Presenter: Ms. Zoubida Pasha, Bilingual Parent Advocate/Support - Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD) Zoubida has worked at FRCD for over 14 years and previously worked for 4 years at Parent Educators Partnership (IL - PEP ) project through the State Board of Education and Chicago Public Schools. Through this presentation, the audience will gain... 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 »
🌟 Join Us for a Powerful Training! 🌟 Discover how to effectively advocate for accommodations in school, work, and daily life! This 30-minute session by Family Matters PTIC is perfect for students, parents, and professionals. Learn about legal pr otections, real-life examples, and practical strategies to create inclusive environments. Let’s empower individuals to reach their... Read more »
Presentadora: Angélica Martínez Ph.D., MPH Angelica 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. Objectivos: Familiarizarse con los beneficios de la tecnología inteligente para... Read more »
Join us for an empowering presentation designed for parents, professionals, and self-advocates! Discover how to start transition planning as early as kindergarten using the Charting the LifeCourse framework. This step-by-step guide covers grade-specific milestones, self-advocacy strategi es, community opportunities, and more. Let’s build a pathway to success together! 💡✨ https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fgCSf22-RnaLV1ThRz9VZg📅 January 27th, 2025 10... Read more »
Join us for the virtual QIDP Leadership Conference over Zoom webinar. There will be more information to come, so please check back!
This workshop will provide participants with the basic knowledge behind Sign Language of who, what, where, when, and why sign language is used. Participants will learn basic signs that will help them when working with individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or have not yet acquired language. All participants will be encouraged to actively... Read more »
RUNDOWN SESSION 1: PARENT PERSPECTIVES: FEB 3RD WHAT WE WISH WE KNEW Linda Burkhart, Shirley Sains, Jaime Show, Rebecca Sobolevsky, Abby Zurliene Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN se8/RAR7TCiHWWMIly9ryQ
For Disability Service Providers: IL ABLE Essential Webinar for Disability Service Providers February 6 - Noon to 1:00 p.m. Join the IL ABLE team for a lunch-and-learn webinar specifically for disability service providers and agencies to learn about IL ABLE Accounts and how to open and manage them correctly for the people you serve.
