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SUMMARY:Spring Formal (Davenport\, IA)
DESCRIPTION:The Davenport and Bettendorf Parks and Recreation Departments present: \nThe social event of the year! This is the night to dress in your finest attire and join your friends for an evening of dinner\, dancing\, and fun! This event is targeted at persons with disabilities\, high school and older. Dinner will be served from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. \nMississippi Valley Fairgrounds Starlite Ballroom \n2815 West Locust Street\, Davenport\, Iowa \nCost: $15 per person (includes dinner and pictures) (Reduced Sta fee $10) \nPre-registration is required! \nNo walk-in registrations will be accepted. You must register in advance with your agency representative\, online\, or by sending the registration form with fee to: Sherrie Fischer\, Davenport Parks and Recreation 700 West River Drive\, Davenport\, Iowa\, 52802 Registration deadline: April 12\, 2023 \nSpring Formal flyer 2023
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/spring-formal-davenport-ia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230501T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230501T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
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SUMMARY:INCLUSION OF YOUNG CHILDREN WITH AUTISM: PART 3 EMBEDDING INSTRUCTION
DESCRIPTION:Presented in collaboration with STAR NET Regions 1-6 and CHOICES. \n\nJoin us for the third event in this 3 part series with Erin Barton. This workshop will provide strategies to support the inclusion of individuals with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities in preschool. Participants will learn effective classroom practices to embed instruction throughout the routine of the day. \n\n\nPresenter\nErin Barton\n\n\nLearner objectives\n\n1. Learners will list the rationale\, myths\, and Quality Indicators of preschool inclusion.\n2. Learners will describe effective classroom practices including how to teach to the entire learning cycles.\n3. Learners will describe how to embed instruction across the day for all learners. \n\n\n\nIntended audience\n\nAdministrator\, Early Childhood Special and General Educator\, Early Intervention Personnel\, Occupational Therapist/Physical Therapist\, Teacher Assistant\n\n\n\nContact hours\n1.50
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/inclusion-of-young-children-with-autism-part-3-embedding-instruction/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20230216T231342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T231342Z
UID:20300-1683021600-1683068400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Work Incentive Planning & Assistance (WIPA) Hosted (IATP)
DESCRIPTION:IATP WIPA serves Social Security Disability beneficiaries in Illinois. In cooperation with the sponsorship of Illinois DHS – Division of Rehabilitation Services\, IATP WIPA will be hosting 10 WISE events from January through May 2023. In an effort to make WISE events more convenient for our beneficiaries and their families\, we are hosting them multiple times a month both during the day and the evening. Please see the dates / times and Zoom links below to register in advance: \nMay 2\, 2023 @10am \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zjAw1xlbRc2SVNC8vP5Ddg
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/work-incentive-planning-assistance-wipa-hosted-iatp-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20220624T171023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T192930Z
UID:17636-1683633600-1683637200@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:ILS & F2F Webinar Series - Social Security
DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Megan Forristall \nMegan Forristall is a Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Administration\, she has been with the agency for over 17 years. Megan covers a large service area of Illinois including portions of the Chicago suburbs\, Northern & North Central Illinois and travels throughout her area providing outreach in addition to virtual presentations. Megan has experience in all aspects of Social Security programs including disability for adults and children\, retirement\, survivor’s and original and replacement applications for Social Security cards. \nRegister in advance for this webinar: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cKsk7DgnTXyOOsu7uEwniw \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-lunchtime-webinar-8/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20230303T232551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T232934Z
UID:20600-1683828000-1683833400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:It's never too early to start planning and setting up a Special Needs Trust
DESCRIPTION:2023 Parent Learning Series Presented by The Arc Quad Cities \nMany times\, the questions that arise when considering starting a special needs trust can be overwhelming. How do I know my child or I need one? Is it possible to avoid having a special needs trust? If a special needs trust is necessary what is the proper time to start one? How do I know what kind of special needs trust is right for my child or me? How much will one cost? This workshop will discuss the answers to these questions as well as discussing the makeup of the different kinds of special needs trusts. \nTo register\, please contact Sue Gadient: gadients@arcqca.org| (309) 786-6474 \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/its-never-too-early-to-start-planning-and-setting-up-a-special-needs-trust/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20230426T163655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T163655Z
UID:21328-1684170000-1684173600@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:PARENT SUPPORT GROUP - GRUPO DE APOYO PARA PADRES (Chicago\, IL)
DESCRIPTION:Join Family Resource Center on Disabilities for an in-person session with Maria Castillo\, Parent Coach and Parent Support Advocate from Family Resource Center on Disabilities. Learn more about the delegation of rights when your child has an IEP and your rights as parents. \nAcompáñanos a una sesión que llevaremos a cabo en persona con María Castillo\, Entrenadora de Padres y Defensora de Apoyo para Padres del Centro de Recursos Familiares en Discapacidades. Aprenda más sobre la delegación de derechos cuando su hijo tiene un Plan Individualizado de Educación (IEP) y sus derechos como padres. \nMay 15th\, 2023 – 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Presenter: Maria Castillo Please call Erica Fernandez at (312) 391-9208 to register. Email is required to participate. \nEl 15 de Mayo 2023 – 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Presentadora: Maria Castillo Para mas informacion o para registrarse\, llame a Erica Fernandez al (312) 391-9208. Se requiere correo electrónico.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/parent-support-group-grupo-de-apoyo-para-padres-chicago-il/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20230216T231433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T231433Z
UID:20301-1684173600-1684177200@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Work Incentive Planning & Assistance (WIPA) Hosted (IATP)
DESCRIPTION:IATP WIPA serves Social Security Disability beneficiaries in Illinois. In cooperation with the sponsorship of Illinois DHS – Division of Rehabilitation Services\, IATP WIPA will be hosting 10 WISE events from January through May 2023. In an effort to make WISE events more convenient for our beneficiaries and their families\, we are hosting them multiple times a month both during the day and the evening. Please see the dates / times and Zoom links below to register in advance: \nMay 15\, 2023 @6pm \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qSZG9Qb6TzCIeqJbEZpVDA
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/work-incentive-planning-assistance-wipa-hosted-iatp-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20230110T165757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T165757Z
UID:19815-1684328400-1684341000@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Planning for the Future Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 17\, 2023 \n1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. \n1:00 – 3:00 pm – “Special Needs Estate & Future Planning” presented by Brian Rubin & Benjamin Rubin \n3:00 – 3:15 Break \n3:15 – 4:30 pm – “PUNS/Home Based Services” presented by Shirley Perez \nhttps://thearcofillinois.salsalabs.org/planningforthefuture2022-2023
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/planning-for-the-future-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20230518T190144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T190144Z
UID:21536-1684576800-1684580400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Skills For Effective Parent Advocacy: Special Education Rights Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Family Resource Center on Disabilities  \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? \nSkills for Effective Parent Advocacy will provide you with these important tools: Going from frustration to empowerment; Who is an advocate and why become one? How to effectively advocate for your child. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/skills-for-effective-parent-advocacy-special-education-rights-webinar-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230522T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20230517T183308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T183349Z
UID:21508-1684753200-1684756800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:"The ABCs of Dementia Behavior" - Understanding Behaviors as Communication by Project ECHO: Growing Older with Lifelong Intellectual Disabilities: When Dementia is Suspected or Diagnosed
DESCRIPTION:Ley Linder\, MA\, MEd\, BCBA\, an Intensive Behavior Interventionist and Executive Director at Crescent Behavioral Health Services\, LLC will present guidance on interpreting and responding to behaviors that may accompany dementia. \nAs soon as you can\, (before Wednesday\, if possible) please use this link to send in a story of a dementia-related behavior you’d appreciate help with.  We are also seeking stories about supporting a client’s family. Have you run into any tricky situations we can bring to the group? \nRegister HERE: https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=8CDDK99W39
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-abcs-of-dementia-behavior-understanding-behaviors-as-communication-by-project-echo-growing-older-with-lifelong-intellectual-disabilities-when-dementia-is-suspected-or-diagnosed/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20230216T231508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T231508Z
UID:20302-1684836000-1684839600@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Work Incentive Planning & Assistance (WIPA) Hosted (IATP)
DESCRIPTION:IATP WIPA serves Social Security Disability beneficiaries in Illinois. In cooperation with the sponsorship of Illinois DHS – Division of Rehabilitation Services\, IATP WIPA will be hosting 10 WISE events from January through May 2023. In an effort to make WISE events more convenient for our beneficiaries and their families\, we are hosting them multiple times a month both during the day and the evening. Please see the dates / times and Zoom links below to register in advance: \nMay 23\, 2023 @10am \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lFs4cQYwQMymHDNHZQ0z4A
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/work-incentive-planning-assistance-wipa-hosted-iatp-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20230405T205028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T205141Z
UID:21139-1684857600-1684861200@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Entrenamiento:  El Estipendio del Consumidor
DESCRIPTION:La organización Arc of IL administra el Programa de Participación del Consumidor  y distibuye fondos de estipendio (subvención) del Concilio de Discapacidades del Desarrollo de Illinois (ICDD). \nEsta presentación explicará el propósito del estipendio (Lo cual es ayudar a las personas con DD y sus familias asistir al conferencias).  Tambien la presentadora enseñará como completar la forma para solicitar el estipendio.     Inscríbase con este enlace:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-bfqgsn5S0OxOL29y3TLLQ \nLuego de la inscripción\, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación con información para unirse al seminario web. \nNota especial:  Este estipendio es solamente para los residentes del Estado de Illinois. \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/entrenamiento-el-estipendio-del-consumidor/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20230518T184537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T184537Z
UID:21527-1685012400-1685014200@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Separating Interests from Positions (Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center -Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:People in conflict tend to take positions\, make demands\, and deliver ultimatums. These strategies are common and we often use them because we don’t know any other way of capably responding to conflict. In this webinar we will explore how to separate interests from positions. \nSIGN UP HERE!!! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4018435054450293593
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/separating-interests-from-positions-family-matters-parent-training-information-center-virtual/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20230518T180051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180051Z
UID:21525-1685030400-1685034000@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Express Yourself Music Activity Group (Free\, Crystal Lake)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ascension Alecian Brothers \nPlease join the Autism Spectrum and Developmental Disorders Resource Center for the Express Yourself FREE activity group for individuals and families with autism and other related neurodevelopmental disorders. \nMental Health Awareness: The Connection Between Music and Emotions  \nMusic can be a way for people to uniquely express themselves regardless of verbal language —whether that’s through instruments\, sounds\, or their bodies. In honor of Mental Health Month\, in this group we will explore our emotions and ways in which music can impact and even help us regulate. \nFacilitated by Clinicians of Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health: Jenny Lewanczyk-Terenzio.\, LSW Autism Spectrum & Developmental Disorders Resource Center in McHenry County Lauren Crumble\, MT-BC Center for Expressive Therapy ● Session materials will be provided for participants ● Family involvement encouraged \nRegistration required: call 847-755-8536 or email\, AHGHHHEResourceCenter@ascension.org \nPlease register by May 22\, 2023
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/express-yourself-music-activity-group-free-crystal-lake/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20230306T183814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T184055Z
UID:20629-1685035800-1685039400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Seminario Web en Español:  Programas de La Administración del Seguro Social (SSA)
DESCRIPTION:Presentadora:  Srta Josephine Mueller \nLa Srta. Josephine Mueller es especialista bilingüe en asuntos públicos para la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) en el área de Chicago. Josephine ha asumido su papel fundamental para informar al público sobre los programas y beneficios del Seguro Social. Su pasión por compartir información le ha proporcionado una plataforma con Chicago Access Live Television Network durante varios años. Esta plataforma le ha dado la oportunidad de promover los programas del Seguro Social en la cuidad y los suburbios de Chicago y por todo el país. Sus intereses incluyen la participación de la comunidad\, la educación y motivar a las generaciones más jóvenes a superarse en sus carreras educativas y profesionales. Ella tiene una pasión por la diversidad y hablar en público. La Srta Josephine Mueller obtuvo una Maestría en Administración de Empresas con concentración en Negocios Internacionales de Governors State University en Illinois. \nInscribese con este enlace:   https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_88-PterDReS0Iad492t2HQ \nLuego de la inscripción\, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación con información para unirse al seminario web. \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/seminario-web-en-espanol-programas-de-la-administracion-del-seguro-social-ssa/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20230303T232736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T232850Z
UID:20601-1685037600-1685043000@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:"Guardianship - All you need to know"
DESCRIPTION:2023 Parent Learning Series Presented by The Arc Quad Cities \nIt is easy to overlook or misunderstand when guardianship or conservatorship is necessary and one of the biggest concerns parents have is who will take over as guardian or conservator of one’s child when both parents are deceased. This workshop will walk through the guardianship and conservatorship process from when one should be started to the court proceedings involved to how someone will take over when parents or other caretakers are no long able to do so. \nTo register\, please contact Sue Gadient: gadients@arcqca.org| (309) 786-6474 \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/guardianship-all-you-need-to-know/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20230518T184907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T184907Z
UID:21529-1685437200-1685448000@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Educational Surrogate Parent Training - Refresher (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center \nSign Up HERE: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1261055605655043669
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/educational-surrogate-parent-training-refresher-virtual/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230531T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230531T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20230518T190455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T190455Z
UID:21538-1685523600-1685547000@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Services: Roles and Responsibilities Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by STARNET Region V  \nRegister HERE \nThe 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. \nThis training will cover requirements regarding timeline\, role responsibilities\, transition process meetings\, state forms\, as well as vital partnerships\, collaborative relationships\, and positive strategies. This training has 2 parts for a total of 5.5 contact hours of credit upon completion of both parts. Following the 4.5 hours of the webinar\, there is an additional hour assignment to be completed on your own time. This 1 hour includes: viewing an online module on inclusion\, and completing and submitting a reflection form. The links for the module and reflection form will be provided at the webinar. You will have the 2 hours break to submit your assignment. This webinar is a full day Session. Two hours will be given for lunch and the assignment completion.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/transition-from-early-intervention-to-early-childhood-services-roles-and-responsibilities-webinar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230531T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230531T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20230518T185436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T185436Z
UID:21533-1685534400-1685538000@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Autism and Cardiac Outcomes: Delving into the Genetic Connection (TAP/IDHD/LEND Webinar Series)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the TAP/IDHD/LEND Webinar Series \nRegister HERE \n\nSummary: \n\n\nIndividuals with autism are 32% more likely to have congenital heart defects than neurotypical peers. This presentation is the culmination of an independent study addressing autism and cardiac outcomes. The presentation objectives are to review the anatomy and physiology of the heart\, explore congenital heart disease as a medical condition and its impact on physical health\, investigate potential genetic connections between autism and congenital heart disease\, and identify the implications of exercise implementation for those with the dual diagnosis.Speaker Bio:Emily Vaupel Graduated with a major in psychology and minor in chemistry from Elmhurst College. Post undergraduate degree worked with adolescents and teenagers with serious emotional disturbances in residential treatment. As a lifelong runner\, decided to combine passion for working with teens and love of running to become a cross country/track and field coach with Chicago Public Schools. Currently\, a Master of Science in Kinesiology degree seeking candidate at UIC\, and a recent graduate of the 2022-2023 IL LEND program. Future plans include pursing teaching certification focusing on special education with the goal being to teach and coach teens. \n\nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/autism-and-cardiac-outcomes-delving-into-the-genetic-connection-tap-idhd-lend-webinar-series/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230602
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20230518T185028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T185028Z
UID:21530-1685577600-1685663999@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:No Child's Records Left Behind (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center \nIn this webinar we will explore what is included in your child’s educational records\, some laws that apply to your child’s educational records\, how to obtain copies of your child’s educational records\, possible ways to organize your child’s records\, and how information in your child’s records can be used to improve your child’s educational outcomes. \n  \nRegister Here!!! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1538003892397004125 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/no-childs-records-left-behind-webinar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20230525T202003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T202003Z
UID:21591-1685617200-1685622600@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:No Child's Records Left Behind
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Family Matters Parent & Training Information Center \nIn this webinar we will explore what is included in your child’s educational records\, some laws that apply to your child’s educational records\, how to obtain copies of your child’s educational records\, possible ways to organize your child’s records\, and how information in your child’s records can be used to improve your child’s educational outcomes. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/no-childs-records-left-behind/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230603T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20230518T190628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T190628Z
UID:21539-1685786400-1685790000@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Navigating the Transition Plan: Special Education Rights Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Family Resource Center on Disabilities \n\n\nPreparing 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: -Defining transition plans and its components -Understanding transition services -Tips for parents preparing their child for adulthood.\n\n\nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/navigating-the-transition-plan-special-education-rights-webinar-4/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230606
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SUMMARY:Educational Surrogate Parent Training (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center \nFamily Matters is seeking volunteers in all counties of the state to act as Educational Surrogate Parents at IEP meetings for students with disabilities who are children in care of the state or who do not have a parent that can legally represent them at special education meetings. \nRegister Here!! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7157865108278294619 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/educational-surrogate-parent-training-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230608T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20230106T155825Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Forum Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Executive Forum\, comprised of senior leaders of chapters and organizational affiliates of The Arc of Illinois\, holds an annual Leadership Conference. Its purpose is to bring together executive directors\, key organizational personnel\, and other thought leaders to facilitate discussions related to contemporary issues faced by the IDD service sector. The Arc of Illinois Executive Forum Leadership Conference will be an in-person two-day event with speakers and networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 8\, 2023 \n10:30 am – 5:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome\, Dan Strick\, President and CEO of New Star\, Vice-Chair\, Executive Forum\n\n\nDDD Update\, Interim Director of Developmental Disabilities\, Sarah Myerscough-Mueller\n\n\n“How Natural Language Processing Can Be Applied in Human Services” – Edgar Mihelic\, MA\, MA\, MBA\, Director\, Data Analytics\, CSS; Mandy Carlino\, Associate Director of Client Projects\, MediSked\n\n\nFederal Legislative Update\, David Goldfarb\, Director of Long-Term Supports and Services Policy at The Arc US\n\n\nHousing Navigation\, Kimberly Mercer-Schleider\, ICDD\n\n\nDinner at Maggiano’s\, separate ticket\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, June 9\, 2023 \n9:00 am – 2:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nWelcome\, Amie Lulinski\, PhD\, Executive Director\, The Arc of Illinois\nDEI\, Courtney Littlejohn\, VP of Equity and Inclusion\, AID\nState Legislative Update\, Phil Milsk\, JD\n“Housing: Innovative Solutions for People with Developmental Disabilities” – Ron Clewer\, Gorman & Company\, Carole Rosen\, MAID\, CAPS\, The Arc of Illinois\, and Kim Zoeller\, Ray Graham Association\n“What I Learned About How to Be a CEO from My Daughter” – Kathryn Lavin\, Gateway to Learning\n\n\n\n\n  \nClick here to register – https://thearcofillinois.salsalabs.org/2023executiveleadership
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/executive-forum-leadership-conference-2/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Hotel\, 3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL\, 60532
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20230518T191005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T191005Z
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SUMMARY:Parent’s Proactive Approach to Assistive Technology Webinar Series - My Child might need AT. How do I ask for it?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Gayl Bowser\, M.Ed.\, Independent Consultant \nPlease join us for these free\, family-friendly webinars to learn more about assistive technology. You are welcome to register for just one\, two\, or all three of the sessions. \nQuestions? Contact Samantha Conklin (sconklin@ucpnet.org) \nYou already know that you are an important part of your child’s IEP team. But don’t think “I don’t know anything about AT. There is no part I can play in the assessment that the school is going to do.” AT assessment is not a formal test with correct answers. AT Assessment is a process in which your child’s IEP team collects all sorts of information about the barriers they are facing and data about how their performance compares to other kids. They do that to make the best decisions about how to support your child to do new things or do things better with AT. Session 2 in this 3-part series will focus on ways to think about specific AT that might help your child with the barriers you have identified. To help you understand the process\, we’ll review some ways that IEP teams think about AT assessment. We’ll also give you a chance to brainstorm about the information and data that you can provide to your child’s IEP team to help make the best AT decisions. \nLearning Objectives: Participants will be able to \n1. Contribute to the development of a plan for an AT assessment. \n2. Describe the basic use of the SETT Framework \n3. Identify specific information and data that they might provide to help the IEP team make decisions about AT. \nRegistration Link: https://tinyurl.com/ews2w78k
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/parents-proactive-approach-to-assistive-technology-webinar-series-my-child-might-need-at-how-do-i-ask-for-it/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20220624T171118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T144351Z
UID:17637-1686657600-1686661200@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:ILS & F2F Webinar Series - Focus on Siblings
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, participants will gain insight into the issues and challenges of a family member (sibling) attempting to take care of an adult member with disability while other members of the household adjust to life changes\, such as careers\, retirement\, immigration & citizenship\, and senior citizen health care systems. \nPresenter: Miss Gissel Escobedo. Miss Escobedo holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the College of Education at University of Illinois at Chicago. She is a LEND Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (LEND) graduate. She has worked for 9 nine years as an elementary school teacher. She is currently a Fellow with a Chicago community organization that focuses on immigration\, education and affordable housing. \nRegister in advance for this webinar: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6sNRQrnST960a9p1zqZ7yA \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-lunchtime-webinar-9/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20230601T141228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T141228Z
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SUMMARY:Community Resource Fair (Chicago\, IL) hosted by Mayor's Office for People With Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR \nGet important resources on: \nEmployment Transportation Legal Services Advocacy and many more! \nParticipating organizations: \nDRS CTA Equip for Equality Thresholds Cook County Health \nJVS IL ABLE El Valor SSA IDES Aspire UIC Jesse Brown VA \nCity of Chicago Departments And Much\, Much more! \nGet your Ride Free Card renewed and check out the murals! \nFor questions or to request accessibility\, please e-mail Jocelyn Romasanta: Jocelyn.Romasanta@cityofchicago.org \nASL interpretation provided. \nWEDNESDAY\, JUNE 14\, 2023 \n1:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. \nCENTRAL WEST COMMUNITY CENTER \n2102 W. OGDEN AVENUE\, CHICAGO\, IL 60612
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/community-resource-fair-chicago-il-hosted-by-mayors-office-for-people-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Central West Community Center\, 2102 W. OGDEN AVENUE\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20230601T141954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T141954Z
UID:21643-1686753000-1686758400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Addressing Sexual Assault Against People with Disabilities (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:“Survivors’ Circle: A conversation with people with disabilities about sexual violence and how to address it.” \nPresented by the ACL and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) \nPeople with disabilities\, especially those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)\, experience sexual assault at much higher rates than nondisabled people. They also encounter challenges receiving care and support services due to pervasive accessibility barriers. It is important to hear directly from individuals with disabilities who are survivors of sexual assault and learn their recommendations for how to improve the support system. \nRegister HERE \nTo raise awareness of these issues\, ACL and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) will host an equity-focused webinar on sexual violence against people with I/DD. \nThe webinar will highlight the prevalence of sexual assault in the disability community. It will focus on the perspectives of sexual assault survivors with I/DD who will discuss their experiences\, the barriers they encountered when seeking support\, and the recommendations to improve access to care and justice. The target audience is broad and includes organizations serving people with I/DD\, organizations serving survivors of sexual violence\, and victim advocates and prevention specialists\, plus partners and grantees from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other government agencies. \nThis webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education hours through the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP) and DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP). \nRegister HERE \nRegistrants will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar. The webinar will include real-time captioning and ASL interpreting. If you need any additional accommodations or have questions\, please email Elizabeth Leef.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/addressing-sexual-assault-against-people-with-disabilities-virtual/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20230518T191156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T191156Z
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SUMMARY:Parent’s Proactive Approach to Assistive Technology Webinar Series - We have AT. What Now?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Gayl Bowser\, M.Ed.\, Independent Consultant \nPlease join us for these free\, family-friendly webinars to learn more about assistive technology. You are welcome to register for just one\, two\, or all three of the sessions. \nQuestions? Contact Samantha Conklin (sconklin@ucpnet.org) \nThere is a lot that has happened before your child’s IEP that includes AT. Your IEP team has collected information about the barriers you child experiences\, looked at performance data and made a decision that there is something (AT) that will help overcome those barriers. So\, at this point\, the item or piece of equipment (IDEA words) is in the classroom. It may even be coming home with them. You have AT. But what do you do now? Session 3 in this 3-part session will focus on ideas that will help you\, and your child begin to use assistive technology. We’ll discuss how parents can work with IEP teams to ensure that everyone understands the plan for AT and what parents can do at home to make AT use even more effective. \nLearning Objectives: Participants will be able to \n1. Use the idea of Re-SETT to work with the child’s IEP team to develop an implementation plan. \n2. Provide data and information to the IEP team about their child’s response to using AT and about using AT at home. \n3. Identify effective communication strategies for working with their child’s IEP about AT. Registration \nLink: https://tinyurl.com/mrynjmhw
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/parents-proactive-approach-to-assistive-technology-webinar-series-we-have-at-what-now/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115839
CREATED:20230505T211724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T211738Z
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SUMMARY:IL ABLE: A Tool to Help Build Financial Wellness for People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Achieving a Better Life Experience or IL ABLE Accounts give people with disabilities greater financial independence while preserving federal benefits. \nIL ABLE is a savings and investment plan that makes it possible for people with disabilities and their families to save and invest their money for expenses related to living with a disability. IL ABLE Accounts can help solve a long-time predicament that many people with disabilities face: how to build financial wellness without risking federal government benefits like SSI and Medicaid. \nDuring this webinar\, participants will learn IL ABLE Account basics and how an IL ABLE Account can increase the financial independence of many individuals. Topics will include eligibility to own an IL ABLE Account and who can open and manage an Account on behalf of an Account beneficiary\, contributing to\, saving\, and spending with an IL ABLE Account\, and the benefits of owning an IL ABLE Account. \n  \nClick here to register – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d1hpODjhT_ibRomL-P_Kqg
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/il-able-a-tool-to-help-build-financial-wellness-for-people-with-disabilities-2/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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