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SUMMARY:ILS Lunchtime Webinar - The Role and Mission of the Great Lakes ADA Center
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our September Lunchtime Webinar on “The Role and Mission of the Great Lakes ADA Center” on September 8th\, 2020 from Noon to 1:00 PM. \nPresented by Claudia Diaz\, Associate Director\, Great Lakes ADA Center and Peter Berg\, Project Coordinator of Technical Assistance\, Great Lakes ADA Center \nThis session will provide participants with information about the services and resources available from the Great Lakes ADA Center\, a member of the ADA National Network. Following the session participants will: \n\nUnderstand the mission of the Great Lakes Center\nKnow the core services provided by the ADA Center\nGain a basic understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)\n\nRegister in advance for this webinar:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EMNNB1k2QYCUOCWkX-Yinw \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email within a week containing information about joining the webinar. \n**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WEBINAR WILL BE PRESENTED VIA ZOOM!  You should receive a confirmation email but it may not be immediately after registration. Thank you! \nHope you can join us!
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-lunchtime-webinar-the-role-and-mission-of-the-great-lakes-ada-center/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200908T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200908T141500
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200810T141801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T141801Z
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SUMMARY:Debunking the Myths of Supported Decision-Making and Guardianship
DESCRIPTION:Being able to make your own decisions about your own life is one of the most important rights that people have. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) have the same right to make decisions about their lives as people without disabilities. However\, their ability to make their own decisions is often questioned by teachers\, doctors\, family members\, and others. Research has shown that individuals with reduced self-determination have diminished quality of life outcomes and are less likely to live and be integrated into their community. Guardianship can be an obstacle to the development of self-determination skills. However\, people with I/DD are at an increased risk of being placed under guardianship\, and guardianship is frequently still the only option presented and utilized by families and supporters of people with I/DD. This webinar will describe guardianship and less restrictive decision-making alternatives\, as well as help debunk some of the myths about guardianship and supported decision-making that persist. \nPresenters:  Shawn Ullman\,Morgan Whitlatch \nMorgan Whitlatch is the Legal Director of Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities\, a non-profit advocacy organization that has advanced the interests of people with developmental disabilities since 2002. She is also the Lead Project Director of the National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making. \nAs Senior Director of National Initiatives\, Shawn Ullman leads The Arc’s individual and family support initiatives\, which seek to provide reliable information and assistance to people with I/DD\, their family members\, and the professionals who support them on topics such as navigating special education and disability services\, healthy aging\, housing\, decision-making\, financial planning\, and healthy relationships. \nThis webinar will describe guardianship and less restrictive decision-making alternatives\, as well as help debunk some of the myths that persist about guardianship and supported decision-making.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/debunking-the-myths-of-supported-decision-making-and-guardianship/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200817T180650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T181405Z
UID:11668-1599649200-1599652800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Everyone Can Read hosted by Family Matters
DESCRIPTION:Reading is the MOST important academic skill. Even a small reading vocabulary can enhance the quality of life and participation of children and adults with ASD or other special learning differences. Discover why so many students have not learned how to read.\nRemote learning provides extra opportunities to teach reading. Acquire new ways to begin to easily and effectively teach functional reading vocabulary to anyone while you are at home and doing remote learning activities. \n\nOur presenter is:\nBarbara T. Doyle MS is a nationally known author\, teacher\, trainer\, keynote presenter and consultant. For almost 50 years\, she has provided education and technical assistance to schools\, families\, universities and agencies. She is an engaging trainer\, noted for her practical information delivered with humor and humanity. Barbara is a family member of nine people with disabilities\, seven of whom have ASD. Her website is www.barbaradoyle.com \nRegister now!
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/everyone-can-read/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200902T191917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200902T191917Z
UID:11808-1599652800-1599656400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:“Managing Your IL ABLE Account”
DESCRIPTION:Join the IL ABLE plan experts for this one-of-a-kind webinar which will be geared to those who already own and manage – or who are about to open and manage! – an IL ABLE account.  Click here to REGISTER NOW! \n  \nAttendees will learn more about the mechanics of their accounts and will get answers to the questions that Customer Service is often asked\, including: \n  \n\nWhat is the difference between an Account Owner and an Authorized Individual?\nWhat documents must I submit?  What documents should I not submit?\nWhat are the nuts and bolts of contributions\, withdrawals and statements?\nWhat are the investment options?  What is investment risk?  What are the right choices for my needs? \nDo I need to keep records?\n\n  \nTo get the most out of this Webinar\, you should already understand the basics of ABLE accounts.  Visit illinoisable.com for general ABLE information to brush up on your ABLE basics. \n  \nDate:  Wednesday\, September 9\, 2020 \nTime:  Noon – 1pm Central Time \nFormat:  WebEx Webinar \nRequirements:  Space is limited.  Registration required.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/managing-your-il-able-account/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200909T152817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T152817Z
UID:11839-1599652800-1599656400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Weekly  WOW Meeting - Blue Tower Solutions
DESCRIPTION:We will be hearing from Reagan Carey\, CTF Illinois\, who will tell us all about new online classes for people with disabilities all about managing money and other stuff like that! We are playing around with meeting times now that some people are in day services.  Don’t forget\, even if you are in day services let them know you want to hop on!  If you have any questions let us know. Super fun bonus\, the WOW meetings on Wednesdays are translated into Chinese it is super cool!!  Join us! \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 \n  \nDial by your location \n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n        Meeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/weekly-wow-meeting-blue-tower-solutions/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T194500
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200821T153212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T153431Z
UID:11698-1599676200-1599680700@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Family Health Checkup Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Family Health Checkup: \nA Webinar Series to Keep Your Family Physically\, Financially and Mentally Healthy During Challenging Times \npresented by \nThe Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information Center and Family Voices \n\n\n\n\nChoose one or attend all 4! Each night’s webinar will be held 6:30 – 7:45 pm. \nWednesday\, September 9th – Medicaid: News You Can Use \n6:30 – 7:45 p.m. \n\n“Navigating Your Options for Health Coverage” presented by Kristin Hartsaw\, DuPage Federation on Human Services Reform and Stephanie Altman\, Director of Health Care Justice and Senior Director of Policy\, Shriver Center for Poverty Law\n\nClick here to register\, https://thearcofillinois.salsalabs.org/hcwebinarseries
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-health-checkup-webinar-series/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Arc of Illinois":MAILTO:becca@thearcofil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200805T213740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T213740Z
UID:11597-1599739200-1599742800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:The Arc of Illinois LIgas Family Advocate Program Webinar Series: Exploring Your Choices: DRS Waiver or DDD Waiver
DESCRIPTION:Molly Chapman\, Assistant Bureau Chief\, Home Services Program\, DHS Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)\nCasey Burke\, Deputy Director of Supported Employment\, DHS Division of Developmental Disabilities\n\n  \nFor individuals with developmental disabilities who have support services through the DRS waiver\,  \nreceived a 2020 PUNS selection\, their families and interested others \n  \nWebinar registration required\, use this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8313595840878406671 \n  \n Questions? \nContact Mary Dixon: 815-464-1832 x 1017; mary@thearcofil.org; or \nMegan Mutti: 815-464-1832 x1022\, megan@thearcofil.org
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-arc-of-illinois-ligas-family-advocate-program-webinar-series-exploring-your-choices-drs-waiver-or-ddd-waiver/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200903T194401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T194401Z
UID:11818-1599739200-1599742800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn Webinar: Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy  presented by FRCD
