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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T131500 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240408T162347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T162347Z UID:23601-1713787200-1718630100@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Project ECHO® Growing Older with Lifelong Intellectual Disabilities: When Dementia is Suspected or Diagnosed Bi-weekly\, April 22 - June 17\, Noon-1:15pm (EDT) DESCRIPTION:Project ECHO®  Growing Older with Lifelong Intellectual Disabilities:\nWhen Dementia is Suspected or Diagnosed\nBi-weekly\, April 22 – June 17\, Noon-1:15pm (EDT)\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Project ECHO series is a free\, practical\, case-based education program for health care and service providers who want to enhance their knowledge\, competence\, and performance related to the care of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities affected by dementia.  Each ECHO session will include a short presentation by a topic expert\, followed by a case study submitted in advance by an ECHO participant site\, and then open discussion to learn from one another. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 22 – Care Planning with the NTG – Early Detection and Screen for Dementia (NTG-EDSD)\nLucille Esralew\, PhD \nSenior Psychologist\, California Department of Developmental Services \nChair\, NTG Scientific/Research Consultative Panel \nCo-Chair\, NTG Advisory Board \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMay 6 – Addressing Brain Health in Adults With I/DD: A Companion to the KAER Toolkit\nJennifer L. Pettis\, MS\, RN\, CNE \nDirector of Strategic Alliances \nGerontological Society of America \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMay 20 – Skills2Care-ID Program\nE. Adel Herge\, OTD\, OTR/L\, FAOTA \nProgram Coordinator\, BS-OTD East Falls \nProfessor\, Department of Occupational Therapy \nCollege of Rehabilitation Sciences\, Thomas Jefferson University \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 3 – A Professional and Personal Perspective\nProfessional and Personal perspective – Submit & Comply \nJoan E Medlen\, MEd\, RDN \nOregon WIC Training Coordinator \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 17 – End-of-Life Ethical Considerations\nEnd-of-Life Ethical Considerations \nJeanne Kerwin\, DMH\, HEC-C \nCo-Chair for the Ethics Consultation Service for the American Clinicians Academy on Medical Aid in Dying \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOUR INTERPROFESSIONAL HUB TEAM OF EXPERTS \nGerontologist Kathleen Bishop\, PhD \nAdministrator Ashara Edwards\, MS \nPsychologist Matthew P. Janicki\, PhD \nNutritionist Catherine Conway\, MS\, RDN\, CDN\, CDCES \nNeurologist Seth M. Keller\, MD \nGerontologist Phillip Clark\, ScD \nGerontologist Edward Ansello\, PhD \nNurse Practitioner Kathy Service\, RN\, MS\, FNP-BC\, CDDN \n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Want to learn more? Please contact Faith Helm at rigec@etal.uri.edu URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/project-echo-growing-older-with-lifelong-intellectual-disabilities-when-dementia-is-suspected-or-diagnosed-bi-weekly-april-22-june-17-noon-115pm-edt/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240104T231217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T231751Z UID:22707-1715169600-1715173200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Programa de Abogacía Ligas - Conoce Tus Opciones LFA DESCRIPTION:¿Recibió recientemente una carta de notificación anticipada o una carta de selección PUNS? \n Únase a nosotros para conocer sus opciones bajo la exención de Medicaid basada en el hogar y la comunidad para adultos con discapacidades del desarrollo en Illinois. \nDiscutiremos las opciones de servicio y soporte\, exploraremos el rol \nde su ISC\, revise los pasos clave que debe seguir para prepararse para los apoyos y hable sobre inquietudes y barreras comunes. \nEs necesario registrarse. \n  \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k1KUCdX4Qe-VxcuXXZEKqw \nUna vez registrado\, recibira un correo con el enlance para entrar al taller en línea. \n  \nPreguntas? \nPrograma de Abogacía Ligas \n815-464-1832 x1033 URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/programa-de-abogacia-ligas-5/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240424T164144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T164144Z UID:23724-1715191200-1715194800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Emergency Respite: What You Need to Know DESCRIPTION:Emergency Respite: What You Need to Know \nMay 8\, 2024 \n6:00 PM – 7:00 PM \n  \n  \nJoin FRCD as we host a webinar presented by the Illinois Coalition of Respite and learn how you can access emergency Respite \n  \nWhat is the Emergency Respite Care Program? \n  \nThe Emergency Respite Care (ERC) Program with lead agency IDHS-DDD\, coordinated \nthrough the Illinois Respite Coalition (IRC)\, is intended to help caregivers of individuals \nacross the lifespan with any disability. The IRC is able to offer funding to support \ncaregivers in a planned or unplanned emergency. In a crisis or emergency situation\, the \nERC Program stipend helps to cover the cost of supervision for the caregiver’s loved ones where no other services are available to assist them in a time of crisis. \n  \nWho is eligible? \n  \nEligible individuals are caregivers who live in Illinois who are caring for a loved one of any age with a disability and not receiving any other state or waiver funding (IDoA \nexceptions may apply). Eligibility will be confirmed during the intake process. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/emergency-respite-what-you-need-to-know/ LOCATION:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="Family Resource Center on Disability":MAILTO:info@frcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240424T164237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T164237Z UID:23725-1715277600-1715281200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Respiro de emergencia: lo que necesita saber DESCRIPTION:Respiro de emergencia: lo que necesita saber \n9 de mayo de 2024 \n6:00 – 7:00 PM \n  \n  \nÚnase a FRCD mientras organizamos un seminario web presentado por la Coalición de Respiro de Illinois y aprenda cómo puede acceder al Respiro de emergencia \n  \n  \nEl Programa de Cuidados de Relevo de Emergencia (ERC) con la agencia principal IDHS- DDD\, coordinado por el IRC-Illinois Respite Coalition\, está destinado a ayudar a los cuidadores de personas con cualquier discapacidad a lo largo de la vida. El IRC está apto para ofrecer financiación para apoyar a cuidadores en una emergencia planeada o no planeada. En una situación de crisis o emergencia\, el sueldo del programa ERC ayuda a cubrir el costo de la supervisión del ser querido del cuidador. \n  \n¿Quién es elegible? \n  \nLas personas elegibles son cuidadores que viven en Illinois que están cuidando un ser querido con discapacidad de cualquier edad y no están recibiendo ningún otro fondo estatal o de exención. Los cuidadores elegibles se consideran en una situación de \nemergencia donde no hay otros servicios disponibles que los puedan ayudar en momentos de crisis. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/respiro-de-emergencia-lo-que-necesita-saber/ LOCATION:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="Family Resource Center on Disability":MAILTO:info@frcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240422T193714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T193714Z UID:23706-1715419800-1715425200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Building Your Dream Team: Creating a Support Plan for Your Child\, Family\, and Caretakers DESCRIPTION:A FREE seminar for parents/family/ caregivers of a person (any age) with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome PLUS \nAutism Spectrum Disorder. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/building-your-dream-team-creating-a-support-plan-for-your-child-family-and-caretakers/ LOCATION:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="National Down Syndrome Association":MAILTO:aleonard@nads.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240424T190657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T190657Z UID:23732-1715673600-1715706000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Statewide Transition Community of Practice DESCRIPTION:Statewide Transition Community of Practice (online)\nLearning Level 1: Introductory/Awareness \nIntended Audience – Administrators\, ECSE/General Educators\, Paraeducators\, Family Members\, Family Educators\, Psychologists\, Social Workers\, SLPs\, OT/PTs\, Early Intervention \nDescription – In this community of practice\, we provide a space for early childhood special education providers and early intervention professionals to share\, learn\, problem solve\, and support one another as we work to improve the transition process and the experience for young children with disabilities and their families. This is a collaborative CoP which will include facilitators from each STAR NET region. \nContinuing Education – This webinar will provide up to 5 contact hours for the following: \n\nEducator License Renewal\nCE credit for SLP\, SW\, LCPC\, PT\, and OT professionals\nEarly Intervention credit in the area of Families\n\nFor CoPs only\, participants may miss a meeting and still get a certificate for partial credit for the other meeting(s) they attend. However\, full participation within each meeting is required. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/statewide-transition-community-of-practice/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20230616T155347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T141958Z UID:21823-1715688000-1715691600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:ILS & F2F Webinar Series: IL Assistive Technology Program DESCRIPTION:Presenters:\nSteve Daniels\, Smart Home Manager\nElizabeth Wright\, Chef Instructor\nJacqueline Gunther OTD\, OTR/L\, CAPS \nJoin Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) staff to learn about the wide variety of services available to all people with disabilities in the state of Illinois at IATP\, and in particular two new programs\, Smart Home and the Tech Kitchen. We will discuss a variety of assistive technology for the kitchen including voice control options for appliances\, apps that can help with reading recipes\, and adaptive kitchen tools for knife safety\, heat safety\, mixing\, pouring\, and labeling. Learn how assistive technology can make meal preparation safer\, easier\, and less stressful! \nRegister in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C8aLZRQHS0Gqga1rxXaxMA \n  \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-f2f-webinar-series-il-assistive-technology-program/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240513T200217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T200217Z UID:23796-1715796000-1715799600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Six Principles of IDEA: Special Education Webinar DESCRIPTION:Six Principles of IDEA: Special Education Rights Webinar is designed to empower you with knowledge about the vital aspects of special education rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). \nAs parents\, we understand that navigating the world of special education can be both challenging and rewarding. The Six Principles of IDEA are the cornerstone of your child’s educational journey\, and understanding them is essential to ensure your child receives the best possible education tailored to their unique needs. \nDuring this webinar\, you will gain insights into: \n1. Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE): Discover your child’s right to a quality education without financial burden. \n2. Individualized Education Program (IEP): Learn how to actively participate in creating a customized education plan for your child. \n3. Least Restrictive Environment (LRE):Understand the importance of your child’s inclusion in the general education setting when appropriate. \n4. Parent and Student Participation: Find out how you can be a strong advocate for your child’s educational journey. \n5. Procedural Safeguards: Learn about the safeguards in place to protect your child’s rights. \nTogether\, we can ensure that your child receives the education they are entitled. We look forward to seeing you and embarking on this empowering journey together. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/six-principles-of-idea-special-education-webinar/ LOCATION:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="Family Resource Center on Disability":MAILTO:info@frcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T131500 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20231211T155752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T155822Z UID:22625-1715860800-1715865300@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Not So Puzzling: Autism and Social Narratives DESCRIPTION:May 16\, 2024 \n12:00 PM – 1:15 PM America/Chicago \n\n\n\nVirtual Workshop: Zoom \n\n\nZoom Meeting: https://uic.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpcOCgqzkrGN39-bmA9hl8cJ7dM48Ic6oz\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn about social narratives\, which are short stories that use words/pictures to understand a specific situation\, event\, place\, or person. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to write and use a social narrative. \n  \nAll workshops are for families/caregivers\, educators and other professionals unless otherwise noted. Credits are available for Illinois State Board of Education\, Early Intervention\, and Social Workers unless otherwise noted.  In order to receive credit\, you must be registered and signed into the workshop under your name.  Closed captioning is provided for all workshops. \n\nRegister Here  \n\nContact\nNora Stillwell\nnorajs@uic.edu URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/not-so-puzzling-autism-and-social-narratives-4/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240506T143224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T143224Z UID:23770-1715882400-1715882400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Going to the Dentist -Virtual Beyond the Nest- DESCRIPTION:Going to the Dentist – Beyond the Nest \nJoin us for a virtual Beyond the Nest educational and caregiver workshop on Going to the Dentist on Thursday\, May 16th at 6:00pm. Dr. Amanda Pappas Shaffer and Dr. Deric Truskoski\, Board Certified Pediatric Dentists at Floss Academy\, and Alexis Long\, Blue Bird Day’s Senior Occupational Therapist\, will cover:\n \n\nCavities and treatment options available at Floss Academy\nOral hygiene tips\nHow Floss Academy will help facilitate a smooth dental visit for your child\nAn Occupational Therapist’s role in going to the dentist (including considerations for picking offices\, preparation activities\, and sensory supports for meetings) URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/going-to-the-dentist-virtual-beyond-the-nest/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240506T143656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T143656Z UID:23772-1716228000-1716228000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Understanding Special Education: An Overview for Foster Parents DESCRIPTION:IDEA requires the involvement of a parent in every step of the special education process for every child who already receives or may need special education services and supports\, including children who are placed in foster care. Foster parents play crucial roles in supporting the educational needs of children with known or suspected disabilities who have or may need special education and related services. \nJoin Family Matters PTIC on May 20th\, 2024 at 6:00 PM for information on understanding your role and the ins and outs of special education.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick link below to join. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/understanding-special-education-an-overview-for-foster-parents/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240520T173649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T173649Z UID:23825-1716316200-1716319800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Join S.I.B.S. Sibing Day Celebration May 21\, 2024 | 6:30-7:30pm DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/join-s-i-b-s-sibing-day-celebration-may-21-2024-630-730pm/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240429T194035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T194036Z UID:23758-1716382800-1716397200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Planning for the Future Webinar DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nClick here for more information and to register. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/planning-for-the-future-webinar-3/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240520T160614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T160614Z UID:23819-1716400800-1716408000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Navigating the IEP Process: Special Education Webinar Wednesday\, May 22\, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 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. The presentation will also focus on: \n\nIndividualized Education Program (IEP)\,\nLeast Restrictive Environment (LRE)\,\nProcedural Safeguards.\nPreparing for your child’s IEP meeting.\nWhat to do after the meeting.\n\n\nLearn about our upcoming webinars: https://frcd.org/events/category/frcd-events/ URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/navigating-the-iep-process-special-education-webinar-wednesday-may-22-2024-600-pm-800-pm/ LOCATION:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="Family Resource Center on Disability":MAILTO:info@frcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240520T160737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T160737Z UID:23820-1716400800-1716408000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Navegando En El Proceso De IEP DESCRIPTION:Navegando En El Proceso De IEP\n  \nMartes\, 4 de Junio \n6:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n  \n  \n¿Tiene preguntas sobre el IEP de su hijo\, pero no sabe cómo ni cuándo hacerlas? ¿Le preocupa cómo se sigue el IEP de su hijo? ¿Quiere aprender cómo prepararse eficazmente para la reunión del IEP de su hijo? Este seminario web proporciona una descripción general del Programa de Educación Individualizada (IEP) y analiza el papel de los padres como miembro del equipo del IEP. La presentación también se centrará en: \n  \n·    Programa de Educación Individualizada (IEP)\, \n·    Entorno menos restrictivo (LRE)\, \n·    Garantías procesales. \n·    Preparándose para la reunión del IEP de su hijo. \n·    Qué hacer después de la reunión. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/navegando-en-el-proceso-de-iep/ LOCATION:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240520T163637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T163637Z UID:23823-1716465600-1716465600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Navigating Puberty and Developmental Disability  DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nPuberty can be a confusing time\, especially for children with disabilities. \nJoin Family Matters Educational Support Coach Abbi Mars for information and strategies to help you navigate puberty with your loved one. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/navigating-puberty-and-developmental-disability/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240104T230823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T232304Z UID:22702-1717675200-1717678800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Ligas Family Advocate Program - Know Your Options DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about options available following a PUNS selection or Early Notification of an upcoming PUNS selection. We will discuss the Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver\, support services\, residential options\, and key preparatory steps. We will review both Home-Based and CILA options and discuss how families have utilized funding to support their loved ones in building a full life in the community. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g8LAsO-dQQ-blXvNGrvpVQ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \n  \nQuestions? Contact the Ligas Family Advocate Program 708-331-7370 URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ligas-family-advocate-program-know-your-options-7/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240603T143916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T143916Z UID:23865-1718024400-1718024400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Understanding My IEP Basics. A training for students. DESCRIPTION:Understanding My IEP Basics. A training for students.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAn IEP can be the key to success for students with disabilities\, but only if that student understands their plan and how to use it. Join Family Matters as we go over a specialized  training for students that will help them understand the importance of their own IEPs. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/understanding-my-iep-basics-a-training-for-students/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20231121T220134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T220530Z UID:22557-1718107200-1718110800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:ILS & F2F Webinar Series Topic: The ADA and caregivers DESCRIPTION:Presenters:  Alison Fisher & Maria Flores\,  Outreach and Education Coordinators with EEOC-Chicago District Office \nMore details to follow \nRegister in advance for this webinar: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FLkFVCmVTu6AT8cdoQ8AGQ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/eeoc-the-ada-and-caregivers/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T131500 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20231211T160006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T160014Z UID:22626-1718107200-1718111700@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Tips and Tools for Homes and Schools DESCRIPTION:June 11\, 2024 \n12:00 PM – 1:15 PM America/Chicago \n\n\n\nZoom Meeting: https://uic.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUofuuprz0iGtCIf3gBqvS9c4o8Ql2o2tbW \n\n\n\n\nClassroom & home strategies that address academic\, social\, leisure goals of a child with autism or developmental delays.  Content focus on early education.  Workshop provided in English. \n  \nAll workshops are for families/caregivers\, educators and other professionals unless otherwise noted. Credits are available for Illinois State Board of Education\, Early Intervention\, and Social Workers unless otherwise noted.  In order to receive credit\, you must be registered and signed into the workshop under your name.  Closed captioning is provided for all workshops. \n\nRegister Here  \n\nContact\nNora Stillwell\nnorajs@uic.edu URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/tips-and-tools-for-homes-and-schools-2/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240104T231232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T231733Z UID:22708-1718193600-1718197200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Programa de Abogacía Ligas - Conoce Tus Opciones LFA DESCRIPTION:¿Recibió recientemente una carta de notificación anticipada o una carta de selección PUNS? \n Únase a nosotros para conocer sus opciones bajo la exención de Medicaid basada en el hogar y la comunidad para adultos con discapacidades del desarrollo en Illinois. \nDiscutiremos las opciones de servicio y soporte\, exploraremos el rol \nde su ISC\, revise los pasos clave que debe seguir para prepararse para los apoyos y hable sobre inquietudes y barreras comunes. \nEs necesario registrarse. \n  \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k1KUCdX4Qe-VxcuXXZEKqw \nUna vez registrado\, recibira un correo con el enlance para entrar al taller en línea. \n  \nPreguntas? \nPrograma de Abogacía Ligas \n815-464-1832 x1033 URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/programa-de-abogacia-ligas-6/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240520T161016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T161016Z UID:23821-1718197200-1718211600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Education Law: A Year in Review (11th Annual) DESCRIPTION:Education Law:\nA Year in Review (11th Annual)\n  \nWednesday\, June 12\, 2024 \n1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nFollowed by a reception \n5:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n  \nLoyola University Chicago School of Law \nPower Rogers & Smith Ceremonial Courtroom\, 10th Floor \n  \nThis seminar will address important developments in education law and policy during the past year. The program will feature: \n\nlegislative and policy updates from the Illinois State Board of Education;\na focus on student mental and behavioral health screening;\nupdates on Title IX\, including an overview of the final regulations released in April 2024 and their implications for schools;\nhot topics in special education law; and\na presentation from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights on case processing procedures and federal guidance on student-on-student harassment.\n\nThis program is approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 3.75 hours of general Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. The seminar and CLE credit for attorneys are offered free of charge. Coffee\, tea\, and light refreshments will be provided during the seminar\, and a reception will be held after the event. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/education-law-a-year-in-review-11th-annual/ LOCATION:Loyola University Chicago School of Law\, 25 E. Pearson St. Power Rogers & Smith Ceremonial Courtroom\, 10th Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240615 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240221T195206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T230242Z UID:23101-1718236800-1718409599@www.thearcofil.org 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. \nClick here for more information. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/executive-forum-leadership-conference-3/ LOCATION:DoubleTree Hotel\, 3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL\, 60532 CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240612T204836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T205010Z UID:23888-1719576000-1719581400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Elizabeth Frisbie: Calm and Connection are Protection DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/elizabeth-frisbie-calm-and-connection-are-protection/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240514T194019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T194019Z UID:23799-1720526400-1720530000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:ILS & F2F Joint Webinars: Knowledge is Power\, Transitioning to Adulthood DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Suzanne Aaron\, Northern IL Information & Outreach Specialist – The Arc of IL \n  \nWhen: Jul 9\, 2024 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \n  \nRegister in advance for this webinar: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rqEg1_GATDGklu6pO4vMHw \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-f2f-joint-webinars-knowledge-is-power-transitioning-to-adulthood/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240104T231247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T231718Z UID:22709-1720612800-1720616400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Programa de Abogacía Ligas - Conoce Tus Opciones LFA DESCRIPTION:¿Recibió recientemente una carta de notificación anticipada o una carta de selección PUNS? \n Únase a nosotros para conocer sus opciones bajo la exención de Medicaid basada en el hogar y la comunidad para adultos con discapacidades del desarrollo en Illinois. \nDiscutiremos las opciones de servicio y soporte\, exploraremos el rol \nde su ISC\, revise los pasos clave que debe seguir para prepararse para los apoyos y hable sobre inquietudes y barreras comunes. \nEs necesario registrarse. \n  \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k1KUCdX4Qe-VxcuXXZEKqw \nUna vez registrado\, recibira un correo con el enlance para entrar al taller en línea. \n  \nPreguntas? \nPrograma de Abogacía Ligas \n815-464-1832 x1033 URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/programa-de-abogacia-ligas-7/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240624T211808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T211808Z UID:23919-1720785600-1720789200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:CANTS & the New Rules- A Q & A Session with ACES$ DESCRIPTION:Homebased Community Updates: Important CANTs Changes \nEffective August 1\, 2024\, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will update its submission procedure for submitting Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System (CANTS) forms. From that date forward\, ACES$ can no longer submit the Authorization for Background Child Check\, CANTS forms on behalf of Personal Support Workers (PSWs). If you need assistance\, the Illinois DCFS has provided resources for you. \nJoin us and Tasha Whiteside from ACES$ for a Q&A session on this topic! \nRegister in advance for this webinar: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8pSLw1DPSq2WjhpczY55xw URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/cants-the-new-rules-a-q-a-session-with-aces/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240625T214006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T214016Z UID:23924-1721304000-1721307600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Family Advocate Program: Children's Support Waiver webinar DESCRIPTION:Children’s Support Waiver \nJoin us to learn about options available following a PUNS selection or Early Notification of an upcoming PUNS selection. We will discuss the Children’s Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver\, support services\, and key preparatory steps. We will discuss how families have utilized funding to support their loved ones in building a full life in the community. \nRegister! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kjXxp4wtR8CMQjkp_60YCg URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-advocate-program-childrens-support-waiver/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240708T143017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T143017Z UID:23975-1721822400-1721826000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:The importance of extracurricular activities in you student's plan DESCRIPTION:Extracurricular activities are a great way to give kids an outlet outside of academics that may also help them in the future. For students with disabilities\, having time with their peers is crucial. Join Family Matters as we discuss the importance of extracurricular activities. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-importance-of-extracurricular-activities-in-you-students-plan/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T141531 CREATED:20240708T144637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T144647Z UID:23977-1722420000-1722423600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Volunteering\, a great way to start! DESCRIPTION:Volunteering can be a great way to give back to your community and work on vocational skills. Join Family Matters as we discuss ways that volunteering can help design and execute amazing transition plans for students. \nKey audience parents/caregivers\, professionals\, self-advocates ages 13-22. \n\nFMPTIC is unable to offer CEU’s for training participants. Certificates of Attendance can be requested by contacting the trainer via email URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/volunteering-a-great-way-to-start-volunteering-can-be-a-great-way-to-give-back-to-your-community-and-work-on-vocational-skills-join-family-matters-as-we-discuss-ways-that-volunteering-can-help-desi/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR