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:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230802T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230802T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230731T153440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T154032Z UID:21980-1690974000-1690981200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Moving All Preschool Children Forward by Understanding and Supporting Their Current Needs and Abilities DESCRIPTION:The early years are a crucial time for children’s language\, literacy\, social/emotional development and more. Research is showing that students lost about a third of what would have been learned as a result of the pandemic. For children with disabilities\, their challenges were multiplied. How can we make sure we tighten the gap so that ALL preschool children are on the right path to being successful and competent learners in both school and life? To register for this event: \nhttps://web.cvent.com/event/9a1cffa0-a83b-4a60-9a76-efdf367fa760/summary URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/moving-all-preschool-children-forward-by-understanding-and-supporting-their-current-needs-and-abilities/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230803T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230803T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230731T190802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T190802Z UID:21993-1691060400-1691064000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:7 Ways to Promote Self-Advocacy Series DESCRIPTION:This 7 week series will feature parent and youth advocates as our speakers. In these sessions adults & youth will be split up. Adults will listen to our parent speakers while youth will interact with our youth advocate presenters ! All sessions will be from 11 – 12. \n  \n  \nAugust 3rd: Rules\, Rights\, & Responsibilities \nAugust 10th: Self-Advocacy & Self-Determination \nAugust 17th: Being a Part of the Community \nAugust 24th: Communication & Assertiveness URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/7-ways-to-promote-self-advocacy-series/ LOCATION:Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="Family Resource Center on Disability":MAILTO:info@frcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230808T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230808T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20221213T165247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T191951Z UID:19606-1691496000-1691499600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:ILS & F2F Webinar Series: Envision Illinois: Uniting Disability and Domestic Violence Services to Achieve Safety\, Justice and Healing DESCRIPTION:Domestic Violence takes place within relationships\, yet it often goes unrecognized and hidden from view. Envision Illinois is a collaborative project that brings together self-advocates\, domestic violence and disability organizations across Illinois to transform services for people with disabilities and Deaf people who have experienced domestic violence in ways that support safety\, justice and healing. Participants will learn what domestic violence is; prevalence of domestic violence and people with disabilities; how to respond to a disclosure of domestic violence; why collaboration is key to supporting victims with disabilities; and the Envision Illinois Resource Corner.  Join us and learn how you can be part of the solution! \nPresenters:\nMs. Krescene Beck has a lifetime of experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  As a licensed Nursing Home Administrator and former Executive Vice President of a large disability service agency\, Krescene has spent the past 16+ years working on statewide grants focused on self-advocacy and on building collaborations to better respond to people with disabilities who experience violence. She is part of the Illinois Self-Advocacy Alliance (The Alliance) as well as a Co-Director with Blue Tower Solutions\, Inc. \nMary Hartell\nMary has had the privilege of working on the Envisions Illinois state team ever the project was founded in 2013. Over the past ten years\, she has learned how domestic violence affects people with disabilities and Deaf people. One of the most valuable facts that she has learned is that collaboration is key to helping victims with disabilities heal\, seek justice\, and return to their life as they once knew it to be. She has contributed documents and given\npresentations on this topic. Most of which can be found on the Envisions Illinois Resource corner. \nRegister in advance for this webinar at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XTBf5dl4T5aWMCzTKoIlRw \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-lunchtime-webinar-envision-il/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230808T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230808T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230616T151231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T151231Z UID:21811-1691517600-1691523000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:STAR NET: A Family Guide to Executive Functioning at Home to support Early Childhood (Webinar) DESCRIPTION:Executive Functioning (EF) has become a popular term mentioned among educators. EF refers to the process in which we initiate a task\, organize and plan how to accomplish the task\, and lastly persevere and stay focused despite distractions until we complete the task. Although we typically think of executive functioning skills for middle and high school students\, research shows the importance of explicitly teaching executive functioning skills to early childhood-aged children to foster independence\, responsibility\, and self-regulation. \nPresented by Dr. Chrisna Perry\, Comprehensive Learning Services \nRegister Here: \nhttps://web.cvent.com/event/9a1cffa0-a83b-4a60-9a76-efdf367fa760/summary URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/star-net-a-family-guide-to-executive-functioning-at-home-to-support-early-childhood-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230808T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230808T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230731T154310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T154310Z UID:21984-1691517600-1691523000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:A Family Guide to Executive Functioning in Early Childhood DESCRIPTION:Dr. Chrisna Perry\, Founder & CEO\, Comprehensive Learning Services will give parents a clear understanding of what executive functioning is\, what it looks like in the home\, and what tools and strategies parents can use to increase their child’s executive functioning. \nThis Virtual Event is intended for Parents/Families of children with special needs \nNO professional development credits will be given. \nTo register: \nhttps://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h1-1oK9Ip5QmdyKglV9k4yM21SKdvDXHQwvmQlij7HqtasI3Oq2cVmfjxfItiZbRHvSwPLpCx7rn3wRIwLEdWT3dqUzZxQ95aK-qHeOjgPIow00GPvCPKWVxzbaYuuZpRXxmIXHYUIrErD_-nLtDuw==&c=BgrwiCgesRALmqfCrcCKnDVQBFUQ9WXczThq-mSyMSyICbTYDezoeg==&ch=JBwM6RYCynA2PRofAdKDRv21n3PG12PdbTHCKaUjwZ8HHjL_-yeETg== URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/a-family-guide-to-executive-functioning-in-early-childhood/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230802T164439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T164439Z UID:22005-1691574300-1691589600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Special Needs Day 2023 DESCRIPTION:Come to Channahon’s Three Rivers Festival for ‘Special Needs Day’. Families can enjoy a variety of activities including Swimming\, Karaoke\, Strawberry the Clown\, Therapy Dogs\, Dave’s Dinaso Traveling Reptiles\, Carnival Rides and Crafts\, and free lunch. \nRain date: August 10th from 2-4pm \nPre-registration required by August 4th by email: nickcolumbus@elevatepwm.com URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/special-needs-day-2023/ LOCATION:Channahon Central Park\, 24856 W Eames St\, Channahon\, 60410\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230731T153841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T153841Z UID:21981-1691578800-1691591400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Supporting Executive Functioning Skills in the Classroom DESCRIPTION:Executive Functioning (EF) has become a popular term mentioned among educators. EF refers to the process in which we initiate a task\, organize and plan how to accomplish the task\, and lastly persevere and stay focused despite distractions until we complete the task. Although we typically think of executive functioning skills for middle and high school students\, research shows the importance of explicitly teaching executive functioning skills to early childhood aged children to foster independence\, responsibility\, and self-regulation. \nIf you need assistance registering please reach out to us at starnet@cps.edu URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/supporting-executive-functioning-skills-in-the-classroom/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230731T153022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T153048Z UID:21977-1691830800-1691841600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Quad Cities Area Family Fair DESCRIPTION:Hand in Hand and Gigi’s Playhouse are teaming together to bring information about resources for families and children including inclusive programs from around the Quad Cities. Attendees may include all families\, all ages\, and all abilities. Any questions please contact Pam at plynch@gigisplayhouse.org or  Ashley at ashley@handinhandqc.org URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/21977/ LOCATION:Bettendorf Veterans Memorial Park\, 1645 23rd Street\, Bettendorf\, IA\, 52722\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230813T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230616T150632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T150708Z UID:21810-1691830800-1691942400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:STAR NET V Moms' Retreat: Relax\, Relate\, Release - Creating Space for Positivity (St. Charles\, IL) DESCRIPTION:Moms\, get ready to relax\, rest\, and relate to other mom’s of children with special needs. You will have an opportunity to release and get rid of any tension\, hurt\, anger\, or negative toxic energy built up from everyday stress. You will leave feeling refreshed and ready to have a positive year\, with tools to practice self-care and remove stress. Sign up for activities like\, Yoga with Guided Meditation\, Personal Massage\, Guided Nature Walk\, Courtyard Games\, Art for A Purpose and much\, much more! \n\nSpaces are limited. Register here: \nhttps://web.cvent.com/event/fcdeab82-b68f-4e1d-948e-d9e4717fcea9/summary \n\n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/moms-retreat-relax-relate-release-creating-space-for-positivity-st-charles-il/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230731T181227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T190040Z UID:21987-1691834400-1691841600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Six Principles of IDEA: Special Education Rights Webinar DESCRIPTION:This training is an overview of IDEA (Individual with Disabilities Education Act). This law protects the rights of children receiving special education services. Topics covered: Evaluation process Individualized Education Program (IEP)\, Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)\, Procedural Safeguards. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/six-principles-of-idea-special-education-rights-webinar-4/ LOCATION:Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="Family Resource Center on Disability":MAILTO:info@frcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230127T194643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T191603Z UID:20025-1692293400-1692297000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Seminario Web en Español - Envision Illinois: Unidos para Lograr Seguridad\, Justicia y Sanación para Personas con Discapacidades que Han Sufrido Violencia Doméstica DESCRIPTION:La violencia doméstica ocurre dentro de las relaciones\, pero a menudo pasa no reconocido y oculto a la vista. Envision Illinois es un proyecto colaborativo que reúne personas con discapacidades\, proveedores de servicio para los con discapacidades y organizaciones de violencia doméstica con el propósito de transformar el sistema de servicios.  Únase a nosotros para aprender cómo puede ser parte de la solución. \nPresentadora (Oradora):  Linda Sandman LCSW  Blue Tower Solutions \nLinda Sandman tiene más de 35 años de experiencia clínica trabajando con adultos con discapacidades\, incluida la salud mental\, las discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo (ID / DD). Tiene una amplia experiencia como educadora y consultora con agencias y organizaciones que trabajan con personas con discapacidades. Desde 2017\, Linda ha sido parte de “Envision Illinois”\, un proyecto financiado por la Oficina sobre Violencia contra la Mujer\, Departamento de Justicia de los Estados Unidos de América. Linda es bilingüe (español / inglés) y bicultural y es Co-Directora con Blue Tower Solutions\, Inc.\, una organización privada sin fines de lucro\, creada en 2016. \nInscríbase\,  haga clic con este enlace https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_to1ybI3eQ4C-QMRZbrK-rw \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-programa-envision-il/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230823T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230823T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230731T185422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T185422Z UID:21990-1692813600-1692817200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:School Check-In Parent Virtual Chat August 23\, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM DESCRIPTION:Family Resource Center on Disabilities is hosting an informal School-In Chat to discuss \n-School Concerns \n-Student experiences \n-Parent advocacy resources URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/school-check-in-parent-virtual-chat-august-23-2023-600-pm-700-pm/ LOCATION:Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="Family Resource Center on Disability":MAILTO:info@frcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T161500 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230710T171355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T171541Z UID:21916-1692886500-1692893700@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:LFAP Special Topic Series: Welcome to Home-Based Supports DESCRIPTION:DDD Updates for Families new to Home-Based Supports with Derek Hedges\, DDD Waiver Manager \n  \nRegistration Required \nRegistration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7OroXoSsTl-7HUWWSiA0dQ URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/lfap-special-topic-series-welcome-to-home-based-supports-2/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230731T190601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T190601Z UID:21992-1692900000-1692903600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Discusión sobre el IEP de regreso a la escuela DESCRIPTION:Family Resource Center on Disabilities está organizando una discusión de regreso a la escuela para discutir \n  \n-Preocupaciones escolares \n-Experiencias estudiantiles \n-Recursos de defensa de los padres URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/discusion-sobre-el-iep-de-regreso-a-la-escuela/ LOCATION:Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="Family Resource Center on Disability":MAILTO:info@frcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230829T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230829T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230720T214328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T214328Z UID:21953-1693328400-1693335600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Blue Line Spectrum Safety Training DESCRIPTION:Do you have bulling concerns? Do you worry how your child with interreact with first responders in an emergency situation? Do you have an appropriate safety plan with your child? Join us via zoom August 29th from 5-7pm to hear officer Bjes address your concerns and offer support. If you have questions\, concerns\, or need help registering call Family Matters at 866-436-7842 \n  \nStefen Bjes\, Blue Line Safety LLC \nhttps://cts.vresp.com/c/?FamilyMattersPTIC/927c79252f/52af2aab32/af9f943e4c/location=zoom&date=08292023 URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/blue-line-spectrum-safety-training/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T141521 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T141521 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230616T155646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T141521Z UID:21824-1694009721-1694009721@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:ILS & F2F Webinar Series:(TBD) DESCRIPTION:To be determined at a later date \n  \nRegister in advance for this webinar at:   https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C8aLZRQHS0Gqga1rxXaxMA \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \n  \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-f2f-webinar-series/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230731T191443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T191443Z UID:21995-1694253600-1694361600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Raise Your Hand Parent Teacher Conference DESCRIPTION:Join parents from across Chicago for a day of workshops and community building. Build parent power together. More details coming soon. \n  \nFor more information email: info@ilraiseyourhand.org or leave a voicemail: (224) 326-0606. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/raise-your-hand-parent-teacher-conference/ LOCATION:National Teacher’s Academy (NTA)\, 55 W Cermak Rd\, Chicago\, 60616\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Family Resource Center on Disability":MAILTO:info@frcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230911T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230911T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230830T202212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T202212Z UID:22115-1694430000-1694433600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Voting Rights and Your Transition Plan DESCRIPTION:Sometimes\, people may think that people with disabilities cannot vote. That is not true. People with disabilities can and do vote! Join us on September 11 virtually at 11 am to learn about your voting rights as an individual with a disability and how adding voting education rights to your student’s transition plan can benefit your student and our Country! \nRegister  Here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2615425235004816475 URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/voting-rights-and-your-transition-plan/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230616T151546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T151546Z UID:21812-1694541600-1694547000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:STAR NET: How To Navigate Chicago Park District Website to Optimize Special Recreation Supports & Services (Webinar) DESCRIPTION:This workshop will serve as an introduction to Chicago Park District programs for individuals with disabilities and also act as a hands-on guide for creating an Activenet account and using the Chicago Park District website and registration system. Attendees will know what options they have regarding classes and programs for their early learners and be able to request a 1:1 inclusion aide. \nPresented by: \nChelsi Lemaster CPRP\, Assistant Manager of Special Recreation Sports\, Recreation and Leisure Department\, Chicago Park District\n\nEileen Guinane\, Special Olympics Administrator\, Chicago Park District\n\n\nRegister Here:\nhttps://web.cvent.com/event/9a1cffa0-a83b-4a60-9a76-efdf367fa760/regPage:5ca0f544-dad0-48ec-8581-1ac26d60116f URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/star-net-how-to-navigate-chicago-park-district-website-to-optimize-special-recreation-supports-services-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230913T150958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T150958Z UID:22166-1694592000-1694624400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Advocacy Leadership (PAL) Program Registration is Open DESCRIPTION:Are you a parent of a child with a disability or a community member interested in gaining a strong understanding of the special education system? The Parent Advocacy Leadership (PAL) program is a free training series designed to help you navigate the special education process Illinois. \n  \nRequirements:  \n● Willing to attend all eight sessions\, \n● Willing to complete pre and post-survey\, \n  \n  \nTraining will cover:  \n● The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) \n● State law (Part 226) \n● The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) \n● Section 504 \n● Advocacy \n● Current Special Education Issues \n● Conflict Resolution \nFamily Resource Center on Disabilities is excited to announce that registration for our Fall PAL Training Cohort of 2023 is open. All training will be virtual. The PAL is eight sessions long.  Participants who complete all eight sessions will receive a Parent Advocacy Leadership Certificate of Completion. \n  \nEach training session will be on Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm (excluding holidays) via Zoom Meeting. \n\nThe PAL Session Dates Meet: September 30th\, October 7th\, October 14th\, October 21st\, October 28th November 4th\, November 11th\, November 18th. \n  \nFor more information contact Paula Wills at paula.wills@frcd.org or call (312) 939-3513. \nRegister at the link below: \nhttps://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bZl3yrfuJnIIAGhWOoL_eBmzfo0JfV4xbW6dUMLR_OLOjhkwoI_m8agU-qJcEm94dLRAQKKoekYBWy5HvDX1ZIi42vBCJXO3qmbHbjuUc22eEKyva0CMMVLtujfQpJKq7Q9d59FBoZlTqYd1Sgo6yA==&c=_y3jFtztZEKaFFJpyof2k7C4V-Bdfdf3Ct41ZLJqJ6NHGrPjI7OIVg==&ch=pNvHw97ZUOjM0-u8tKn6e8KzEkRj2_gqckUTl1oPmfIoeIbzLx3owQ== URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/advocacy-leadership-pal-program-registration-is-open-2/ ORGANIZER;CN="Family Resource Center on Disability":MAILTO:info@frcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T121000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230821T171715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T171715Z UID:22067-1694602800-1694607000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:IL Able Accounts-What you need to know DESCRIPTION:Agenda\nThis webinar is for people with disabilities\, parents\, guardians\, spouses\, siblings\, grandparents\, and individual’s serving as social security rep payees of people with disabilities. \nJoin us for an informational webinar about Illinois “Achieving a Better Life Experience” or IL ABLE Accounts.\nPeople with disabilities and their families can open a tax-free IL ABLE Account to save or invest their money for expenses related to living with a disability and protect federal benefits such as SSI and Medicaid.\nDuring this webinar\, participants will learn:\n• IL ABLE Account basics and benefits\n• Eligibility to own an IL ABLE Account\n• Authorized Individuals: Opening and managing an Account on behalf of an eligible individual.\n• What is needed to open an Account. \n  \nhttps://isto.webex.com/webappng/sites/isto/meeting/register/981df618988a483bb75e4c9cf025a3f2?ticket=4832534b000000060d5abc7868ede11d339bb56f1fe05abe1a5ab69e2407427784ff796ecf5da528×tamp=1692637842678&RGID=ra016500879271f01253ccb3764b4e877 URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/il-able-accounts-what-you-need-to-know/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230710T171428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T171524Z UID:21917-1694606400-1694613600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:LFAP Special Topic Series: Welcome to Home-Based Supports DESCRIPTION:ACES$ Services: Navigating Payroll and EVV with Tasha Whiteside\, Illinois Program Director\, ACES$ \n  \nRegistration Required \nRegistration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bBxuuV-cRe2UYls4BYkq6w URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/lfap-special-topic-series-welcome-to-home-based-supports-3/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230821T171950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T171950Z UID:22070-1694628000-1694631600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:IL ABLE Accounts: What You Need to Know DESCRIPTION:Agenda\n\nThis webinar is for people with disabilities\, parents\, guardians\, spouses\, siblings\, grandparents\, and individual’s serving as social security rep payees of people with disabilities. \nJoin us for an informational webinar about Illinois “Achieving a Better Life Experience” or IL ABLE Accounts.\nPeople with disabilities and their families can open a tax-free IL ABLE Account to save or invest their money for expenses related to living with a disability and protect federal benefits such as SSI and Medicaid.\nDuring this webinar\, participants will learn:\n• IL ABLE Account basics and benefits\n• Eligibility to own an IL ABLE Account\n• Authorized Individuals: Opening and managing an Account on behalf of an eligible individual.\n• What is needed to open an Account. \nClick the link below to register: \nhttps://02lv1.mjt.lu/lnk/AW4AACNsH6EAAAACfLQAAANtz14AAAAAE4cAAIX1ABut4ABk4JNLsh9pCVZGROKjNwwI4KMgDwAZF3Q/4/oNcI2qn0wV2ALSZB2ngIog/aHR0cHM6Ly9pc3RvLndlYmV4LmNvbS93ZWJsaW5rL3JlZ2lzdGVyL3JiMDI1N2ZhNGZiZDczNGI0YTMxOGFmNjRhY2NjNGEwMA URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/il-able-accounts-what-you-need-to-know-2/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230425T205208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T165150Z UID:21314-1694682000-1694707200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Family to Family Health Information Center Annual Health Care Conference (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:The Family to Family Health Information Center is pleased to present another popular virtual webinar on Health Care Coverage Options and Benefits on September 14\, 2023. \nA G E N D A \n 9:00 – 9:05 am:  Welcome\, Mary Dixon\, F2FHIC Director \n 9:05 – 10:00 am: Medicaid Programs & Redeterminations\, Jay Bohn\, DHS-DDD Medicaid Analyst \n 10:00 – 10:30 am: IL Health Insurance for Immigrant Children and Families\, Andrea Kovach\, Senior Attorney\, Healthcare Justice\, Shriver Center on Poverty Law \n10:30 – 10:45 am: BREAK \n 10:45 am – 12:00 pm: Social Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)\, Josephine Mueller\, Jack Myers\, and Megan Forristall\, Public Affairs Specialists\, \nSocial Security Administration \n12:00 – 12:30 pm: LUNCH \n 12:30 – 1:30 pm: Medicaid Managed Care Coordination\, Help with home-modifications\, durable medical equipment\, diapers\, and more \nAetna Better Health Team\, an Illinois Medicaid Managed Care Organization (MCO): \n\nMary Cooley\, MS\, BSN\, RN\, Health Services Officer\, ABH-IL\nBret Deyo\, ABD\, MA\, LPC\, CADC. Senior Clinical Strategist\, Region 1\nHector Barendt-Hernandez\, MA\, LCPC\, CADC\, Director of Care Management\, ABH-IL\n\n 1:30 – 1:45 pm: Break \n 1:45 – 2:30 pm: Medicaid Waivers for Children-Parent Stories \nErica Stearns\, parent of two children enrolled in the Medically Fragile Technology Dependent Home and Community Based Waiver \nRuth Aguilar\, parent of a daughter enrolled in the Children and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities Support Waiver \nFaith Rosenshein Young\, parent of a son enrolled in the DHS-DRS Persons with Disabilities Waiver \n2:30 – 3:30 pm: Health Insurance Savings through the IL Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace\, Stephani Becker\, Associate Director of Healthcare Justice\, Shriver Center on Poverty Law \n  \nCaptioning available in English and Spanish \nClick here to register! \n  \nEspañol URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-to-family-health-information-center-annual-health-care-conference-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230906T164626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T164626Z UID:22131-1694883600-1694890800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Autism: Sensory Friendly Evening DESCRIPTION:Autism Support of Central Illinois along with Henson Robinson Zoo is hosting a sensory friendly evening with Train Rides and Animal Encounters.  This event is FREE. \nWhen: Saturday\, September 16\, 5:00-7:00PM \nTo register: ASCIZoo2023.eventbrite.com \n  \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/autism-sensory-friendly-evening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230616T151753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T151753Z UID:21813-1695146400-1695150000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:STAR NET: Practicing Self-Care Strategies for Parents of Special Needs Children (Webinar) DESCRIPTION:This will be an ongoing monthly discussion about tools for maintaining self-care.  And how to be strategically intentional about staying positive and solution minded. \nPresented by: \nTareema Jean-Baptiste – ECSE Family Resource Specialist\, Starnet Chicago Region V\n\nRegister Here:\nhttps://web.cvent.com/event/9a1cffa0-a83b-4a60-9a76-efdf367fa760/regPage:5ca0f544-dad0-48ec-8581-1ac26d60116f URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/star-net-practicing-self-care-strategies-for-parents-of-special-needs-children-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230712T182559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T182723Z UID:21923-1695146400-1695150000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Webinar Seminario en Español: Seguro de Salud para Niños y Familias Inmigrantes DESCRIPTION:Descripción \nAcompáñenos para una discusión acerca de los beneficios del seguro de salud para niños y familias inmigrantes -All Kids\, Beneficios de Salud para Adultos Inmigrantes (HBIA) y Beneficios de Salud para Ancianos Inmigrantes (HBIS) con Daniela Velez-Clucas\, abogada para la organizacion: Cuidado de Salud Justo/Inmigración de Shriver Center of Poverty Law. \nDaniela Vélez-Clucas es una abogada del personal de Inmigración/Justicia Médica y que está comprometida con la justicia social\, económica y racial. En el Centro Shriver\, Daniela se enfoca en temas relacionados con la elegibilidad de los inmigrantes para la cobertura de salud\, la carga pública\, la inscripción en programas similares a Medicaid/Medicaid\, como HBIA/HBIS\, la cancelación y redeterminación de PHE\, y otros temas en la intersección de la ley de inmigración y la cobertura y atención de la salud. Antes de Shriver\, Daniela trabajó como abogada supervisora en el Centro Nacional de Justicia para Inmigrantes representando a niños inmigrantes no acompañados y sus familias en una variedad de asuntos de inmigración. Daniela trae su experiencia vivida como inmigrante y abogada de inmigración para promover la misión de Shriver. \nInscríbase con este enlace:   https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q5lda1meQieGlaxhZPwFQA \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/webinar-seminario-en-espanol-seguro-de-salud-para-ninos-y-familias-inmigrantes/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T000000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230920T185839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T185839Z UID:22204-1695427200-1695427200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Wheaton Public Library/Ray Graham Disability Resource Fair DESCRIPTION:Library hosts Ray Graham resource fair for people with disabilities \nRay Graham Association is holding a free resource fair for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Family support\, life skills\, community living\, and recreation opportunities help people be happier and healthier. A variety of experts will be available to answer questions and share resources. \nThe event will be held on Saturday\, Sept. 23\, from 10am to 2pm in the Wheaton Public Library Arts & Culture Center on the facility’s Main Floor\, 225 N Cross Street. Contact Courtney Tedrick at 630-868-7560 for details or see https://wheatonlibrary.org/event/. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/wheaton-public-library-ray-graham-disability-resource-fair/ LOCATION:Wheaton Public Library\, 225 N Cross St\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230913T150708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T150708Z UID:22163-1695463200-1695470400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Navigating the IEP Process: Special Education Rights Webinar DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about your child’s IEP\, but don’t know how or when to ask them? Are you concerned about how your child’s IEP is being followed? Do you want to learn how to effectively prepare for your child’s IEP Meeting? This webinar provides an overview of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and discusses the parents role as a member of the IEP team. \n  \nThe presentation will also focus on: \n-Individualized Education Program (IEP)\, \n-Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)\, \n-Procedural Safeguards. \n-Preparing for your child’s IEP meeting. \n-What to do after the meeting. \nRegister here: https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bZl3yrfuJnIIAGhWOoL_eBmzfo0JfV4xbW6dUMLR_OLOjhkwoI_m8fPAoorn7NPXYEKVLRIgQB8eyVI7tYMOS0DrQTlVinbe3UxioBaFglW_LMO6dOpsMT1qvkDisMWTyJcDLaLxSpVN8bb3R8wAPBklpc22Fekb1cXNvhmmMdLUvcShG2kyKwQYZS0mb73mAtwwVaSt8CpBpwKhK-F3cKYiKTjNMnMcr-gc6KgLVxG8lxxaMIjVUA==&c=_y3jFtztZEKaFFJpyof2k7C4V-Bdfdf3Ct41ZLJqJ6NHGrPjI7OIVg==&ch=pNvHw97ZUOjM0-u8tKn6e8KzEkRj2_gqckUTl1oPmfIoeIbzLx3owQ== URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/navigating-the-iep-process-special-education-rights-webinar/ ORGANIZER;CN="Family Resource Center on Disability":MAILTO:info@frcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230925T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230925T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055227 CREATED:20230808T200114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T175650Z UID:22018-1695663000-1695666600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Seminario Web en Espanol: Centro Great Lake ADA DESCRIPTION:Descripcion \nLos miembros de la audiencia aprenderán lo siguiente: \n• Contexto de algunas leyes en los estados unidos EEUU para las personas con discapacidades\n• Entender el rol de padres\, cuidadores y familias en cuanto a las leyes para personas con discapacidades\n• Revisar la Ley Para Personas con Discapacidades y los derechos bajo esta ley \nPresentadores:\nOscar Gonzalez – Coordinador de Programa Oscar es parte de Great Lakes ADA Center y ayuda a aumentar la conciencia de la Ley Para Personas con Discapacidades en la comunidad latina. Ha estado trabajando en el área de discapacidad por cinco años. Adicionalmente ha trabajado en varios servicios gubernamental estatales y federales que benefician a la comunidad latina e inmigrantes. \nDra Mariana Garcia – Post Doctoral Fellow Ella es Doctora en Estudios de Discapacidad de la Universidad de Illinois en Chicago. Mariana es colombiana y tiene una Maestría en Psicología. Ha trabajado y dirigido investigaciones en la educación de Padres por más de 5 años. Adicionalmente\, ha trabajado en el área investigativa en el centro de los Grandes Lagos de la ADA por dos años. \n  \nLas Redes Nacionales de la ADA se componen de diez centros regionales que ofrecen información\, entrenamientos y asistencia técnica a los empleadores\, las personas con discapacidad\, y otras entidades con responsabilidades en virtud de la ley ADA. Los centros actúan como una amplia “fuente única” de recursos relacionados a la ley ADA que abarca temas sobre empleo\, los servicios de gobiernos estatales y locales\, establecimientos de servicio público. Cada centro trabaja en estrecha colaboración con las empresas locales\, la discapacidad\, entidades gubernamentales\, de rehabilitación y otras redes profesionales para proporcionar información y asistencia sobre la ley ADA \nPara inscribir\, haga clic con este enlace https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p-nIi2OyT2aGuTfTGwyIiw \nLuego de la inscripción\, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación con información para unirse al seminario web. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/seminario-web-en-espanol-centro-great-lake-ada/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR