BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Arc of Illinois - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Arc of Illinois X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.thearcofil.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Arc of Illinois REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T143000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210308T170422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T170700Z UID:13364-1615467600-1615473000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:NAVIGATING COVID 19 AND THE VACCINATION ROLL-OUT DESCRIPTION:Join The Sibling Leadership Network and Progress Center for an online event about the Covid-19 Pandemic. Speakers from The Cook County Department of Public Health\, The Arc of Illinois and Age Options will present about navigating information and securing resources to stay safe\, to stay healthy\, and to schedule a vaccination during the pandemic. This event is geared toward the disabled and non-disabled in Suburban Cook County. All are welcome.  Follow this link to register. For more information and to request accommodations\, contact garnold@progresscil.org \n  \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/navigating-covid-19-and-the-vaccination-roll-out/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T150000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210302T212120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T145013Z UID:13305-1615471200-1615474800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:WOW Meeting - Financial Vision Board DESCRIPTION:Our guests from the National Disability Institute will be presenting.  We will be creating a Vision Board for our finances. \nSupplies Needed: \n\nPoster board or card stock paper or piece of paper\nMagazines (or you can draw your own images)\nScissors\nGlue\nMarkers\n\n  \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 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kZrNqzxbV \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/wow-meeting-financial-vision-board-2/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210313T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210313T120000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210226T173033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T173233Z UID:13257-1615629600-1615636800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Special Education Rights Webinar: The Behavior Intervention Plan presented by Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD) DESCRIPTION:Do you receive frequent phone calls from your child’s school regarding his/her behavior? Perhaps you noticed some behavior concerns during remote learning. \nThis training will discuss \n\nthe components of the Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP)\,\nthe purpose of the BIP\,\n\nand steps to acquire one for your child if appropriate. \nClick on link to Register \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/special-education-rights-webinar-the-behavior-intervention-plan-presented-by-family-resource-center-on-disabilities-frcd/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210313T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210313T120000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210302T154145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T154145Z UID:13293-1615629600-1615636800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Zoom Under the Rainbow - SibShop DESCRIPTION:A Sibling Workshop is intended for the siblings of children with special needs to provide fun\,\neducation and peer support. Siblings between the ages of 5 to 15 are welcome to come and\nenjoy this action-packed and interactive event. All participants registered will receive an\nindividual “Care Package” in the mail. Instructions for use will be included. There is no cost\nto participate. Just come join us for some Under the Rainbow fun! \nRegistration must be completed by March 5\, 2021 to allow time to prepare for the\nMarch 13\, 2021 gathering. Please register by email: pmook@eastersealschicago.org —-\nBe sure to leave your phone number so Patti can call you with details. Going to be great\nto see you and spend time with you! URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/zoom-under-the-rainbow-sibshop/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210315T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210315T180000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20201113T153541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T153705Z UID:12397-1615824000-1615831200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Music and Movement to Teach and Reach Early Childhood (Webinar) - StarNet DESCRIPTION:Developmentally appropriate content doesn’t have to be boring\, preachy\, or canned videos. We’ll share songs that engage\, show flannel board visuals that grab attention\, pair books with music that extends physical skills\, AND cover curricular content. Miss Carole will share her Zoom Rules for Engagement – should we still need them. Active music lifts spirits! Sign-on prepared to move! \n  \n\n\n\nPresenter(s)\n\nCarole Stephens URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/music-and-movement-to-teach-and-reach-early-childhood-webinar-starnet/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T150000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210302T212243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T212243Z UID:13306-1615903200-1615906800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:WOW Meeting - State and Federal Advocacy DESCRIPTION:Join 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 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kZrNqzxbV \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/wow-meeting-state-and-federal-advocacy/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T193000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210302T155202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T151132Z UID:13296-1615917600-1615923000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:TAP - The Autism Series DESCRIPTION:Topic #1 :  What is Autism Spectrum \n  \nPlease register to tap.Rockford@eastersealschicago.org to receive  the Zoom Link. Please submit any questions you would like\nanswered regarding the topics below. Registration is REQUIRED to receive the link. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/tap-the-autism-series/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210317T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210317T133000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210309T224832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T224832Z UID:13388-1615982400-1615987800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Aprendices de inglés con apoyos y servicios de IEP Escuelas Publicas de Chicago DESCRIPTION:Se ofrecera este taller en español (2 veces)   17 de marzo (durante el dia) y 24 de marzo (por la noche)  Por favor de leer toda la informacion \nEn este taller\, los padres y tutores recibirán contenido y herramientas para ayudarlos a comprender:\n● ¿Por qué necesitamos servicios de educación bilingüe?\n● Identificación de estudiantes deinglés.\n● Servicios requeridos paraestudiantes de inglés.\n● Estudiantes Identificados doblemente\n● Quien brinda servicios a los EL\n● Evaluación Anual del Lenguaje \n  \nPara inscribirse elija a continuación:  17 de marzo:\n12:00 Mediodía -1:30 PM- ESPAÑOL\nhttps://marzo2021odlss12.eventbrite.com \n24 de marzo:  6:30 PM -8: 00 PM- ESPAÑOL\nhttps://marzo2021odlss-noche.eventbrite.com \nCorreo electrónico:   OdlssParentsupport @ cps.edu\nLínea de ayuda – Correo de voz:  773-553-1840 \n  \nEl Equipo de Especialistas en Participación de Padres de ODLSS compartirá\ninformación sobre el apoyo\, capacitación\,\nreuniones y recursos que ofrece a padres y\ntutores. \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/aprendices-de-ingles-con-apoyos-y-servicios-de-iep-escuelas-publicas-de-chicago/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210317T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210317T200000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210309T224252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T224252Z UID:13387-1616005800-1616011200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:English Learners with IEP’s Supports & Services presented by: CPS Office of Language and Cultural Education (OLCE) DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be offered in English on two dates/times   March 17 and 24   Please read entire content for registration \nWith this workshop parents & guardians will be provided content and tools to help them understand:\n● Why we need Bilingual Education Services\n● Identification of English Learners\n● Required services for English Learners\n● Dually Identified Students\n● Who provides services to ELs\n● Annual Language Assessment \n  \nTO REGISTER\, PLEASE CHOOSE BELOW:\nMarch 17TH:\n6:30PM-8:00 PM- ENGLISH\nhttps://puenglishafternoon317.eventbrite.com \nMarch 24TH:\n12:00 Noon-1:30 PM- ENGLISH\nhttps://puafternoonmarchenglish.eventbrite.com \nFor more information\, please\ncontact the Parent Involvement\nSpecialist team:    Email: odlssparentsupport@ cps.edu   Helpline Voicemail: 773-553-1840 URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/english-learners-with-ieps-supports-services-presented-by-cps-office-of-language-and-cultural-education-olce/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T123000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210304T151907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T151920Z UID:13326-1616058000-1616070600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Pathways to Employment DESCRIPTION:Though a large number of adults with autism are unemployed or underemployed\, many are willing and able to work and do more. Businesses in Chicago recognize the strengths and skills that autistic job seekers can bring to the workplace. \nJoin us for a panel discussion with local experts\, who will share information about resources and services for adults with autism and their families. \n  \nFree event. Registration required. RSVP now at: \nEvent page | Autism Speaks Chicago Pathways To Employment (accelevents.com) \nFor questions email:   Colleen Shinn at colleen.shinn@autismspeaks.org \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/pathways-to-employment/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T120000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210204T162044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T162044Z UID:13053-1616065200-1616068800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:What a New Congress and New Administration Mean for US Disability Policy DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Nicole Jorwic\, Senior Director of Rights Policy\, The Arc of the United States \n  \nThe 117th Congress will have a lot to tackle in the face of the continuing pandemic and recovery issues. All these policy discussions will have an impact on the lives of people with disabilities. This program will identify the most relevant disability policy priorities for this Congress and the new administration as they address new and decades old issues. \n\n\n\nPlease register for each program by phone 773.508.1106 or by clicking on buttons provided below. \nEach program will provide 1 free CEU for Illinois professionals with the following licenses: LSW\, LCSW\, LPC\, LCPC\, QIDP\n\n\n\nRegister Now \nAccommodations: \nClosed captioning of this program will be provided by CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) services. To request additional accommodations or ask any other questions about this program\, contact us at 773.508.1106 or Linkages@cje.net. \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/what-a-new-congress-and-new-administration-mean-for-us-disability-policy/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T120000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210305T194532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T194532Z UID:13353-1616065200-1616068800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:What a New Congress and New Administration Mean for US Disability Policy DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Nicole Jorwic\, Senior Director of Rights Policy\, The Arc of the United States \n  \nThe 117th Congress will have a lot to tackle in the face of the continuing pandemic and recovery issues. All these policy discussions will have an impact on the lives of people with disabilities. This program will identify the most relevant disability policy priorities for this Congress and the new administration as they address new and decades old issues. \nAmerican Sign Language service will be available for this program. \n  \nRegister Now URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/what-a-new-congress-and-new-administration-mean-for-us-disability-policy-2/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T150000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210302T212353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T212353Z UID:13307-1616076000-1616079600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:WOW Meeting - State & Federal Advocacy DESCRIPTION:Join 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 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kZrNqzxbV \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/wow-meeting-state-federal-advocacy/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T170000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210304T183915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T184019Z UID:13331-1616232600-1616259600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Virtual Mom’s Retreat! - StarNet Region V DESCRIPTION:Illinois STAR NET invites you to a day of rejuvenation\, information and connection with other moms like you! Join us for free workshops during the day and an evening chat to connect with each other. Come for one session or come for all! \n  \nWho: Illinois Moms\, Grandmothers\, Foster Moms\, and Caregivers of children with special needs \nWhat: Learning and activities to support and celebrate you! \nWhere: From your own home – on your computer \n Click Here to Register \n  \nQuestions:  starnet@cps.edu URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/virtual-moms-retreat-starnet-region-v/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T170000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210212T154631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T154637Z UID:13153-1616238000-1616259600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Spring 2021 College Preview Day Get a taste of the P.A.C.E. Life! DESCRIPTION:Get a taste of the P.A.C.E. Life! \nPreview Day is a fantastic opportunity for prospective students and families to find out what life is like at P.A.C.E. at National Louis University. Get a glimpse of how P.A.C.E. teaches life! \nStudents and their families will have the opportunity to \n\nUnderstand what the path to independence looks like for P.A.C.E. students\nLearn about our commitment to students success with P2P\nDiscuss the admissions process and what is needed to apply\nGet the Inside Scoop from our Alumni Advisory Board\n\n  \nhttps://calendly.com/paceatnlu/springcollegepreviewday?month=2021-03 \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/spring-2021-college-preview-day-get-a-taste-of-the-p-a-c-e-life/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210323T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210323T150000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210302T212538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T204435Z UID:13308-1616508000-1616511600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:WOW Meeting - ICDD 5 Yr Plan with Mariel Hamer-Sinclair (DJ Pump\, Pump it Up) DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, March 23\, our guest will be Mariel Hamer-Sinclair who will update us on the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities 5 Year Plan and explain how we can make comments. \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 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kZrNqzxbV \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/wow-meeting-icdd-5-yr-plan-with-mariel-hamer-sinclair-dj-pump-pump-it-up/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210323T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210323T193000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210302T155442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T151208Z UID:13297-1616522400-1616527800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:TAP- The Autism Series DESCRIPTION:Topic #2  Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder \nPlease register at tap.Rockford@eastersealschicago.org \nRegistration is REQUIRED to receive the link. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/tap-the-autism-series-2/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T163000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20201016T210439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T232749Z UID:12196-1616576400-1616603400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:9th Annual Informational Seminar DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information and to register\, https://thearcofillinois.salsalabs.org/9thannualligasinformationalseminar URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/9th-annual-informational-seminar/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="The Arc of Illinois":MAILTO:becca@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T110000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210309T195945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T200035Z UID:13377-1616578200-1616583600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Disability Rights Consortium DESCRIPTION:Our speaker will be Pia Justesen\, a Danish human rights lawyer and writer. Pia lived in Chicago between 2014 and 2019 and wrote an oral history book “From the Periphery – Real-Life Stories of Disability”\, published by Chicago Review Press in 2020. The webinar will discuss universal topics like anger\, independence\, bigotry\, solidarity\, and love—in the family\, at school\, and the workplace. Focus will be on the disabling world and the harmful effects of discrimination and exclusion because of disability. But even more so\, the webinar will include stories of strong individuals\, their coping strategies\, and what they do to empower themselves and others. \nThe webinar will be via Zoom. To register\, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rziPknbxSpOAGZ_AIeObuA \nThe session is eligible for 1.5 hours of CLE credit for Illinois attorneys. Captioning will be provided. If you need other accommodations to participate\, please contact me by Friday March 19. \nBarry C. Taylor   Equip for Equality barryt@equipforequality.org \n  \nFuture Disability Rights Consortium Meetings: \n\nJune 2\, 2021 – Special Education Legal Update – Professor Mark Weber\nJuly 28\, 2021 – Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities – Commissioner Rachel Arfa URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/disability-rights-consortium/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T130000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210111T165853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T165853Z UID:12789-1616673600-1616677200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Family to Family Health Information Center Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:Healthcare: School Health – What’s Available\, What’s New? \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eXWnLlPmTFu8XCHF0lQK_g URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-to-family-health-information-center-webinar-series-3/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T150000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210302T212650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T204536Z UID:13309-1616680800-1616684400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:WOW Meeting - Allison Stark talking about HCBS & Other Interesting Things DESCRIPTION:Our special guest will be our very own Director of The Division of Developmental Disabilities\, Allison Stark!  She will update us on all of the exciting things happening at the Division and then we will celebrate our anniversary! \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 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kZrNqzxbV \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/wow-meeting-allison-stark-talking-about-hcbs-other-interesting-things/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T130000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210107T203159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T203159Z UID:12761-1616839200-1616850000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Autism and Special Needs Expo DESCRIPTION:To help parents and service providers better connect \, Chicago Autism Network and The Answer Inc are teaming up to present the Autism & Special Needs Expo on Saturday\, March 27\, from 10am-1pm. At this virtual event\, parents and exhibitors will be able to connect on one user-friendly app. Exhibitors will be able to personalize their profiles with text\, images\, videos and downloadable PDF brochures. They can also connect their own Zoom accounts (or other video conferencing apps) to the platform\, enabling parents and service providers to see each other\, and have live conversations. Attendees can see exhibitors filtered according to categories to help them quickly connect with those who fit their needs. Attendees are further incentivized to interact with exhibitors with our passport contest\, where they get a stamp for interacting with exhibitors (liking\, messaging\, signing up for promos/emails). Attendees with the most stamps will be entered into a drawing for exciting prizes. \nAttendee registration is free.  https://www.chicagoautismnetwork.org/autism-special-needs-expo \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/autism-and-special-needs-expo/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210329T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210329T150000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210318T195235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T195235Z UID:13470-1617022800-1617030000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:DRS Home Services Virtual Town Hall DESCRIPTION:DRS is hosting a town hall.   This is a great opportunity to self-advocate and also hear what people who use Home Services are experiencing during this time. Please share with others! \nTO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT: \nSend an email to DHS.HSPCRP@illinois.gov with the following information:   \n\nFull Name\nAddress\nCity\nEmail Address and Phone Number\n\nPlease identify any reasonable accommodation  requests in the text of the email. CART captioning will be provided\, starting 15 minutes prior to the event. \nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, March 19\, 2021 URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/drs-home-services-virtual-town-hall/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210330T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210330T130000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210208T222356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T223522Z UID:13104-1617105600-1617109200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Rescheduled: Ditch the Diapers: Toilet Training for Children with Special Needs DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a special presentation on March 30 2021.  We have rescheduled Ditch the Diapers – Toilet Training for Children with Special Needs. Presented by Laura Brown\, M.Ed. Laura serves as a Disability Specialist at the Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays. Ms. Brown has extensive experience in designing and implementing interventions and differentiating instruction to meet children’s individual needs. As a former special education teacher focusing on students with autism\, she has worked in the public schools and the therapeutic day school setting. \nParticipants will learn answers to these common questions: \n\nHow to know if my child is ready?\nWhat do I need to set my child up for success and how do I use visuals?\nDo I need to use a reward or motivator?\nHow do I tackle common problems such as being scared to flush\, using too much toilet paper\, and other issues?\n\nRegister in advance for this webinar using the link listed below: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nbmRD6K7Tp-mAZMt0MAHwg \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nPlease note that no CEUs are provided for our Lunchtime Webinars. Thank you! URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/rescheduled-ditch-the-diapers-toilet-training-for-children-with-special-needs/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210330T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210330T193000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210302T155635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T151237Z UID:13298-1617127200-1617132600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:TAP - The Autism Series DESCRIPTION:Topic # 3 Basics of Behaviors and Simple Strategies \n  \nPlease register at tap.Rockford@eastersealschicago.org to receive the Zoom Link. Please submit any questions you would like\nanswered regarding the topics below. Registration is REQUIRED to receive the link. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/tap-the-autism-series-3/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210403T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210403T113000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210323T155246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T155835Z UID:13531-1617444000-1617449400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? presented by The Autism Program & Easter Seals Chicago DESCRIPTION:This is a series of trainings.    Increase your knowledge and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder You will also walk away with strategies to increase positive behavior and learn about resources available. There will be an opportunity to ask questions. \nAdditional dates are April 10 and April 17   10 – 11:30 am. \nRegistration is required.   Register at  tap.Rockford@eastersealschicago.org \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/what-is-autism-spectrum-disorder-presented-by-the-autism-program-easter-seals-chicago/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T150000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210315T145948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T143941Z UID:13435-1617717600-1617721200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:WOW Whatever! Creating a website DESCRIPTION:WOW we will help one of our favorite presenters\, Colton\, create a helpful website about mental health including what is helpful and what people with disabilities want other people to know. \n  \nStarting in April 2021\,  WOW meetings will be held  on Tuesday at 2 pm and at 3:30 pm.  Thursday meetings have been discontinued. \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) \nMeeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kZrNqzxbV \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/wow-whatever-open-topics/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T200000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210301T155308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T155308Z UID:13279-1617735600-1617739200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Abilities Speakers series featuring Hannah Foley sponsored by Glenview Education Foundation DESCRIPTION:Hannah Foley \nA personal perspective of a young adult\, blogger and upcoming Assistive Technology Professional who uses Augmentative\nand Alternative Communication (AAC). \nTINYURL.COM/D34ABILITIES2  (PASSCODE AAC) \nTranslation available in Spanish\, Korean and Mongolian URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/abilities-speakers-series-featuring-hannah-foley-sponsored-by-glenview-education-foundation/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210407T190000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210324T162809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T162809Z UID:13552-1617818400-1617822000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Group presented by The Autism Program of EasterSeals DESCRIPTION:Presenters:   “Megan Forristall is a Public Affairs Specialist for the Social Security Administration. Megan has worked for the agency for 16 years and in the Public Affairs position for 4 years. She is based in Peru\, Illinois and covers much of Northern and North Central Illinois. Megan will be joined by her colleague Elida Elizondo\, a bilingual Public Affairs Specialists based in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin. Elida has been with the agency for almost 25 years and became a Public Affairs Specialist July of 2020.” \nPlease register to tap.rockford@eastersealschicago.org to receive the Zoom Link. Please submit any questions or ideas you would\nlike answered or shared regarding the topics below. Registration is REQUIRED to receive the link. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/autism-spectrum-disorder-support-group-presented-by-the-autism-program-of-easterseals/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210410T113000 DTSTAMP:20260802T041023 CREATED:20210323T155506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T155506Z UID:13532-1618048800-1618054200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder presented by The Autism Program and Easter Seals Chicago DESCRIPTION:This is a series of trainings.  Increase your knowledge and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder. You will also walk away with strategies to increase positive behavior and learn about resources available.  There will be an opportunity to ask questions. \nAdditional date April 17   10 am. – 11:30 am. \nRegistration is required   Register at tap.Rockford@eastersealschicago.org URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/understanding-autism-spectrum-disorder-presented-by-the-autism-program-and-easter-seals-chicago/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR