BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Arc of Illinois - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.thearcofil.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Arc of Illinois REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210203T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210203T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20210128T210034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T210034Z UID:13000-1612364400-1612369800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:The Covid-19 Vaccine & Disability: What You Should Know presented by Access Living DESCRIPTION:Join Access Living and healthcare professionals on February 3rd for a virtual town hall on the Covid-19 vaccine and people with disabilities.  Details and panelist information will be forthcoming.   Questions? Contact Jerome Palliser at JPalliser@accessliving.org. \n  \nRSVP NOW: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_yvizXqC9Q2yXnTYTiC_Ing \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-covid-19-vaccine-disability-what-you-should-know-presented-by-access-living/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210203T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210203T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20201113T152426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T152426Z UID:12392-1612368000-1612375200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Let’s Sing a Song! Bilingual Songs and Activities to Support Social/Emotional Learning\, Development\, and Management for Young Learners (Webinar) - StarNet DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, we will provide and teach a list of songs\, short stories\, rhymes and activities that assist bilingual and predominantly Spanish-speaking young learners with their social and emotional expression and development. Activities to encourage self-soothing as well as activities to aid care-givers in re-direction and transitions will also be covered. You will leave this class with new\, easily learnable\, and teachable songs and techniques to teach caregivers and children in a remote-learning environment. \n  \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/lets-sing-a-song-bilingual-songs-and-activities-to-support-social-emotional-learning-development-and-management-for-young-learners-webinar-starnet/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210204T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20210107T202100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T202100Z UID:12757-1612440000-1612443600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Arc of IL Family to Family Health Information Center Telehealth Family Series in English DESCRIPTION:More information to come URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/arc-of-il-family-to-family-health-information-center-telehealth-family-series-in-english/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210204T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210204T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20210119T175311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T173044Z UID:12897-1612450800-1612454400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Weekly WOW Meeting - Dealing with Grief DESCRIPTION:This week we on WOW we will be talking about ways to get through our grief.  Over the last couple of months many people on the WOW meetings have talked about people they have lost through the pandemic or\, people they miss because of the lockdowns\, and we want to give people space to share\, as well as\, participate in some activities that they will be able to keep with them.  If at all possible\, people may want to bring a photo of the person they miss\, as well as\, something to draw or write with and some paper.  If we need to\, we will follow up with people after the meetings.  If you want staff to attend that is ok too.  Leanne and Cate Adelman\, a professional with experience in facilitating sessions like this\, will be co-leading these groups with our regular WOW team presenters. \nIf you have any questions please let us know. \n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 \n  \nDial by your location \n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n        Meeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kZrNqzxbV URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/weekly-wow-meeting-disability-advocacy-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20210121T160150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T160150Z UID:12927-1612868400-1612872000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:30 Minute Message on After School Schedules presented by Family Matters DESCRIPTION:Learn tips for productive morning routines\, after school schedules\, and easy bedtimes during this webinar series for parents of children with special needs \nJoin us \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.\nView System Requirements URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/30-minute-message-on-after-school-schedules-presented-by-family-matters/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20201208T224449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T184706Z UID:12544-1612872000-1612875600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:ILS Lunchtime Webinar - What is a Center for Independent Living? DESCRIPTION:Please join us from Noon to 1:00 PM on Tuesday\, February 9\, 2021 for the ILS Lunchtime Webinar – What is a Center for Independent Living (CIL)? presented by Shelly Richardson\, Executive Director for the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) of Illinois! \nParticipants will learn about: \n\nA Brief History and Philosophy of the Independent Living Movement\nThe Network of CILs in Illinois\nThe 5 core services offered by every CIL\nOther Services\nQuestions?\n\nRegister in advance for this webinar at: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_opLTQ-KsR-CvgfOeBLVUOA \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nPresented by Shelly Richardson\, Executive Director of the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) of Illinois. As Director\, she works with the 22 Centers for Independent Living (CILs)\, and other agencies across the state\, to provide the leadership\, research\, planning\, and education required to support independent living services for people with disabilities across Illinois. She also serves as a member of the Statewide Rehabilitation Council (SRC) of Illinois\, Illinois Social Services Advisory Council (ISSAC)\, Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) Advisory Council\, Housing Action Illinois (HAI) Board\, and has been a long-time member of HAI’s Advocacy Advisory Group. \nMs. Richardson was previously employed by IMPACT\, CIL\, one of the 22 Centers for Independent Living located in Alton\, where she served as one of the Community Reintegration Specialists –now referred to as Transition Coordinators—for the Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program. She also served as the CIL’s Housing Specialist. She has been a long-time advocate for disability rights. \nMore information coming soon! URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-lunchtime-webinar-centers-for-independent-living/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20210119T175528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T165639Z UID:12898-1612879200-1612882800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Weekly WOW meeting - All About Money DESCRIPTION:This week begins our monthly series “All About Money” (also known as Financial Wellness for People with Disabilities). This project was sponsored by ICDD\, who also sponsors the WOW meetings and the classes will be led by trainers who have completed the “Financial Wellness for Persons with Disabilities Trainer Curriculum”. This week the topic is an overview of everything to do with money. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 \n  \nDial by your location \n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n        Meeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kZrNqzxbV URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/weekly-wow-meeting-all-about-money/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210210T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20200228T204557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T193050Z UID:10496-1612944000-1613059200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Executive Leadership Conference DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information and to register\, https://www.thearcofil.org/executive-leadership-2021-conference/ URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/executive-leadership-conference-2/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20210108T152539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210108T152539Z UID:12764-1612958400-1612962000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Healthy Sexuality: Empowering Self Advocates on Sex presented by UIC IDHD DESCRIPTION:Learn from experts and advocates in the Autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities field! Webinars are free to attend and free continuing education units (CEUs) are provided. \nPresented by Jae Jin Pak; UIC IDHD \nRegister at \nUIC WebEx Site \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/healthy-sexuality-empowering-self-advocates-on-sex-presented-by-uic-idhd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20210119T175656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T165609Z UID:12899-1613048400-1613052000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Weekly WOW Meeting - All About Money DESCRIPTION:This week begins our monthly series “All About Money” (also known as Financial Wellness for People with Disabilities). This project was sponsored by ICDD\, who also sponsors the WOW meetings and the classes will be led by trainers who have completed the “Financial Wellness for Persons with Disabilities Trainer Curriculum”. This week the topic is an overview of everything to do with money. \n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 \n  \nDial by your location \n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n        Meeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kZrNqzxbV URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/weekly-wow-meeting-all-about-money-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20210119T175838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T165859Z UID:12900-1613462400-1613494800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Weekly WOW Meeting - WOW's Got Talent DESCRIPTION:We will be hosting WOW’s Got Talent!  Whether you sing\, dance\, tell stories\, play an instrument\, draw craft or have a beautiful smile start practicing now and join us to share those talents with all of your friends at WOW. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 \n  \nDial by your location \n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n        Meeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kZrNqzxbV URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/weekly-wow-meeting-wows-got-talent/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20210209T193010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T193052Z UID:13120-1613462400-1613494800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:IL Community Center - ACC DESCRIPTION:IL Augmentative Assistive Communication (ACC) \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you have questions about\n\nhow to use AAC at home\nhow to support using AAC at school/in the classroom\nQuestions about specific student/client/person who uses AAC (without identifying info)\nSomething else related to AAC?\n\nCome join the members of the IL Community Center problem-solve collaboratively!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up to attend through Eventbrite\nFebruary 16\, 2021\nFebruary 18\, 2021 \nAnd fill out the Google Form to help us plan! \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/acc-focus-group/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20210121T160432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T160432Z UID:12928-1613473200-1613476800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:30 Minute Message on Bedtime Routines presented by Family Matters DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar.  Learn tips for productive morning routines\, after school schedules\, and easy bedtimes during this webinar series for parents of children with special needs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.\nView System Requirements URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/30-minute-message-on-bedtime-routines-presented-by-family-matters/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210217T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210217T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20210204T161540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T161540Z UID:13051-1613559600-1613563200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Disability and Aging Activism in Illinois During COVID DESCRIPTION:Hear from Illinois aging and disability policy advocates as they recount how COVID-19 has impacted their advocacy. They will describe their experiences with remote advocacy and reflect on how policy advocacy looks different today from a year ago. Additionally\, a staff person from US Representative Jan Schakowsky’s office will discuss ideas to get the attention of legislators in this unique and exciting time. \nModerator: Jae Jin Pak\, Community Education & Training Coordinator\, Institute for Disability and Human Development\, UIC \nPanelists: \n\nCandace Coleman\, Community Organizer\, Access Living\nTherese Humphrey Ball\, MS Activist\nMaribeth Stein\, Coordinator/ Constituent Advocate\, Congressman Jan Schakowsky office\n\n  \nPlease register by phone 773.508.1106 or by clicking on buttons provided below. \nRegister Now \nEach program will provide 1 free CEU for Illinois professionals with the following licenses: LSW\, LCSW\, LPC\, LCPC\, QIDP \nAccommodations: \nClosed captioning of this program will be provided by CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) services. To request additional accommodations or ask any other questions about this program\, contact us at 773.508.1106 or Linkages@cje.net. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/disability-and-aging-activism-in-illinois-during-covid/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210217T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210217T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20210216T182950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T182950Z UID:13169-1613584800-1613592000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Secuencia / Orden y contenido de un IEP escrito presentado por FRCD DESCRIPTION:Aprenderá visualmente la terminología y el significado de las áreas de un IEP escrito \nInscribese con el link de abajo \nRegister URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/secuencia-orden-y-contenido-de-un-iep-escrito-presentado-por-frcd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20210119T180008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T165748Z UID:12901-1613656800-1613660400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Weekly WOW Meeting - WOW's Got Talent! DESCRIPTION:We will be hosting WOW’s Got Talent!  Whether you sing\, dance\, tell stories\, play an instrument\, draw craft or have a beautiful smile start practicing now and join us to share those talents with all of your friends at WOW. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 \n  \nDial by your location \n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n        Meeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kZrNqzxbV URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/weekly-wow-meeting-wows-got-talent-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20201019T205957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T205957Z UID:12206-1613660400-1613665800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Third Thursday Resource Round-Ups (TTRR) presented by disAbility Resource Expo DESCRIPTION:Topic:  Educational Services & Services for Young Children \nEach TTRR event is FREE. People must register at least two weeks prior to each event to ensure that they can fully participate. Each event registration form asks participants to select the top four exhibitors that they prefer a chance to speak with in breakout rooms. Participants will also have the opportunity to request reasonable accommodations such as an American Sign Language interpreter or Spanish interpreter.  Expo coordinators will do their absolute best to fulfill any accommodation requests and place people in breakout rooms with their top two exhibitor choices. \nPeople are highly encouraged to sign up as soon as possible\, to help ensure that their choices and requests can be accommodated. \nVisit: www.disabilityresourceexpo.org URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/third-thursday-resource-round-ups-ttrr-presented-by-disability-resource-expo-2/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20201215T222630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201215T222630Z UID:12589-1613660400-1613665800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Third Thursday Resource Round-ups provided by the disABILITY Resource Expo DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to:\n– Visit a section of our virtual exhibit hall\n– Get an overview of exhibitor services\n– Sign up for live Zoom sessions with exhibitors\n– Watch a featured presentation\n– Approximately 20 exhibitors each session \nFeatured Topic:\nEducational Services & Services for Young Children\nPRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED!\nGo to disabilityresourceexpo.org URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/third-thursday-resource-round-ups-provided-by-the-disability-resource-expo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20210218T184419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T184419Z UID:13193-1613669400-1613674800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Virtual Town Hall on Vaccination for Chicago/Illinois DESCRIPTION:Following on our first virtual town hall about the Covid-19 vaccine for people with disabilities in Illinois\, we will be hosting a new town hall this Thursday\, February 18\, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm Central Time. While our first town hall was heavy on presentations\, this town hall will be focused on answering questions from residents in Chicago and in Illinois. Bring your questions about prioritization and accessibility! Our confirmed guest speakers are: \n  \n\nCommissioner Rachel Arfa\, Chicago Mayor’s Office on People with Disabilities (MOPD)\nRachel Bernard\, Medical Director\, COVID Response Bureau\, Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)\nTamara Mahal\, City of Chicago Vaccine Lead and Assistant Commissioner\, Chicago Department of Aviation\nEric Segreti\, Rush University Medical Center\nAllison Stark\, Director of the Division on Developmental Disabilities\, Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS-DDD)\n\nThank you to all our panelists for being willing to take questions! Registration is at this link. The Facebook event page is at this link. The event will have ASL\, Spanish\, and captioning. Please contact Jerome at jpalliser@accessliving.org if you have other questions or disability accommodation requests. \n  \nIf you missed the first Access Living disability town hall on vaccination\, the recording is at this link. If you would like to check out Access Living’s page on Covid resources\, see this link. \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/virtual-town-hall-on-vaccination-for-chicago-illinois/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20210107T202751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T202751Z UID:12760-1613671200-1613674800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:El Centro de Información de Salud Familia a Familia Arc of IL - Serie de talleres sobre Tele-Salud en Español DESCRIPTION:Próximamente más detalles é información \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/el-centro-de-informacion-de-salud-familia-a-familia-arc-of-il-serie-de-talleres-sobre-tele-salud-en-espanol/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210220T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210220T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20210212T145002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T145002Z UID:13152-1613811600-1613824200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:The 13th Annual Empower All Abilities Conference DESCRIPTION:Presented by:  Springfield Public Schools &  Springfield Parents for Students with Disabilities (SPSD) \nFree Virtual Conference \nMany great breakout sessions to choose from (depression/anxiety\, self-care strategies\, social-emotional needs\, behavior\, and so much more!) \n\nRegister here\nStay for the whole day or part of the day\, whatever suits your needs\nExhibitors will be on hand and we are creating a useful handbook attendees can refer to throughout the year\n   Door Prizes\n        Professional Development Hours are available\n\n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-13th-annual-empower-all-abilities-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210220T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210220T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20210216T182740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T182740Z UID:13168-1613815200-1613822400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Skills For Effective Parent Advocacy: Special Education Rights Webinar presented by FRCD DESCRIPTION:Skills For Effective Parent Advocacy \nAre you tired of getting the run-around while wading through an alphabet soup of acronyms? Are you frustrated because you are unsure of how to help your child struggling in school? \nSkills for Effective Parent Advocacy will provide you with these important tools: \n·    Going from frustration to empowerment; \n·    Who is an advocate and why become one? \n·    How to effectively advocate for your child. \nClick on link below \nRegister \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/skills-for-effective-parent-advocacy-special-education-rights-webinar-presented-by-frcd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210221T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210221T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20210119T191046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T191046Z UID:12908-1613930400-1613934000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Illinois Adult Sibling Gathering sponsored by Sibling Leadership Network (SIBS) DESCRIPTION:Please join S.I.B.S for another opportunity to share concerns and joys with  having a sibling with a disability.\nWe will discuss how things are going during this challenging time\, provide opportunities for peer support\, and share information. We welcome siblings who have previously attended our sibling gatherings and encourage new siblings to attend as well!\nThis meeting is intended for adult siblings of people with disabilities. \nTo register please click here:\nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUofumqrjspGNz0b7NCtvIMyFamKKoPpyAk URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/illinois-adult-sibling-gathering-sponsored-by-sibling-leadership-network-sibs/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20210111T165820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T165820Z UID:12788-1614081600-1614085200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Family to Family Health Information Center Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:Healthcare: IL Medicaid Covers Applied Behavior Analysis Yet it Remains Difficult to Access – What’s Happening? \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_49-RUOT7TTaWPqJtU7Sh0w URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-to-family-health-information-center-webinar-series-2/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20210119T180133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T180133Z UID:12902-1614088800-1614092400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Weekly WOW Meetings - Arts of Life DESCRIPTION:Speakers:  Meet artists from the Arts of Life studios \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 \n  \nDial by your location \n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n        Meeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kZrNqzxbV URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/weekly-wow-meetings-arts-of-life/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20210216T183123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T183123Z UID:13170-1614103200-1614110400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Navigating the Transition Plan: Special Education Rights Webinar presented by FRCD DESCRIPTION:Preparing your child to transition to adulthood can be a daunting task. This webinar will focus on the initial steps of the transition process in the Illinois special education system from an academic perspective. The topics covered include: \n  \n\nDefining transition plans and its components\nUnderstanding transition services\nTips for parents preparing their child for adulthood.\n\nRegister   URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/navigating-the-transition-plan-special-education-rights-webinar-presented-by-frcd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20210106T173107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T173107Z UID:12714-1614168000-1614171600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Ligas Family Advocate Virtual Know Your Options DESCRIPTION:Join us for a short introduction to the Medicaid Home and Community Based\nWaiver\, including developmental disability support/service options\, types of\nservice management\, and a review of core resources and support agencies. We\nwill review key steps that families need to take in order to be prepared to\nparticipate in planning. The presentations will be facilitated monthly by the Ligas\nFamily Advocate team. Any family or self- advocate who received a 2021 letter of\nEarly Notification from DHS regarding a likely PUNS selection in mid-2021 is\ninvited to participate virtually through Zoom. Each session will have a short\npresentation and 30-minute Q & A and discussion. Join one or sign into all of\nthem. \nClick here to register\, https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NYQQbQN4Rn2pqkgleOBEag URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ligas-family-advocate-virtual-know-your-options-2/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20210108T152826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210108T152826Z UID:12766-1614168000-1614171600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Employment Advocacy and Engagement DESCRIPTION:Presented by Illinois Association of People Supporting Employment members: Mike Predmore\, Anne Taylor\, Rob Gould \nThis webinar is  free to attend and free continuing education units (CEUs) are provided. \nRegister at: \nUIC WebEx Site URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/employment-advocacy-and-engagement/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20210107T202154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T202154Z UID:12758-1614254400-1614258000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Arc of IL Family to Family Health Information Center Telehealth Family Series in English DESCRIPTION:More information to come \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/arc-of-il-family-to-family-health-information-center-telehealth-family-series-in-english-2/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131212 CREATED:20210119T180308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T180308Z UID:12903-1614261600-1614265200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Weekly WOW Meeting - Arts of Life DESCRIPTION:Speakers:  Meet artists from the Arts of Life \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 \n  \nDial by your location \n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n        Meeting ID: 810 6944 6373 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kZrNqzxbV URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/weekly-wow-meeting-arts-of-life/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR