Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center is seeking volunteers in all counties of the state to act as Educational Surrogate Parents at IEP meetings for students with disabilities who are children in the care of the state or who do not have a parent who can legally represent them at special education meetings. ... Read more »
COVID-19 has raised many questions, including how it will impact the employment rights of people with disabilities. In this webinar, numerous issues will be discussed, including: Is COVID-19 itself a disability under the ADA? What are the rights of people with disabilities who are at high risk of severe complications from COVID What accommodations are... Read more »
Intended Audience – Administrators, ECSE and General Educators, Teacher Assistants, Family Members, Family Educators, Psychologists, Social workers, SLP’s, OT/PT’s Description – In this webinar, participants will learn about brain development of young children and how big emotions result in big actions. Additionally, the participants will begin or continue to build their toolbox of strategies to help children... Read more »
The Division of Rehabilitation Services offers services to students in high school through the Secondary Transitional Experience Program (STEP). STEP is a work experience program that helps students with disabilities prepare to transition to employment and community participation. This webinar will provide a general overview of STEP Programs, discuss which students are eligible, explain what... Read more »
Deaf/Blind services –Faith Rosenshein Young, Family Engagement Coordinator, Project Reach: Illinois Deaf/Blind Services Click here to register, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82315402251?pwd=OUZycDViSEdzMndLUmcxMW9GMHBUUT09
Plan to join us for our monthly webinars focused on families and individuals who have received Early Notification about a likely upcoming PUNS selection from the IL Division of Developmental Disabilities. The webinars are also open to families who were selected from the PUNS list in the summer of 2021. The webinars focus on several... Read more »
Sessions include Challenging Behaviors, Supported Decision Making, IEP Rights, Evidence-Based Strategies that help students with ASD remain in the regular education classroom, Transition from High School to Adult, Illinois Autism Insurance Coalition and more. Lunch provided by Crystal's Catering Every participant will receive a certificate of attendance. Teachers can use this certificate to earn professional... Read more »
Do you have a child/adolescent (ages 10-21) with a disability that has never been on an airplane? Check out this event! Participants will practice packing a suitcase, going through security and going on an airplane. Email Megan at meads@lewisu.edu for more information. Location of Event: Harold E. White Aviation Center One University Parkway Romeoville, IL... Read more »
Illinois Families Leaders Collaboration for the 15th Annual Family Conference for families of children with disabilities. This free virtual conference is presented in three different sessions throughout the day. Register HERE separately for each session you would like to attend. Registration with requests for participation accommodations must be made by 04/08/2022. Accommodation requests received after... Read more »
This training will focus on the discipline process for children receiving special education services and their rights in regard to in-school suspensions, classroom removal, and expulsion. Register
