BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Arc of Illinois - ECPv6.15.17.1//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:20210728T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210728T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210706T145652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T145652Z UID:14477-1627464600-1627470000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Disability Rights Consortium sponsored by Equip for Equality (EFE) DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO THE PUBLIC  \nSpeaker(s):  Rachel Arfa\, Commissioner\, Mayor’s Office for People With Disabilities\n \nTopic:  Commissioner Afa will discuss the work at MOPD\, its current initiatives and future priorities. The meeting will be via Zoom\, and advance registration is required. \nRegister here. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/disability-rights-consortium-sponsored-by-equip-for-equality-efe/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210728T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210728T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210111T170022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T235223Z UID:12791-1627473600-1627477200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Family to Family Health Information Center Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:Healthcare: IL Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP) – Managed Care Coordination for CYSHCN \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6cMY1ZMARuyyJKzwYBo9Ng URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-to-family-health-information-center-webinar-series-5/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210728T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210728T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210706T150152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T150152Z UID:14478-1627491600-1627495200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Vaccine Requirements and Return to Work Issues sponsored by Equip for Equality (EFE) DESCRIPTION:Equip for Equality (EFE) – Facebook Live event \nAs the state continues to reopen\, many employees are faced with questions about vaccine requirements and returning to work safely. This Facebook Live event will talk about your legal rights and leave room for you to ask your own questions URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/vaccine-requirements-and-return-to-work-issues-sponsored-by-equip-for-equality-efe/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210722T210550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T210643Z UID:14597-1627560000-1627563600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:COVID-19 Vaccines and Children Webinar sponsored by The Illinois Chapter\, American Academy of Pediatrics DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker: Daniel Johnson\, MD\, Professor of Pediatrics Chief\, Section of Academic Pediatrics\nChief\, Section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases   Vice Chair\, Clinical Services \nThe COVID-19 vaccine was first approved for emergency use in adults by the FDA in late 2020. It has since been approved for ages 12+ and several updates have been issued around storage\, administration and more. This webinar will focus on what we know about children and the COVID-19 vaccine\, and a look at what is to come. \nRegister at Immunizations – Illinois Chapter\, American Academy of Pediatrics (illinoisaap.org) \n  \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/covid-19-vaccines-and-children-webinar-sponsored-by-the-illinois-chapter-american-academy-of-pediatrics/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210610T153544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T143749Z UID:14321-1627581600-1627588800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Illinois Family Leaders Collaboration 14th Annual Free Virtual Family Conference DESCRIPTION:14th Annual Family Conference for Families of Children with Disabilities – Resources and Inspiration for Adult Family Members \nSign up for those in which you are interested! Please see the brochure at the following link for details on the content and registration! \nhttps://www.thearcofil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Family-Conference-Complete-Brochure-.pdf \nClick here for complete Event Brochure:  Family Conference 2021_ \nRegister for each of 4 sessions that you want to attend. Thursday\, July 29 – Sunday\, August 1\, 2021. To register:\nFamilies and Family Educators – Online Webinars | STAR NET Northwest Region I & Central Region III \n******************************************* \nThurs. 7/29 6:00-8:00 PM\nRegister \nTitle: Sign Language Basics: Talking With Your Hands Presenter: Sheri Kraus \nDescription: This workshop will provide participants with the basic knowledge behind Sign Language of who\, what\, where\, when\, and why sign language is used. \nParticipants will learn basic signs that will help them when working with individuals who are Deaf\, Hard of Hearing\, \nor have not yet acquired language. All participants will be encouraged to actively participate in the training. \nCome prepared to laugh\, learn\, and fall in love with the beautiful language of sign! \n*************************** \nFri. 7/30    2:00-4:00 PM\nRegister \nTitle: Skills For Effective Parent Advocacy \nPresenter: Paula Wills\, FRCD \nDescription: Are 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? Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy will provide you with these important tools: \n-Going from frustration to empowerment; \n-Who is an advocate and why become one? \n-How to effectively advocate for your child. \n********************************* \nSat. 7/31 9:00-11:00 AM \nRegister \nTitle: Inclusion: It Can Happen for All Students!\nPresenter: Karri Potter\, Family Matters Description: When students with and without disabilities learn together in the same classroom everyone benefits. In this session you will learn \nabout evidence based practices that promote inclusion for students of all ability levels. You will also be provided examples of accommodations and modifications that can be used to promote the success and learning of all students with disabilities. \n***************************** \nSun. 8/1 2:00-4:00 PM \nRegister \nTitle: Trauma Informed Care at School and Home Presenter: Anni Reinking\, STAR NET Regions I & III Description: Educators are often provided training or coursework focused on trauma informed practices in classrooms. However\, as children are home more\, during a collective societal trauma\, it is also important that trauma informed care is embedded into home settings. In this session participants will critically analyze trauma informed practices in school buildings to gather strategies to embed in home settings. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSat. 7/31 9:00-11:00 AM \nRegister \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/illinois-family-leaders-collaboration-14th-annual-free-virtual-family-conference/ LOCATION:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210730T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210730T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210610T153731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T153731Z UID:14323-1627653600-1627660800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Illinois Family Leaders Collaboration 14th Annual Free Virtual Family Conference DESCRIPTION:14th Annual Family Conference for Families of Children with Disabilities – Resources and Inspiration for Adult Family Members \nClick here for complete Event Brochure:  Family Conference 2021_ \nRegister for each of 4 sessions that you want to attend. Thursday\, July 29 – Sunday\, August 1\, 2021. To register:\nFamilies and Family Educators – Online Webinars | STAR NET Northwest Region I & Central Region III \n******************************************* \nThurs. 7/29 6:00-8:00 PM\nRegister \nTitle: Sign Language Basics: Talking With Your Hands Presenter: Sheri Kraus \nDescription: This workshop will provide participants with the basic knowledge behind Sign Language of who\, what\, where\, when\, and why sign language is used. \nParticipants will learn basic signs that will help them when working with individuals who are Deaf\, Hard of Hearing\, \nor have not yet acquired language. All participants will be encouraged to actively participate in the training. \nCome prepared to laugh\, learn\, and fall in love with the beautiful language of sign! \n*************************** \nFri. 7/30    2:00-4:00 PM\nRegister \nTitle: Skills For Effective Parent Advocacy \nPresenter: Paula Wills\, FRCD \nDescription: Are 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? Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy will provide you with these important tools: \n-Going from frustration to empowerment; \n-Who is an advocate and why become one? \n-How to effectively advocate for your child. \n********************************* \nSat. 7/31 9:00-11:00 AM \nRegister \nTitle: Inclusion: It Can Happen for All Students!\nPresenter: Karri Potter\, Family Matters Description: When students with and without disabilities learn together in the same classroom everyone benefits. In this session you will learn \nabout evidence based practices that promote inclusion for students of all ability levels. You will also be provided examples of accommodations and modifications that can be used to promote the success and learning of all students with disabilities. \n***************************** \nSun. 8/1 2:00-4:00 PM \nRegister \nTitle: Trauma Informed Care at School and Home Presenter: Anni Reinking\, STAR NET Regions I & III Description: Educators are often provided training or coursework focused on trauma informed practices in classrooms. However\, as children are home more\, during a collective societal trauma\, it is also important that trauma informed care is embedded into home settings. In this session participants will critically analyze trauma informed practices in school buildings to gather strategies to embed in home settings. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/illinois-family-leaders-collaboration-14th-annual-free-virtual-family-conference-2/ LOCATION:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210730T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210730T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210628T143414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T143414Z UID:14423-1627668000-1627675200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Plan de Transición Taller - Transition Plan Workshop (in Spanish) DESCRIPTION:Taller ofrecido por Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD) en espanol. \n¿Que significa un plan de transición? \n¿Que incluye un plan de transición y porque se escribe? \n¿Que pasa entre los 18 años y los 22 si aplica? \n¿Que es la delegación de sus lo derechos? \nHaga clic en “Register”  para inscribirse   Register URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/plan-de-transicion-taller-transition-plan-workshop-in-spanish/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210731T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210731T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210610T154008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T143904Z UID:14324-1627722000-1627729200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Illinois Family Leaders Collaboration 14th Annual Free Virtual Family Conference DESCRIPTION:14th Annual Family Conference for Families of Children with Disabilities – Resources and Inspiration for Adult Family Members \nSign up for those in which you are interested! Please see the brochure at the following link for details on the content and registration! \nhttps://www.thearcofil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Family-Conference-Complete-Brochure-.pdf \n  \nClick here for complete Event Brochure:  Family Conference 2021_ \nRegister for each of 4 sessions that you want to attend. Thursday\, July 29 – Sunday\, August 1\, 2021. To register:\nFamilies and Family Educators – Online Webinars | STAR NET Northwest Region I & Central Region III \n******************************************* \nThurs. 7/29 6:00-8:00 PM\nRegister \nTitle: Sign Language Basics: Talking With Your Hands Presenter: Sheri Kraus \nDescription: This workshop will provide participants with the basic knowledge behind Sign Language of who\, what\, where\, when\, and why sign language is used. \nParticipants will learn basic signs that will help them when working with individuals who are Deaf\, Hard of Hearing\, \nor have not yet acquired language. All participants will be encouraged to actively participate in the training. \nCome prepared to laugh\, learn\, and fall in love with the beautiful language of sign! \n*************************** \nFri. 7/30    2:00-4:00 PM\nRegister \nTitle: Skills For Effective Parent Advocacy \nPresenter: Paula Wills\, FRCD \nDescription: Are 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? Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy will provide you with these important tools: \n-Going from frustration to empowerment; \n-Who is an advocate and why become one? \n-How to effectively advocate for your child. \n********************************* \nSat. 7/31 9:00-11:00 AM \nRegister \nTitle: Inclusion: It Can Happen for All Students!\nPresenter: Karri Potter\, Family Matters Description: When students with and without disabilities learn together in the same classroom everyone benefits. In this session you will learn \nabout evidence based practices that promote inclusion for students of all ability levels. You will also be provided examples of accommodations and modifications that can be used to promote the success and learning of all students with disabilities. \n***************************** \nSun. 8/1 2:00-4:00 PM \nRegister \nTitle: Trauma Informed Care at School and Home Presenter: Anni Reinking\, STAR NET Regions I & III Description: Educators are often provided training or coursework focused on trauma informed practices in classrooms. However\, as children are home more\, during a collective societal trauma\, it is also important that trauma informed care is embedded into home settings. In this session participants will critically analyze trauma informed practices in school buildings to gather strategies to embed in home settings. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/illinois-family-leaders-collaboration-14th-annual-free-virtual-family-conference-3/ LOCATION:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210801T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210801T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210610T154150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T143953Z UID:14325-1627826400-1627833600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Illinois Family Leaders Collaboration 14th Annual Free Virtual Family Conference DESCRIPTION:14th Annual Family Conference for Families of Children with Disabilities – Resources and Inspiration for Adult Family Members \nSign up for those in which you are interested! Please see the brochure at the following link for details on the content and registration! \nhttps://www.thearcofil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Family-Conference-Complete-Brochure-.pdf \n  \nClick here for complete Event Brochure:  Family Conference 2021_ \nRegister for each of 4 sessions that you want to attend. Thursday\, July 29 – Sunday\, August 1\, 2021. To register:\nFamilies and Family Educators – Online Webinars | STAR NET Northwest Region I & Central Region III \n******************************************* \nThurs. 7/29 6:00-8:00 PM\nRegister \nTitle: Sign Language Basics: Talking With Your Hands Presenter: Sheri Kraus \nDescription: This workshop will provide participants with the basic knowledge behind Sign Language of who\, what\, where\, when\, and why sign language is used. \nParticipants will learn basic signs that will help them when working with individuals who are Deaf\, Hard of Hearing\, \nor have not yet acquired language. All participants will be encouraged to actively participate in the training. \nCome prepared to laugh\, learn\, and fall in love with the beautiful language of sign! \n*************************** \nFri. 7/30    2:00-4:00 PM\nRegister \nTitle: Skills For Effective Parent Advocacy \nPresenter: Paula Wills\, FRCD \nDescription: Are 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? Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy will provide you with these important tools: \n-Going from frustration to empowerment; \n-Who is an advocate and why become one? \n-How to effectively advocate for your child. \n********************************* \nSat. 7/31 9:00-11:00 AM \nRegister \nTitle: Inclusion: It Can Happen for All Students!