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. \n  \nRegister \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/lunch-and-learn-webinar-skills-for-effective-parent-advocacy-presented-by-frcd/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200910T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200805T194535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T194535Z
UID:11593-1599751800-1599757200@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Routines Within Routines: Supporting All Children Amid COVID-19-Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration deadline is three business days before the webinar. \nDescription: As we prepare to welcome back children and families to our schools\, many questions exist about how to best support this transition. This webinar will focus on concrete strategies to support a more seamless re-opening in our early childhood settings focusing on the social emotional needs of young children amid COVID-19. This webinar will specifically look at how to utilize current pyramid model strategies and embed the current guidance into our daily interactions\, schedules\, and routines. \nRegistration Form (PDF): Click Here\nRegister Online: Click Here\nNote: Approximately three weeks before the webinar\, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of the session. \nPresenter(s): Kelly Wilson \nWebinar Log-In: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM   Webinar Session: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM \nThis training will provide 1.5  professional development hours (clock hours) for the following:\n* Educator License Renewal for ISBE\n* CDA (Child Development Associate) credit in area(s) 3. Social/Emotional Development\n* CE credit for SLP\, SW\, LCPC\, PT\, and OT professionals\n* Gateways to Opportunity credit in area(s) E. Interactions\, Relationships and Environments
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/routines-within-routines-supporting-all-children-amid-covid-19-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200910T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200910T194500
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200821T153258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T153449Z
UID:11699-1599762600-1599767100@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Family Health Checkup Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Family Health Checkup: \nA Webinar Series to Keep Your Family Physically\, Financially and Mentally Healthy During Challenging Times \npresented by \nThe Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information Center and Family Voices \n\n\n\n\nChoose one or attend all 4! Each night’s webinar will be held 6:30 – 7:45 pm. \nThursday\, September 10th – Family Finances & Private Insurance \n6:30 – 7:45 p.m. \n\n“Family Finances” presented by Teresa Villalobos\, Credit Union Manager\, Unifed Homeowners of IL Federal Credit Union\n“Private Health Insurance” presented by Jose Mendez\, US Department of Labor\, Region 5\n\nClick here to register\, https://thearcofillinois.salsalabs.org/hcwebinarseries
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-health-checkup-webinar-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200805T154250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T161326Z
UID:11589-1600171200-1600174800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:ILS Lunchtime Webinar in Spanish - el Papel y la Misión del Centro ADA Great Lakes
DESCRIPTION:El Arc de Illinois le invita a participar en un seminario ofrecido en español por medio social del Internet  (Zoom) sobre el Papel y la Misión del Centro ADA Great Lakes con Claudia Díaz\, directora asociada del esta agencia.  El seminario web se llevará a cabo a través de una junta Zoom\, el martes 15 de septiembre\, 2020 desde el mediodía hasta la 1:00 PM. \nEste seminario proporcionará a los participantes información sobre los servicios y recursos disponibles del Centro ADA Great Lakes\, miembro de la Red Nacional ADA. Después de la sesión\, los participantes: \n\nComprenderán la misión del Centro ADA Great Lakes\nConocerán los servicios principales provistos por el Centro ADA\nTendrán una comprensión básica sobre la Ley Estadounidense de Personas con Discapacidades (ADA) que se inició hace 30 años.\n\n**NOTA ESPECIAL:   ESTE SEMINARIO SERA OFRECIDO EN ESPANOL POR UNA JUNTA ZOOM \nPor favor de inscribirse por adelantado para este taller.  Haga clic en el siguiente link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wyhy4cgJQ9StNCwm1cWW8Q \nDespues de inscribirse\, recibirá un mensaje de confirmación con instrucciones sobre como entrar al seminario. \n  \n**SPECIAL NOTE THAT THIS WEBINAR WILL BE VIA ZOOM! \nYou are invited to a Zoom webinar. \nWhen: Sep 15\, 2020 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nTopic: ILS Lunchtime Webinar In Spanish- The Role and Mission of the Great Lakes ADA Center \nRegister in advance for this webinar:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wyhy4cgJQ9StNCwm1cWW8Q \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-lunchtime-webinar-in-spanish-el-papel-y-la-mision-del-centro-ada-great-lakes/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200805T214043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T214201Z
UID:11598-1600192800-1600196400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:The Arc of Illinois Ligas Family Advocate Program Know Your Options Introductory Webinar
DESCRIPTION:For families and self-advocates who were recently selected from the PUNS list\, join us to discuss: \n\nNavigation of the Adult Developmental Disability System in Illinois\nOptions available within the Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver\nExamples of how self-advocates and families utilize funding for needed supports\nKey steps to take in order to move forward with planning\nConnection with your Independent Service Coordination Agency (ISC)\nExtended Q & A – Ask questions and learn from other families\n\nQuestions? Contact Mary Dixon: 815.464.1832 ext 1017 or email mary@thearcofil.org or Megan Mutti: 815.464.1832 ext 1022 or email megan@thearcofil.org.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-arc-of-illinois-ligas-family-advocate-program-introductory-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200805T200044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T200044Z
UID:11596-1600250400-1600268400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:What To Do After the Meltdown..Prevention\, Intervention\, Post-Vention Strategies to Support Children with ASD as Well as Other Challenges-Webinar
DESCRIPTION:September 16 @ 10:00 am–3:00 pm\n\nRegistration Form (PDF): Click Here\nRegister Online: Click Here\n\n\nRegistration deadline is three business days before the webinar. \nDescription: Many visual examples as well as scenarios to help support children with ASD and other challenging behaviors will be presented. Note: These strategies are not just for autism but will help support toddlers and preschool students with all behaviors. \nNote: Approximately three weeks before the webinar\, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of the session. \nPresenter(s): Kathy Morris \nWebinar Sign In: 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Webinar Session: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM\n( A one hour lunch will be provided.) \nThis training will provide 4.0  professional development hours (clock hours) for the following:\n*Educator License Renewal for ISBE\n*CDA (Child Development Associate) credit in area(s) 3. Social/Emotional\n*CE credit for SLP\, SW\, LCPC\, PT\, and OT professionals\n*Gateways to Opportunity credit in area(s) E. Interactions\, Relationships and Environments\n*Early Intervention credit in area(s) Pending Approval
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/what-to-do-after-the-meltdown-prevention-intervention-post-vention-strategies-to-support-children-with-asd-as-well-as-other-challenges-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200903T194619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T194619Z
UID:11821-1600257600-1600264800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Special Education: What Parents Need to Know During COVID-19 - presented by FRCD
DESCRIPTION:This training is an overview of IDEA (Individual with Disabilities Education Act) which is the law that protects the rights of children receiving special education services. \nAspects covered: \n\nEvaluation process\nIndividualized Education Program (IEP)\,\nLeast Restrictive Environment (LRE)\,\nProcedural Safeguards.\nSpecial Education and Remote Learning\nReturning to School\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/special-education-what-parents-need-to-know-during-covid-19-presented-by-frcd/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T193000
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200805T194857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T194857Z
UID:11594-1600279200-1600284600@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Autism & the Coronavirus Pandemic: Visual Strategies for Self-Regulation\, Anxiety and Emotional Distress-Webinar (PM)
DESCRIPTION:September 16 @ 6:00 pm–7:30 pm\n\nRegistration Form (PDF): Click Here\nRegister Online: Click Here\n\n\nNote: No credit/certificate will be given for this webinar. \nRegistration deadline is three business days before the webinar. \nDescription: Parents and family members of individuals of all ages diagnosed with autism face unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 restrictions of social distancing. Individuals with autism depend on a team of professionals\, teachers and family members to support their daily learning\, behavioral\, sensory and communication difficulties. With “stay at home” orders\, schools and businesses closed\, routines and structure has been disrupted ontop of mounting anxiety and stress.  During this 90-minute video\, Kathy Morris will demonstrate four practical strategies which will help alleviate the stress and anxiety of those with autism are currently facing to help reduce meltdowns and tantrums. \nNote: Approximately three weeks before the webinar\, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of the session. \nPresenter(s): Kathy Morris \nWebinar Sign In: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM  Webinar Session: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM \nNote: No credit/certificate will be given for this training.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/autism-the-coronavirus-pandemic-visual-strategies-for-self-regulation-anxiety-and-emotional-distress-webinar-pm/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200914T145213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T145213Z
UID:11878-1600344000-1600347600@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Weekly WOW Meeting - Blue Tower Solution
DESCRIPTION:We hope everyone is getting used to new schedules. If you are back at day services invite your friends to get on with you! \nThis  week the meetings will be on Wednesday 9/15/2020 at noon (that one is translated into Chinese so it is extra fun) and Thursday at 1:00.  The topic next week is Who\, What\, Where\, When\, Why\, How\, WOW!!  \nChoose something that you want to talk to the group about\, \nWHO your favorite people are. \nWHAT do you like to do. \nWHERE do you live or Where do you want to visit\, \nWHEN is your favorite time of year or day\, \nAsk WHY we do something \nTeach us HOW  to do something! \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 \n  \nMeeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \nOne tap mobile \n+13126266799\,\,81069446373# US (Chicago) \n  \nDial by your location \n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n        Meeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/weekly-wow-meeting-blue-tower-solution/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T133000
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200814T142401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200814T142401Z
UID:11661-1600344000-1600349400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:The Arc of Illinois Ligas Family Advocate Program Know Your Options
DESCRIPTION:For individuals with developmental disabilities who received notice of a 2020 PUNS selection\, whose ISC is Suburban Access\, their families and interested others \n\nThe Arc of Illinois\, Ligas Family Advocate – Mary Dixon\nPatty O’Brien and Samantha Schoonover\, Program Managers\, Homewood & Westchester\, Suburban Access\nLynn King\, Consumer Support Services Coordinator\, Sertoma Centre Inc.\nJennifer Schindl\, V.P. of Clinical Operations & Quality Assurance\, Community Support Services\n\nQuestions? Contact Mary Dixon: mary@thearcofil.org; 815-464-1832 x 1017
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-arc-of-illinois-ligas-family-advocate-program-know-your-options-17/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Arc of Illinois":MAILTO:becca@thearcofil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200909T200439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T200439Z
UID:11844-1600347600-1600354800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:The History of Remote Supports & Everything You Need to Know to Get Started in a “Social Distancing Support” Era
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:  What an amazing time to be providing services and supports to people with disabilities! The technological age we live in is enabling more and more possibilities for everyone and helping us navigate through this crazy social distancing support era. This crash course in Remote Supports will highlight the 18-year history of the services and give you the cliff notes version of “everything you need to know” to start implementing Remote Supports the right way today. \nSpeaker Bio:  Dustin Wright has been supporting people with disabilities for 20+ years.  He is proud to state he began this career track as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) while pursuing his education at Purdue University.  After graduation\, he worked through the ranks and ultimately served as a Director of Program Services for the same organization – overseeing and ensuring services for approximately 300 individuals. \nIn 2006\, Dustin co-founded a remote supports company\, Rest Assured\, and served as the Executive Director until 2019.  In this role he has overseen the provision of remote supports to thousands of people with varying abilities in 24 states.   \nHe is a 2018 Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities and Technology DIGS Grant recipient.  Dustin has also assisted the States of Tennessee\, Ohio\, Maine\, the District of Columbia\, and other states in developing and modifying Medicaid Waiver regulation and funding structures to include more options for technology enabled supports.  \nDustin founded Disability Cocoon in May 2018.  He describes it as a disability technology catalyst organization that helps the disability community discover\, learn\, and implement enabling technology solutions that foster opportunities for increased independence.  \nCost: \n     Member:  $20.00 \n     Non-Member:  $25.00 \nCEUs:  We are pleased to inform you that 2 continuing education hour(s) (CEs) are approved for the above training event for the following licensed professionals: • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor • Licensed Clinical Social Worker • Licensed Nursing Home Administrator • Licensed Professional Counselor • Licensed Social Worker • Registered Nurse\, Licensed Practical Nurse & Advanced Practice Nurse.  Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professionals (QIDPs) may apply the same hours of continuing education units earned from this conference toward their twelve hour annual continuing education requirement. \n REGISTER NOW! \nFunding provided in whole or in part by The Autism Program of Illinois and the Illinois Department of Human Services in collaboration with the Technology Enhancing Capabilities (TEC) Lab.   \n                          
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-history-of-remote-supports-everything-you-need-to-know-to-get-started-in-a-social-distancing-support-era/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T153000
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200911T182219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T182219Z
UID:11864-1600351200-1600356600@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Voting Rights Workshop presented by Progress Center
DESCRIPTION:Voting Rights Workshop will include speakers from the Cook County Board of Elections and with Equip for Equality.  The goal of the workshop is to address what to expect when voting in 2020\, how to navigate early voting and absentee voting\, and your rights as a voter. \nThe workshop is scheduled for Thursday\, September 17\, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. \nThe event will be hosted over Zoom.  To register for the event\, visit this link: \nVoting Rights Workshop Registration Link  \n  \nIf you have questions about the event\, or if you would like to request an accommodation\, contact lbiondi@progresscil.org \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/voting-rights-workshop-presented-by-progress-center/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T194500
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200821T153412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T153412Z
UID:11700-1600367400-1600371900@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Family Health Checkup Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Family Health Checkup: \nA Webinar Series to Keep Your Family Physically\, Financially and Mentally Healthy During Challenging Times \npresented by \nThe Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information Center and Family Voices \n\n\n\n\nChoose one or attend all 4! Each night’s webinar will be held 6:30 – 7:45 pm. \nThursday\, September 17th – Evaluation & Census \n6:30 – 7:45 p.m. \n\n“Your Voice Counts” presented by Leonor Vanik\, The Arc of Illinois Evaluation Consultant\n\nClick here to register\, https://thearcofillinois.salsalabs.org/hcwebinarseries
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-health-checkup-webinar-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200918T140000
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200914T145412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T145412Z
UID:11879-1600434000-1600437600@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Weekly WOW Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We hope everyone is getting used to new schedules. If you are back at day services invite your friends to get on with you! \nThe topic is Who\, What\, Where\, When\, Why\, How\, WOW!!  \nChoose something that you want to talk to the group about\, \nWHO your favorite people are. \nWHAT do you like to do. \nWHERE do you live or Where do you want to visit\, \nWHEN is your favorite time of year or day\, \nAsk WHY we do something \nTeach us HOW  to do something! \n  \nHere is the link \nBlue Tower Solutions\, Inc. is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \n  \nTopic: Weekly WOW Meetings! \nTime:         Thursday\, September 17\, 2020  1:00 \n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 \n  \nMeeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \nOne tap mobile \n+13126266799\,\,81069446373# US (Chicago) \n  \nDial by your location \n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n        Meeting ID: 810 6944 6373
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/weekly-wow-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200922T133000
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200921T152328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T152825Z
UID:11927-1600772400-1600781400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Weekly WOW Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This weeks WOW meeting will be on Tuesday September\, 22 at 11!  Thanks for keeping up with us as we test out times.  This weeks meeting is called The POWER of YOUR ONE VOTE!!  Early voting in Illinois starts Friday September 25! Whether you mail in\, vote early or vote on November 3 your vote does count!  Hear a GREAT Story of the Macon County Sheriff’s race that was won by ONE vote!  And the SUPER Quiz Show!!!  Are you back at Community Day… invite your friends! Get your own WOW group together! See you then. \nBlue Tower Solutions\, Inc.  is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Weekly Wow Meetings! \nTime: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 \n  \nMeeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \nOne tap mobile \n+13126266799\,\,81069446373# US (Chicago) \nDial by your location \n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/weekly-wow-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Call\, IL\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200922T203000
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200909T201515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T201754Z
UID:11846-1600801200-1600806600@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Creative and Effective Strategies to Build Support and Connection in the Community
DESCRIPTION:Creative and Effective Strategies to Build Support and Connection in the Community \nWaiting for Developmental Disability support services? Looking for Guidance? \n  \n\n David Pufundt\, Adventures Unlimited Coordinator\, Envision Unlimited.\nDavid Wetherow\, Star Raft Project\n\n  \nAudience: Families\, Individuals on PUNS\, Self-advocates Providers and ISCs \nTuesday\, September 22\, 2020 \n7:00 – 8:30 pm \nRegistration is Required: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IbyoVjQrRe2hLILyvtbgaw \nAny questions call Shirley or Shakari at 708-331-7370
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/creative-and-effective-strategies-to-build-support-and-connection-in-the-community/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200922T181301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T181301Z
UID:11946-1600862400-1600866000@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Vote and Be Counted presented by UIC-IDHD
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Timotheus Gordon Jr.\, UICIDHD & Jae Jin Pak\, IL Self Advocacy Alliance \nFunding provided in part by The Autism Program of Illinois and the Illinois Department of Human Services \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/vote-and-be-counted-presented-by-uic-idhd/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T150000
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200911T162440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T162440Z
UID:11861-1600866000-1600873200@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:What’s Next for I/DD Service Delivery and Payment Models - National Assn of QIDPS
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW! \nSession Description: This session will provide an overview of efforts to prepare I/DD agencies to understand and adapt to a landscape that includes non-state payers and is outside of the traditional fee for service (FFS) reimbursement model. States are increasingly looking to alternate payment and management structures for HCBS services\, including I/DD services. I/DD service providers are often unfamiliar with the culture\, values\, language and expectations of non-state payers. Even while state systems remain in a FFS structure for I/DD services\, agencies need to be actively engaged in learning about essential competencies that will be necessary to continue to provide their mission-based services in a new landscape and taking steps to prepare their organizations to continue to grow and thrive. This session will share strategies for shifting I/DD agency attitudes from resistance to new payer models to seeking to become informed and educated about them so that they can be as impactful and influential as possible in shaping the future of their state’s I/DD system.  We’ll discuss how recent societal trends have impacted I/DD service delivery and what possible long term effects may shape the future for I/DD organizations. \nKey Themes \n\nEmerging payer\, service and business models in the I/DD system\nReadying I/DD provider organizations to survive and thrive in alternate payer systems\nThe impact of COVID19 on I/DD organizations\, service delivery and plans for the future\n\nSpeaker Bio:  Kathy Carmody is the CEO of the Institute on Public Policy for People with Disabilities\, Illinois’ largest association exclusively devoted to I/DD community provider organizations. (Institute) \nKathy has over 35 years of experience in the Illinois and national I/DD arena\, including leading research\, demonstration and training projects which substantially improved the nature and quality of services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Kathy has also held direct support\, clinical and executive management roles within community agencies. At the Institute\, Kathy is involved in a wide array of policy and practice issues affecting people with I/DD and serves on and leads multiple committees and task forces impacting the I/DD service system. \nKathy co-chairs the ANCOR Alternate Payment Model (APM) workgroup (ANCOR Report)\, co-chairs the CQL/Mosaic/Institute national SME team that authored Building the Framework for I/DD Quality Measurement (Building the Framework) and led the Illinois state team in the Business Development Learning Collaborative (BDLC) as part of the NASUAD Business Acumen Center (HCBS Business Acumen Center). \nKathy is a frequent presenter at the state and national level on an array of topics impacting the I/DD service system\, including quality metrics\, alternate payer models\, preparing community agencies for success in a changing landscape\, national trends in I/DD services and person centered planning and practices. \nKathy has a graduate degree in Social Service Administration and Policy from the University of Chicago and is a graduate of the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities at the University of Delaware. \nCost: \nMember: $20.00 \nNon-Member: $25.00 \nCEUs: We will be offering CEUs for this event. \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/whats-next-for-i-dd-service-delivery-and-payment-models-national-assn-of-qidps/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T194500
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200821T153544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T153545Z
UID:11701-1600885800-1600890300@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Family Health Checkup Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Family Health Checkup: \nA Webinar Series to Keep Your Family Physically\, Financially and Mentally Healthy During Challenging Times \npresented by \nThe Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information Center and Family Voices \n\n\n\n\nChoose one or attend all 4! Each night’s webinar will be held 6:30 – 7:45 pm. \nWednesday\, September 23rd – Self-Care & Mental Health \n6:30 – 7:45 p.m. \n\n“Self-Care & Mental Health” presented by Rose Slaght\, Parent\, Educator and Certified Massage Therapist\n\nClick here to register\, https://thearcofillinois.salsalabs.org/hcwebinarseries
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-health-checkup-webinar-series-4/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Arc of Illinois":MAILTO:becca@thearcofil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200929T133000
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200814T142518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200814T142518Z
UID:11662-1601380800-1601386200@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:The Arc of Illinois Ligas Family Advocate Program Know Your Options
DESCRIPTION:For individuals with developmental disabilities who received notice of a 2020 PUNS selection\, whose ISC is CAU\, their families and interested others \n\nThe Arc of Illinois\, Ligas Family Advocate – Mary Dixon\nJuan Aponte\, Director\, CAU\nRebecca Clark\, CEO and Necole Mills\, VP of Disability Services\, Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center\nJessica Dentzer\, Intake Division Mgr.\, Search\, Inc.\n\nQuestions? Contact Mary Dixon: mary@thearcofil.org; 815-464-1832 x 1017
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-arc-of-illinois-ligas-family-advocate-program-know-your-options-18/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Arc of Illinois":MAILTO:becca@thearcofil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200922T181619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T181619Z
UID:11947-1601467200-1601470800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Cognition Behavior & Mindfulness Clinic presented by UIC IDHD
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Mark Dixon\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D\, LBA\, Jessica Hinman\, M.S.\, BCBA and Zhihui Yi\, & M.S.\, BCBA \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/cognition-behavior-mindfulness-clinic-presented-by-uic-idhd/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200930T193000
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20200820T155306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200820T155306Z
UID:11691-1601488800-1601494200@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Autism and the Coronavirus Pandemic: Visual Strategies for Self-Regulation\, Anxiety\, and Emotional Distress (webinar for families) - STARNET 1 & 3
DESCRIPTION:Intended Audience: FAMILY MEMBERS \nFamily members of children with autism will learn techniques\, tips and tools to teach self-control and self-management skills with square breathing techniques; alleviate anxiety through Power Cards and Five-point scale techniques; and promote positive behavior through Social Stories and visual cues. Parents and family members of individuals of all ages diagnosed with autism face unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 restrictions of social distancing. Individuals with autism depend on a team of professionals\, teachers\, and family members to support their daily learning\, behavioral\, sensory and communication difficulties. With “stay at home” orders and schools and businesses closed\, routines and structure have been disrupted on top of mounting anxiety and stress. During this 90-minute webinar\, Kathy Morris will demonstrate four practical strategies which will help alleviate the stress and anxiety those with autism are currently facing to help reduce meltdowns and tantrums. You will learn Square Breathing\, Power Cards\, Five-Point scale and Social Stories to help identify emotions as well as regulate anxiety and stress. These practical strategies can be taught by the parent or educator through video call demonstrations. \nContinuing Education – This training will NOT provide continuing education credit. \n  \n\n\n\nPresenter(s)\n\nKathy Kaluza Morris\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree Registration
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/autism-and-the-coronavirus-pandemic-visual-strategies-for-self-regulation-anxiety-and-emotional-distress-webinar-for-families-starnet-1-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260628T181719
CREATED:20201001T145120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T145120Z
UID:12030-1601539200-1601571600@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:No WOW meetings this week
DESCRIPTION:WOW meetings will return on 10/6/2020 and 10/8/2020 at 2 pm \nThere will be WOW meetings on Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve ( Our regular meeting times)
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/no-wow-meetings-this-week/
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