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Presentadora:   Angelica Martinez  Ph.D Universidad de IL en Chicago    Unidad de Tecnologia Asistida Bio: Angélica Martínez, Ph.D., es profesora en el Departmento de Disability and Human Development en la Universidad de Illinois- Chicago. La  Dra. Martínez trabaja con hispanos y agencias comunitarias, brindando capacitación bilingüe para ayudar a la comunidad a obtener la asistencia tecnológica que necesitan.... Read more »

Presentadora: Josephine Mueller Explicacion: Esta presentación brindará información sobre nuevas actualizaciones del Administracion de Seguro Social y también destacará los servicios en línea del Seguro Social. La Srta. Josephine Mueller es especialista bilingüe en asuntos públicos para la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) en el área de Chicago. Josephine ha asumido su papel fundamental para... Read more »

The Family Advocate Program presents Medicaid with an Expert!  Learn the Medicaid process, benefits, and resources you can't miss! Join us on October 6th to hear from Jay Bohn from the Division of Developmental Disabilities. Jay specializes in DD Waiver eligibility and Medicaid issues that affect waiver participants.   No CEUs are available for this... Read more »

This one-day conference includes presentations on person-centered planning through Charting the LifeCourse, caregiver advocacy though storytelling and social media, Medicaid waivers, changes and appealing Medicaid and IDHS decisions, and supporting caregivers. This conference is appropriate for family members, self-advocates, and professionals who care for people with any type of disability or chronic medical condition. While... Read more »

¿Recibió recientemente una carta de notificación anticipada o una carta de selección PUNS? Únase 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. Discutiremos las opciones de servicio y soporte, exploraremos el rol de su ISC, revise los pasos... Read more »

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. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rKZshVlvR0iECHG4ZweVOg#/registration... Read more »

Presenter:   Alex Houston , Community Education Specialist Memory Coach, Person with Epilepsy Alex has been a person living with Epilepsy since 10 years old, an advocate since 2014 and employed by the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago (EFGC) since 2020. He has been embracing the importance of sharing one's story through each certified seizure training... Read more »

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. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7TkUoLBVS1iJTvdA6Vz60Q#/registration... Read more »

Presenter:  Jayme Levin-Muriel JD  of Counsel   Hahn Law LLC Description:  to be provided at a later date Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CA0ahtoQQhiTinPi810s7Q After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Presentador:  German Cutz, Ph.D  - Especialista Estatal de Servicios para Latinos (DRS) El Dr Cutz explicara todos los programas estatales que ofrece la agencia DRS El Dr. Cutz ha trabajado para el Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Illinois (IDHS), División de Servicios de Rehabilitación (DRS), como Especialista en Servicios para Hispanos en todo el estado... Read more »