Lunch and Learn: Navigating the IEP Process: Special Education Rights Webinar Wednesday, July 9, 2025 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Do you have questions about your child's IEP, but don't know how or when to ask them? Are you concerned about how your child's IEP is being followed? Do you want to learn how to effectively prepare... 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_rKZshVlvR0iECHG4ZweVOg#/registration... Read more »
Joliet Public Library – Ottawa Street Branch (Room 201) Monday, July 14, 2025 5:00–8:00 PM To support families experiencing delays in Early Intervention (EI) services, Equip for Equality is hosting an in-person legal clinic to help families understand their rights and options. Families may be eligible for help if they’ve been waiting more than 30 days for... 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 »
About this webinar People with disabilities are often excluded from conversations about emergency preparedness. This includes parents with disabilities who need to keep themselves and their children safe during a disaster. Join us as we learn from Shari Myers and Melissa Marshall from the Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies. They will discuss emergency preparedness best... Read more »
The Arc of Illinois is continuing its Family Support Group series! Join us for open conversation, shared experiences, and connection with other families. Everyone is welcome! July 22, 2025 | 5:00–6:00 PM Register https://bit.ly/3TQd8Ji Have a topic you'd like to discuss? Submit your topic https://bit.ly/4krKcmI
New Transition to Adulthood Webinar Series for Families Begins June 26 Families can face new challenges and shifting roles as young people move toward adulthood. Join the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) this summer for our new two-part webinar series on "Preparing for Adulthood: A Roadmap for the Future." Bring your questions and learn... Read more »
Presenters: Megan Mutti - Executive Director of Family Matters Parent Training Center Megan was most recently a member of the Family Advocate Team at the Arc of Illinois. Megan is a 2023 graduate of the Illinois Partners in Policymaking Program and a 2020 graduate of the LEND Program at UIC, where she participated as a... Read more »
¿Recibió recientemente una carta de notificación anticipada o una carta de selección PUNS? Únase a nosotros para conocer sus opciones bajo la exención de Medicaid basada en el hogar y la comunidad para adultos con discapacidades del desarrollo en Illinois. Discutiremos las opciones de servicio y soporte, exploraremos el rol de su ISC, revise los pasos... 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_rKZshVlvR0iECHG4ZweVOg#/registration... Read more »
