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SUMMARY:The Arc of Illinois 67th Annual Convention
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URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-arc-of-illinois-67th-annual-convention/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170505T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170505T073000
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SUMMARY:Planning for the Future for Children and Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
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URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/planning-for-the-future-for-children-and-adults-with-intellectual-andor-developmental-disabilities-7/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170824T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170824T093000
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SUMMARY:The Arc of Illinois Informational Seminar
DESCRIPTION:For more information and to register for this event\, please email Shirley Perez at Shirley@thearcofil.org or call Shirley at 708-331-7370. \nClick below to view the agenda for the day! \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-arc-of-illinois-informational-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170912T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170912T080000
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SUMMARY:Webinar on Supportive Housing - What is Supportive Housing and How does it Work?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lunchtime learning opportunity from Noon to 1:00 PM on Tuesday\, September 12th to learn more about Supportive Housing from Julie Nelson and Corporation for Supportive Housing!  At CSH\, Julie works to expand supportive housing as an option for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  She also works on initiatives focused on using housing as an intervention to improve health. Please contact The Arc of Illinois at 815.464.1832 if you have questions or need any additional information. \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/webinar-on-supportive-housing-what-is-supportive-housing-and-how-does-it-work/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170914T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170914T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174243
CREATED:20170714T004341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T001948Z
UID:9500-1505359800-1505385000@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Illinois Health Care Coverage Options and Benefits Information for People with Disabilities
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URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/illinois-health-care-coverage-options-and-benefits-information-for-people-with-disabilities-2/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171003T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171003T113000
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CREATED:20170515T224149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T001947Z
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SUMMARY:The Arc of Illinois Living with Autism 2017
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Miss this Opportunity to hear the story\, Life Animated\, from the Author and Parent Ron Suskind!
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-arc-of-illinois-living-with-autism-2017/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171010T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171010T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174243
CREATED:20171002T195354Z
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SUMMARY:Family Webinar Series (ABLE)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lunchtime learning opportunity from Noon to 1:00 PM on Tuesday\, October 10th to learn more about ABLE in Illinois \nPlease register for ABLE in Illinois on Oct 10\, 2017 12:00 PM CDT at: \nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6188769807095940098 \nJJ Hanley\, Director of the Illinois ABLE Program of the Illinois State Treasurer’s office\, will be presenting “Five Questions You Need to Get Answered About ABLE” for the October offering in The Arc of Illinois Family Webinar Series. Learn more about the Who\, What\, When\, Where and Why for ABLE in Illinois. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nBrought to you by GoToWebinar®\nWebinars Made Easy® \nPlease contact The Arc of Illinois at 815.464.1832 if you have questions or need any additional information. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-webinar-series-able/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171019T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174243
CREATED:20170927T015334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T001947Z
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SUMMARY:Medicaid Policy and Advocacy in Changing Times
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the role of Medicaid in funding disability services\, possible threats to Medicaid and the importance of advocacy around this issue. We”ll show you “how and “why”! \nIntended audience includes people with disabilities\, family members/caregivers\, and professionals. \nTickets are free. Click on the title above to register. \nChoose from two opportunities to hear from three important Illinois advocacy groups! This is the afternoon training session! \nTickets are free. Please call Meg Cooch at 815-464-1832 or email meg@thearcofil.org with questions.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/medicaid-policy-and-advocacy-in-changing-times-3/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171019T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174243
CREATED:20170927T015750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T001947Z
UID:9565-1508418000-1508423400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Medicaid Policy and Advocacy in Changing Times Evening Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the role of Medicaid in funding disability services\, possible threats to Medicaid and the importance of advocacy around this issue. We”ll show you “how and “why”! \nIntended audience includes people with disabilities\, family members/caregivers\, and professionals. \nChoose from two opportunities to hear from three important Illinois advocacy groups! This is an informational session with discussion. \nTickets are free. Please call Meg Cooch at 815-464-1832 or email meg@thearcofil.org with questions.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/medicaid-policy-and-advocacy-in-changing-times-evening-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171114T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171114T070000
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CREATED:20171018T213331Z
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SUMMARY:Family Lunchtime Webinar Series - Social Capital and Customized Employment - What is Social Capital and Why is it Important?
DESCRIPTION:Please register for The Arc of Illinois Lunch Webinar – Social Capital and  Customized Employment – What is Social Capital and Why Is It Important? on Nov 14\, 2017 12:00 PM CST at:   https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8509922416366778115 \nEmployment First and Customized Employment are the first and preferred options for going to work! Featuring Cindi Swanson\, LSSW\, and Marsie Frawley of Griffin-Hammis Associates. Discovering the Personal GeniusTM of an individual is the first step towards Customized Employment. Through this process\, we learn about the skills\, interests\, and abilities of the individual\, as well as\, learning who are their connections to the community and social capital. \nThis presentation features Marsie Frawley from Griffin-Hammis Associates and Cindi Swanson\, LSSW.  Marsie Frawley has been a Senior Consultant at Griffin-Hammis Associates since 2011.  Marsie has vast experience in Employment First policy and implementation in Illinois\, with expertise in the Social Security Administration work incentives.  She is the author of the “Ready for Business Guide:  Self Employment for People with Disabilities.”  In 2011\, she was named the recipient of the Social Security Administration’s Region V Skip Kruse Memorial Return to Work Award. \nCindi Swanson lives with her family in Naperville and has been an advocate for people with disabilities since the birth of her middle son\, Adam.  Adam\, who has Down syndrome\, is now a young adult.  Adam completed transition with Naperville District 203 and works in the community. The transition planning that was done for Adam has resulted in a busy and fulfilling work and social life.  Cindi has her MSW in Social Work and worked for many years as a Resource Specialist for the Illinois Life Span Program.  Cindi is co-founder of Naperville Works\, an organization created to increase capacity for the employment of people with developmental and other disabilities in Naperville.  Her husband\, Art\, is a founder of We Grow Dreams\, a greenhouse opened by a group of parents to provide opportunities for job training and employment for their children and others with disabilities. Cindi also happens to have a visual impairment so can speak to many important transition and other disability issues from a personal perspective. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. For more information\, please contact The Arc of Illinois at 815.464.1832. \nBrought to you by GoToWebinar®\nWebinars Made Easy®
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-lunchtime-webinar-series-social-capital-and-customized-employment-what-is-social-capital-and-why-is-it-important/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171212T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171212T070000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174243
CREATED:20171018T214138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T001947Z
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SUMMARY:Family Lunchtime Webinar Series - The Positive Impacts of Working while Receiving Public Benefits
DESCRIPTION:The first step in Customized Employment involves DPGTM.  This includes identifying the public benefits attached to the individual.  Once this information is gathered\, it is extremely important to address the impact of earned income on those benefits.  This session will touch on some of the most likely used\, but little known\, work incentives of the Social Security Administration and Medicaid! \nFeaturing Marsie Frawley from Griffin-Hammis Associates.  Marsie Frawley has been a Senior Consultant at Griffin-Hammis Associates since 2011.  Marsie has vast experience in Employment First policy and implementation in Illinois\, with expertise in the Social Security Administration work incentives.  She is the author of the “Ready for Business Guide:  Self Employment for People with Disabilities.”  In 2011\, she was named the recipient of the Social Security Administration’s Region V Skip Kruse Memorial Return to Work Award. \nPlease register for The Arc of Illinois Lunch Webinar – The Positive Impacts of Working While Receiving Public Benefits on Dec 12\, 2017 12:00 PM CST at: \nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8782053743264929795 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nBrought to you by GoToWebinar®\nWebinars Made Easy®
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-lunchtime-webinar-series-the-positive-impacts-of-working-while-receiving-public-benefits/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174243
CREATED:20170825T022311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T001947Z
UID:9535-1513080000-1513087200@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:The Arc of Illinois Informational Seminar
DESCRIPTION:For more information and to register for this event\, please email Missy Kichline at missy@thearcofil.org or call Missy at 618-474-5318 or 815-277-7037.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-arc-of-illinois-informational-seminar-2/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180109T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180109T070000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174243
CREATED:20171107T042555Z
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SUMMARY:The Arc of Illinois Lunchtime Webinar - Person Centered Planning in Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Please register for Arc of Illinois Lunchtime Webinar – Person Centered Planning in Illinois on Jan 9\, 2018 12:00 PM CST at:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8359430061978424835 \nThe title of The Arc of Illinois Lunchtime webinar scheduled for January 9th\, 2018  is Person Centered Planning in Illinois. Andrea Medley\, Life Choices Statewide Coordinator and Kit O’Brien Cota\, Life Choices Program Manager at Illinois DHS will be presenting. This presentation is designed specifically for families and the focus of this presentation will be on how the person-centered process is affecting the individuals served by Illinois DHS Division of Developmental Disabilities. There will be time for questions at the end of this presentation. \nFamily members/caregivers interested in participating are asked to please watch the following presentations online prior to January 9th to get the most benefit from the information that will be presented.\n• An Overview of Life Choices\, Life Choices System Transformation 4-24-17 (21 minutes)\nhttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6925994549886236417\n• Person Centered Planning Process Discovery\, Personal Plan\, Implementation Strategies (18 minutes)\nhttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5972061561954248195 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nBrought to you by GoToWebinar®\nWebinars Made Easy®
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-arc-of-illinois-lunchtime-webinar-person-centered-planning-in-illinois/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180123T023000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180123T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174243
CREATED:20171108T230901Z
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UID:9606-1516674600-1516703400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:16th Annual QIDP Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:8:30 – 10:15 a.m. – “Demand\, Demographics and Dollars” \nPresented by John Dickerson \nAs leaders in the support of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities\, you are faced with tremendous opportunities every day. Some in the form of people having great successes\, some in the form of great challenges. \n10:15 – 10:30 a.m. –  BREAK \n10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – “Demand\, Demographics and Dollars continued”  \n 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. – Lunch \nBREAKOUT SESSIONS: 1:45 – 3:00 p.m.  &  3:15 – 4:30 p.m. \nYou can see two out of the four different sessions. The 1:45 presentations will be repeated at 3:15 p.m.  \n1.“Making a Difference”    \nPresented by John Dickerson \n2.“Government Benefits – What’s New\, What’s True: Q to Q” \nPresented by Sherri Schneider \n3.“Creating Trauma Informed Organization” \nPresented by Krescene Beck \n4.“Healthy Relationships and Healthy Sexuality for People with Developmental Disabilities” \nPresented by Susan Kahan \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/16th-annual-qidp-leadership-conference-2/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180201T023000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180202T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174243
CREATED:20170714T005150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T001947Z
UID:9502-1517452200-1517558400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:The Arc of Illinois Leadership Conference
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URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-arc-of-illinois-leadership-conference/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180213T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180213T070000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174243
CREATED:20180103T031305Z
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UID:9638-1518501600-1518505200@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:The Arc of Illinois Lunchtime Webinar - Special Recreation and Special Olympics Programs in Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Please register for The Arc of Illinois Lunch Webinar – Special Recreation and Special Olympics Programs in Illinois on Feb 13\, 2018 12:00 PM CST at: \nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8235474419597860867 \nPlease join us for our February Lunchtime Webinar on February 13th from Noon to 1:00 PM. The topic to be covered in this webinar is “Special Recreation and Special Olympics Programs in Illinois”. Attendees will have the opportunity learn about these two amazing programs that provide opportunities for social and recreational activities for individuals with developmental disabilities in Illinois. Learn more about the populations served\, programs available\, how to find out more about local programs\, and how to get involved. Our presenters are Sandy Gbur\, the Executive Director for Western DuPage Special Recreation Association\, and Teresa Crudele-Seidel\, representing Special Olympics Illinois. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nBrought to you by GoToWebinar®\nWebinars Made Easy®
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-arc-of-illinois-lunchtime-webinar-special-recreation-and-special-olympics-programs-in-illinois/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180302T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180302T063000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174243
CREATED:20180103T232120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T001947Z
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SUMMARY:Planning for the Future for Children and Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
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URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/planning-for-the-future-for-children-and-adults-with-intellectual-and-or-developmental-disabilities/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180313T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180313T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174243
CREATED:20180126T030024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T001947Z
UID:9680-1520924400-1520928000@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:The Arc of Illinois Lunchtime Webinar - IEP Facilitation: How Facilitated IEP Meetings Can Guide The Process
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, March 13\, 2018 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\, The Illinois Life Span Program of The Arc of Illinois will host a free webinar\, IEP Facilitation: How Facilitated IEP Meetings Can Guide the Process\, with Sherry Colegrove\, of the Illinois State Board of Education(ISBE) and three IEP facilitators. \nPlease register for Lunch Webinar – IEP Facilitation: How Facilitated IEP Meetings Can Ensure Parent Voice on Mar 13\, 2018 12:00 PM CDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6372359664921580291. \nDetails about how to join the webinar will be sent to you upon registration. (If you’re unable to join\, a recording will be available at https://www.thearcofil.org/monthly-webinars/ at a later date.) \nAbout the Webinar:  Parents and school personnel sometimes find themselves facing the challenges of needing to communicate and collaborate with others whose opinions and perspectives differ significantly from theirs\, especially during Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings.  The Illinois State Board of Education’s Special Education Division has created an optional and free resource to assist IEP teams in ensuring everyone’s voice is heard. IEP facilitation is a process that helps foster effective communication between parents and districts as they develop a mutually acceptable IEP document. \nIn this webinar\, the presenters will provide an overview of the purpose\, components\, and benefits of IEP facilitation.  They will also share a few “real life” facilitation experiences and briefly describe some of the strategies used during IEP meetings to promote successful whole team collaboration and communication. As a result of the webinar\, participants will increase their knowledge and understanding of IEP facilitation as a process that supports teams in reaching and maintaining agreements during any IEP meeting. \nAbout the Presenters:  Sherry Colegrove has many years of experience in the area of special education and has served as the ISBE’s IEP Facilitation Coordinator for the past several years\, from the early infancy stages of creating the program to the program’s first full year of implementation statewide. In addition\, she has held the position as the agency’s Special Education Mediation Coordinator for the past two decades\, bringing much experience and expertise to the state. \nEach of the contracted state facilitators brings a rich professional history to the program.  They have taught and/or served in administrative positions in public school districts and/or state agencies. They have conducted several facilitated IEP meetings since the inception of the program. \nKathryn Cox has 33 years of experience in the field of special education\, including nine years as a public school special education teacher and 24 years as a consultant and administrator in Special Education Services at the ISBE.  In the latter part of her tenure at ISBE\, she served as Coordinator for the state’s comprehensive system of personnel development and Project Director of the State Personnel Development Grant\, which involved developing\, overseeing\, and evaluating evidence-based technical assistance\, coaching\, and professional development for educators and parents. \nSusan Harding has served as a Director of Special Education and is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist with over 35 years’ experience working with children\, youth\, parents and educators. She has presented numerous workshops and in-services to parent organizations and school groups to promote a shared understanding of educational topics and special education laws. Susan has been a lifelong advocate of thoughtful dialogue as a means of understanding differences and is a skilled facilitator with a practical and clinical understanding of student learning as well as organizational structures. \nMichael T. McElherne has many years’ experience as a Special Education Teacher and Administrator throughout the Chicago area. He currently works as a supervisor of clinical programs for Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU)\, a consultant to school districts\, and a mentor to building principals. His graduate work was devoted to understanding how school administrators could be better trained to understand the needs of parents and families. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-arc-of-illinois-lunchtime-webinar-iep-facilitation-how-facilitated-iep-meetings-can-ensure-parent-voice/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180316T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180316T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174243
CREATED:20180103T234055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T001947Z
UID:9645-1521172800-1521185400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Planning for the Future for Children and Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/planning-for-the-future-for-children-and-adults-with-intellectual-and-or-developmental-disabilities-2/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180322T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180322T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174243
CREATED:20180130T215642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T001947Z
UID:9684-1521689400-1521714600@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:6th Annual Arc of Illinois FSN/LIGAS Informational Seminar
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URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/6th-annual-informational-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180417T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180417T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174243
CREATED:20180210T023206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T001947Z
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SUMMARY:The Arc of Illinois\, Illinois Life Span Program Lunchtime Webinar - Supporting Siblings Throughout Life
DESCRIPTION:Please register for Arc of Illinois Lunchtime Webinar – Supporting Siblings Throughout Life on Apr 17\, 2018 12:00 PM CDT at: \nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6673448829560247043 \nSiblings of people with disabilities are often overlooked and sometimes even forgotten. This presentation will share the experience and perspective of siblings of people with disabilities throughout their lives. Resources and information will be shared for parents to support their children at various life stages from younger kids to older adults. \nPresented by Katie Arnold and Amy Halm. Katie Arnold is the Executive Director of the Sibling Leadership Network (SLN)\, a national nonprofit with state chapters that provides information and support to siblings of people with disabilities throughout the lifespan. Katie also works at the Institute on Disability and Human Development at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) as the Director of Community Education and plays a leadership role in UIC’s Family Support Research and Training Center. Katie has been involved in the SLN since the organization’s inception in 2007 and a leader of the Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters (SIBS) chapter. Her sibling experience has shaped her worldview in many ways. \nAmy Halm is the Project Manager for the Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) and serves on the Board of Directors of Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters (S.I.B.S.) Amy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and graduate of Illinois LEND at UIC. Amy admires her younger sister\, Emily\, who is a great self-advocate. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nBrought to you by GoToWebinar®\nWebinars Made Easy®
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-arc-of-illinois-illinois-life-span-program-lunchtime-webinar-supporting-siblings-throughout-life/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180420T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180420T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174243
CREATED:20180103T235547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T001947Z
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SUMMARY:Planning for the Future for Children and Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
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URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/planning-for-the-future-for-children-and-adults-with-intellectual-and-or-developmental-disabilities-3/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180425T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180426T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174243
CREATED:20170714T013629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T001947Z
UID:9504-1524627000-1524738600@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:The Arc of Illinois 68th Annual Convention
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URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-arc-of-illinois-68th-annual-convention/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180503T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180503T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174243
CREATED:20180316T221847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T001947Z
UID:9730-1525318200-1525345200@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:DSP Shortage: Know Your Options
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URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/dsp-shortage-know-your-options/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180504T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180504T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174243
CREATED:20180104T002154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T001947Z
UID:9650-1525406400-1525419000@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Planning for the Future for Children and Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
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URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/planning-for-the-future-for-children-and-adults-with-intellectual-and-or-developmental-disabilities-4/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180508T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180508T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174243
CREATED:20180413T194743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T001947Z
UID:9745-1525762800-1525766400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:The Arc of Illinois\, Illinois Life Span Program Lunchtime Webinar – Guardianship: Rights\, Responsibilities\, Limitations\, and Alternatives -  May 8th @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
DESCRIPTION:Please register for The Arc of Illinois Lunch Webinar – Guardianship: Rights\, Responsibilities\, Limitations\, and Alternatives on May 8\, 2018 12:00 PM CDT at: \nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1828284815509541379 \nGuardianship: Rights\, Responsibilities\, Limitations\, and Alternatives\nPresented by Lesley Arizmendi\, Staff Attorney at Equip for Equality \nParticipants can expect to learn:\n-rights of individuals under guardianship and during the guardianship process;\n-limits of guardianship—what a guardians can and cannot do;\n-responsibilities guardians have to observe the rights of their wards; and\n-alternatives to guardianships\, including supported decision-making\, powers of attorney\, and mental health advanced directives. \nLesley Arizmendi has been a Staff Attorney at Equip for Equality for the past eight years. She provides legal advocacy to people with disabilities\, focusing in the areas of guardianship\, abuse\, neglect\, financial exploitation\, mental health\, and fundamental rights in institutional and community settings. Lesley earned her JD from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles and her BA in Linguistics from Scripps College in Claremont\, California. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nBrought to you by GoToWebinar®\nWebinars Made Easy® \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-arc-of-illinois-illinois-life-span-program-lunchtime-webinar-guardianship-rights-responsibilities-limitations-and-alternatives-may-8th-1200-pm-100-pm/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180612T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180612T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174243
CREATED:20180217T000633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T001947Z
UID:9704-1528786800-1528790400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:The Arc of Illinois Lunchtime Webinar - Universal Design: It's More Than Large Print and Accessible Restrooms
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, June 12th\, 2018 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\, The Illinois Life Span Program of The Arc of Illinois will host a free webinar\, Universal Design: It’s More Than Large Print and Accessible Restrooms. \nPlease register for The Arc of Illinois Lunchtime Webinar – Universal Design: It’s More Than Large Print and Accessible Restrooms on Jun 12\, 2018 12:00 PM CDT at: \nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3297525921815702018 \nUniversal Design is an intentional foundation. It works to ensure environments and products can be used and understood by virtually everyone\, regardless of their ability. From meeting space to presentations\, activities\, and handouts\, you’ll learn that Universal Design isn’t just for a few people\, it’s for everyone! \nThis webinar will be presented by Mary Hettel and Krescene Beck. Mary Hettel is a self-advocate and member of both the Illinois Imagines and the Envision Illinois Statewide teams for many years.  Mary is passionate about creating systems and developing resources to better support people with disabilities who have experienced sexual and domestic violence. \nKrescene Beck is a disability advocate and co-director of Blue Tower Solutions\, Inc.  She is passionate about the projects she is involved with: The Illinois Self-Advocacy Alliance\, Envision Illinois\, and Illinois Imagines. \nPresented by The Alliance (Illinois Self-Advocacy Alliance) \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nBrought to you by GoToWebinar®\nWebinars Made Easy®
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-arc-of-illinois-lunchtime-webinar-universal-design-its-more-than-large-print-and-accessible-restrooms/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180710T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180710T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174243
CREATED:20180609T001528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T001947Z
UID:9814-1531206000-1531209600@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:The Illinois Life Span Program of The Arc of Illinois Lunchtime Webinar - Supportive Housing with CSH
DESCRIPTION:Please register for Supportive Housing with CSH on Jul 10\, 2018 12:00 PM CDT at: \nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5841987144642683650 \nPlease Join Curtis Harris and Julie Nelson in learning more about Supportive Housing. Curtis and Julie will share information about supportive housing\, a housing option that is affordable\, independent housing in the community with individualized supports. We will talk about what supportive housing is\, how to access it\, and where to learn more. Curtis will also share his perspective on self-advocates choosing the housing option that is right for them! \nCurtis Harris is an activist\, organizer\, leader\, and self-advocate working towards disability rights and autism acceptance. In January 1984\, Curtis was the first student to enroll in the newly created autism program in Chicago Public Schools. He is a board member with Chicagoland Autism Connection and has worked with organizations including Access Living\, ADAPT\, Refuse Fascism\, and numerous other working towards civil rights and health care for all. \nAt CSH\, Julie Nelson works to expand supportive housing as an option for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She also works on initiatives focused on using housing as an intervention to improve health. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nBrought to you by GoToWebinar®\nWebinars Made Easy®
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-illinois-life-span-program-of-the-arc-of-illinois-lunchtime-webinar-supportive-housing-with-csh/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180821T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180821T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174243
CREATED:20180609T003736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T001947Z
UID:9815-1534834800-1534838400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:The Illinois Life Span Program of The Arc of Illinois Lunchtime Webinar - Illinois Imagines: Our Rights\, Right Now!
DESCRIPTION:Please register for The Arc of Illinois\, Illinois Life Span Program Lunchtime Webinar – Illinois Imagines: Our Rights\, Right Now! on Aug 21\, 2018 12:00 PM CDT at: \nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7476030747488910851 \nIllinois Imagines: Our Rights\, Right Now! \nLearn about Illinois Imagines\, a project directed by self-advocates\, disability service agencies\, rape crisis centers\, and the Illinois Department of Human Services. Celebrating 10+ years\, Illinois Imagines focuses on changing Illinois systems on the statewide and local level to better serve people with disabilities who experience sexual violence. \nThis webinar will be presented by Mary Hettel and Krescene Beck. Mary Hettel is a self-advocate and member of both the Illinois Imagines and the Envision Illinois Statewide teams for many years. Mary is passionate about creating systems and developing resources to better support people with disabilities who have experienced sexual and domestic violence. \nKrescene Beck is a disability advocate and co-director of Blue Tower Solutions\, Inc. She is passionate about the projects she is involved with: The Illinois Self-Advocacy Alliance\, Envision Illinois\, and Illinois Imagines. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nPlease not that there are no CEUs provided for our Lunchtime Webinars. Thank you! \nBrought to you by GoToWebinar®\nWebinars Made Easy®
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-illinois-life-span-program-of-the-arc-of-illinois-lunchtime-webinar-illinois-imagines-our-rights-right-now/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180911T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180911T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174243
CREATED:20180622T000840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T001947Z
UID:9837-1536649200-1536652800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:The Illinois Life Span Program of The Arc of Illinois Lunchtime Webinar - The Community & Residential Services Authority and How They Can Help!
DESCRIPTION:Please register for The Illinois Life Span Program of The Arc of Illinois Lunchtime Webinar – Community & Residential Services Authority on Sep 11\, 2018 12:00 PM CDT at: \nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3313964721511243779 \nDue to the complexity of Illinois’ human service system restrictions\, children with severe emotional disabilities are often at risk of being under-served or ignored. The Community and Residential Services Authority (CRSA) helps Illinois families and agencies when their youth with mental health needs are denied access to a recommended plan of care. CRSA is dedicated to aiding the best possible outcomes for at-risk children while at the same time assisting the Illinois legislature in creating responsible legislation to address gaps in the children’s social services systems. \nIllinois is the only state in the nation whose legislature had the foresight to create an agency like CRSA. For nearly 31 years\, CRSA has helped thousands of Illinois families with children who have emotional and behavioral issues successfully address the complex service challenges facing them. \nPresenter – Debbi Smith. Debbi is the Executive Director of the Community and Residential Services Authority. She has 30 years of experience working with children and adults that have mental illnesses. She holds a Master of Science in Education and Counseling. She is also a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. \nThere will be no CEU’s provided for the webinar.  \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nBrought to you by GoToWebinar®\nWebinars Made Easy®
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-illinois-life-span-program-of-the-arc-of-illinois-lunchtime-webinar-the-community-residential-services-authority-and-how-they-can-help/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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