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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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T080000
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SUMMARY:No WOW meeting this week
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URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/no-wow-meeting-this-week/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
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/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
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/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201118T143000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
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/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
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/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
CREATED:20201019T205501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T205501Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201120T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201120T171500
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
CREATED:20201102T160109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T160109Z
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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/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
CREATED:20201109T170008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T170008Z
UID:12341-1606156200-1606159800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Parkview Pride Leo Club Zoom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:If you or anyone you know is interested in learning about the LEOs please join us. Please send your email to tap.rockford@eastersealschicago.org to receive the link. Once you have received the link\, we kindly ask that you do not share the zoom link. If you want to share the information please contact us. We will be happy to share the link with the interested person. We want to keep our meetings secure and a safe place for all Leo Members to feel comfortable. If anyone joins that we don’t recognize or who has not registered they will not be allowed to enter the Zoom meeting. Thank you in advance for respecting this request
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/parkview-pride-leo-club-zoom-meeting/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
CREATED:20201002T153516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T153516Z
UID:12050-1606226400-1606230000@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:What we like about Thanksgiving - 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/what-we-like-about-thanksgiving-wow-meeting/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
CREATED:20201002T153614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T153614Z
UID:12051-1606399200-1606402800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:What we like about Thanksgiving - 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/what-we-like-about-thanksgiving-wow-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
CREATED:20201002T153726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T214226Z
UID:12052-1606831200-1606834800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:WOW Speak Out meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Zoom Meeting \nThis week on the WOW meeting we will have the WOW Speak OUT! Everyone will have 3 minutes (just like at Speak Up Speak Out) to talk about anything they want! We will be there to help if you need it.  \n  \nSome ideas about what to talk about include: \n What did you like best about Speak Up Speak Out? \nWhat did you do for Thanksgiving? \nWhat is important to you when we are deciding what to ask for in Illinois. \nWhat is your favorite TV show? \n  \nThese are just ideas. You can talk about whatever you want but only for 3 minutes! (Hint-when you talk to legislators you usually only get 3 minutes) \n  \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/budgeting-and-holiday-wish-list-wow-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
CREATED:20200805T195451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T195451Z
UID:11595-1606989600-1607007600@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Services: Roles and Responsibilities- Webinar (Formerly the Building Bridges Training)
DESCRIPTION:December 3 @ 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: The Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Human Services developed this standardized training to address the requirements of the federal law\, Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) to ensure a smooth and effective transition process is in place for children and their families who will be transitioning from Early Intervention into Early Childhood Special Education. This training will cover requirements regarding timeline\, role responsibilities\, transition process meetings\, state forms\, as well as vital partnerships\, collaborative relationships and positive strategies. \nPrerequisite: 1 hour of homework will be required before attending the webinar. \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): Maria Matticks\, Becky Groennert and Sheri Kraus \nWebinar Log-In: 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM   Webinar Session: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nA one hour lunch will be provided \nThis webinar is in collaboration with Early Intervention Training Program (EITP) \nThis training will provide 5.0  professional development hours (clock hours) for the following:\n* Educator License Renewal for ISBE\n* CDA (Child Development Associate) credit in area(s) 6. Professionalism\n* CE credit for SLP\, SW\, LCPC\, PT\, and OT professionals\n* Gateways to Opportunity credit in area(s) C. Observation and Assessment\n* Early Intervention credit in area(s) Pending Approval
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/transition-from-early-intervention-to-early-childhood-services-roles-and-responsibilities-webinar-formerly-the-building-bridges-training/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
CREATED:20201002T153847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T214316Z
UID:12053-1607004000-1607007600@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Speak Out  WOW meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Zoom Meeting \nThis week on the WOW meeting we will have the WOW Speak OUT! Everyone will have 3 minutes (just like at Speak Up Speak Out) to talk about anything they want! We will be there to help if you need it.  \n  \nSome ideas about what to talk about include: \n  \nWhat did you like best about Speak Up Speak Out? \nWhat did you do for Thanksgiving? \nWhat is important to you when we are deciding what to ask for in Illinois. \nWhat is your favorite TV show? \n  \nThese are just ideas. You can talk about whatever you want but only for 3 minutes! (Hint-when you talk to legislators you usually only get 3 minutes) \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/budgeting-and-holiday-wish-list-wow-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
CREATED:20201201T183941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201201T183941Z
UID:12489-1607162400-1607169600@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Six Principles of IDEA:  Special Education Rights Webinar presented by FRCD
DESCRIPTION:Do you find the special education process confusing? Do you want to be a better advocate for your child\, but down know how? Then the Six Principles of IDEA: Special Education Rights webinar is for you. \nThis webinar is an overview of IDEA (Individual with Disabilities Education Act) which is the law that protects the rights of children receiving special education services. Aspects covered: \n\nEvaluation process\nIndividualized Education Program (IEP)\,\nLeast Restrictive Environment (LRE)\,\n\nProcedural Safeguards \nRegister \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/six-principles-of-idea-special-education-rights-webinar-presented-by-frcd/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
CREATED:20201117T191204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T191204Z
UID:12427-1607425200-1607428800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Annual State Testing of Students:  Does Your Child Need an Alternate Assessment?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar on Dec 08\, 2020 at 11:00 AM CST. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, parents and families will learn…\n• what Alternate Assessment is and what it looks like in Illinois.\n• who does and does not qualify for alternate assessment and why.\n• about the 1% Cap Rule in the Every Student Succeeds Act.\n• how alternate assessment relates to the Illinois Learning Standards.\n• how to talk to IEP teams about the alternate assessment.\n• where to go for resources and information. \nAbout Our Presenter: Amy Deegan is the Principal Consultant for Low Incidence Populations in the Special Education Department of the Illinois State Board of Education. In addition to low incidence populations\, Amy also works with alternate assessment\, assistive technology grants\, the Educational Surrogate Parent program\, and various advisory groups. Amy’s background is as a school social worker for Deaf and Hard of Hearing programs and a licensed clinical social worker. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.\nView System Requirements\n\n\n\n  \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\, #H328M200072.  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/annual-state-testing-of-students-does-your-child-need-an-alternate-assessment/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
CREATED:20201030T195031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T195031Z
UID:12278-1607428800-1607432400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:ILS Lunchtime Webinar - Your Rights in the Vocational Rehabilitation Process\, IL DHS DRS Client Assistance Program
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Tuesday\, December 8th for the Illinois Life Span Program Lunchtime Webinar\, Your Rights in the Vocational Rehabilitation Process\, presented by Kari L. Branham\, CAP Manager\, Julie Baker\, CAP Advocate/Complaint Investigator\, Valerie Berryman\, CAP Advocate/Complaint Investigator and Ryan Boyer\, CAP Advocate/Complaint Investigator from IL DHS Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Client Assistance Program (CAP). \nParticipants will: \n\nUnderstand CAP’s role in the Vocational Rehabilitation Process\nLearn their rights and responsibilities in the Vocational Rehabilitation Process\nLearn strategies for self-advocacy\n\nRegister in advance for this webinar: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pvSseISeTEukhHb_XqQx_Q \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Please note that there are no CEUs provided for our lunchtime webinars. Thank you! \nName(s) of Presenter(s): \nKari L. Branham\, CAP Manager\nJulie Baker\, CAP Advocate/Complaint Investigator\nValerie Berryman\, CAP Advocate/Complaint Investigator\nRyan Boyer\, CAP Advocate/Complaint Investigator \nAbout the Presenters: \nJulie Baker began her State service in 2014 with the Bureau of Disability Determination Services\, as a Disability Claims Adjudicator. She was promoted to a Staff Development Specialist for the Bureau of Training and Staff Development in July 2018\, developing and presenting training curricula for other State employees. Prior to her State service\, Julie served as a QIDP\, working with individuals having intellectual disabilities. She then worked as a foster care caseworker\, eventually promoting to the adoption and licensing specialist for that agency. Finally\, before beginning her career with the State\, Julie contracted for the Federal government\, conducting background investigations for employees requiring federal security clearances. In this position\, Julie also provided training and mentoring for new employees. She is currently a CAP Advocate/Complaint Investigator for the Illinois Client Assistance Program. Julie enjoys helping others to realize their potential\, and helping others learn to self-advocate. She is a mom to a very busy twelve-year-old son\, and two spoiled cats. In her free time\, Julie enjoys movies and spending time with friends and family. \nValerie Berryman is a Client Assistance Program (CAP) Advocate/Complaint Investigator with State of Illinois\, Department of Rehabilitation Services.  She has assisted many Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) customers with various needs successfully.  A strong believer of self-advocacy\, Valerie helps VR customers understand the power in speaking up for one’s self to achieve their goal of self-support and competitive employment.  Valerie enjoys early morning running sessions and winter baking during the holidays. \nRyan Boyer grew up and lived in the St. Louis area\, before moving to Springfield in 2013. After graduating college\, he worked as a special education teacher\, serving children and young adults with autism. He later began state service within the Illinois Department of Revenue\, working as a tax specialist. He transferred to DHS in 2017\, where he worked as a disability adjudicator before joining the Client Assistance Program. As a Client Assistance Program Advocate/Complaint Investigator\, Ryan investigates various issues experienced by VR customers. Through problem solving and mediation\, he seeks to resolve these issues while maintaining healthy relationships between the customers and DRS staff. In his spare time\, Ryan enjoys spending time with family\, being outdoors\, or reading a good book. \nKari Branham is the Manager for the Client Assistance Program. She has worked in the public social service arena for the majority of her career. Kari has 27 years of service with the Department of Human Services. She has been involved in various Federal Disability Program initiatives and has served on a variety of workgroups and committees to better serve the needs of individuals with disabilities in the community and the workplace. Kari has also been the recipient of two Social Security Administration\, Disability Program\, national honor awards. She enjoys spending time with family\, long walks at the park\, and listening to music of all genres.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-lunchtime-webinar-your-rights-in-the-vocational-rehabilitation-process-il-dhs-drs-client-assistance-program/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
CREATED:20201002T155311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T184712Z
UID:12054-1607436000-1607439600@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:What are your favorite Holiday Movies - WOW Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Zoom Meeting \nIn keeping with our holiday theme this week on the wow we will be playing clips of favorite holiday movies by request. Need some holiday spirit? Hop on and join us for an hour! \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/what-are-your-favorite-holiday-movies-wow-meeting/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
CREATED:20201202T191955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T191955Z
UID:12498-1607452200-1607455800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Midwest Virtual College Connection
DESCRIPTION:Connect with five well established college experience programs on how to best prepare for a post secondary program \n  \nElmhurst Learning and Success Academy \nRISE \nPACE – at National Louis University \nShepherds College \nBetheseda College of Applied Learning \n  \nRegistration is free \nhttps://calendly.com/paceatnlu/midwestcollegeconnection?month=2020-12
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/midwest-virtual-college-connection/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201209T143000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
CREATED:20201125T145901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T150141Z
UID:12473-1607518800-1607524200@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:New Medications for Common Medical & Psychiatric Conditions with Nanette Wrobel  presented by National Association of QIDPs
DESCRIPTION:Register Now! \nThis is a two-part webinar to be held on December 9\, 2020 from 1PM – 2:30PM Central Time and on December 16\, 2020 from 1PM – 2:30PM Central Time.  \nTitle:  Medication Updates 2020 Part 1 & 2 \nSession Description (Part 1): This session reviews the process of getting a drug to market by a pharmaceutical company and the requirements imposed by the FDA for such. It continues with several disease states and the medications developed in the last year to address some of the ongoing needs of patients\, especially individuals with I/DD. The disease states and new drugs discussed are Parkinson’s Disease\, Alzheimer’s Disease and Depression. \nSession Description (Part 2):  This session continues with a discussion of disease states affecting the individual with I/DD and new drugs developed over the past year. The following topics are reviewed: Insomnia\, Schizophrenia\, Hypertension and Seizure Disorder. Lastly what is on the horizon for development is reviewed.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/new-medications-for-common-medical-psychiatric-conditions-with-nanette-wrobel-presented-by-national-association-of-qidps/
LOCATION:IL
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
CREATED:20201113T151854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T151854Z
UID:12390-1607590800-1607612400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:The CAN DO Kid: Fostering Resiliency in Young Children (webinar) - StarNet
DESCRIPTION:Resiliency is often defined as the ability to bounce back when life slaps us in the face. Unfortunately\, during these troubled times\, children are experiencing many stressful situations that are potentially detrimental to their development and chip away at their resiliency. But all is not lost! Join us for this webinar to discover what we can and must do to foster resiliency in young children. Come away with an understanding of the key resiliency-building factors and strategies to implement each of them so you can make a powerfully positive difference in the lives of your students and their families. \nPresenter(s)\n\nElizabeth Frisbie\n\n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-can-do-kid-fostering-resiliency-in-young-children-webinar-starnet/
LOCATION:IL
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
CREATED:20201002T155449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T184629Z
UID:12055-1607608800-1607612400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:What are your favorite Holiday Movies? - WOW meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Zoom Meeting \nIn keeping with our holiday theme this week on the wow we will be playing clips of favorite holiday movies by request. Need some holiday spirit? Hop on and join us for an hour! \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/what-are-your-favorite-holiday-movies-wow-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
CREATED:20201106T201450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201106T201450Z
UID:12330-1608022800-1608037200@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Planning for the Future for Children and Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities Virtual Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 15\, 2020 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. \n             9:00 – 10:45 am – “Government Benefits” presented by Sherri Schneider \n             10:45 – 11:00 am Break \n             11:00 am – 1:00 pm – “Special Needs Estate & Future Planning” presented by Brian Rubin & Benjamin Rubin \n  \nFor more information and to register\, please visit\, https://thearcofillinois.salsalabs.org/planningforthefuture2020-2021 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/planning-for-the-future-for-children-and-adults-with-intellectual-and-or-developmental-disabilities-virtual-webinar-series/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
CREATED:20201030T195805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T195805Z
UID:12279-1608033600-1608037200@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:ILS Lunchtime Webinar - Post-Secondary Transition Planning and Services\, presented by Emily Wilson and Amanda Klemas\, Equip for Equality
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Tuesday\, December 15th from Noon to 1:00 PM for the Illinois Life Span Program Lunchtime Webinar\, Post-Secondary Transition Planning and Services\, presented by Emily Wilson\, Skadden Fellow and Attorney\, and Amanda Klemas\, Supervising Attorney with Equip for Equality. \nAll students with disabilities between ages 14.5 to 22 years old have the right to receive individualized transition services through special education to prepare them for post-secondary education\, employment\, and independent living. This training will walk through the development and implementation of a student’s transition plan\, what to do if your child’s transition plan is not appropriate\, as well as special issues impacting students of transition-age\, such as becoming a legal adult\, graduation\, and remote learning. \nRegister in advance for this webinar at:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dX0VOnvORuGuJjbnHe5g2w \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Please note\, there are no CEUs for our lunchtime webinars. Thank you! \nOur presenters for this webinar are Emily Wilson\, Skadden Fellow and Attorney and Amanda Klemas\, Supervising Attorney at Equip for Equality. \nEmily is a Skadden Fellow and attorney with the Special Education Clinic at Equip for Equality\, where she represents students and families in special education and related matters\, with a focus on transition issues. Emily has a background in education and special education advocacy. She worked as a student advocate representing children with disabilities in the PELE Special Education Advocacy Clinic at William & Mary Law School in Williamsburg\, VA and interned with Equip for Equality’s Special Education Clinic and the Education Law Center in Philadelphia\, PA. Prior to law school\, Emily was a middle school math teacher and earned her Master’s degree in Secondary Education from the University of New Mexico. \nAmanda is a supervising attorney with the Special Education Clinic at Equip for Equality\, where she represents students and families in all aspects of special education and related matters for children with disabilities. Previously\, Amanda was an Equal Justice Works fellow and staff attorney at a non-profit organization based in Boston\, Massachusetts\, where she provided special education representation to families of children with mental health disabilities\, as well as ongoing training and technical assistance to mental health providers working with low-income children and families.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-lunchtime-webinar-post-secondary-transition-planning-and-services-presented-by-emily-wilson-and-amanda-klemas-equip-for-equality/
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:20201215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
CREATED:20201002T155606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T180258Z
UID:12056-1608040800-1608044400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Song Sing-a-long  WOW meeting
DESCRIPTION:Jingle Bells Jingle Bells Jingle all the way!  This week on WOW we will have open mic holiday sing! We will do lots of songs together and even listen to a few plus we have a couple of people who are all ready to sing their favorite songs for us! Join us Tuesday and Thursday at 2:00.  The week of Christmas we will have our usual schedule of Tuesday and Thursday at 2:00 and we will be meeting on Christmas Day at 1:00 for movies and visiting. \nFor those of you missing our less festive topics have no fear beginning January we are back to business!  Guest Speakers and lots of important topics including Finances\, Disability Advocacy and mental health tips plus information about the basics of what is happening with the Covid-19 Vaccine. Look for more information next week. \nJoin 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/holiday-song-sing-a-long-wow-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
CREATED:20201210T213208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T213208Z
UID:12561-1608058800-1608062400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:LEARN TO BE MINDFUL: A Virtual Program for People with Developmental Disabilities and their Siblings
DESCRIPTION:Learn mindfulness strategies to help cope with stress\, enhance your relationships\, and improve your overall health and well-being. This virtual mindfulness program is developed for adults with DD and their siblings. \nYou can participate in the mindfulness series by learning through the self-paced course and/or participating in the live Zoom sessions.  You can login to the self-paced course at any time convenient for you to learn strategies to enhance your life. Then\, you can connect with others in a community of learning during the live Zoom sessions. \nSession 1: Becoming mindful and keeping your mind in the present \n(Self-paced course available from December 1st\, 2020) \nGet more information and register HERE.\nhttps://siblingleadership.org/2020-mindfulness-program-registration-form/
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/learn-to-be-mindful-a-virtual-program-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities-and-their-siblings/
LOCATION:IL
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
CREATED:20201201T203000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201201T203617Z
UID:12492-1608109200-1608134400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:REFUEL - A FREE Event Hosted by Dealer Inspire!
DESCRIPTION:The One Day Event that restores and inspires you for next year is coming to your living room! \nGET YOUR FREE TICKET \nWhat started as a DEALER INSPIRE company event to give back to our employees has become a shared community experience to unplug\, gain new perspectives\, and get inspired to be our best selves. This can’t-miss day will help you refuel after a challenging year\, and reimagine your goals for a healthier and stronger 2021. \n\nINSPIRING SPEAKERS\nWELLNESS WORKSHOPS\n\nLike everything else in our daily lives\, the pandemic has forced our in-person event to adapt. But change also creates opportunities. \nThis year’s REFUEL will stream directly to your home\, allowing you to: \n\nCREATE YOUR MOST COMFORTABLE SPACE\nINTERACT WITH SPEAKERS DIRECTLY THROUGH Q&A\nSHARE WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS NATIONWIDE\n\nWHO IS SPEAKING THIS YEAR? \nWe are thrilled to have a diverse lineup of amazing speakers that will bring new perspectives and inspiration to the stage. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet them and hear their stories. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTONY HAWK\nPRO SKATEBOARDER & ENTREPRENEUR\nREAD BIO\n\n\n\n\n\nMIRNA VALERIO\nULTRAMARATHON RUNNER & INSPIRING BLOGGER\nREAD BIO\n\n\n\n\n\nJESSE ITZLER\nENTREPRENEUR\, AUTHOR & RAPPER\nREAD BIO\n\n\n\n\n\nIN-Q\nMULTI-PLATINUM SONGWRITER & AWARD-WINNING POET\nREAD BIO\n\n\n\n\n\nJANE MCGONIGAL\nGAME DESIGNER & WELLNESS LEADER\n\nARE YOU READY TO REFUEL?\nDon’t miss the chance to virtually attend this amazing event LIVE (and for free thanks to Cars.com)! All ticket holders will also receive exclusive on-demand access to the recording if you miss any moments\, but we definitely recommend taking the time to refuel with us LIVE for the best experience. See you there! \nGET YOUR FREE TICKET
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/refuel-a-free-event-hosted-by-dealer-inspire/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
CREATED:20201113T150006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T150006Z
UID:12389-1608210000-1608213600@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Last Minute Gift Ideas to Help the Gadget Junkie on Your Shopping List through the Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:  By popular demand\, the TEC Lab will be hosting a session to help you shop for the gadget lovers on your shopping list.  You can expect to learn about all types of products – from low tech solutions designed to address everyday challenges to high tech devices that give people the freedom to focus on the things that really matter.  In the midst of a global pandemic life just seem so complicated – from figuring out how to stay in touch with your loved ones to keeping yourself engaged\, positive\, and productive.  The TEC Lab will provide you with practical ideas on how to address these challenges by sharing favorite gadgets as well as tips for success.  \nSpeaker Bio:  Richard Harrington has worked with people with disabilities for over 20 years.  He is a founding member of the Technology Enhancing Capabilities Lab (TEC Lab) – a division of Trinity Services\, Inc.  Prior to coming to Illinois\, Richard was employed by a community support provider for 14 years fulfilling a number of roles – from a direct supporter to case manager to assistive technology professional.  In his position as an AT professional he was responsible for researching\, developing and implementing a wide variety of assistive technologies for people with developmental and physical disabilities.  Richard is a self-proclaimed “gadget guy\,” who has a passion for helping people be as independent as possible. His open-minded approach and extensive knowledge of assistive technology make him a highly sought after resource for the people served\, families and staff members. Richard is an experienced speaker at regional and national conferences. \nSpeaker Bio:  Connie Melvin is a founding member of the Technology Enhancing Capabilities Lab (TEC Lab) – a division of Trinity Services\, Inc.  She also serves as the Director of the National Association of QIDPs – a member association dedicated to providing cutting edge tools\, information\, and resources to disability professionals across the country.  Prior to coming to Illinois\, Connie developed an assistive technology program from the ground up for a large community-based provider and spearheaded the initiative for assistive technology adoption in another state\, which resulted in a number of successful pilot programs as well as the implementation of highly regarded best practices.  In addition to her work in the area of assistive technology\, Connie has served a case manager\, staff trainer\, and supervisor of residential services.  A lifelong student herself\, she recognizes the value in providing learning opportunities to others and\, as a result\, has designed and hosted several regional and national conferences dedicated to this purpose.  Connie is a highly sought speaker and consultant.  She is graduate of the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities and earned her MA in Counseling Psychology & Education. \nCost: \nMember: $25.00 \nNon-Member: $20.00 \nCEUs:  We will be offering CEUs for this event.  
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/last-minute-gift-ideas-to-help-the-gadget-junkie-on-your-shopping-list-through-the-pandemic/
LOCATION:IL
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T053326
CREATED:20201002T155721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T180347Z
UID:12057-1608213600-1608217200@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Songs Sing-a-long  WOW meeting
DESCRIPTION:Jingle Bells Jingle Bells Jingle all the way!  This week on WOW we will have open mic holiday sing! We will do lots of songs together and even listen to a few plus we have a couple of people who are all ready to sing their favorite songs for us! Join us Tuesday and Thursday at 2:00.  The week of Christmas we will have our usual schedule of Tuesday and Thursday at 2:00 and we will be meeting on Christmas Day at 1:00 for movies and visiting. \nFor those of you missing our less festive topics have no fear beginning January we are back to business!  Guest Speakers and lots of important topics including Finances\, Disability Advocacy and mental health tips plus information about the basics of what is happening with the Covid-19 Vaccine. Look for more information next week. \nJoin 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/holiday-songs-sing-a-long-wow-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
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