The Arc of Illinois Living with Autism 2017
Don't Miss this Opportunity to hear the story, Life Animated, from the Author and Parent Ron Suskind!
Don't Miss this Opportunity to hear the story, Life Animated, from the Author and Parent Ron Suskind!
Join us for a lunchtime learning opportunity from Noon to 1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 10th to learn more about ABLE in Illinois Please register for ABLE in Illinois on Oct 10, 2017 12:00 PM CDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6188769807095940098 JJ Hanley, Director of the Illinois ABLE Program of the Illinois State Treasurer’s office, will be presenting “Five Questions You Need... Read more »
Learn about the role of Medicaid in funding disability services, possible threats to Medicaid and the importance of advocacy around this issue. We"ll show you "how and "why"! Intended audience includes people with disabilities, family members/caregivers, and professionals. Tickets are free. Click on the title above to register. Choose from two opportunities to hear from... Read more »
Learn about the role of Medicaid in funding disability services, possible threats to Medicaid and the importance of advocacy around this issue. We"ll show you "how and "why"! Intended audience includes people with disabilities, family members/caregivers, and professionals. Choose from two opportunities to hear from three important Illinois advocacy groups! This is an informational session with... Read more »
Please register for The Arc of Illinois Lunch Webinar - Social Capital and Customized Employment - What is Social Capital and Why Is It Important? on Nov 14, 2017 12:00 PM CST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8509922416366778115 Employment First and Customized Employment are the first and preferred options for going to work! Featuring Cindi Swanson, LSSW, and Marsie... Read more »
The first step in Customized Employment involves DPGTM. This includes identifying the public benefits attached to the individual. Once this information is gathered, it is extremely important to address the impact of earned income on those benefits. This session will touch on some of the most likely used, but little known, work incentives of the... Read more »
For more information and to register for this event, please email Missy Kichline at missy@thearcofil.org or call Missy at 618-474-5318 or 815-277-7037.
Please register for Arc of Illinois Lunchtime Webinar - Person Centered Planning in Illinois on Jan 9, 2018 12:00 PM CST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8359430061978424835 The title of The Arc of Illinois Lunchtime webinar scheduled for January 9th, 2018 is Person Centered Planning in Illinois. Andrea Medley, Life Choices Statewide Coordinator and Kit O’Brien Cota, Life Choices Program... Read more »
8:30 - 10:15 a.m. - “Demand, Demographics and Dollars” Presented by John Dickerson As leaders in the support of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, you are faced with tremendous opportunities every day. Some in the form of people having great successes, some in the form of great challenges. 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. - BREAK... Read more »