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SUMMARY:Weekly WOW Meetings!
DESCRIPTION:This weeks WOW meeting is all about maps!  We will hear from the people at UIC about a worldwide project that all of us get to be a part of! Join us Tuesday and Thursday at 2:00 where we will hear about what we get to do and see a bunch of examples of maps and pictures that have already been done from around the world. \nBlue Tower Solutions is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Weekly Wow Meetings! \nTime: Tuesday\, June 30\, 2:00 \nWednesday July 1\, 9am \nThursday\, July 2\, 2:00 \n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting — https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 \nDial by your location \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \nThis project is supported in part by grant number CFDA 93.960\, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living\, Department of Health and Human Services\, Washington\, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not\, therefore\, necessarily represent official ACL policy.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/weekly-wow-meetings/
LOCATION:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200706T080000
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SUMMARY:Health Matters Program Webinar - Communicating COVID-19 Updates to People with IDD\, Caregivers\, and Stakeholders
DESCRIPTION:Communicating COVID-19 Updates to People with IDD\, Caregivers\, and Stakeholders \nTuesday\, July 14\, 2020 1:00 pm\nCentral Daylight Time (Chicago\, GMT-05:00) \nClick here to register. \nMaggie Hassler\, Director of Executive Communications\, Aspire\, Chicago\, Illinois \nEstablishing preparedness communication plans for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)\, team\, families\, and community. Providing an inside look at one agency’s approach to multiple modalities and universal messaging for unique audiences. \nPresenters \nMaggie Hassler is the Director of Executive Communications at Aspire. Prior to joining Aspire\, Maggie co-founded a startup for forward-thinkers and purpose-driven companies to refine their message and get media coverage. She promoted and supported the conservation efforts of Shedd Aquarium\, including securing news coverage in The New York Times\, and she researched trade trends for HSBC’s Public Affairs Group Asia Pacific Headquarters. \nPLEASE NOTE\n1. Webinar is free.\n2. CEUs are not offered for the webinar.\n3. Webinar and materials will be recorded and archived on YouTube.\n4. For disability accommodations email Jasmina Sisirak (jsisirak@uic.edu) at least 10 days before the webinar. \nCOVID-19 Webinar Series is presented by the HealthMatters Program (https://www.healthmattersprogram.org)\, Department of Disability and Human Development\, College of Applied Health Sciences\, University of Illinois at Chicago through continued partnership with Project SEARCH (https://www.projectsearch.us) funded by the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council\, Grant # 17CH03FA20 and Aspire (https://aspirechicago.com). \nwww.HealthMattersProgram.org
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/health-matters-program-webinar-communicating-covid-19-updates-to-people-with-idd-caregivers-and-stakeholders/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200713T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200713T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200709T190744Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Town Hall\, from Access Living
DESCRIPTION:Join Access Living for a Virtual Town Hall at 6 p.m. Monday\, July 13 to learn about the Community Emergency Services and Support Act (CESSA)\, an Illinois state bill that would create an alternative emergency response system for people who need help from professionals trained in mental/behavioral crises. \nRegister online today to attend. \nRight now\, the care of Illinoisans experiencing mental and behavioral heath emergencies is left to the police\, who are trained in law enforcement instead of mental health care\, and too often misunderstand the situation. \nTreating these emergencies like a law enforcement activity leads to exacerbation of the healthcare crisis\, unnecessary lock-ups\, and police killings. Black and brown disabled people make up at least half of those killed by police. \nYoung adults of color with disabilities in Access Living’s organizing group Advance Your Leadership Power (AYLP) were involved in creating the CESSA bill in response to the death of young disabled people at the hands of police. \nThis Town Hall will feature people with disabilities\, health professionals\, state legislators and guests talking about why and how this bill will save lives and reduce incarceration rates in Illinois. \nConfirmed speakers include: \n\nIllinois State Senator Robert Peters In his first term as a State Senator\, Peters was the chief co-sponsor of legislation to ban private detention centers and ending “pay to stay” practice in correctional facilities. Recently\, he has spoken out in favor of bail reform\, called for community investment over incarceration\, and has actively supported the Black Lives Matter movement.\nIllinois State Representative Kelly Cassidy Cassidy supported bills to expand job opportunities for ex-offenders\, reduce harsh sentences\, and to mandate that all police officers complete Crisis Intervention Training.\nS’fya Eshe In 2013\, a police officer restrained S’fya at a hospital by pressing on her head and neck\, and S’fya was later transferred to a psychiatric ward.\nEllie Navidson MS\, RN Ellie is a registered nurse with experience in the emergency department\, homeless health\, harm reduction\, and medicated management for substance use.\nRenee Watts  Renee is the sister of Stephon Watts\, a 15-year-old boy with autism who was killed by the police during a mental health crisis.\nSimone Wilson Simone is a mental health advocate\, motivational speaker\, and former special education paraprofessional.\nEmcee: Candace Coleman Racial Justice Community Organizer at Access Living\, AYLP\n\nASL interpretation and CART provided. \nThere will also be time for a Q&A at the end of the Town Hall. \nDue to the limitations of the Zoom webinar platform\, questions submitted during the event via chat are not accessible to participants using screen readers. If you are interested in submitting a question to the panel\, we encourage all attendees to submit a question in advance via this accessible form on our website. \nWe hope you can join us for this important conversation. Register today.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/virtual-town-hall-from-access-living/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200714T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200714T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200628T204331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T202404Z
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SUMMARY:The Arc of IL ILS Lunchtime Webinar – Social Security 101 – Understanding the Benefits\, with Josephine Mueller and Daniel Summer\, SSA
DESCRIPTION:Join The Illinois Life Span Program of The Arc of Illinois Monthly Lunchtime Webinar on Social Security 101 –Understanding the Benefits.  This webinar is scheduled for Tuesday\, July 14th from Noon to 1:00 PM in English.\n\n\nIt will also be presented in Spanish on Tuesday\, July 21st from Noon to 1:00 PM. Details for that webinar will be listed separately on that date. \nPlease register for ILS Lunchtime Webinar – Social Security 101 – Understanding the Benefits in English at: \nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4467973656745297163 \nPresented by: Josephine Mueller and Daniel Summer\, Public Affairs Specialists with Social Security \nSocial Security is with you through life’s journey. This presentation will provide information on Social Security benefits and programs including: \n\nWhat is FICA\nWhat is SSDI\nWhat is SSI\nWhat’s New in 2020\n\nJosephine Mueller is a Spanish Bilingual Public Affairs Specialist for the Social Security Administration (SSA) in the Chicagoland area. Josephine has embraced her critical role for informing the public about Social Security programs and benefits. Her passion for sharing information has provided her a platform on Chicago Access Live Television Network for several years and you can find her on you tube. This platform has given her the opportunity to promote Social Security Programs throughout Chicagoland and Nationwide. \nHer many interests include community engagement\, education\, and motivating younger generations to exceed in their educational and professional careers. She has a passion for diversity and public speaking. \nJosephine Mueller earned a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in International Business from Governors State University. She has a passion for diversity and public speaking. \nThis passion has led her to a career within Social Security as a Bilingual Public Affairs Specialist\, in the Chicagoland area. Josephine has embraced her critical role for informing the public about Social Security programs and benefits. Her passion for sharing information has provided her a platform on Chicago Access Live Television Network for several years and you can find her on you tube. This platform has given her the opportunity to promote and inform the community about Social Security Programs throughout Chicagoland and Nationwide. \nHer many interests include community engagement\, education\, and motivating younger generations to exceed in their educational and professional careers. Josephine can be reached at Josephine.Mueller@SSA.Gov \nDaniel Summer earned a Master of Arts in Human Behavior from Valparaiso University. Originally a Theater major with a flair for the dramatic\, he attained a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Indiana University. \nHis experience as a college professor and as a therapist enhance his career with the Social Security Administration. In June 2019\, Daniel published his first book. \nDaniel has been with the Social Security Administration for 15 years and has taken all manner of Social Security Claims from disability to retirement\, SSI\, widow’s claims\, children’s cases and the like. \nIn his current position as a Public Affairs Specialist\, Daniel provides information about Social Security to the public via lectures\, radio\, newspaper and cable access TV. He is available for seminars and can be reached via email at Daniel.Summer@ssa.gov. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nPlease note that there are no CEUs for our Lunchtime Webinars. Thank you. \nBrought to you by GoToWebinar® \nWebinars Made Easy®
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-arc-of-il-ils-lunchtime-webinar-social-security-101-understanding-the-benefits-with-josephine-mueller-and-daniel-summer-ssa/
LOCATION:Consumer Stipend Information
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200714T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T201507Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Wow Meetings by Zoom!
DESCRIPTION:We will have guest star\, Margie Harkness\, from ICDD on to talk about the ICDD priorities for the next five years and we will walk through the survey.  We will cover the new tool from The Alliance that will help people receiving services talk to providers about the reinvention of Community Day Services and last but not least\, next week is National Disability Voter Registration Week!!  We will talk about voting and the Rev Up materials available. \nBlue Tower Solutions is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Weekly Wow Meetings! \nTime: Tuesday July 14\, and July 16 at 2:00! \nJoin Zoom Meeting — https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 \nDial by your location \n1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \nThis project is supported in part by grant number CFDA 93.960\, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living\, Department of Health and Human Services\, Washington\, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not\, therefore\, necessarily represent official ACL policy. \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/weekly-wow-meetings-by-zoom/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200706T183421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T183931Z
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SUMMARY:Family Resource Center on Disabilities Lunch and Learn Webinar - SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE PARENT ADVOCACY
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Family Resource Center on Disabilities. \nDate: 2020-07-15\nTime: 12 PM-1PM\nLocation: Webinar link will be emailed to you. Register at https://frcd.org/workshop_posts/parentskills/ \nDescription: \nTired of getting the run-around while wading through an alphabet soup of acronyms and not being sure of what you can and should do to help your child? Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy will provide you with these important tools: •Going from Frustration to Power; •Who is an advocate and why be an advocate? Learn six skills to follow to effectively advocate for your child.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-resource-center-on-disabilities-lunch-and-learn-webinar-skills-for-effective-parent-advocacy/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200716T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200716T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200713T201615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T201615Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Wow Meetings by Zoom!
DESCRIPTION:We will have guest star\, Margie Harkness\, from ICDD on to talk about the ICDD priorities for the next five years and we will walk through the survey.  We will cover the new tool from The Alliance that will help people receiving services talk to providers about the reinvention of Community Day Services and last but not least\, next week is National Disability Voter Registration Week!!  We will talk about voting and the Rev Up materials available. \nBlue Tower Solutions is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Weekly Wow Meetings! \nTime: Tuesday July 14\, and July 16 at 2:00! \nJoin Zoom Meeting — https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 \nDial by your location \n1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \nThis project is supported in part by grant number CFDA 93.960\, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living\, Department of Health and Human Services\, Washington\, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not\, therefore\, necessarily represent official ACL policy. \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/weekly-wow-meetings-by-zoom-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200721T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200721T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200628T204740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200628T204740Z
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SUMMARY:The Arc of IL ILS Lunctime Webinar – La Administración del Seguro Social – Entendiendo sus Beneficios
DESCRIPTION:The Arc of IL ILS Lunctime Webinar – La Administración del Seguro Social – Entendiendo sus Beneficios\n\n\nDate/Time\nDate(s) – 07/21/2020\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm \nPresentación en Español \nÚnase al programa mensual de Illinois Life Span (ILS) de la organización Arc of Illinois.  En el mes de julio 2020\, el tema será La Administración del Seguro Social – Entendiendo sus Beneficios desde el mediodía (12:00  pm)  hasta la 1:00 p.m de la tarde. \nRegístrese para este seminario\nHaga clic abajo \nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6944796221636350987 \nPresentado por: La Srta Josephine Mueller Especialista en Asuntos Públicos con La Administracion del Seguridad Social (SSA) \nLos programas del Seguro Social como parte de su camino de la vida. Esta presentación proporcionará información sobre los beneficios y programas del Seguro Social que incluyen: \n\n¿Qué significa FICA?\n¿Qué es el programa de incapacidad – SSDI?\n¿Qué es el programa de incapacidad – SSI?\nQué hay de nuevo en 2020\n\nLa Srta. Josephine Mueller es especialista bilingüe en asuntos públicos para la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) en el área de Chicago. Josephine ha asumido su papel fundamental para informar al público sobre los programas y beneficios del Seguro Social. Su pasión por compartir información le ha proporcionado una plataforma con Chicago Access Live Television Network durante varios años. Esta plataforma le ha dado la oportunidad de promover los programas del Seguro Social en la cuidad y los suburbios de Chicago y por todo el país. \nSus intereses incluyen la participación de la comunidad\, la educación y motivar a las generaciones más jóvenes a superarse en sus carreras educativas y profesionales. Ella tiene una pasión por la diversidad y hablar en público. \nLa Srta Josephine Mueller obtuvo una Maestría en Administración de Empresas con concentración en Negocios Internacionales de Governors State University en Illinois. \nDespués de registrarse\, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación con información sobre cómo unirse al seminario web. \nPresentado por GoToWebinar® \nWebinars Made Easy®
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-arc-of-il-ils-lunctime-webinar-la-administracion-del-seguro-social-entendiendo-sus-beneficios/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200721T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200721T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200706T184943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T184943Z
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SUMMARY:Health Matters Program Webinar - Even During a Crisis\, People with Disabilities have Rights
DESCRIPTION:Event status: Not started (Register) \nDate and time: Tuesday\, July 21\, 2020 1:00 pm Central Daylight Time (Chicago\, GMT-05:00) \n Duration: 1 hour \nOverview: This presentation will provide updates on issues related to COVID-19 treatment for people with IDD. Guidelines being used to help health care providers and health care institutions address issues related to access\, care\, and treatment issues for people with IDD will be discussed. \nPresenter: Robin Jones is the Director of the Great Lakes ADA Center and an Instructor in the Department on Disability and Human Development at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Robin has served as director since the Center’s inception in 1991. Her educational background includes degrees in Public Administration and Occupational Therapy. Robin has extensive experiences as a consultant and trainer regarding the barriers to community participation for people with disabilities including access to education\, transportation\, employment and electronic information. Robin has been actively involved in assisting business and government to meet their obligations under federal disability rights laws and is recognized as a key resource regarding hiring and employing people with disabilities. \n~~~ \nCOVID-19 Webinar Series is presented by the HealthMatters Program\, Department of Disability and Human Development\, College of Applied Health Sciences\, University of Illinois at Chicago with continued partnership with Project SEARCH\, a leader in securing competitive employment for people with disabilities based at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and with Aspire an Illinois organization providing services to children and adults with developmental disabilities\, their families and their communities. \nPLEASE NOTE \n\nThere is no cost for these webinars.\nCEUs are not offered for these webinars.\nWebinars and materials will be recorded and archived on YouTube.\nFor disability accommodations email Jasmina Sisirak (jsisirak@uic.edu) at least 10 days before the webinars.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/health-matters-program-webinar-even-during-a-crisis-people-with-disabilities-have-rights/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200721T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200717T185659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200717T185659Z
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SUMMARY:Sibling & Family Balance Zoom Call - Hosted by Special Fathers Network
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: \nAttorney Benjamin (Benji) Rubin\, Brian Rubin’s youngest son\, Mitchell’s “little/big” brother (Mitchell has autism)\, a partner in the Law Firm of Rubin Law\, A Professional Corporation since 2010\, graduated from the University of Illinois College of Law\, Magna Cum Laude\, received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University\, and his Graduate Law Degree\, an LLM (Tax)\, with honors\, also from Northwestern University. \nBenji is a member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners\, a member\, by invitation\, of the Special Needs Alliance (the national not for profit association of special needs planning attorneys with membership by invitation only)\, is Chairman of the American Bar Association Special Needs Planning Committee\, serves as the President of SIBS (Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters)\, the Illinois chapter of the national Sibling Leadership Network\, an organization of adult siblings of individuals with intellectual disabilities\, developmental disabilities and/or mental illness. Benji is a member and officer (Treasurer) of the Board of Directors of The Arc of Illinois\, is a member of the Clearbrook Associate Board\, an organization serving more than 8\,000 individuals with disabilities\, including his brother\, Mitchell\, serves on the Board of Directors of DayOne PACT\, which serves as Trustee of Special Needs Trusts as well as Guardian for individuals with intellectual disabilities\, developmental disabilities and/or mental illness\, serves on the Board of Directors of the Foundation of The Special Education District of Lake County (SEDOL Foundation)\, serves on the Advisory Council of Encompass (Encompass in partnership with Jewish Child & Family Services\, Jewish United Fund\, JVS Chicago\, JCC Chicago\, Keshet\, and The Center for Enriched Living and Center for Independent Futures). Benji is also a Faculty Member for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) on the topic of special needs planning\, as well as a Speaker for the American Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association on those topics. \nHaving Mitchell as a brother profoundly shaped who Benji is today\, and thus the type of law he chose to practice. His personal experiences as a sibling offer a unique perspective into the responsibilities that come with caring for a sibling with special needs. Now as an adult\, those sometimes present and future responsibilities he has regarding his brother’s care are a concern that he shares with all brothers and sisters of individuals with special needs. \nDon Meyer is the Founder of the Sibling Support Project. Don is probably best known for creating Sibshops\, lively   programs just for young brothers and sisters of kids with special needs. Currently\, there are over 475 Sibshops in eight countries. Don also created SibTeen Sib20\, and SibNet\, online communities for young and adult brothers and sisters which allow thousands of siblings from around the world to connect with their peers. \nDon was a founder of the SEFAM (Supporting Extended Family Members) program at the University of Washington\, which pioneered services for fathers\, siblings\, and grandparents of children with special needs. \nAs a sought-after speaker\, Don has conducted hundreds of workshops on siblings\, fathers\, and grandparents of children with special needs and trainings on the Sibshop model throughout the United States\, Canada\, Ireland\, Iceland\, England\, Italy\, New Zealand\, and Japan. (Learn more about the workshops Don is asked to conduct.) \nDon is the senior author or editor of seven books: \n• Sibshops: Workshops for brothers and sisters of children with special needs;\n• Uncommon Fathers: Reflections on Raising a Child with Special Needs;\n• Living with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs: a Book for Sibs;\n• Views from our Shoes: Growing up with a brother or sister with special needs;\n• The Sibling Slam Book;\n• Thicker than Water: Essays by Adult Siblings of People with Disabilities; and\n• The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Brothers and Sisters of Adults with Disabilities. \nDon has been interviewed by numerous news outlets for stories regarding siblings’ concerns including ABC News’ 20/20\, Nightline\, and World News Tonight; Newsweek; The New York Times; The Washington Post; Newsday; Ladies Home Journal; National Public Radio; and Good Housekeeping. \nDon is married to Terry DeLeonardis\, a special education preschool teacher and consultant. They have four children.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/sibling-family-balance-zoom-call-hosted-by-special-fathers-network/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200723T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200723T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200721T151853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T151853Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Wow Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Partners in Policymaking participant and self advocate John Paschedag will present his Partners Project\, ‘Staying Safe Online’.  With so many people new to using the internet we are really looking forward to seeing his presentation!!  We will only have one meeting this week Thursday\, July 23 at 2:00. \nBlue Tower Solutions is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Weekly Wow Meetings! \nTime: Thursday\, July 23 2:00 \n Join Zoom Meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 \n Dial by your location   +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \n\nOne tap mobile   +13126266799\,\,81069446373# US (Chicago) \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/weekly-wow-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom Call\, IL\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200727T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200727T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200706T183824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T183824Z
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SUMMARY:Family Resource Center on Disabilities Lunch and Learn Webinar - Managing Mental Wellness in Times of Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:FRCD LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR: MANAGING MENTAL WELLNESS IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY\nDate: 2020-07-27\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\nLocation: Webinar Link will be mailed to you. Register at https://frcd.org/workshop_posts/nami/ \nDescription: \nNAMI Chicago will present a 1-hour Mental Wellness training designed to provide a foundation of knowledge on mental health & wellness. They will provide an introduction to NAMI Chicago’s free mental health Helpline and other resources\, cover key components of wellness utilizing the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)\, discuss the impact of stigma and how to support a someone who is struggling. This training will also provide different self-care strategies to utilize during this unprecedented time of uncertainty. \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-resource-center-on-disabilities-lunch-and-learn-webinar-managing-mental-wellness-in-times-of-uncertainty/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200728T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200728T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200706T185408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T185408Z
UID:11297-1595941200-1595944800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Health Matters Program Webinar - Hospitalized People with IDD Need Their Categivers: They Aren't Visitors
DESCRIPTION:Hospitalized People with IDD Need their Caregivers: They Aren’t Visitors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnglish : Chicago Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent status:\nNot started (Register)\n\n\nDate and time:\nTuesday\, July 28\, 2020 1:00 pm\nCentral Daylight Time (Chicago\, GMT-05:00)\nChange time zone\n\n\nDuration:\n1 hour\n\n\nDescription:\n\n\n\n\n\nHospitalized People with IDD Need their Caregivers: They Aren’t Visitors \nSarah H. Ailey\, PhD\, APHN\, Professor\, Rush University \nThis presentation will provide an overview on the need to implement hospital visitation policies for people with IDD. Best practices policies that advocate for the rights of people with IDD to have a caregiver with them while hospitalized to help make decisions and provide reassurance and calmness is a matter of life and death. Implementation of strategies that support healing for people with IDD if caregivers cannot be present will also be discussed. \nPresenters \nSarah Ailey\, PhD\, APHN is a professor in the Department of Community\, Systems\, and Mental Health Nursing at Rush University\, Chicago\, IL. She is president of the Alliance for Disability in Health Care Education (ADHCE) since 2019. Her research and scholarly practice are concentrated on improving the lives of people with disabilities\, in particular intellectual disabilities\, by translating research into practice within community and inpatient hospital settings. She is currently investigating the effect of the Steps to Effective Problem-solving (STEPS) program in group homes\, funded by an R01 grant from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institute. She\, along with Drs. Molly Bathje and Tamar Heller\, were funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to hold the PATH-PWD (Partnering to Transform Healthcare with People with Disabilities) Conference in 2017. Along with Dr. Beth Marks she was an author of the White Paper on Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in Nursing Educational Programs for the California Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities (CCEPD). Ailey has been on the Board of the Alliance for Disability in Healthcare Education since 2015 and has been the Vice-President since 2017. She recently received a “Pinnacle Nurse Leader” Award Power of Nursing Leadership Annual Meeting Chicago and was the recipient of the 2019 Outstanding Leadership and Service Award – Annual Conference of the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry. \nPLEASE NOTE\n1. Webinar is free.\n2. CEUs are not offered for the webinar.\n3. Webinar and materials will be recorded and archived on YouTube.\n4. For disability accommodations email Jasmina Sisirak (jsisirak@uic.edu) at least 10 days before the webinar. \nCOVID-19 Webinar Series is presented by the HealthMatters Program (https://www.healthmattersprogram.org)\, Department of Disability and Human Development\, College of Applied Health Sciences\, University of Illinois at Chicago through continued partnership with Project SEARCH (https://www.projectsearch.us) funded by the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council\, Grant # 17CH03FA20 and Aspire (https://aspirechicago.com). \nwww.HealthMattersProgram.org
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/health-matters-program-webinar-hospitalized-people-with-idd-need-their-categivers-they-arent-visitors/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200728T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200728T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200728T142556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T142556Z
UID:11509-1595944800-1595948400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:WOW Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Happy Belated 30th Anniversary ADA!  On this week’s WOW meeting guest stars Becca Burrow and Chuy Campuzano will join Richard and Leanne as we celebrate the anniversary of the ADA.  We will talk about what has been done and the work we still need to do.  Of course it will be fun\, interactive and the ADA Quiz show! Join us Tuesday or Thursday or both! \n  \nBlue Tower Solutions is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Weekly Wow Meetings! \nTime: Tuesday\, July 28 and July 30  2020  at 2:00 pm \n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 \n  \nMeeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \nDial by your location \n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n  \n  \nThis project is supported in part by grant number CFDA 93.960\, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living\, Department of Health and Human Services\, Washington\, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not\, therefore\, necessarily represent official ACL policy.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/wow-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200730T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200709T192011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200709T192011Z
UID:11336-1596110400-1596115800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Ligas Family Advocates Program presents a webinar featuring The Regional Transportation Authority Mobility Services
DESCRIPTION:The Ligas Family Advocate Program invites you to join us for a webinar Featuring: The Regional Transportation Authority Mobility Services!  PLEASE share the flier linked below! \nJuly 30th 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Register at link below: \nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6772873287217283599 \nWebinar ID 119-150-675 \nSimply copy or type the link above into your browser. Per the RTA’s requirements this webinar will not be recorded. If you have questions contact Mary Dixon (mary@thearcofil.org; 815-464-1832 x 1017) or Megan Mutti (megan@thearcoil.org; 815-464-1832 x1022) \nSee Flier: Here is the link to the PDF for Flier
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ligas-family-advocates-program-presents-a-webinar-featuring-the-regional-transportation-authority-mobility-services/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200730T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200730T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200728T215111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T215111Z
UID:11515-1596114000-1596119400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:How to Respond Effectively to People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center and Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the webinar. \nDate: Thursday\, July 30\, 2020\nTime:    1:00 – 2:30 PM CT      2:00-3:30 p.m. ET \n  \nPeople with intellectual and developmental disabilities (sometimes known as I/DD) are an often overlooked population in the criminal justice system because of a lack of identification and understanding and service gaps that prevent providers’ abilities to address their needs. At the same time\, they are also often victimized by people without these disabilities\, which can sometimes lead to sustained involvement with the criminal justice system. Criminal justice professionals who want to effectively respond to their service and delivery needs and reduce the prevalence of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the criminal justice system will first need to improve their knowledge and awareness about people in this population. Then\, they must commit to training that is focused specifically on ways to address their needs. \nThis webinar will discuss the prevalence of intellectual and developmental disabilities within people in the criminal justice system and will explain the Pathways to Justice model that can be used to better understand how people with these disabilities become involved in the criminal justice system. It will also feature conversations about common challenges that they face and criminal justice professionals experience when encountering each other at each intercept point. The webinar will also highlight how The Arc’s National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability is supporting professionals with training and technical assistance. \nClosed captioning will be available for this event. \n  \nPanelists: \n\nLeigh Ann Davis\, Director\, Criminal Justice Initiatives\, The Arc\, National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability\nMaria Fryer\, Policy Advisor\, BJA\, U.S. Department of Justice\nAllison Upton\, Project Manager\, Behavioral Health Division\, the CSG Justice Center\n\nRegister for the webinar. \nhttps://csgjusticecenter.org/events/register-now-for-webinar-how-to-respond-effectively-to-people-with-intellectual-developmental-disabilities-in-the-criminal-justice-system/
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/how-to-respond-effectively-to-people-with-intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities/
LOCATION:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200730T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200730T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200728T142723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T142723Z
UID:11510-1596117600-1596121200@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:WOW Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Happy Belated 30th Anniversary ADA!  On this week’s WOW meeting guest stars Becca Burrow and Chuy Campuzano will join Richard and Leanne as we celebrate the anniversary of the ADA.  We will talk about what has been done and the work we still need to do.  Of course it will be fun\, interactive and the ADA Quiz show! Join us Tuesday or Thursday or both! \n  \nBlue Tower Solutions is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Weekly Wow Meetings! \nTime: Tuesday\, July 28 and July 30  2020 at 2:00 pm \n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 \n  \nMeeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \nDial by your location \n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n  \n  \nThis project is supported in part by grant number CFDA 93.960\, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living\, Department of Health and Human Services\, Washington\, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not\, therefore\, necessarily represent official ACL policy.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/wow-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200803T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200803T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200730T170228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T170228Z
UID:11539-1596474000-1596477600@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Medical Rationing Webinar  - Access Living
DESCRIPTION:Join Access Living at 5 p.m. Monday\, August 3\, for a webinar about fighting discrimination in medical crisis standards of care and hospital visitor policies for people with disabilities during COVID-19 and beyond. ASL interpretation and CART provided. \nPanelists: \n– Karen Tamley is the President and CEO of Access Living. \n– James Bennett was appointed Illinois Department of Human Rights Director by Governor Pritzker. \n– Anita Cameron is the Director of Minority Outreach at Not Dead Yet\, a national disability rights group. \n– Mary Rosenberg is a staff attorney at Access Living where she represents people with disabilities in discrimination cases. \n– Emcee: Dr. Angel Miles is the Healthcare and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Policy Analyst at Access Living. \n  \nRegister here to attend.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/medical-rationing-webinar-access-living/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200804T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200804T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200803T191517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200803T191517Z
UID:11562-1596544200-1596547800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Webinar on Sleep in Adolescents and Adults with Down Syndrome
DESCRIPTION:Getting good sleep is an important part of being and staying healthy. Join us for a webinar on this topic on Tuesday\, August 4 at 12:30pm (Central Time). The presenters will discuss the importance of sleep as well as practical steps you can take to promote good sleep. They will also discuss conditions and issues that can lead to sleep disturbances. Both medicinal and non-medicinal ways to address sleep disturbances will be described. This webinar will be presented by Brian Chicoine\, MD\, and Katie Frank\, PhD\, OTR/L\, from the Adult Down Syndrome Center. The webinar is free but registration is required. Please register for the webinar at this link. \nThe webinar will be recorded. The recording will be shared in our Resource Library and on our Facebook page within two weeks of the webinar. If you register for the webinar\, a link to the recording will also be e-mailed to you.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/webinar-on-sleep-in-adolescents-and-adults-with-down-syndrome/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200804T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200804T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200730T144320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T144320Z
UID:11526-1596546000-1596549600@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Health Matters Now More than Ever: The Triple Burden of Disease for People with IDD
DESCRIPTION:Speakers:  Jasmina Sisirak\, PhD\, MPH\, Co-Director of the HealthMatters Program\, Department of Disability and Health\, University of Illinois at Chicago and Jennifer Eastman\, MBA\, Director of Community Living Policy at Maryland Department of Disabilities \nAs an often underserved population\, health promotion is even more imperative for people with IDD when living in turbulent communities during a pandemic. During a period of physical distancing and sheltering in place due to COVID-19 pandemic\, community-based organizations (CBOs) are reimagining ways to deliver health promotion programming to people with IDD and exploring options for connecting remotely. This webinar will present Virtual HealthMatters Program Coach\, a 12-week health promotion program that provides easy access\, online “anytime/anywhere” modules\, strategies\, and messages for use among people with IDD and their supports in community homes. Lessons learned will be discussed by one of the CBOs currently using the program. Ways to get involved and take part in Virtual HealthMatters Program Coach will be explained. \nREGISTER  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-19 Webinar Series is presented by the HealthMatters Program (https://www.healthmattersprogram.org)\, Department of Disability and Human Development\, College of Applied Health Sciences\, University of Illinois at Chicago through continued partnership with Project SEARCH (https://www.projectsearch.us) funded by the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council\, Grant # 17CH03FA20 and Aspire (https://aspirechicago.com). \nwww.HealthMattersProgram.org
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/health-matters-now-more-than-ever-the-triple-burden-of-disease-for-people-with-idd/
LOCATION:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200804T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200804T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200724T182046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T182046Z
UID:11491-1596553200-1596558600@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Online Sibshops for Illinois children and teens
DESCRIPTION:  \nOnline Sibshops for Illinois children and teens \nZoom Sibshops are for children and teens who have a sibling with disabilities. Sibshops are a fun\, sib-focused time to connect and relax with other siblings who get what being a sib is all about!\nFor the adults who run them and for the agencies that sponsor them\, Sibshops are evidence of their loving concern for the family member who will have the longest-lasting relationship with a person who has a disability. However\, for the children and teens who attend them\, Sibshops are fun events where they will meet other sibs (usually for the first time)\, have fun\, laugh\, talk about the challenges AND joys of having a sib with disabilities\, play some great games\, learn something about the services their brothers and sisters receive.  \n  \nEspecially during this time when many families are spending more time at home\, siblings are experiencing all kinds of feelings. Meeting other sibs\, talking\, and playing games with one another can help your child feel less alone and more prepared to handle different experiences and situations that arise.  \n  \nSiblings who have attended previous Sibshops are welcome to attend this Sibshop as well! There is no cost to attend the Sibshop! \nSibshops: \nTuesday\, August 4\, 3-4:30pm CT (ages 8-12)\nhttps://www.sibsnetwork.org/event/sibshop-ages-8-12-aug-04-20/ \n After registration\, a Zoom link will be emailed.  \n If you have questions\, please contact Tara Conley at info@sibsnetwork.org. \n  \nThese Sibshops are hosted by the Sibling Leadership Network in partnership with Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters with an investment of the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities. This project is supported in part by grant number CFDA 93.630 from the U.S. Administration for Community Living\, Department of Health and Human Services\, Washington D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not\, therefore necessarily represent official ACL policy. \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/online-sibshops-for-illinois-children-and-teens/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200806T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200806T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200804T202210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T202210Z
UID:11575-1596722400-1596726000@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Wow Meeting - Taking Care of Ourselves
DESCRIPTION:This weeks WOW meeting is all about taking care of ourselves!  We want everyone to bring something that makes them feel happy and comfortable to the meeting on Thursday at 2:00.  Maybe it is a favorite stuffed animal\, (you know that is what Leanne is bringing)!  Maybe it is a favorite t-shirt.  Maybe it is a favorite blanket or a song.  Maybe it is a squeezy stress ball! Anything you want to show us bring it along.  We cannot wait to see all of the things that are important to you.  We will spend our time together talking about different ways we can handle our feelings. \nRegister  for this Join Zoom Meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 \n OR  \nDial by your location \n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \n  \nOne tap mobile \n+13126266799\,\,81069446373# US (Chicago) \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/weekly-wow-meeting-taking-care-of-ourselves/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200811T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200730T142403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T142403Z
UID:11521-1597143600-1597147200@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Back to School 2020: How will your child's day look?  Webinar hosted by Family Matters
DESCRIPTION:COVID has brought about many changes. School is no exception. As parents many of you have questions about what your child’s school day will look like. Join us to hear more details about the guidance that the Illinois State Board of Education has put out. \nSee website location listed below for registration link.   After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nTOLL-FREE: 866-436-7842 \nView System Requirements \nThe contents of this website were developed/revised under a grant from the US Department of Education\, #H328M150037.  However\, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.  Project Officer David Emenheiser. \n\nFMPTIC serves all of Illinois EXCEPT Cook\, DuPage\, Grundy\, Kane\, Kendall\, Lake\, McHenry\, and Will counties; 94% funded by the U.S. Department of Education with additional support from Community Support Systems. \nDisclaimer: Family Matters is not a legal services agency and cannot provide legal advice or legal representation. Information received from Family Matters is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as a substitution for legal advice.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/back-to-school-2020-how-will-your-childs-day-look-webinar-hosted-by-family-matters/
LOCATION:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200811T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200706T175911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T202335Z
UID:11291-1597147200-1597150800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Illinois Life Span Program of The Arc of IL\, Lunchtime Webinar - Successful Collaboration Between Disability Advocates and Police in Western Suburbs\, Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join The Illinois Life Span Program of The Arc of Illinois for the August 11\, 2020 Lunchtime Webinar from Noon to 1:00 PM. Our topic will be “Successful Collaboration Between Disability Advocates and Police in Western Suburbs” \nSpeakers include Jennifer Hillgoth of the Aurora Police Department\, Special Needs Aurora Police Program (SNAPP) and Jim Pacetti of the Naperville Police Department Caring Hands Emergency Response Program. \nPlease register for ILS Lunchtime Webinar – Successful Collaboration Between Disability Advocates and Police in Western Suburbs on Aug 11\, 2020 12:00 PM CDT at: \nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4166885591619029004 \nOfficers Hillgoth and Pacetti will describe the programs created at both suburban police departments aimed at helping keep people with disabilities safe and enlightening police officers. \n-How the idea for SNAPP and Caring Hands came to the police departments. \n-The goals of SNAPP and Caring Hands \n-How the programs work \n-The responsibility of the consumer \n-The geographical limits\, department sharing\, and more! \n  \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/illinois-life-span-program-of-the-arc-of-il-lunchtime-webinar-successful-collaboration-between-disability-advocates-and-police-in-western-suburbs-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200811T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200811T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200730T163146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T163146Z
UID:11528-1597150800-1597154400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Shifting Services in Community-Based Organizations: Meeting the Needs of People with IDD
DESCRIPTION:Susan L. Silberman\, PhD\, Senior Director\, Research & Evaluation at National Council on Aging (NCOA)\, Washington\, DC \nThis presentation will highlight findings from recent National Council on Aging (NCOA) surveys of its community-based organizations (CBOs) partners and grantees. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic\, CBOs are on the front lines providing services and programs to millions of older adults. How are CBOs working during COVID? What services and programs are continuing and which ones have been put aside? What are the most pressing needs of older adults during COVID? Surveys from April and July 2020 will be discussed\, sharing insights on the ability of CBOs to serve older adults at this critical time. \nREGISTER \n  \nCOVID-19 Webinar Series is presented by the HealthMatters Program (https://www.healthmattersprogram.org)\, Department of Disability and Human Development\, College of Applied Health Sciences\, University of Illinois at Chicago through continued partnership with Project SEARCH (https://www.projectsearch.us) funded by the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council\, Grant # 17CH03FA20 and Aspire (https://aspirechicago.com). \nwww.HealthMattersProgram.org
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/shifting-services-in-community-based-organizations-meeting-the-needs-of-people-with-idd/
LOCATION:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200810T202726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T202726Z
UID:11627-1597154400-1597158000@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:WOW MEETING JAM
DESCRIPTION:This weeks WOW meeting is a continuation of last week. We are calling it the WOW JAM!!  Join us at 2:00 on Tuesday with your favorite song and/or item to share! We are allowing extra time if we need it since we had so much fun last week! \n Blue Tower Solutions is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \n Topic: Weekly Wow Meetings! \nTime: Tuesday\, August 11 2:00 \n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 \n  \n  \nDial by your location \n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \nOne tap mobile \n+13126266799\,\,81069446373# US (Chicago)
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/wow-meeting-jam/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200813T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200730T143103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T143103Z
UID:11523-1597312800-1597316400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Presentation presented by Family Matters
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Social Security Disability Benefit’s Work Incentives (Supplemental Security Income (SSI); Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI; and Disabled Adult Child (DAC)\, and options available to maintain healthcare while being employed. \nOur Presenter: Ron Mulvaney\, BS\, BS\, CWIC Illinois Assistive Technology Program-Work Incentives Planning and Assistance 217/836-0061 rmulvaney@iltech.org Ron is the Program Director for IATP-WIPA\, which covers 102 counties in Illinois. Work Incentives Planning and Assistance is a grant-funded program through the Social Security Administration. The WIPA Program serves individuals currently receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Disabled Adult Child (DAC) and/or Disabled Widow/er Benefits (DWB) that are ready to start employment. \nFor registration see website link listed below \nFamily Matters TOLL-FREE: 866-436-7842 \nThe contents of this website were developed/revised under a grant from the US Department of Education\, #H328M150037.  However\, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education\, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.  Project Officer David Emenheiser. \n\nFMPTIC serves all of Illinois EXCEPT Cook\, DuPage\, Grundy\, Kane\, Kendall\, Lake\, McHenry\, and Will counties; 94% funded by the U.S. Department of Education with additional support from Community Support Systems. \nDisclaimer: Family Matters is not a legal services agency and cannot provide legal advice or legal representation. Information received from Family Matters is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as a substitution for legal advice. \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/work-incentives-planning-and-assistance-presentation-presented-by-family-matters/
LOCATION:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200822
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200716T185204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T185204Z
UID:11412-1597708800-1598054399@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Sibshop Facilitator Training for Illinois Residents Presented by The Sibling Support Project
DESCRIPTION:Sibshop Facilitator Training for Illinois Residents Presented by The Sibling Support Project \nJoin us to learn about the unique concerns and opportunities of siblings of individuals with disabilities\, and how to support them through Sibshops! \nSibshops are fun\, supportive events for siblings\, the family members who share the longest-lasting relationship with a person who has a disability. Sibshops provide children with opportunities to obtain peer support and make connections\, while sharing the delights and challenges faced by having a sibling with disabilities. \nSibshop Facilitators are often professionals and parents\, educators\, service providers\, adult siblings…and anyone who would like to support the lives of sibs.  Participants attending the training will learn about how to lead a Sibshop\, and experience one firsthand! \nZoom Sibshop Facilitator Certification Training\nYou are required to attend ALL 4 90-minute Sessions in order to become a Certified Sibshop Facilitator \nTuesday\, August 18- Friday August 21 at 2pm-3:30pm CT \nOr Tuesday\, August 18 – Friday August 21 at 6:30pm-8pm CT \nRegistration for Sibshop Certification training is FREE. 6 hours of CEU’s\, provided by University of Illinois Chicago: $10 \nCEU’s provided by the Institute on Disability and Human Development for the following license types: Nurses\, Clinical Psychologists\, Illinois Teachers Professional Development (PD)\, LCSW/LSW\, RD\, NHA\, OT\, PT\, QIDP\, and SLP. \nClick HERE to register for Aug 18-21\, 2pm-3:30 pm Training \nClick HERE to register for Aug 18-21\, 6:30-8:00 pm Training \nIf you have any questions\, please contact amy.halm@siblingleadership.org
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/sibshop-facilitator-training-for-illinois-residents-presented-by-the-sibling-support-project/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200818T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200818T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
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SUMMARY:Employment Resilience: People with IDD are Critical Frontline Workers
DESCRIPTION:Erin Riehle\, MSN\, RN\, Project SEARCH \nInternationally\, some COVID-19 policies meant to protect people with IDD could have the negative effect of restricting people with IDD from working due to health concerns solely based on disability status in the absence of any evidence supporting this practice. This presentation will explore these policies and discuss Project SEARCH graduates who are part of the solution on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact of people with IDD working on the frontlines will be discussed along with policy implications. \nREGISTER \n  \nCOVID-19 Webinar Series is presented by the HealthMatters Program (https://www.healthmattersprogram.org)\, Department of Disability and Human Development\, College of Applied Health Sciences\, University of Illinois at Chicago through continued partnership with Project SEARCH (https://www.projectsearch.us) funded by the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council\, Grant # 17CH03FA20 and Aspire (https://aspirechicago.com). \nwww.HealthMattersProgram.org
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/employment-resilience-people-with-idd-are-critical-frontline-workers/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200818T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200818T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051525
CREATED:20200817T141521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T141521Z
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SUMMARY:Housing and Suitable Living Arrangements - Special Fathers Network (SFN)
DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION:\nOne of the challenges most families raising a child with special needs face is will my child be able to live independently and what type of living arrangement would be most suitable.   \nFEATURING:\nTwo SFN Mentor Fathers: Rich Gathro and Paul Koza \nZoom registration links can be found at: \nwww.21stCenturyDads.org 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/housing-and-suitable-living-arrangements-special-fathers-network-sfn/
LOCATION:Webinar
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