! \nThe IDD System Redesign Coalition wants YOU – individuals with disabilities and family members – to help shape the future. Join our Listening Session to hear from Coalition members and share your experiences and ideas. \nDate: Thursday\, January 15\, 2026 \nTime: 6:30 pm  \nLocation: Zoom – Zoom link will be shared upon registration \n\n\n\n\nRSVP HERE! URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/virtual-listening-session-for-the-arc-of-winnebago-boone-and-ogle-counties/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T123000 DTSTAMP:20260105T175600Z CREATED:20260105T175541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T175600Z UID:26259-1768647600-1768653000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Listening Session with Helping Hand in Countryside\, IL DESCRIPTION:Be the Voice of Change! \nThe IDD System Redesign Coalition wants YOU – individuals with disabilities and family members – to help shape the future. Join our Listening Session to hear from Coalition members and share your experiences and ideas. \nDate: Saturday\, January 17\, 2026 \nTime: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm \nLocation: Helping Hand Children’s Services 9649 West 55th Street\, Countryside\, IL 60525 \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP HERE! \n\n\n\n\n  \nQuestions? Email: Samantha@thearcofil.org URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/listening-session-with-helping-hand-in-countryside-il/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T110000 DTSTAMP:20260116T212049Z CREATED:20251218T233926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T212049Z UID:26224-1768903200-1768906800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Legislative Advocacy Series Part 1: Voter Education and Registration DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first part of our Legislative Advocacy Series to learn more about voter education and the registration process! \nRegister Here \nOur guest speaker for this session is Missy Norman (she/her)\, President of the League of Women Voters of the Springfield area. \nThe mission of LWVSA is to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government and to act on selected governmental issues. Missy has worked both professionally and personally in disability advocacy and legislative advocacy for over 20 years. Missy believes that every issue needs to be seen through a disability lens to be truly inclusive and that everyone should have equitable access to voting and civic engagement. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/legislative-advocacy-series-part-1-voter-education-and-registration/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T130000 DTSTAMP:20251218T165858Z CREATED:20251217T202841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T165858Z UID:26193-1768910400-1768914000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Virtual Listening Session for Lurie Children's Hospital Families DESCRIPTION:Be the Voice of Change! \nThe IDD System Redesign Coalition wants YOU – individuals with disabilities and family members – to help shape the future. Join our Listening Session to hear from Coalition members and share your experiences and ideas. \nDate: Tuesday\, January 20\, 2026 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 pm  \nLocation: Zoom – Zoom link will be shared upon registration \n\n\n\n\nRSVP HERE! \n\n\n\n\n  \nQuestions? Email: Susan@thearcofil.org URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/virtual-listening-session/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T163000 DTSTAMP:20251219T172945Z CREATED:20251217T203308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T172945Z UID:26194-1769009400-1769013000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Listening Session in Galesburg DESCRIPTION:Be the Voice of Change! \nThe IDD System Redesign Coalition wants YOU – individuals with disabilities and family members – to help shape the future. Join our Listening Session to hear from Coalition members and share your experiences and ideas. \nDate: Wednesday\, January 21\, 2026 \nTime: 3:30 – 4:30 pm \nLocation: The HUB – 143 E Main Street\, Galesburg\, IL 61401 \n\n\n\n\nRSVP HERE! \n\n  \nQuestions? Email: Greg@thearcofil.org URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/listening-session-in-galesburg/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T190000 DTSTAMP:20251203T220446Z CREATED:20251201T184849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T220446Z UID:26155-1769018400-1769022000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Going Home Coalition Meeting DESCRIPTION:Coalition members will meet to discuss the major issues\, legislation\, and campaigns they would like to focus on in the upcoming year. Join us to learn more about participating in a state-wide coalition working towards the closure of SODCs and other institutional settings\, the empowerment of people with disabilities to live fulfilled lives in their communities\, and the connections between our fight for inclusion and other movements fighting for justice. Everyone is encouraged to attend\, whether or not they have worked with us in the past.  \nRegister Here URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/going-home-coalition-meeting-3/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260123 DTSTAMP:20251218T165747Z CREATED:20251217T203610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T165747Z UID:26195-1769040000-1769126399@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Listening Session in Bloomington DESCRIPTION:Be the Voice of Change! \nThe IDD System Redesign Coalition wants YOU – individuals with disabilities and family members – to help shape the future. Join our Listening Session to hear from Coalition members and share your experiences and ideas. \nDate: Thursday\, January 22\, 2026 \nTwo Times Available! 3:00 – 4:00 pm OR 6:30 – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Bloomington Public Library Community Room 2\, 205 E Olive St.\, Bloomington\, IL 61701 \n\n\n\n\nRSVP HERE! \n\n\nQuestions? Email: Greg@thearcofil.org URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/listening-session-in-bloomington/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T190000 DTSTAMP:20260112T205254Z CREATED:20260112T164639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T205254Z UID:26272-1769103000-1769108400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:En Espanol Un Dialogo Comunitario: Arc of IL en asociacion con PECx (Parents of Extraordinary Children) DESCRIPTION:jueves 22 de enero  2026     5:30 pm hasta 7:30 pm \nCon una subvencion de la Fundacion Coleman\, se ofrece una oportunidad de participacion en una sesión de diálogo comunitario para contribuir al futuro del sistema de servicios para personas con discapacidad intelectual y del desarrollo (IDD) en Illinois \nSerá un espacio seguro y abierto para compartir sus experiencias\, escuchar las de otras personas y reflexionar juntos sobre cómo construir un sistema más justo\, inclusivo y centrado en las personas. \nEnlace de inscripcion: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rSx2lY2ETcuPiqD7EK7Euw \nHay una serie de preguntas mandatorias que requieren una respuesta cuando se inscribe. \nNota Especial: \nPor favor de apartar 2 (dos) horas para su participación en esta sesión de dialogo.   Esta sesión será grabada.  Se requiere que se complete  una forma de consentimiento y autorización de uso de Imagen.   \nSi necesitas algún tipo de apoyo o ajuste antes del evento\, o si tienes preguntas\, por favor comunícate con Ruth Aguilar por Correo electrónico a ruth@thearcofil.org \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/dialogo-comunitario-en-asociacion-con-pecx/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="The Arc of Illinois":MAILTO:becca@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T180000 DTSTAMP:20251218T211744Z CREATED:20251217T203753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T211744Z UID:26196-1769104800-1769104800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Virtual Listening Session with Will-Grundy Transition Planning Committee DESCRIPTION:Be the Voice of Change! \nThe IDD System Redesign Coalition wants YOU – individuals with disabilities and family members – to help shape the future. Join our Listening Session to hear from Coalition members and share your experiences and ideas. \nDate: Thursday\, January 22\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00 – 7:00 pm  \nLocation: Zoom – Zoom link will be shared upon registration \n\n\n\nRSVP HERE! \n\n  \nQuestions? Email: Suzanne@thearcofil.org URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/virtual-listening-session-with-will-grundy-transition-planning-committee/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T110000 DTSTAMP:20251219T000350Z CREATED:20251218T234520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T000350Z UID:26226-1769421600-1769425200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Legislative Advocacy Series Part 2: Informed Citizenship DESCRIPTION:Join us for part two of our Legislative Advocacy Series to discuss the importance of being an informed citizen. \nRegister Here URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/legislative-advocacy-series-part-two-informed-citizenship/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T160000 DTSTAMP:20260105T210547Z CREATED:20251021T163417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T210547Z UID:25987-1769504400-1769529600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:QIDP Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us for the virtual QIDP Leadership Conference over Zoom webinar. This conference focuses on QIDPs and will cover informative topics including employment\, assistive technology\, AI\, and building relationships. \n  \nRegistration is open and full brochure will be available soon! URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/qidp-conference-3/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T133000 DTSTAMP:20251218T165658Z CREATED:20251218T163355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T165658Z UID:26198-1769776200-1769779800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Listening Session in Vernon Hills with Exceptional Learners Collaborative DESCRIPTION:Be the Voice of Change! \nThe IDD System Redesign Coalition wants YOU – individuals with disabilities and family members – to help shape the future. Join our Listening Session to hear from Coalition members and share your experiences and ideas. \nDate: Friday\, January 30\, 2026 \nTime: 12:30 – 1:30 pm  \nLocation: Exceptional Learners Collaborative – 990 Corporate Woods Parkway\, Vernon Hills\, IL 60061 \n\n\n\n\nRSVP HERE! \n  \n\nQuestions? Email: Suzanne@thearcofil.org URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/listening-session-in-vernon-hills-with-exceptional-learners-collaborative/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR