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SUMMARY:WOW Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 \nWhat did the 0 (zero) say to the 8? Nice Belt!!!  \nJoin the WOW meeting this week for share a joke and favorite thing!  We invite everyone to share their favorite jokes and favorite things.  It can be a favorite thing to do\, favorite item\, favorite person the sky is the limit!   We know this is not what we had scheduled but we decided we want to laugh our way through the next couple of weeks.  Some of us are already wearing fun costume hats and we invite you to do the same thing.  \nOne tap mobile \n+13126266799\,\,81069446373# US (Chicago) \n  \nDial by your location \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \n  \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/hcbs-setting-rules-updates-wow-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201022T140000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Employment Webinar
DESCRIPTION:October 22\, 2020 \n2pm – 3pm \nJoin Director Allison Stark as she provides an overview of the work and future goals for the Division of Developmental Disabilites in expanding employment opportunities for individuals with I/DD. The second half of the session will feature a moderated panel of providers that provide supported employment supports to individuals with I/DD. Panelists include Emily Raming\, Executive Director of TotalLink2Community; Jennifer Kowalkowski\, Director of Employment Services at Cornerstone Services; and Roger Cave\, Associate Director at Parents Alliance Employment Project. Register here.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/celebrating-employment-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225733
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SUMMARY:Your Child's Right to Appropriate Transition Services presented by Family Matters PTIC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar     Click on “Register Now” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAppropriate transition planning and services prepare students for life after high school so that they may live independently\, go on to further education or training\, work\, and participate in the community. This training will focus on your child’s right to appropriate\, individualized transition planning and services\, what this plan and services may look like\, and what to do if your child is not receiving these services. \nPresenters: Our presenter Emily Wilson is a staff attorney and Skadden Fellow with Equip for Equality. Emily’s fellowship project is focused on advising and representing families to ensure that students receive appropriate transition planning and services. Prior to joining Equip for Equality\, Emily graduated from William & Mary Law School and earned a Masters in Secondary Education from the University of New Mexico. Emily taught middle school math before attending law school.\nOur presenter is Mike Shea. Mike is an attorney in the Special Education Clinic of Equip for Equality offering free legal advice to parents advocate for their children and representing parents at IEP meetings\, mediations\, and due process hearings. He is a former pastor\, the husband of a special educator\, and a father of six children\, including one with an IEP.\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.\nView System Requirements\nFamily Matters PTIC is funded by the U.S. Department of Education with additional support from Community Support Systems. \nThe contents of this email were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education\, #H328M150037.  However\, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.  Project Officer David Emenheiser.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/your-childs-right-to-appropriate-transition-services-presented-by-family-matters-ptic/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201027T140000
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SUMMARY:Costumes\, Funny Hats and the Great Pumpkin - WOW meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 \n  \nOne tap mobile \n+13126266799\,\,81069446373# US (Chicago) \n  \nDial by your location \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \n  \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/costumes-funny-hats-and-the-great-pumpkin-wow-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201027T193000
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SUMMARY:Parent Workshop about Siblings who have a Brother or Sister with Disabilities:
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to offer two workshops designed for anyone who is a parent and/or a sibling of a loved one with a disability. These free workshops will offer vital information and resources. Materials will be available in Spanish\, the sessions will be bilingual. You will not want to miss this! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVIRTUAL BILINGUAL SIBLING WORKSHOPS\nWe are excited to offer two workshops designed for anyone who is a parent and/or a sibling of a loved one with a disability. These free workshops will offer vital information and resources. Materials will be available in Spanish\, the sessions will be bilingual. You will not want to miss this!\nParent Workshop about Siblings who have a Brother or Sister with Disabilities:Tuesday\, October 27\, 2020 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm \nRSVP\nhttps://bit.ly/2SDBAhz \nAbout our Speakers: \nKatie Arnold\, Executive Director\nSibling Leadership Network\nKatie Arnold is the Executive Director of the Sibling Leadership Network (SLN)\, a national nonprofit with state chapters is dedicated to providing siblings of individuals with disabilities the information\, support and tools to advocate with their brothers and sisters and to promote the issues important to them and their entire families. Their work is creating a passionate and informed community of advocates. Also\, Katie works as the Director of Community Education in the Institute on Disability and Human Development at UIC. Her work is anchored to her experience growing up with her sister with intellectual disabilities. \nShirley Valladares\, Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters\nShirley Valladares is a special education teacher for students with low incidence disabilities in Chicago Public Schools. Her personal experiences and relationship with her younger sister with Down syndrome led to her studying and graduating from the UIUC with a bachelor’s in Special Education and her master’s degree in Special Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is part of the Supporting Illinois Brothers & Sisters (S.I.B.S) leadership team\, an Illinois chapter of the Sibling Leadership Network (SLN). She is the oldest of three siblings. Her experiences have led her to advocate for people with disabilities and their families.\nThis presentation was developed by the Sibling Leadership Network in partnership with Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters with an investment of the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities. This project is supported in part by grant number CFDA 93.630 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.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/parent-workshop-about-siblings-who-have-a-brother-or-sister-with-disabilities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201028T193000
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SUMMARY:Workshop for Siblings of People with Disabilities - Sibling Leadership Network
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to offer two workshops designed for anyone who is a parent and/or a sibling of a loved one with a disability. These free workshops will offer vital information and resources. Materials will be available in Spanish\, the sessions will be bilingual. You will not want to miss this! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVIRTUAL BILINGUAL SIBLING WORKSHOPS\nWe are excited to a workshop for a sibling of a loved one with a disability. These free workshops will offer vital information and resources. Materials will be available in Spanish\, the sessions will be bilingual. You will not want to miss this! \nWorkshop for Siblings of People with Disabilities:\nWednesday\, October 28\, 2020 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm \nRSVP\nhttps://bit.ly/2SDBAhz \nAbout our Speakers: \nKatie Arnold\, Executive Director\nSibling Leadership Network\nKatie Arnold is the Executive Director of the Sibling Leadership Network (SLN)\, a national nonprofit with state chapters is dedicated to providing siblings of individuals with disabilities the information\, support and tools to advocate with their brothers and sisters and to promote the issues important to them and their entire families. Their work is creating a passionate and informed community of advocates. Also\, Katie works as the Director of Community Education in the Institute on Disability and Human Development at UIC. Her work is anchored to her experience growing up with her sister with intellectual disabilities. \nShirley Valladares\, Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters\nShirley Valladares is a special education teacher for students with low incidence disabilities in Chicago Public Schools. Her personal experiences and relationship with her younger sister with Down syndrome led to her studying and graduating from the UIUC with a bachelor’s in Special Education and her master’s degree in Special Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is part of the Supporting Illinois Brothers & Sisters (S.I.B.S) leadership team\, an Illinois chapter of the Sibling Leadership Network (SLN). She is the oldest of three siblings. Her experiences have led her to advocate for people with disabilities and their families.\nThis presentation was developed by the Sibling Leadership Network in partnership with Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters with an investment of the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities. This project is supported in part by grant number CFDA 93.630 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.\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/workshop-for-siblings-of-people-with-disabilities-sibling-leadership-network/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201029T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201029T150000
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SUMMARY:Costumes\, Funny Hats and The Great Pumpkin - WOW meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 \n  \nOne tap mobile \n+13126266799\,\,81069446373# US (Chicago) \n  \nDial by your location \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \n  \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/costumes-funny-hats-and-the-great-pumpkin-wow-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201029T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201029T150000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Employment Supports Webinar
DESCRIPTION:October 29\, 2020 \n2pm – 3pm \nJoin Deputy Director for Supported Employment\, Casey Burke\, as he identifies the process for braiding vocational rehabilitation services provided by the Division of Rehabilitation Services with long term employment supports and services funded by the Division of Developmental Disabilities. There will be time for Q & A! Register here.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/navigating-employment-supports-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201030T153000
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SUMMARY:Statewide Best Practices and Home Based Services Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the Family Support Network for this Virtual Conference! \nFriday\, October 30\, 2020 \n9:00am – 3:30pm \nFree for Families and Self-Advocates\, registration required \nProfessionals Arc Member: $30.00 \nProfessionals Non-Arc Member: $35.00 \nCEUs will be available! \nQuestions: please contact Shirley or Shakari at 708-331-7370 \n\nFor more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/statewide-best-practices-and-home-based-services-conference/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Arc of Illinois":MAILTO:becca@thearcofil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225733
CREATED:20201019T210401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T210401Z
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SUMMARY:Arc of USA  Advocacy Curriculum (Self-Paced Online Training)
DESCRIPTION:Empower Yourself With Knowledge of the Special Education Process\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\nAre you an advocate\, family member\, or educator looking to better understand the special education process? \nTake the time now to learn more about the special education process and ensure students with disabilities begin 2021 with the services and supports needed to succeed\, whether they’re learning at school or at home! \nWe know that determining and implementing the services a student with disabilities needs can be overwhelming and confusing. The Arc@School’s Advocacy Curriculum provides the basic information to understand special education. \nWith nearly 10 hours of online\, self-paced training\, you will learn about: \n\nAdvocacy skills\nThe Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)\nEarly intervention services\nIndividualized education programs (IEPs)\nSection 504\nProcedural safeguards\nEducational records\n\nAvailable for only $99!   Click on orange box below to sign up\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\nGET STARTED
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/arc-of-usa-advocacy-curriculum-self-paced-online-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201104T143000
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SUMMARY:PERMA\, The Other 5 Letter Acronym: An Introduction to Positive Psychology with Thane Dykstra
DESCRIPTION:Register Now!\nDate:  November 4\, 2020 from 1PM – 2:30PM Central Time \nTitle:  PERMA\, The Other 5 Letter Acronym:  An Introduction to Positive Psychology \nSession Description:  The world is full of sadness\, loneliness and anxiety related to COVID. This presentation will focus on a much brighter topic\, Positive Psychology. The Positive Psychology movement was founded by Martin Seligman in 1998. In contrast with mainstream psychology which has been dominated with a focus on mental illness\, maladaptive behavior\, and negative thought patterns\, Positive Psychology is focused on “the good life” and the factors that promote well-being. The session will focus on key domains that are relevant to well-being as identified by Seligman in his 2011 book\, Flourish. These areas include: Positive Emotion\, Engagement\, Meaning\, Relationships\, and Accomplishment (Perma). Contemporary researchers have also emphasized the importance of lifestyle habits related to physical health. The session will provide an overview of Positive Psychology and will provide examples of Positive Psychology Interventions (PPIs) that may be useful to both staff members and persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. \nSpeaker Bio:  Thane Dykstra is the President and CEO of Trinity Services\, Inc. He joined the organization in 1995 and served as Clinical Director and Director of Trinity’s Behavioral Health program. \nThane has written numerous professional publications related to his field of study\, and he has presented extensively at national conferences and invited trainings. His current professional interests include contextual-behavioral therapies such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)\, Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP)\, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). He is especially interested in applying these models in work with persons who exhibit challenging behavior. Thane’s interests also include the assessment of risk for persons with intellectual disabilities. Most recently\, Thane has been involved in integrating Positive Psychology into person centered planning and recently co-authored a book with Art Dykstra entitled: A New Plan – Using Positive Psychology to Renew the Promise of Person Centered Planning. \nThane holds a bachelor’s degree from Valparaiso University and a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Nevada\, Reno. In addition\, he completed a pre-doctoral internship at Brown University in Providence\, Rhode Island. While at Brown\, he served as an assistant project coordinator at the university’s Center for Alcohol and Addictions Studies. \nWithin Illinois state agencies\, Thane has served on steering committees and work groups for the Department of Human Services (DHS)–both the Division of Mental Health and the Division of Developmental Disabilities–and the Department of Children and Family Services. He was appointed by the Governor to the state’s Quality Care Board\, an advisory committee for the DHS Office of the Inspector General. Thane is a past president of the Illinois Association for Behavior Analysis. \nThane lives in Chicago’s south suburbs. He enjoys spending time with his family\, camping\, hiking\, geocaching\, fishing and disc golf. Thane was formerly an avid runner and completed several marathons. \nCost: \nMember: $20.00 \nNon-Member: $25.00 \nCEUs:  We are pleased to inform you that 1.5 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\, and 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 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/perma-the-other-5-letter-acronym-an-introduction-to-positive-psychology-with-thane-dykstra/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201107T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225733
CREATED:20200911T164027Z
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SUMMARY:StarNet Super Family Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn together\, play together and celebrate families of young children! Gather useful information\, helpful tips\, and fun activities for learning at home! \nFREE workshops through the day & short family activities in between! Come for one session or come for all! \n WHERE:  Live! In your own home-On your computer \nWHO:  YOU! Illinois STAR NET families:  \nParents/Guardians\, caregivers\, children and siblings  \nWHAT:  Lots of great learning and activities to celebrate you! \n\n\n\nIllinois STAR NET Supports Families of Young Children Birth-8 with Special Learning Needs to Reach for the Stars!\n\n\n\n Questions? Contact your Family Resource Specialist(s) : \nRegion I & II  Roseann Slaght 815-222-0659\,  Region  I &III  Annie Reinking 309-868-0768\, Region II  Gina Musielski 224-366-8571\, Region IV  Sheri Kraus  618-825-3969\,  Region V  Tiffany Posey    Region VI  Sheila Bauer  815-478-4297 \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/starnet-super-family-saturday/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201108T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201108T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225733
CREATED:20201030T134927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T134927Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Sibling Grief Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Sibling Grief Conversation \nNovember 8th\, 2-4pm PT/3-5 MT/4-6 CT/5-7 ET \nClick below to register for this free meeting.\nhttp://ow.ly/KJ5C50C4w7X \nThis Zoom gathering is intended for adult siblings of people with disabilities whose brother or sister has died. The need for sibling support continues after a sibling passes and this will be a forum to discuss sibling grief. This interactive conversation will be led by siblings from Illinois and NY who have lost their siblings. This peer support opportunity is not therapy. \nThis conversation was developed by the Sibling Leadership Network in partnership with Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters\, in collaboration with SibsNY\, with an investment of the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities. This project is supported in part by grant number CFDA 93.630 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. \nFind more about grief and loss on our Adult Siblings Resources page:http://ow.ly/ffCE50C4w80
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/adult-sibling-grief-conversation/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225733
CREATED:20201005T191316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T191316Z
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SUMMARY:Illinois Life Span Program of The Arc of IL Lunchtime Webinar - Self-Care: Holiday Edition!
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our November Lunchtime Webinar! The webinar title is: Self Care:  Holiday Edition!  \nOur presenter is Susie Ortega\, LCSW.  Ms Ortega is a bilingual\, Spanish-speaking\, therapist and licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a Masters in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago. She has extensive experience working with individuals\, couples\, families and groups. \n This webinar . . . \n\nwill explore impact of fatigue on families\, review tips for self-care and ways to manage stress during the holiday season\nwill include and practice breathing exercises that everyone can use\nwill review body’s response under stress and highlight importance of a mind-body connection.\n\nRegister in advance for this webinar at: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_x1mtS6tIRkG5RUHUBaQtWQ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nPlease note that there are no CEUs for our lunchtime webinars. Thank you!
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/illinois-life-span-program-of-the-arc-of-il-lunchtime-webinar-self-care-holiday-edition/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225733
CREATED:20201002T153301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T164708Z
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SUMMARY:Speak Up Speak Out Preview - WOW meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 \nWe will be taking a trip back in time to the Schoolhouse Rock to talk about everything that is happening in the country.  Topics include the electoral college\, the three branches of government and\, of course\, the classic “I’m Just a Bill”. \nOne tap mobile \n+13126266799\,\,81069446373# US (Chicago) \n  \nDial by your location \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \n  \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/speak-up-speak-out-preview-wow-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225733
CREATED:20201020T140337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T140337Z
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SUMMARY:Tools to Support Executive Function While Learning at Home presented by Family Matters
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar on Nov 10\, 2020 at 7:00 PM CST.    Click on “Register now” link \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis webinar will give parents tools for remote learning that will assist their children in reducing distractions\, staying on track with tasks\, and maintaining focus while they are online. \nOur Presenter is Jennifer Skalitzky. Jenn works for Infinitec as an Assistive Technology Facilitator. She coordinates webinars\, performs collaborations\, and provides trainings. Jennifer received a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders from Eastern Illinois University and received a M.S. in Disability and Human Development from the University of Illinois- Chicago (UIC).\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.\nView System Requirements \nFamily Matters PTIC is funded by the U.S. Department of Education with additional support from Community Support Systems. The contents of this email were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education\, #H328M150037.  However\, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.  Project Officer David Emenheiser.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/tools-to-support-executive-function-while-learning-at-home-presented-by-family-matters/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225733
CREATED:20200922T182104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T182104Z
UID:11949-1605096000-1605099600@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Welcome to the Autistic Community presented by UIC - IDHD
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Helen Rottier\, UIC-IDHD \nFunding provided in part by The Autism Program of Illinois and the Illinois Department of Human Services
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/welcome-to-the-autistic-community-presented-by-uic-idhd/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225733
CREATED:20201002T153338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T165202Z
UID:12048-1605103200-1605106800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:WOW meeting
DESCRIPTION:We will be taking a trip back in time to the Schoolhouse Rock to talk about everything that is happening in the country.  Topics include the electoral college\, the three branches of government and\, of course\, the classic “I’m Just a Bill”. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 \nOne tap mobile \n+13126266799\,\,81069446373# US (Chicago) \n  \nDial by your location \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \n  \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/no-wow-meeting-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225733
CREATED:20201030T171616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T171616Z
UID:12276-1605268800-1605272400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Transition Services to Help with Life After Graduation  Presented by Equip for Equality
DESCRIPTION:Do you feel your child will be prepared for life after high school? Has your child’s transition plan been affected by remote learning? Are you concerned that your child’s transition services aren’t meaningful? \nThis presentation will focus on : \n·    -Development and Implementation of a Transition Plan; \n·    Age-Appropriate Transition Assessments; \n·    What to Do if Your Child’s Transition Plan Is Not Appropriate; \n·    and Special Issues Impacting Transition-Age Students. \n  \nEquip for Equality\, Inc. is a private non-profit advocacy organization established in 1977 whose mission is to advance the human and civil rights of children and adults in Illinois with disabilities through legal services\, public policy\, self-advocacy\, monitoring and training. \n  \n*Participant registration forms will be shared with Equip for Equality.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/transition-services-to-help-with-life-after-graduation-presented-by-equip-for-equality/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225733
CREATED:20201109T170220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T170220Z
UID:12343-1605520800-1605528000@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:New Diagnosis Family Orientation NDFO  - EasterSeals Chicago & TAP
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Zoom Webinar \nThis training is for parents and caregivers who have recently learned their child/loved one has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. \nPlease register for this training at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/126602235695 or email tap.rockford@eastersealschicago.org.   The Zoom Link will be sent the morning of the training.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/new-diagnosis-family-orientation-ndfo-easterseals-chicago-tap/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201120T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225733
CREATED:20200930T144215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T144215Z
UID:12019-1605520800-1605882600@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Speak Up Speak Out Summit
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Summit \nNovember 16 – 20\, 2020 \nVisit https://www.speakupspeakoutsummit.org/ for more information\, including the Registration Form and Stipend Application
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/speakupspeakout/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201116T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225733
CREATED:20201112T205837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T205837Z
UID:12384-1605547800-1605553200@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:The Best Start For Families:  A Health Equity Approach   presented by the Changing Children's Worlds Foundation
DESCRIPTION:“The Best Start” Program is a series of 11 family curriculum-based\ndiscussion sessions for parents\, guardians\, and caregivers.  Mondays  November 16 –  Feb 8 2021\nFree Program-All Families Welcome:\nA Special Invitation To Families With Children With Special Need s\nLet’s Talk About How To Be Our Children’s Number One Support!\n• Gather with other parents to learn and share\nexperiences\, challenges and successes.\n• Learn how social emotional sl:�ills\nstrengthen family relationships for\nparents and kids.\n• Share ideas on teaching children empathy\nand self control with positive boundaries.\n• Learn how to give your children support to help\nthem reach their own individual potential!\nFind More Joy In Family!\nNov 9-Feb 8\, 2021 I Mondays\, 5:30 – 7 pm\nSession dates may change to accommodate the holidays
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-best-start-for-families-a-health-equity-approach-presented-by-the-changing-childrens-worlds-foundation/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225733
CREATED:20201002T153418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T153418Z
UID:12049-1605600000-1605632400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:No WOW meeting this week
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/no-wow-meeting-this-week/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225733
CREATED:20201102T194309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T194309Z
UID:12290-1605639600-1605643200@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Determining Appropriate IEP Services for In-Person or Remote Learning\, Webinar
DESCRIPTION:From Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center. \nWhen:  Tuesday\, November 17\, 2020 from 7 – 8 PM \nQuestion and answer session to follow the presentation. \nTo register:  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1580000818721981708 \nLearn about: \n*Basing IEP services on individual needs \n*The importance of adequate evaluation in the IEP Process \n*What to consider when determining IEP Priorities \n*What flexibility in service delivery is being allowed this school year \n*How to keep data on progress to use for future educational planning
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/determining-appropriate-iep-services-for-in-person-or-remote-learning-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225733
CREATED:20201110T155152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201110T155152Z
UID:12356-1605697200-1605700800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Guardianship & Supported Decision Making with Tina Campanella
DESCRIPTION:Register Now! \n  \nTitle:  Assisting People to Make Better Decisions: Strategies for Success \nSession Description:  Like all of us\, people with disabilities frequently need help with making decisions in life. While supported decision-making (SDM) is becoming more recognized as an option\, guardianship is still the most common option considered and used in practice. Supporters are often not clear on the difference between different support options or how to use the principles of SDM in the day to day lives of people with disabilities. This session will clarify critical information about decision-making support options and explore practical strategies for working directly with people who have disabilities to develop the skills and experience needed for better decision-making.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/guardianship-supported-decision-making-with-tina-campanella/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225733
CREATED:20201109T170958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T170958Z
UID:12345-1605700800-1605704400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn Webinar: Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy hosted by FRCD
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nAre you tired of getting the run-around while wading through an alphabet soup of acronyms. Are you frustrated because you are unsure of how to help your child struggling in school? \n  \nSkills for Effective Parent Advocacy will provide you with these important tools: \nGoing from frustration to empowerment; \nWho is an advocate and why be become one? \nHow to effectively advocate for your child. \nRegister\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/lunch-and-learn-webinar-skills-for-effective-parent-advocacy-hosted-by-frcd/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201118T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225733
CREATED:20201030T135216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T135216Z
UID:12275-1605700800-1605709800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:National Disability Forum  COVID-19 and SSA Programs: Long Term Health Effects (Conference call) presented by Social Security Administration (SSA)
DESCRIPTION:Conference Call   \nWednesday\, November 18\, 2020 \n1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET   \n\nTo learn more about the National Disability Forum\, check out https://www.ssa.gov/ndf/. \n\nIf you have any questions\, feel free to email us at oea.net.post@ssa.gov.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/national-disability-forum-covid-19-and-ssa-programs-long-term-health-effects-conference-call-presented-by-social-security-administration-ssa/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225733
CREATED:20201020T140100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T140100Z
UID:12208-1605790800-1605794400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Abilities through Technology with Low Cost Assistive Technology Solutions presented by Donka Inc.
DESCRIPTION:Register Now! \nDate:  November 19\, 2020 from 1PM – 2PM CST \n  \nSession Description:  Assistive technology is all around us and many of these tools available for little or no cost.  This session will explore such assistive technologies commonly used at Donka\, Inc. – a non-profit organization located in Wheaton\, IL – that provides computer training and job readiness services to persons with disabilities.  These tools enable users to complete tasks more quickly\, easily\, or independently in a variety of settings – from home to work to the community. \nSpeaker Bio:  Sam Moore is Donka’s Program Manager.   Donka is a non-profit organization located in Wheaton\, IL\, that provides computer training and job readiness services to persons with disabilities.  She has a Microcomputer Specialist Degree with an emphasis in Microsoft Office and programming.  Sam has a passion for working with technology and individuals with disabilities. \nCost: \nMember: $20.00 \nNon-Member: $25.00 \nCEUs:  We will be offering CEUs for this event. \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. 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/empowering-abilities-through-technology-with-low-cost-assistive-technology-solutions-presented-by-donka-inc/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225733
CREATED:20201019T205501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T205501Z
UID:12204-1605798000-1605803400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Third Thursday Resource Rounds-ups presented by disAbility Resource Expo
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 19\, 2020: Self-Help/Support Groups & Vocational/Residential/Recreation Services \nFor 13 years\, the disABILITY Resource Expo has strived to advance its mission of giving people with disabilities and their loved ones easy access to the resources needed for a wonderful quality of life. COVID-19 has pushed those behind the Expo to think outside the box and create these TTRR events to further that mission. \nEach TTRR event is FREE. People must register at least two weeks prior to each event to ensure that they can fully participate. Each event registration form asks participants to select the top four exhibitors that they prefer a chance to speak with in breakout rooms. Participants will also have the opportunity to request reasonable accommodations such as an American Sign Language interpreter or Spanish interpreter.  Expo coordinators will do their absolute best to fulfill any accommodation requests and place people in breakout rooms with their top two exhibitor choices. \nThe deadline to sign up is Thursday\, November 12th. However\, people are highly encouraged to sign up as soon as possible\, to help ensure that their choices and requests can be accommodated \nvisit:    https://www.disabilityresourceexpo.org \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/third-thursday-resource-rounds-ups-presented-by-disability-resource-expo/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201120T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201120T171500
DTSTAMP:20260405T225733
CREATED:20201102T160109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T160109Z
UID:12287-1605889800-1605892500@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:SibShops presented by NWSRA
DESCRIPTION:Sibshops provides opportunities for siblings of children with disabilities to meet other siblings and engage in peer support in a recreational setting.  Meet new friends\, hang out and participate in a wide variety of recreational activities!  Sibshops is intended for siblings of children with disabilities ages 8-12 years old. \n  \nThese Sibshops are hosted by NWSRA in partnership with Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters with an investment of the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities. This project is supported in part by grant number CFDA 93.630 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. \nNWSRA is recognized on the National Sibling Support Project web page!  We appreciate all of our partners who have assisted us in furthering the message of support and inclusion.  Check out the listing by clicking here. \nTo register click here: https://form.jotform.com/201965356779168. \nFor more information contact LJ Jevaney\, Generation One Facilitator at ljevaney@nwsra.org or 847/392-2848 ext. 246. \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/sibshops-presented-by-nwsra/
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