"Survivors' Circle: A conversation with people with disabilities about sexual violence and how to address it." Presented by the ACL and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) People with disabilities, especially those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), experience sexual assault at much higher rates than nondisabled people. They also encounter challenges... Read more »
Presented by Gayl Bowser, M.Ed., Independent Consultant Please join us for these free, family-friendly webinars to learn more about assistive technology. You are welcome to register for just one, two, or all three of the sessions. Questions? Contact Samantha Conklin (sconklin@ucpnet.org) There is a lot that has happened before your child’s IEP that includes AT.... Read more »
Illinois Achieving a Better Life Experience or IL ABLE Accounts give people with disabilities greater financial independence while preserving federal benefits. IL ABLE is a savings and investment plan that makes it possible for people with disabilities and their families to save and invest their money for expenses related to living with a disability. IL... Read more »
Guest speaker Heather Risser, PhD, Assistant Professor - Mental Health Services and Policy Program, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University This FREE seminar is for parents/family/caregivers of a person (any age) with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome PLUS Autism Spectrum Disorder. Registration Required. Register HERE
Hosted by Autism Support of Central Illinois and Sanctuary Hill Sensory-friendly horseback riding event. This is indoor arena riding to give our kiddos a great introduction to horses. Purchase $5 tickers here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saddle-up-with-asci-tickets-634931335717?fbclid=IwAR2VRdXG3rXfhrWp8FYK2oGSimntLLpl4rCW1Wpor_nGZUXXWqz4qF4alTY
Juan Aponte from Community Alternatives Unlimited (CAU) JUAN APONTE, M.S., QIDP – Juan is a Director of Services with Community Alternatives Unlimited, an Independent Service Coordination (ISC) agency providing case management services to families of individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in Lake County, Northwest Cook County and Northside of Chicago, IL. During his 30 year tenure... Read more »
The audience will learn about the services for Persons with Disabilities provided by the office of IL Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias Presenter: Mr. William "Bill" Bogdan - Disability Liaison Bill Bogdan is responsible for the coordination, development, and implementation of programs and services for persons with disabilities for the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office.... Read more »
Hosted by the Department of Developmental Disabilities DDD is hosting a webinar in July regarding guardianship and the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings Rule. The training will discuss the scope and types of guardianship available, Probate Act updates impacting guardians’ responsibilities, changes guardians will see due to the implementation of the HCBS Settings Rule,... Read more »
Nick Larson from Search. Nicholas Larson – Search, Inc.’s Director of Adult Learning & Career Services Mr. Larson is an administrator at Search, Inc. with over 15 years of experience at the agency. He oversees Admissions into all of Search’s programs and services, and he is the Director of Operations for Search’s Adult Learning, Career... Read more »
Ligas Family Advocate Program: Home-Based Basics, Process, & Common Concerns Registration Required Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LhOb3GYrSZ26reHymEeS2A
