For families and self-advocates who were recently selected from the PUNS list, join us to discuss: Navigation of the Adult Developmental Disability System in Illinois Options available within the Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver Examples of how self-advocates and families utilize funding for needed supports Key steps to take in order to move forward... Read more »
September 16 @ 10:00 am–3:00 pm Registration Form (PDF): Click Here Register Online: Click Here Registration deadline is three business days before the webinar. Description: Many visual examples as well as scenarios to help support children with ASD and other challenging behaviors will be presented. Note: These strategies are not just for autism but will help support toddlers... Read more »
This training is an overview of IDEA (Individual with Disabilities Education Act) which is the law that protects the rights of children receiving special education services. Aspects covered: Evaluation process Individualized Education Program (IEP), Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), Procedural Safeguards. Special Education and Remote Learning Returning to School Register
September 16 @ 6:00 pm–7:30 pm Registration Form (PDF): Click Here Register Online: Click Here Note: No credit/certificate will be given for this webinar. Registration deadline is three business days before the webinar. Description: Parents and family members of individuals of all ages diagnosed with autism face unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 restrictions of social distancing. Individuals with... Read more »
We hope everyone is getting used to new schedules. If you are back at day services invite your friends to get on with you! This week the meetings will be on Wednesday 9/15/2020 at noon (that one is translated into Chinese so it is extra fun) and Thursday at 1:00. The topic next week is... Read more »
For individuals with developmental disabilities who received notice of a 2020 PUNS selection, whose ISC is Suburban Access, their families and interested others The Arc of Illinois, Ligas Family Advocate - Mary Dixon Patty O’Brien and Samantha Schoonover, Program Managers, Homewood & Westchester, Suburban Access Lynn King, Consumer Support Services Coordinator, Sertoma Centre Inc. Jennifer... Read more »
Session Description: What an amazing time to be providing services and supports to people with disabilities! The technological age we live in is enabling more and more possibilities for everyone and helping us navigate through this crazy social distancing support era. This crash course in Remote Supports will highlight the 18-year history of the services and... Read more »
Voting Rights Workshop will include speakers from the Cook County Board of Elections and with Equip for Equality. The goal of the workshop is to address what to expect when voting in 2020, how to navigate early voting and absentee voting, and your rights as a voter. The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, September 17,... Read more »
Family Health Checkup: A Webinar Series to Keep Your Family Physically, Financially and Mentally Healthy During Challenging Times presented by The Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information Center and Family Voices Choose one or attend all 4! Each night's webinar will be held 6:30 - 7:45 pm. Thursday, September 17th - Evaluation & Census... Read more »
We hope everyone is getting used to new schedules. If you are back at day services invite your friends to get on with you! The topic is Who, What, Where, When, Why, How, WOW!! Choose something that you want to talk to the group about, WHO your favorite people are. WHAT do you like to... Read more »
