The Arc of Illinois

Programación en Español EN VIVO por Internet – “La Administración del Seguro Social (SSA)"
2020-05-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Programación en Español EN VIVO por Internet – “La Administración del Seguro Social (SSA)”
martes, 19 de mayo 2019 — 10:00 am a 11:00 am
Presentado por Josephine Mueller — representante bilingüe de asuntos publicos de SSA, En este programa webinar se hablará sobre los servicios de la agencia SSA
Para registrarse para este programa, haga el clic sobre el siguiente sitio web. Se requiere tener un correo electrónico (email) activo.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5913542277439830286
Despues de registrarse, recibirá un aviso de confirmación con información sobre el webinar.
Cualquier pregunta, puede llamar al 708-218-1958 (español) & 1-800-588-7002 (ingles)
Este programa es un servicio público del Arc of Illinois, una organización dedicada a servir personas con discapacidades intelectuales y/o del desarrollo.
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Spanish Programming LIVE via the Internet – Social Security Administration (SSA)
Tuesday, May 19 2020 – 10 am till 11:00 am
Presented by Josephine Mueller, Bilingual Public Affairs Specialist. This webinar will cover the services offered by SSA
To register for this program, click on the link below. You will need an active email account.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5913542277439830286
Questions? Call 1-800-588-7002 (for help in English) and 708-218-1958 (for help in español)
This is a public service of the Arc of Illinois, an organization dedicated to help individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Programación en Español EN VIVO por Internet — La Administración del Seguro Social (SSA)
2020-05-19 19:00 - 20:00
Programación en Español EN VIVO por Internet — La Administración del Seguro Social (SSA)
martes, 19 de mayo 2020 — 7 pm a 8 pm
Presentado por Josephine Mueller — representante bilingüe de asuntos publicos de SSA, En este programa webinar se hablará sobre los servicios de la agencia SSA
Para registrarse para este programa, haga el clic abajo sobre el siguiente sitio web. Se requiere tener un correo electrónico (email) activo.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3201978378065618699
Despues de registrarse, recibirá un aviso de confirmación con información sobre el webinar.
Cualquier pregunta, puede llamar al 708-218-1958 (español) & 1-800-588-7002 (ingles)
Este programa es un servicio público del Arc of Illinois, una organización dedicada a servir personas con discapacidades intelectuales y/o del desarrollo.
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Spanish Programming LIVE via the Internet — Social Security Administration (SSA)
Tuesday, May 19 2020 – 7:00 pm – 8 :00 pm
Presented by Josephine Mueller, Bilingual Public Affairs Specialist — This webinar will cover the services offered by SSA
To register for this program, click on the link below. You will need an active email account.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3201978378065618699
Questions? Call 1-800-588-7002 (for help in English) and 708-218-1958 (for help in español)
This is a public service of the Arc of Illinois, an organization dedicated to help individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Programación en Español EN VIVO por Internet — Estrategias para Mantener Comportamiento y Más
2020-05-26 10:00 - 11:00
Programación en Español EN VIVO por Internet — Estrategias para Mantener Comportamiento y Más
martes, 26 de mayo 2019 — 10:00 am a 11:00 am
Presentado por Carly Lapin & Asmaa Rachid-Parks — The Place for Children with Autism
En este programa webinar se hablará sobre los comportamientos, la evaluación de comportamientos desafiantes y las estrategias para prevenir y/o responder a los comportamientos.
Para registrarse para este programa, haga el clic sobre el siguiente sitio web. Se requiere tener un correo electrónico (email) activo.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2894676972731383053
Despues de registrarse, recibirá un aviso de confirmación con información sobre el webinar.
Cualquier pregunta, puede llamar al 708-218-1958 (español) & 1-800-588-7002 (ingles)
Este programa es un servicio público del Arc of Illinois, una organización dedicada a servir personas con discapacidades intelectuales y/o del desarrollo.
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Spanish Programming LIVE via the Internet — Estrategias para Mantener Comportamiento y Más
Tuesday, May 26 2020 – 10 am till 11:00 am
Presented by Carly Lapin & Asmaa Rachid-Parks –The Place for Children with Autism
This webinar will discuss behaviors, review an evaluation of difficult behaviors and how to prevent/respond to them.
To register for this program, click on the link below. You will need an active email account.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2894676972731383053
Questions? Call 1-800-588-7002 (for help in English) and 708-218-1958 (for help in español)
This is a public service of the Arc of Illinois, an organization dedicated to help individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Programación en Español EN VIVO por Internet — Estrategias para Mantener Comportamiento y Más
2020-05-26 19:00 - 20:00
Programación en Español EN VIVO por Internet — Estrategias para Mantener Comportamiento y Más
martes, 26 de mayo 2019 — 7 pm a 8 pm
Presentado por Carly Lapin y Asmaa Rachid-Parks – The Place for Children with Autism
En este programa webinar se hablará sobre los comportamientos, la evaluación de comportamientos desafiantes y las estrategias para prevenir y/o responder a los comportamientos.
Para registrarse para este programa, haga el clic abajo sobre el siguiente sitio web. Se requiere tener un correo electrónico (email) activo.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4972884791111745805
Despues de registrarse, recibirá un aviso de confirmación con información sobre el webinar.
Cualquier pregunta, puede llamar al 708-218-1958 (español) & 1-800-588-7002 (ingles)
Este programa es un servicio público del Arc of Illinois, una organización dedicada a servir personas con discapacidades intelectuales y/o del desarrollo.
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Spanish Programming LIVE via the Internet – Strategies for Managing Difficult Behaviors and More
Tuesday, May 26 2020 from 7:00 pm – 8 :00 pm
Presented by Carly Lapin y Asmaa Rachid-Parks, The Place for Children with Autism
This webinar will discuss behaviors, review an evaluation of difficult behaviors and how to prevent/respond to them.
To register for this program, click on the link below. You will need an active email account.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4972884791111745805
Questions? Call 1-800-588-7002 (for help in English) and 708-218-1958 (for help in español)
This is a public service of the Arc of Illinois, an organization dedicated to help individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Programación en Español EN VIVO por Internet — El Servicio de Impuestos Internos (IRS)
2020-06-02 10:00 - 11:00
Programación en Español EN VIVO por Internet — El Servicio de Impuestos Internos (IRS)
martes, 2 de junio 2019 — 10:00 am a 11:00 am
Presentado por Yolanda Ruiz, Representante de Enlace Comunitario
En este programa webinar se hablará sobre los servicios del IRS y la información más reciente sobre el Pago de Estímulo (EIP)
Para registrarse para este programa, haga el clic sobre el siguiente sitio web. Se requiere tener un correo electrónico (email) activo.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8733863269966069261
Despues de registrarse, recibirá un aviso de confirmación con información sobre el webinar.
Cualquier pregunta, puede llamar al 708-218-1958 (español) & 1-800-588-7002 (ingles)
Este programa es un servicio público del Arc of Illinois, una organización dedicada a servir personas con discapacidades intelectuales y/o del desarrollo.
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Spanish Programming – LIVE via the Internet0 — Internal Revenue Service IRS
Tuesday, June 2 2020 — 10:00 am till 11:00 am
Presented by Yolanda Ruiz, Senior Stakeholder Liaison, Internal Revenue Service
This webinar will discuss the services of the IRS and the most current information on the Economic Impact Payment (EIP).
To register for this program, click on the link below. You will need an active email account.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8733863269966069261
Questions? Call 1-800-588-7002 (for help in English) and 708-218-1958 (for help in español)
This is a public service of the Arc of Illinois, an organization dedicated to help individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Programación en Español EN VIVO por Internet - Autocuidado - Cuidado Personal
2020-06-02 19:00 - 20:00
Programación en Español EN VIVO por Internet – Autocuidado – Cuidado Personal
martes, 2 de junio 2019 — 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Presentado por Susie Ortega, LCSW (trabajadora social) Nurture Therapy LLC
En este programa webinar se hablará sobre el impacto de la fatiga moral en las familias, consejos de revisión para el autocuidado y las formas de controlar el estrés en estos tiempos difíciles.
Para registrarse para este programa, haga el clic sobre el siguiente sitio web. Se requiere tener un correo electrónico (email) activo.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4623880009246416141
Despues de registrarse, recibirá un aviso de confirmación con información sobre el webinar.
Cualquier pregunta, puede llamar al 708-218-1958 (español) & 1-800-588-7002 (ingles)
Este programa es un servicio público del Arc of Illinois, una organización dedicada a servir personas con discapacidades intelectuales y/o del desarrollo.
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Spanish Programming LIVE via the Internet — Personal Self Care
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Presented by Susie Ortega, LCSW Nurture Therapy LLC
This webinar will discuss the impact of moral fatigue on families, review tips for self-care and ways to manage stress in such trying times.
To register for this program, click on the link below. You will need an active email account.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4623880009246416141
Questions? Call 1-800-588-7002 (for help in English) and 708-218-1958 (for help in español)
This is a public service of the Arc of Illinois, an organization dedicated to help individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Illinois Life Span Program of The Arc of IL Lunchtime Webinar - Let's Learn About The Alliance and Self-Advocacy!
2020-06-09 12:00 - 13:00
Please register for ILS Lunchtime Webinar – Let’s Learn About The Alliance and Self-Advocacy! Presenters: Krescene Beck and Guest on Jun 9, 2020 12:00 PM CDT at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3893680041859890443
The Illinois Self-Advocacy Alliance, Inc. (The Alliance) is a statewide network of self-advocates and self-advocacy groups who work together to make life better in our communities and work to make services better for people with disabilities in our state.
Let’s learn together about

The Alliance as a resource
What Self-Advocacy is and why it matters
The pieces of the Self-Advocacy puzzle
Advocacy at school or at an agency, at home, and in the community

Presenters for this webinar are Adam Cooper and Krescene Beck.
Adam is a long-time self-advocate from Edwardsville, Illinois. He is a graduate of The Alliance’s Ambassador Leadership Training Program as well as the Illinois Partners in Policymaking program. Adam has served in many leadership capacities including Alliance Board of Directors, ICDD Board of Directors, and the Edwardsville Community Unit #7 School District Equity Task Force.
Krescene Beck is an ally from Glen Carbon, Illinois, and a co-director with Blue Tower Solutions, Inc. She has supported self-advocates for more than 30 years. As the Organizational Director for The Alliance as well as working on two statewide grants focused on supporting people with disabilities and Deaf people who experience violence, Krescene enjoys learning from self-advocates and creating opportunities for them to speak up and speak out.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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FRCD Webinar - Remote Resources for Children with Autism
2020-06-10 08:00 - 09:00
Join Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD) for a Lunch and Learn Webinar about remote resources for children with Autism. Assistant Director, Joshua Krasne, MA of the Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays (RCADD) will present on the many remote tools and strategies offered to families.
Click the link below for further information and to register:
https://frcd.org/workshop_posts/lunch-and-learn-webinar-remote-resources-for-children-with-autism/

The Arc of Illinois 70th Annual Convention
2020-06-11 04:00 - 2020-06-12 11:30

Programación en Español EN VIVO por Internet — El Servicio de Impuestos Internos (IRS)
2020-06-16 19:00 - 20:00
Programación en Español EN VIVO por Internet — El Servicio de Impuestos Internos (IRS)
martes, 16 de junio 2020 — 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Presentado por Yolanda Ruiz, Representante de Enlace Comunitario
En este programa webinar se hablará sobre los servicios del IRS y la información más reciente sobre el Pago de Estímulo (EIP)
Para registrarse para este programa, haga el clic sobre el siguiente sitio web. Se requiere tener un correo electrónico (email) activo.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4118623629957779469
Despues de registrarse, recibirá un aviso de confirmación con información sobre el webinar.
Cualquier pregunta, puede llamar al 708-218-1958 (español) & 1-800-588-7002 (ingles)
Este programa es un servicio público del Arc of Illinois, una organización dedicada a servir personas con discapacidades intelectuales y/o del desarrollo.
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Spanish Programming LIVE via the Internet — Internal Revenue Services (IRS)
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 — 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Presented by Yolanda Ruiz, Senior Stakeholder Liaison — Internal Revenue Service
This webinar will discuss the services of the IRS and the most current information on the Economic Impact Payment (EIP).
To register for this program, click on the link below. You will need an active email account.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4118623629957779469
Questions? Call 1-800-588-7002 (for help in English) and 708-218-1958 (for help in español)
This is a public service of the Arc of Illinois, an organization dedicated to help individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

8th Annual Arc/Ligas Family Advocate Informational Seminar
2020-06-18 04:00 - 10:30

The Arc of IL Family to Family Health Information Center – “Ayudando Nuestras Familias/Helping our Families” Online Conference
2020-06-22 10:00 - 11:00
The Arc of IL Family to Family Health Information Center – Arc of IL Centro de Información de Salud Familia a Familia
Invites you to participate in a free online Conference
“Ayudando Nuestras Familias/Helping our Families” Conference
This conference will be conducted in Spanish
Each workshop will be held at 10:00 – 11:00 am. – Monday, June 22, 2020
Managing the Family Budget and Meeting needs presented by Janet Martinez MSW Ortega Family Agency
To register for this workshop, please click on link below and provide your information
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4020086497388340749
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Horario para todos los talleres: 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Lunes, 22 de junio 2020
Manejando el Presupuesto Familiar y satisfacer las necesidades del Hogar
Presentadora: Janet Martinez MSW Ortega Family Agency
Para registrarse para este taller, haga clic abajo y ponga su información
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4020086497388340749

For full conference information: F2F Conference Conferencia 2020

Sibshop by Zoom, Ages 8 – 12
2020-06-23 15:00 - 16:30
Online Sibshops for Illinois children and teens
Zoom Sibshops are for children and teens who have a sibling with disabilities. Sibshops are a fun, sib-focused time to connect and relax with other siblings who get what being a sib is all about!
For the adults who run them and for the agencies that sponsor them, Sibshops are evidence of their loving concern for the family member who will have the longest-lasting relationship with a person who has a disability. However, for the children and teens who attend them, Sibshops are fun events where they will meet other sibs (usually for the first time), have fun, laugh, talk about the challenges AND joys of having a sib with disabilities, play some great games, learn something about the services their brothers and sisters receive.
Especially during this time when many families are spending more time at home, siblings are experiencing all kinds of feelings. Meeting other sibs, talking, and playing games with one another can help your child feel less alone and more prepared to handle different experiences and situations that arise.
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Emily Holl, Director of the Sibling Support Project, and nationally-renowned expert and trainer of the Sibshop model will be facilitating these Zoom Sibshops.
Sibshops:
Tuesday, June 23, 3-4:30pm CT (ages 8-12)
https://www.sibsnetwork.org/event/sibshops-ages-8-12/
Thursday, June 25, 3-4:30pm CT (ages 13-18)
https://www.sibsnetwork.org/event/sibshop-ages-13-18
Please register at one of the links above. There is no cost to attend the Sibshop.
After registration, a Zoom link will be emailed.
If you have questions, please contact ​amy.halm@siblingleadership.org

The Arc of IL Family to Family Health Information Center – Conferencia “Avudando a Nuestras Familias” Online – June 24th
2020-06-24 10:00 - 11:00
Arc of IL Centro de Información de Salud Familia a Familia – Arc of IL Family to Family Health Information Center
Le invita a participar en una serie gratuita de talleres en línea por webinar en Español
Conferencia “Ayudando a Nuestras Familias”
Miércoles 24 de junio 2020
La Tarjeta Médica (aseguranza médica del estado de Illiinois para niños y adultos eligibles y/o personas con discapacidades de desarrollo)
Presentadoras: Consuelo Puente & Maria Castillo – Padres
Para registrarse para este taller, haga clic abajo y ponga su información
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3579562765673387789
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Wednesday, June 24, 2020 – 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Medicaid (medical insurance for eligible children and adults and/or individuals with developmental disabilities) presented by Consuelo Puente and Maria Castillo – Parents
To register for this workshop, please click on link below and provide your information
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3579562765673387789

For full conference information: F2F Conference Conferencia 2020

The Arc of IL Family to Family Health Information Center – Arc of IL Centro de Información de Salud Familia a Familia, Online Conference
2020-06-25 10:00 - 11:00
The Arc of IL Family to Family Health Information Center – Arc of IL Centro de Información de Salud Familia a Familia
Invites you to participate in a free online Conference – “Ayudando Nuestras Familias/Helping our Families” Conference
This conference will be conducted in Spanish
Jueves 25 de junio 2020 – Horario para todos los talleres: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Para cuidadores familiar de personas con discapacidades de desarrollo y otras discapacidades: Estratégias para Cuidarse a Sí mismo(a)
Presentadoras: Consuelo Puente & Lourdes Perez – Padres
Para registrarse para este taller, haga clic abajo y ponga su información
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/583379286332648973
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Thursday, June 25 2020
For family caregivers of people with developmental and other disabilities: Strategies for taking care of yourself presented by Consuelo Puente & Lourdes Perez – Parents
To register for this workshop, please click on link below and provide your information
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/583379286332648973

For complete conference information: F2F Conference Conferencia 2020

Weekly WOW Meetings!
2020-07-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
This weeks WOW meeting is all about maps! We will hear from the people at UIC about a worldwide project that all of us get to be a part of! Join us Tuesday and Thursday at 2:00 where we will hear about what we get to do and see a bunch of examples of maps and pictures that have already been done from around the world.
Blue Tower Solutions is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Weekly Wow Meetings!
Time: Tuesday, June 30, 2:00
Wednesday July 1, 9am
Thursday, July 2, 2:00

Join Zoom Meeting — https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373
Dial by your location
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Meeting ID: 810 6944 6373
This project is supported in part by grant number CFDA 93.960, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

Health Matters Program Webinar - Communicating COVID-19 Updates to People with IDD, Caregivers, and Stakeholders
2020-07-06 08:00 - 17:00
Communicating COVID-19 Updates to People with IDD, Caregivers, and Stakeholders
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 1:00 pm
Central Daylight Time (Chicago, GMT-05:00)
Click here to register.
Maggie Hassler, Director of Executive Communications, Aspire, Chicago, Illinois
Establishing preparedness communication plans for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), team, families, and community. Providing an inside look at one agency’s approach to multiple modalities and universal messaging for unique audiences.
Presenters
Maggie Hassler is the Director of Executive Communications at Aspire. Prior to joining Aspire, Maggie co-founded a startup for forward-thinkers and purpose-driven companies to refine their message and get media coverage. She promoted and supported the conservation efforts of Shedd Aquarium, including securing news coverage in The New York Times, and she researched trade trends for HSBC’s Public Affairs Group Asia Pacific Headquarters.
PLEASE NOTE
1. Webinar is free.
2. CEUs are not offered for the webinar.
3. Webinar and materials will be recorded and archived on YouTube.
4. For disability accommodations email Jasmina Sisirak (jsisirak@uic.edu) at least 10 days before the webinar.
COVID-19 Webinar Series is presented by the HealthMatters Program (https://www.healthmattersprogram.org), Department of Disability and Human Development, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago through continued partnership with Project SEARCH (https://www.projectsearch.us) funded by the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council, Grant # 17CH03FA20 and Aspire (https://aspirechicago.com).
www.HealthMattersProgram.org

Virtual Town Hall, from Access Living
2020-07-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
Join Access Living for a Virtual Town Hall at 6 p.m. Monday, July 13 to learn about the Community Emergency Services and Support Act (CESSA), an Illinois state bill that would create an alternative emergency response system for people who need help from professionals trained in mental/behavioral crises.
Register online today to attend.
Right now, the care of Illinoisans experiencing mental and behavioral heath emergencies is left to the police, who are trained in law enforcement instead of mental health care, and too often misunderstand the situation.
Treating these emergencies like a law enforcement activity leads to exacerbation of the healthcare crisis, unnecessary lock-ups, and police killings. Black and brown disabled people make up at least half of those killed by police.
Young adults of color with disabilities in Access Living’s organizing group Advance Your Leadership Power (AYLP) were involved in creating the CESSA bill in response to the death of young disabled people at the hands of police.
This Town Hall will feature people with disabilities, health professionals, state legislators and guests talking about why and how this bill will save lives and reduce incarceration rates in Illinois.
Confirmed speakers include:

Illinois State Senator Robert Peters In his first term as a State Senator, Peters was the chief co-sponsor of legislation to ban private detention centers and ending “pay to stay” practice in correctional facilities. Recently, he has spoken out in favor of bail reform, called for community investment over incarceration, and has actively supported the Black Lives Matter movement.
Illinois State Representative Kelly Cassidy Cassidy supported bills to expand job opportunities for ex-offenders, reduce harsh sentences, and to mandate that all police officers complete Crisis Intervention Training.
S’fya Eshe In 2013, a police officer restrained S’fya at a hospital by pressing on her head and neck, and S’fya was later transferred to a psychiatric ward.
Ellie Navidson MS, RN Ellie is a registered nurse with experience in the emergency department, homeless health, harm reduction, and medicated management for substance use.
Renee Watts Renee is the sister of Stephon Watts, a 15-year-old boy with autism who was killed by the police during a mental health crisis.
Simone Wilson Simone is a mental health advocate, motivational speaker, and former special education paraprofessional.
Emcee: Candace Coleman Racial Justice Community Organizer at Access Living, AYLP

ASL interpretation and CART provided.
There will also be time for a Q&A at the end of the Town Hall.
Due to the limitations of the Zoom webinar platform, questions submitted during the event via chat are not accessible to participants using screen readers. If you are interested in submitting a question to the panel, we encourage all attendees to submit a question in advance via this accessible form on our website.
We hope you can join us for this important conversation. Register today.

The Arc of IL ILS Lunchtime Webinar – Social Security 101 – Understanding the Benefits, with Josephine Mueller and Daniel Summer, SSA
2020-07-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Consumer Stipend Information
Join The Illinois Life Span Program of The Arc of Illinois Monthly Lunchtime Webinar on Social Security 101 –Understanding the Benefits. This webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14th from Noon to 1:00 PM in English.

It will also be presented in Spanish on Tuesday, July 21st from Noon to 1:00 PM. Details for that webinar will be listed separately on that date.
Please register for ILS Lunchtime Webinar – Social Security 101 – Understanding the Benefits in English at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4467973656745297163
Presented by: Josephine Mueller and Daniel Summer, Public Affairs Specialists with Social Security
Social Security is with you through life’s journey. This presentation will provide information on Social Security benefits and programs including:

What is FICA
What is SSDI
What is SSI
What’s New in 2020

Josephine Mueller is a Spanish Bilingual Public Affairs Specialist for the Social Security Administration (SSA) in the Chicagoland area. Josephine has embraced her critical role for informing the public about Social Security programs and benefits. Her passion for sharing information has provided her a platform on Chicago Access Live Television Network for several years and you can find her on you tube. This platform has given her the opportunity to promote Social Security Programs throughout Chicagoland and Nationwide.
Her many interests include community engagement, education, and motivating younger generations to exceed in their educational and professional careers. She has a passion for diversity and public speaking.
Josephine Mueller earned a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in International Business from Governors State University. She has a passion for diversity and public speaking.
This passion has led her to a career within Social Security as a Bilingual Public Affairs Specialist, in the Chicagoland area. Josephine has embraced her critical role for informing the public about Social Security programs and benefits. Her passion for sharing information has provided her a platform on Chicago Access Live Television Network for several years and you can find her on you tube. This platform has given her the opportunity to promote and inform the community about Social Security Programs throughout Chicagoland and Nationwide.
Her many interests include community engagement, education, and motivating younger generations to exceed in their educational and professional careers. Josephine can be reached at Josephine.Mueller@SSA.Gov
Daniel Summer earned a Master of Arts in Human Behavior from Valparaiso University. Originally a Theater major with a flair for the dramatic, he attained a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Indiana University.
His experience as a college professor and as a therapist enhance his career with the Social Security Administration. In June 2019, Daniel published his first book.
Daniel has been with the Social Security Administration for 15 years and has taken all manner of Social Security Claims from disability to retirement, SSI, widow’s claims, children’s cases and the like.
In his current position as a Public Affairs Specialist, Daniel provides information about Social Security to the public via lectures, radio, newspaper and cable access TV. He is available for seminars and can be reached via email at Daniel.Summer@ssa.gov.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Please note that there are no CEUs for our Lunchtime Webinars. Thank you.
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Weekly Wow Meetings by Zoom!
2020-07-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-07-16 14:00 - 15:00
We will have guest star, Margie Harkness, from ICDD on to talk about the ICDD priorities for the next five years and we will walk through the survey. We will cover the new tool from The Alliance that will help people receiving services talk to providers about the reinvention of Community Day Services and last but not least, next week is National Disability Voter Registration Week!! We will talk about voting and the Rev Up materials available.
Blue Tower Solutions is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Weekly Wow Meetings!
Time: Tuesday July 14, and July 16 at 2:00!
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This project is supported in part by grant number CFDA 93.960, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

Family Resource Center on Disabilities Lunch and Learn Webinar - SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE PARENT ADVOCACY
2020-07-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Presented by Family Resource Center on Disabilities.
Date: 2020-07-15
Time: 12 PM-1PM
Location: Webinar link will be emailed to you. Register at https://frcd.org/workshop_posts/parentskills/
Description:
Tired of getting the run-around while wading through an alphabet soup of acronyms and not being sure of what you can and should do to help your child? Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy will provide you with these important tools: Going from Frustration to Power; Who is an advocate and why be an advocate? Learn six skills to follow to effectively advocate for your child.

The Arc of IL ILS Lunctime Webinar – La Administración del Seguro Social – Entendiendo sus Beneficios
2020-07-21 12:00 - 13:00
The Arc of IL ILS Lunctime Webinar – La Administración del Seguro Social – Entendiendo sus Beneficios

Date/Time
Date(s) – 07/21/2020
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Presentación en Español
Únase al programa mensual de Illinois Life Span (ILS) de la organización Arc of Illinois. En el mes de julio 2020, el tema será La Administración del Seguro Social – Entendiendo sus Beneficios desde el mediodía (12:00 pm) hasta la 1:00 p.m de la tarde.
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Presentado por: La Srta Josephine Mueller Especialista en Asuntos Públicos con La Administracion del Seguridad Social (SSA)
Los programas del Seguro Social como parte de su camino de la vida. Esta presentación proporcionará información sobre los beneficios y programas del Seguro Social que incluyen:

¿Qué significa FICA?
¿Qué es el programa de incapacidad – SSDI?
¿Qué es el programa de incapacidad – SSI?
Qué hay de nuevo en 2020

La Srta. Josephine Mueller es especialista bilingüe en asuntos públicos para la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) en el área de Chicago. Josephine ha asumido su papel fundamental para informar al público sobre los programas y beneficios del Seguro Social. Su pasión por compartir información le ha proporcionado una plataforma con Chicago Access Live Television Network durante varios años. Esta plataforma le ha dado la oportunidad de promover los programas del Seguro Social en la cuidad y los suburbios de Chicago y por todo el país.
Sus intereses incluyen la participación de la comunidad, la educación y motivar a las generaciones más jóvenes a superarse en sus carreras educativas y profesionales. Ella tiene una pasión por la diversidad y hablar en público.
La Srta Josephine Mueller obtuvo una Maestría en Administración de Empresas con concentración en Negocios Internacionales de Governors State University en Illinois.
Después de registrarse, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación con información sobre cómo unirse al seminario web.
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Health Matters Program Webinar - Even During a Crisis, People with Disabilities have Rights
2020-07-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
Event status: Not started (Register)
Date and time: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 1:00 pm Central Daylight Time (Chicago, GMT-05:00)
Duration: 1 hour
Overview: This presentation will provide updates on issues related to COVID-19 treatment for people with IDD. Guidelines being used to help health care providers and health care institutions address issues related to access, care, and treatment issues for people with IDD will be discussed.
Presenter: Robin Jones is the Director of the Great Lakes ADA Center and an Instructor in the Department on Disability and Human Development at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Robin has served as director since the Center’s inception in 1991. Her educational background includes degrees in Public Administration and Occupational Therapy. Robin has extensive experiences as a consultant and trainer regarding the barriers to community participation for people with disabilities including access to education, transportation, employment and electronic information. Robin has been actively involved in assisting business and government to meet their obligations under federal disability rights laws and is recognized as a key resource regarding hiring and employing people with disabilities.
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COVID-19 Webinar Series is presented by the HealthMatters Program, Department of Disability and Human Development, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago with continued partnership with Project SEARCH, a leader in securing competitive employment for people with disabilities based at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and with Aspire an Illinois organization providing services to children and adults with developmental disabilities, their families and their communities.
PLEASE NOTE

There is no cost for these webinars.
CEUs are not offered for these webinars.
Webinars and materials will be recorded and archived on YouTube.
For disability accommodations email Jasmina Sisirak (jsisirak@uic.edu) at least 10 days before the webinars.

Sibling & Family Balance Zoom Call - Hosted by Special Fathers Network
2020-07-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Presenters:
Attorney Benjamin (Benji) Rubin, Brian Rubin’s youngest son, Mitchell’s “little/big” brother (Mitchell has autism), a partner in the Law Firm of Rubin Law, A Professional Corporation since 2010, graduated from the University of Illinois College of Law, Magna Cum Laude, received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University, and his Graduate Law Degree, an LLM (Tax), with honors, also from Northwestern University.
Benji is a member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners, a member, by invitation, of the Special Needs Alliance (the national not for profit association of special needs planning attorneys with membership by invitation only), is Chairman of the American Bar Association Special Needs Planning Committee, serves as the President of SIBS (Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters), the Illinois chapter of the national Sibling Leadership Network, an organization of adult siblings of individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and/or mental illness. Benji is a member and officer (Treasurer) of the Board of Directors of The Arc of Illinois, is a member of the Clearbrook Associate Board, an organization serving more than 8,000 individuals with disabilities, including his brother, Mitchell, serves on the Board of Directors of DayOne PACT, which serves as Trustee of Special Needs Trusts as well as Guardian for individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and/or mental illness, serves on the Board of Directors of the Foundation of The Special Education District of Lake County (SEDOL Foundation), serves on the Advisory Council of Encompass (Encompass in partnership with Jewish Child & Family Services, Jewish United Fund, JVS Chicago, JCC Chicago, Keshet, and The Center for Enriched Living and Center for Independent Futures). Benji is also a Faculty Member for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) on the topic of special needs planning, as well as a Speaker for the American Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association on those topics.
Having Mitchell as a brother profoundly shaped who Benji is today, and thus the type of law he chose to practice. His personal experiences as a sibling offer a unique perspective into the responsibilities that come with caring for a sibling with special needs. Now as an adult, those sometimes present and future responsibilities he has regarding his brother’s care are a concern that he shares with all brothers and sisters of individuals with special needs.
Don Meyer is the Founder of the Sibling Support Project. Don is probably best known for creating Sibshops, lively programs just for young brothers and sisters of kids with special needs. Currently, there are over 475 Sibshops in eight countries. Don also created SibTeen Sib20, and SibNet, online communities for young and adult brothers and sisters which allow thousands of siblings from around the world to connect with their peers.
Don was a founder of the SEFAM (Supporting Extended Family Members) program at the University of Washington, which pioneered services for fathers, siblings, and grandparents of children with special needs.
As a sought-after speaker, Don has conducted hundreds of workshops on siblings, fathers, and grandparents of children with special needs and trainings on the Sibshop model throughout the United States, Canada, Ireland, Iceland, England, Italy, New Zealand, and Japan. (Learn more about the workshops Don is asked to conduct.)
Don is the senior author or editor of seven books:
• Sibshops: Workshops for brothers and sisters of children with special needs;
• Uncommon Fathers: Reflections on Raising a Child with Special Needs;
• Living with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs: a Book for Sibs;
• Views from our Shoes: Growing up with a brother or sister with special needs;
• The Sibling Slam Book;
• Thicker than Water: Essays by Adult Siblings of People with Disabilities; and
• The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Brothers and Sisters of Adults with Disabilities.
Don has been interviewed by numerous news outlets for stories regarding siblings’ concerns including ABC News’ 20/20, Nightline, and World News Tonight; Newsweek; The New York Times; The Washington Post; Newsday; Ladies Home Journal; National Public Radio; and Good Housekeeping.
Don is married to Terry DeLeonardis, a special education preschool teacher and consultant. They have four children.

Weekly Wow Meeting
2020-07-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Zoom Call, IL, United States
Partners in Policymaking participant and self advocate John Paschedag will present his Partners Project, ‘Staying Safe Online’. With so many people new to using the internet we are really looking forward to seeing his presentation!! We will only have one meeting this week Thursday, July 23 at 2:00.
Blue Tower Solutions is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Weekly Wow Meetings!
Time: Thursday, July 23 2:00
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Family Resource Center on Disabilities Lunch and Learn Webinar - Managing Mental Wellness in Times of Uncertainty
2020-07-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
FRCD LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR: MANAGING MENTAL WELLNESS IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY
Date: 2020-07-27
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Webinar Link will be mailed to you. Register at https://frcd.org/workshop_posts/nami/
Description:
NAMI Chicago will present a 1-hour Mental Wellness training designed to provide a foundation of knowledge on mental health & wellness. They will provide an introduction to NAMI Chicago’s free mental health Helpline and other resources, cover key components of wellness utilizing the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), discuss the impact of stigma and how to support a someone who is struggling. This training will also provide different self-care strategies to utilize during this unprecedented time of uncertainty.

Health Matters Program Webinar - Hospitalized People with IDD Need Their Categivers: They Aren't Visitors
2020-07-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
Hospitalized People with IDD Need their Caregivers: They Aren’t Visitors

English : Chicago Time

Event status:
Not started (Register)

Date and time:
Tuesday, July 28, 2020 1:00 pm
Central Daylight Time (Chicago, GMT-05:00)
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Duration:
1 hour

Description:

Hospitalized People with IDD Need their Caregivers: They Aren’t Visitors
Sarah H. Ailey, PhD, APHN, Professor, Rush University
This presentation will provide an overview on the need to implement hospital visitation policies for people with IDD. Best practices policies that advocate for the rights of people with IDD to have a caregiver with them while hospitalized to help make decisions and provide reassurance and calmness is a matter of life and death. Implementation of strategies that support healing for people with IDD if caregivers cannot be present will also be discussed.
Presenters
Sarah Ailey, PhD, APHN is a professor in the Department of Community, Systems, and Mental Health Nursing at Rush University, Chicago, IL. She is president of the Alliance for Disability in Health Care Education (ADHCE) since 2019. Her research and scholarly practice are concentrated on improving the lives of people with disabilities, in particular intellectual disabilities, by translating research into practice within community and inpatient hospital settings. She is currently investigating the effect of the Steps to Effective Problem-solving (STEPS) program in group homes, funded by an R01 grant from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institute. She, along with Drs. Molly Bathje and Tamar Heller, were funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to hold the PATH-PWD (Partnering to Transform Healthcare with People with Disabilities) Conference in 2017. Along with Dr. Beth Marks she was an author of the White Paper on Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in Nursing Educational Programs for the California Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities (CCEPD). Ailey has been on the Board of the Alliance for Disability in Healthcare Education since 2015 and has been the Vice-President since 2017. She recently received a “Pinnacle Nurse Leader” Award Power of Nursing Leadership Annual Meeting Chicago and was the recipient of the 2019 Outstanding Leadership and Service Award – Annual Conference of the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry.
PLEASE NOTE
1. Webinar is free.
2. CEUs are not offered for the webinar.
3. Webinar and materials will be recorded and archived on YouTube.
4. For disability accommodations email Jasmina Sisirak (jsisirak@uic.edu) at least 10 days before the webinar.
COVID-19 Webinar Series is presented by the HealthMatters Program (https://www.healthmattersprogram.org), Department of Disability and Human Development, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago through continued partnership with Project SEARCH (https://www.projectsearch.us) funded by the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council, Grant # 17CH03FA20 and Aspire (https://aspirechicago.com).
www.HealthMattersProgram.org

WOW Meeting
2020-07-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Happy Belated 30th Anniversary ADA! On this week’s WOW meeting guest stars Becca Burrow and Chuy Campuzano will join Richard and Leanne as we celebrate the anniversary of the ADA. We will talk about what has been done and the work we still need to do. Of course it will be fun, interactive and the ADA Quiz show! Join us Tuesday or Thursday or both!

Blue Tower Solutions is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Weekly Wow Meetings!
Time: Tuesday, July 28 and July 30 2020 at 2:00 pm

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 810 6944 6373
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This project is supported in part by grant number CFDA 93.960, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

Ligas Family Advocates Program presents a webinar featuring The Regional Transportation Authority Mobility Services
2020-07-30 12:00 - 13:30
The Ligas Family Advocate Program invites you to join us for a webinar Featuring: The Regional Transportation Authority Mobility Services! PLEASE share the flier linked below!
July 30th 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Register at link below:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6772873287217283599
Webinar ID 119-150-675
Simply copy or type the link above into your browser. Per the RTA’s requirements this webinar will not be recorded. If you have questions contact Mary Dixon (mary@thearcofil.org; 815-464-1832 x 1017) or Megan Mutti (megan@thearcoil.org; 815-464-1832 x1022)
See Flier: Here is the link to the PDF for Flier