\nPresenter: Karri Potter\, Family Matters Description: When students with and without disabilities learn together in the same classroom everyone benefits. In this session you will learn \nabout evidence based practices that promote inclusion for students of all ability levels. You will also be provided examples of accommodations and modifications that can be used to promote the success and learning of all students with disabilities. \n***************************** \nSun. 8/1 2:00-4:00 PM \nRegister \nTitle: Trauma Informed Care at School and Home Presenter: Anni Reinking\, STAR NET Regions I & III Description: Educators are often provided training or coursework focused on trauma informed practices in classrooms. However\, as children are home more\, during a collective societal trauma\, it is also important that trauma informed care is embedded into home settings. In this session participants will critically analyze trauma informed practices in school buildings to gather strategies to embed in home settings. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/illinois-family-leaders-collaboration-14th-annual-free-virtual-family-conference-4/ LOCATION:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210802T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210802T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210706T150320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T150320Z UID:14479-1627891200-1627923600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:National ADA Symposium DESCRIPTION:August 2-5 / Virtual \nEquip for Equality attorneys will be presenting at the 2021 National ADA Symposium. Our presentations will review the top ADA Title I\, II and III cases of the past year. \nLearn More Here URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/national-ada-symposium/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210803T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210803T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210728T212010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T212010Z UID:14639-1627992000-1627995600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Transitioning Back to School: Surviving and Thriving sponsored by Family Matters PTIC DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar on Aug 03\, 2021 at 12:00 PM CDT. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a fun webinar kicking off getting back to school including tips for easing back into the flow smoothly plus a discussion for strategies in the event we go back to remote learning. \nBio: Nel Daymon\, MS\, CCC-SLP Nel is a speech-language pathologist\, former Early Intervention Provider\, classroom teacher\, trainer\, behavioral support specialist\, and currently has her own company providing educational and behavioral consulting services to school districts\, families\, local\, state\, and national organizations. She is in the works to publish a Complete Manual for Behavioral Assessment and Intervention plus eventually a series of children’s books. Nel looks forward to your webinar participation!\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nRegistration (gotowebinar.com) URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/transitioning-back-to-school-surviving-and-thriving-sponsored-by-family-matters-ptic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210804T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210614T214055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T214055Z UID:14345-1628067600-1628164800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Virtual Home-Based Boot Camp for Families DESCRIPTION:Understanding and Maximizing Supports under the Medicaid Home and Community Based Home-Based Waiver Program \nJoing the Ligas Family Advocate Program & the Family Support Network virtually as we explore Home-Based Supports and Services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Illinois. \n\nKey services and supports\nInvolved agencies and roles & system navigation\nFamily responsibilities in HBS\nSelf-Direction Assistance\nACCES$ – Fiscal Agent\nCommon Barriers & Concerns\nFamily Panel\nISC – Moving between waiver services\n\nEach day requires a separate registration. \nVirtual Home-Based Boot Camp Day 1 – August 4\, 2021\, 9:00 – 2:00 p.m. \nRegister in advance for this webinar (Password – HOME): https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_7yiUJnE0RXWncLw_EOdwaw \nVirtual Home-Based Boot Camp – Day 2 – August 5\, 2021\, 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. \nRegister in advance for this webinar (Password – HOME): https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_izc1Hg7CRZeru8DVhFWS2g \n  \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nQuestions? megan@thearcofil.org; ruth@thearcofil.org; shakari@thearcofil.org \n  \nThe Arc of Illinois Ligas Family Advocate Program is funded by a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/virtual-home-based-boot-camp-for-families/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210804T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210804T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210802T161914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T162152Z UID:14669-1628100000-1628105400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:¿QUÉ SABES SOBRE EDUCACIÓN ESPECIAL\, “IEP”\, E ‘‘IDEA’’? (in Spanish/Español) sponsored by Family Resource Center on Disabilities DESCRIPTION:Este taller tiene una vision general de IDEA (Ley de Educacion para personas con discapacides) Evaluacion\, Programa de Educacion Individualizada (IEP)\, Medio Ambiente menos Restrictivo (LRE)\, y Garantias de Procedimiento. \nRegister \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/que-sabes-sobre-educacion-especial-iep-e-idea-sponsored-by-family-resource-center-on-disabilities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210728T205830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T205927Z UID:14633-1628164800-1628168400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:"Building Disability Equity in Healthcare" DESCRIPTION:Aspire & Disability Lead are hosting a 60-minute live virtual panel discussion\, which will focus on critical issues around health and wellness for people with disabilities. This panel seeks to raise awareness\, share knowledge\, and invite advocacy on the topic of quality of healthcare for people with disabilities. \nWhere: Zoom.  \nFeatured Panelists   \n\nAndrés Gallegos: National Healthcare Attorney & Chair of the National Council on Disability\nLaShon Gurrola: Registered Nurse Care Manager at Rush University Medical Center\nRahnee Patrick: Director\, Division of Rehabilitation Services – IL Department of Human ServicesModerator\nKristin Krok: Director of Life Enrichment at Aspire\n\n  \nRegister Here  \nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uY9W2NizR5OqssMqXWq4wQ \n  \nThe event will include real-time captioning as well as ASL interpretation.\nA recording of the panel will be shared with registered attendees after the event.  \n  \nWe hope you can make it! \nHealth Matters Alerts \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/building-disability-equity-in-healthcare/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210802T180937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T180937Z UID:14673-1628179200-1628182800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Disability Power Series A Conversation on Art\, Disability and the Body sponsored by Disabilty + Lead DESCRIPTION:Join Disability Lead for a conversation with Chicago artists Riva Lehrer (author of Golem Girl) and Sandie Yi (creator and designer of Crip Couture) whose visual and multimedia work explores and celebrates disability culture and the disabled body. Join us for an accessible presentation and a conversation on how they use their work to advance\, advocate and show the beauty and power of the disability experience. \nAll event attendees will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a copy of Golem Girl. \nASL interpretation\, Spanish translation\, and live captioning will be provided. Additional accommodation requests can be submitted via RSVP. Registration ends August 4. \nRegister for this event \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/disability-power-series-a-conversation-on-art-disability-and-the-body-sponsored-by-disabilty-lead/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210807T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210807T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210707T174645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T174645Z UID:14485-1628334000-1628341200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:5th Annual Spanish Epilepsy Conference organized by the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago\, “Empowering our Families”. DESCRIPTION:This year we will be hosting a virtual conference. It will take place from August 7th to August 13th.   This is a free event geared towards the community. We appreciate you sharing this information with your family\, friends and on social media\, so that we can learn together about epilepsy. \nTo register for the conference\, please use this link:  https://getinvolved.epilepsychicago.org/event/2021-conferencia-de-epilepsia/e337690 \nThe Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago is a not-for-profit organization serving 44 counties in Illinois. We offer education\, advocacy\, and case management to people living with epilepsy\, their families\, and the communities in which they live\, all in the service of helping our constituents seize the narrative back from epilepsy. \nIf you have any questions or comments\, please contact Agatha Demarchi ademarchi@epilepsychicago.org\, or Karina Villafuerte kvillafuerte@epilepsychicago.org. Or call at 312-939-8622 ext.233/205       Thank you. See you at the conference! URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/5th-annual-spanish-epilepsy-conference-organized-by-the-epilepsy-foundation-of-greater-chicago-empowering-our-families/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210807T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210807T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210707T174927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T174927Z UID:14486-1628334000-1628341200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:5ta Conferencia de Epilepsia\, organizada por la Fundación de Epilepsia de Chicago\, “Empoderando a nuestras Familias”. DESCRIPTION:Este año la conferencia será de manera virtual y se llevará a cabo en la semana del 7 al 13 de Agosto.    Este es un evento gratuito y dirigido a la comunidad. Les agradecemos que compartan esta información con familiares\, amigos\, conocidos y en redes sociales\, para que juntos podamos aprender sobre la epilepsia.   \n  \nPara registrarse por favor utilice el siguiente link:  \n\nhttps://getinvolved.epilepsychicago.org/event/2021-conferencia-de-epilepsia/e337690 \n\nLa Fundación de Epilepsia de Chicago es una organización sin fines de lucro en el estado de Illinois que presta servicio en 44 condados\, ofreciendo servicios de asesoramiento legal y educación a personas con epilepsia\, sus familias y la comunidad en la que viven.  Si tiene alguna pregunta o comentario comuníquese con Agatha Demarchi ademarchi@epilepsychicago.org\, o Karina Villafuete kvillafuerte@epilepsychicago.org. O por teléfono al 312-939-8622 ext.233/205. \n\nMuchas gracias. ¡Esperamos verlos en la Conferencia! URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/5ta-conferencia-de-epilepsia-organizada-por-la-fundacion-de-epilepsia-de-chicago-empoderando-a-nuestras-familias/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210809T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210809T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210707T175145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T175145Z UID:14487-1628532000-1628535600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Custodia Legal - organizada por la Fundación de Epilepsia de Chicago DESCRIPTION:Para registrarse por favor utilice el siguiente link:  \n\nhttps://getinvolved.epilepsychicago.org/event/2021-conferencia-de-epilepsia/e337690 \n\nLa Fundación de Epilepsia de Chicago es una organización sin fines de lucro en el estado de Illinois que presta servicio en 44 condados\, ofreciendo \nservicios de asesoramiento legal y educación a personas con epilepsia\, sus familias y la comunidad en la que viven. \n\nSi tiene alguna pregunta o comentario comuníquese con Agatha Demarchi ademarchi@epilepsychicago.org\, o Karina Villafuete kvillafuerte@epilepsychicago.org. O por teléfono al 312-939-8622 ext.233/205. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/custodia-legal-organizada-por-la-fundacion-de-epilepsia-de-chicago/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210107T151644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T132936Z UID:12744-1628596800-1628600400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:ILS Lunchtime Webinar: Anti-Bullying Prevention Awareness DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Ms Lori Davie   Program Manager\, Easter Seals of Greater Chicagoland and Rockford. \nLearn about bullying\, effects\, prevention\, and resources.  Bullying affects ALL youth including . . . \n\nThose who are bullied.\nThose who bully others.\nThose who witness bullying.\n\nParticipants will leave with resources and information to participate in Bully Prevention in their own communities. \nYou can register for the webinar at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dKPVYE1uSZuHJj1VWpb8PQ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \n  \nLori Davie has been employed by Easterseals for nearly 20 years and has been involved in many roles during employment.  Lori received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Healthcare Administration and Child Development from Ashford University.  She is on the CME/QI Committee as a parent representative for Illinois Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP). Lori is a certified PEER provider for the School Aged and Young Adult Curriculums. \nLori has both professional and personal expertise in understanding and working with families of children with special needs.  Lori’s primary role is to synchronize the clinical services\, trainings and community outreach\, and coach parents of children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on a wide range of topics including coordinating relationships with providers.  She is also responsible for managing the budget of the program.  In addition to her primary responsibility in supporting The Autism Program at Easterseals\, Lori  has volunteered to review  grants for Autism Speaks. \nLori started the community outreach for bully prevention in partnership with the Rockford IceHogs (affiliate team to the Chicago Blackhawks) in 2015.  The partnership and outreach began when a large number of individuals with autism spectrum disorder who bravely shared their experiences with bullying.   The research\, outreach\, and prevention is a daily passion and the focus is always to put an end to bullying. \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-lunchtime-webinar-more-information-to-come/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210804T210739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T210739Z UID:14708-1628685000-1628690400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:The Impact of the Pandemic on Direct Support Professionals DESCRIPTION:Register at https://adobe.ly/37jRODM \nThis training will explore the Direct Support Professional’s (DSP) experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through information gathered through the National Core Indicators (NCI) Staff Stability Survey\, the presentation will highlight current research on the DSP workforce gathered before and during the pandemic. Information will be presented regarding the DSP workforce nationally and its growth and importance to those needing long-term services and supports. Results from two national surveys conducted with DSPs during the pandemic will be shared reflecting the impacts the pandemic has had on individual DSPs. Finally\, the training will share the personal stories of six DSPs as they navigated the pandemic. \nFollowing the presentation\, webinar participants will have the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session receiving feedback from CMS and the presenters. \nThis training is hosted by CMS’ Centers for Medicaid and CHIP Services\, Division of Long Term Services and Supports. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-impact-of-the-pandemic-on-direct-support-professionals/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210803T195557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T195611Z UID:14688-1628701200-1628710200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Out and About at the Park sponsored by IL AAC DESCRIPTION:Join IL AAC for our FIRST IN-PERSON event at the Kenny Jacob Rudin Memorial Park also known as Brickyards Park!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nIL AAC will be hosting their first out and about event from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm on August 11th! There is a covered pavilion at the park\, so make sure to join us rain or shine! \nThis will be a great opportunity to connect with AAC Users as well as families and friends of people who use AAC in the Chicagoland area! Even if you are in the process of getting a communication device or just interested in learning more\, we invite you to come. We will not be providing food or drinks\, but if you want to bring something for yourself/family\, please feel free to. \nWe look forward to seeing you at the event! \nWe are grateful to PRC-Saltillo for sponsoring the park permit fees. \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nBrickyards Park   375 Elm Street  Deerfield\, IL 60015 \n\nRegister below at \nOut & About @ The Park Tickets\, Wed\, Aug 11\, 2021 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/out-and-about-at-the-park-sponsored-by-il-aac/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210707T175339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T175339Z UID:14488-1628704800-1628708400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Dispositivos y tecnología - organizada por la Fundación de Epilepsia de Chicago (Workshop in Spanish) DESCRIPTION:Para registrarse por favor utilice el siguiente link:  \n\nhttps://getinvolved.epilepsychicago.org/event/2021-conferencia-de-epilepsia/e337690 \n\nLa Fundación de Epilepsia de Chicago es una organización sin fines de lucro en el estado de Illinois que presta servicio en 44 condados\, ofreciendo servicios de asesoramiento legal y educación a personas con epilepsia\, sus familias y la comunidad en la que viven. \n\nSi tiene alguna pregunta o comentario comuníquese con Agatha Demarchi ademarchi@epilepsychicago.org\, o Karina Villafuete kvillafuerte@epilepsychicago.org. O por teléfono al 312-939-8622 ext.233/205. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/dispositivos-y-tecnologia-organizada-por-la-fundacion-de-epilepsia-de-chicago-workshop-in-spanish/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210720T203523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T203550Z UID:14586-1628708400-1628712000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Being Your Child’s Best Advocate: Special Education Rights for Students After the Pandemic DESCRIPTION:This presentation will have Attorneys Tracy Hartlieb and Cera Horste provide an overview of Special Education Rights and explore options for families as they seek to recover from the educational losses caused by the pandemic. Parents\, caregivers\, professionals\, and those interested in learning more about Special Education rights are encouraged to attend. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Continuing education credits are available for QIDP’s. \n  \nRegistration is required. To register please click on the link: \nBeing Your Child’s Best Advocate: Special Education Rights for Students After the Pandemic – Formstack \nor call Kathryn Dougherty at 773-765-3158 to register. \nYou will receive a Zoom link to participate via email the day prior to the session. \n  \nFor help with registration\, and for any accommodations\, please contact kathryndougherty@JCFS.org \n  \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/being-your-childs-best-advocate-special-education-rights-for-students-after-the-pandemic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210813T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210813T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210707T175523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T175608Z UID:14489-1628877600-1628881200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Beneficios y programas del Seguro Social (SSI y SSDI) - organizada por la Fundación de Epilepsia de Chicago (Workshop in Spanish) DESCRIPTION:Para registrarse por favor utilice el siguiente link:  \nhttps://getinvolved.epilepsychicago.org/event/2021-conferencia-de-epilepsia/e337690 \nLa Fundación de Epilepsia de Chicago es una organización sin fines de lucro en el estado de Illinois que presta servicio en 44 condados\, ofreciendo servicios de asesoramiento legal y educación a personas con epilepsia\, sus familias y la comunidad en la que viven. \nSi tiene alguna pregunta o comentario comuníquese con Agatha Demarchi ademarchi@epilepsychicago.org\, o Karina Villafuete kvillafuerte@epilepsychicago.org. O por teléfono al 312-939-8622 ext.233/205. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/beneficios-y-programas-del-seguro-social-ssi-y-ssdi-organizada-por-la-fundacion-de-epilepsia-de-chicago-workshop-in-spanish/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210814T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210814T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210802T162110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T162110Z UID:14671-1628935200-1628946000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Navigating the Transition Plan: Special Education Rights Webinar sponsored by Family Resource Center on Disabilities DESCRIPTION:Preparing your child to transition to adulthood can be a daunting task. This webinar will focus on the initial steps of the transition process in the Illinois special education system from an academic perspective. The topics covered include: \n-Defining transition plans and its components \n-Understanding transition services \n-Tips for parents preparing their child for adulthood. \nRegister \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/navigating-the-transition-plan-special-education-rights-webinar-sponsored-by-family-resource-center-on-disabilities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210728T211141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T211418Z UID:14635-1629190800-1629210600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Mental Health Summit 2021 DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Mental Health Summit hosts conversations on varying topics that influence the mental health of individuals with developmental disabilities. These topics include: building community partnerships\, advancing clinical work\, universal design\, evidence-based practice in employment\, self-advocacy\, and meaningful collaborations that elevate the lived experience.\nLeveraging the expertise of the speakers\, we will hear stories of trials and success that have helped shape the speakers’ current work and can provide meaningful lessons moving forward. \n  \nRegister at Home – MHDD National Training Center (mhddcenter.org) URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/mental-health-summit-2021/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T121500 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210524T175421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T145207Z UID:14226-1629198000-1629202500@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Apoyos Visuales para Ayudar con la Transición de Regreso a la Escuela patrocinado por Resource Center for Autism & Developmental Delays (RCADD) DESCRIPTION:Taller en español.  Workshop in Spanish \nPresentadora:  Angelica Davila\, MA \nREGISTER ONLINE AT | REGISTRO POR INTERNET:  Resource Center for Autism & Developmental Delays Events | Eventbrite \nAll workshops will take place online using the Zoom platform. Registration for each month’s workshops will open two weeks prior to the start of the month. \nEntrenamientos serán virtualmente\, sobre la plataforma de Zoom. Registración para los talleres abrirá dos semanas antes del principio del mes que el taller está programado para. \nQuestions? Please reach out to us at rcaddwest@gmail.com. Preguntas? Escriba a rcaddwest@gmail.com \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/apoyos-visuales-para-ayudar-con-la-transicion-de-regresp-a-la-escuela-patrocinado-por-resource-center-for-autism-developmental-delays-rcadd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210802T162326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T162618Z UID:14672-1629223200-1629230400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Six Principles of IDEA: Special Education Rights Webinar sponsored by Family Resource Center on Disabilities DESCRIPTION:This training is an overview of IDEA (Individual with Disabilities Education Act) which is the law that protects the rights of children receiving special education services. Aspects covered: \n  \n\nEvaluation process\nIndividualized Education Program (IEP)\,\nLeast Restrictive Environment (LRE)\,\n\nProcedural Safeguards \nRegister \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/six-principles-of-idea-special-education-rights-webinar-sponsored-by-family-resource-center-on-disabilities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210728T211333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T211344Z UID:14636-1629277200-1629295200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Mental Health Summit 2021 DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Mental Health Summit hosts conversations on varying topics that influence the mental health of individuals with developmental disabilities. These topics include: building community partnerships\, advancing clinical work\, universal design\, evidence-based practice in employment\, self-advocacy\, and meaningful collaborations that elevate the lived experience.\nLeveraging the expertise of the speakers\, we will hear stories of trials and success that have helped shape the speakers’ current  work and can provide meaningful lessons moving forward. \n  \nRegister at Home – MHDD National Training Center (mhddcenter.org) URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/mental-health-summit-2021-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062249 CREATED:20210614T213141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T173248Z UID:14344-1629277200-1629374400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Entrenamiento Intensivo -Servicios Basados en el Hogar DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, the Spanish HBS Bootcamp has to be postponed due to scheduling conflicts. We continue to work hard to provide you with great resources and trainings. Stay tuned\, we will keep you informed of the new dates. \n  \nDesafortunadamente es evento virtual sera pospuesto hasta nuevo aviso. Hemos tenido conflictos de programacion de calendario con otros presentadores. Les rogamos nos disculpe y le mantendremos informado de la nueva fecha. \nGracias y mil disculpas. \n  \nPreguntas? Megan@thearcofil.org; Ruth@thearcofil.org;\nShakari@thearcofil.org URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/entrenamiento-intensivo-servicios-basados-en-el-hogar/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR