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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220126T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220126T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20211214T214519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T214519Z UID:15707-1643198400-1643203800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Comprendiendo el Autismo (Workshop in Spanish/Español) DESCRIPTION:Un resume para padres\, familias\, y profesionistas sobre las características de los trastornos del espectro de autismo (TEA) con un énfasis en la detección temprana. \nNuestros talleres son para padres\, familiares\, cuidadores\, educadores y otros profesionales. \nLas horas de crédito están disponibles de parte del Illinois State Board of Education\, Intervención Temprana y Trabajadores Sociales a menos que se indique lo contrario. \n  \nSubtítulos disponibles para todos los talleres \nClosed captioning is provided for all workshops. \n  \nREGISTER ONLINE AT | REGISTRO POR INTERNET: RCADD.EVENTBRITE.COM URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/comprendiendo-el-autismo-workshop-in-spanish-espanol/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220129T114500 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20220127T170211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T170211Z UID:16085-1643450400-1643456700@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Zoom SibShops Winter 2022 - Free - Ages 8-12 (01/29\, 02/26\, 03/12) DESCRIPTION:What are Zoom Sibshops? Peer support\, educational and activity-based groups on Zoom for kids who have a brother or sister with a disability or chronic condition. \nSibling Support Project: Sibshops are a registered program with the National Sibling Support Project: www.siblingsupport.org. \nWhat happens at a Zoom Sibshop? Sibs will enjoy activities\, games and discussions about common experiences\, joys and concerns with other siblings who have a brother or sister with a disability or chronic illness on Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nContact: Ahren Hoffman Sibshop Coordinator – ahren.hoffman@aah.org – 773-296-7340 \nRegister Here \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/zoom-sibshops-winter-2022-free-ages-8-12-01-29-02-26-03-12/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220129T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220312T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20220127T170437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T170437Z UID:16088-1643452200-1647086400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Zoom SibShops Winter 2022 - Free - Ages 12+ (01/29\, 02/26\, 03/12) DESCRIPTION:What are Zoom Sibshops? Peer support\, educational and activity-based groups on Zoom for kids who have a brother or sister with a disability or chronic condition. \nSibling Support Project: Sibshops are a registered program with the National Sibling Support Project: www.siblingsupport.org. \nWhat happens at a Zoom Sibshop? Sibs will enjoy activities\, games and discussions about common experiences\, joys and concerns with other siblings who have a brother or sister with a disability or chronic illness on Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nContact: Ahren Hoffman Sibshop Coordinator – ahren.hoffman@aah.org – 773-296-7340 \nRegister Here \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/zoom-sibshops-winter-2022-free-ages-12-01-29-02-26-03-12/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220202T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220202T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20220114T161532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T221801Z UID:15947-1643826600-1643830200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Easter Seals Joliet - Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:This group is FREE and open for anyone to attend. Providing an opportunity to connect\, share experiences\, and learn about new resources. \nPresented by Alicia Hann\, with special guest Brandon Adjoumani. \nBrandon Adjoumani is a self-published author\, and a graduate student pursuing a degree in teaching.  As an individual with Autism and ADHD\, he has faced many challenges growing up.  Having a mentor to guide him throughout high school helped him.  He is now paying it forward and mentoring school-aged children.  He will be joining us to share his story and answer questions parents might have. \nContact Alicia at ahann@joliet.easterseals.com or call 815-207-6071 for the FREE Zoom link. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/easter-seals-joliet-virtual-parent-support-group-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20211214T230055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T230055Z UID:15728-1643893200-1643898600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Vamanos Amigos (webinar in Spanish) DESCRIPTION:Intended Audience – ECSE and General Educators\, Teacher Assistants\, Family Members\, Early Intervention \nDescription – This is a 1.5 hour Spanish storytelling workshop for Spanish speakers to help incorporate storytelling into their lessons. This is for fluent Spanish speakers who want to learn some creative storytelling techniques while reading to children and also learning how to invent their own stories. \nRegister at/Inscripcion:   Vamanos Amigos (webinar) – STAR NET Northwest Region I & Central Region III URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/vamanos-amigos-webinar-in-spanish/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20220128T223144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T223144Z UID:16136-1643914800-1643920200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:PUBERTY - The Social Emotional Changes in my child living with Special Needs DESCRIPTION:Krescene Beck has a lifetime of experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She will discuss \n\nMenstruation\nMood Swings\nHormones\nMasturbation\nThe difference of Puberty in Boys & Girls\n\nRegister HERE URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/puberty-the-social-emotional-changes-in-my-child-living-with-special-needs/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220205T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220205T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20220121T170746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T170746Z UID:16023-1644055200-1644062400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Navigating the Transition Plan: Special Education Rights (Webinar) DESCRIPTION:Presented by Family Resource Center on Disabilities. \nPreparing 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\nDefining transition plans and its components\nUnderstanding transition services\nTips for parents preparing their child for adulthood.\n\nRegister Here \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/navigating-the-transition-plan-special-education-rights-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220206T011500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220206T154500 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20220203T153821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T153821Z UID:16171-1644110100-1644162300@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Chicago Sibshops (2/6\, 3/6\, & 4/3) DESCRIPTION:Sibshops provides opportunities for siblings of children with disabilities to meet other siblings and engage in peer support in a relaxed\, supportive\, and recreational setting. For siblings of children with disabilities\, ages 6-12 years old. \nRegister HERE \nLocation: \nAbe and Ida Cooper Center \n6639 N. Kedzie \nChicago\, IL 60645 URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/chicago-sibshops-2-6-3-6-4-3-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220207T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220207T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20220204T201842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T201919Z UID:16199-1644253200-1644258600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group (hosted by Access Living's Arts and Culture Project & Disability Culture and Activism Lab) DESCRIPTION:The Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. During the group\, we will share our current concerns\, our thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to one another through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. ASL + automatic captions provided. \nRegister Here (You may attend as many as you are able): \nAccess information and Schedule: \nMonday\, February 7: Peer Support Group with Discussion and Coping Skill Share \nMonday\, February 14: Open Studio* \nMonday\, February 21: Peer Support Group with Discussion Coping Skill Share \nMonday\, February 28: Open Studio* \nWhat is an Open Studio? \nOpen Studio is a community space for people to spend their creative time doing what they enjoy\, such as writing\, art-making\, reading\, cooking or resting. You are invited to enter the space and create your own projects alongside fellow participants. You can drop in and take off at any time. You can stay as long as you’d like! \nWhat to Bring \nAny art/craft materials you may have (even just a pen and paper). For people who do not identify as artists\, bring your curiosity. Come and check out what other people are making. Let’s explore and exchange new ideas together! \nFacilitators \nDisabled and disability-affirming art therapist Bri Beck\, LPC\, ATR-P\, the group will also feature opportunities for creative expression\, mindfulness practices\, and tips and tricks for coping with chronic health issues during the ongoing pandemic. \nBased in the Chicago Northwest suburbs\, Abby Mendoza is a second-generation Filipinx-American painter and art therapist-in-training. \nMichelle Alvarado is a second-generation\, Honduran-American\, graduate student and multimedia artist in the Master of Art in Art Therapy and Counseling program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with experience working with diverse populations in both Spanish and English. \nPlease reach out to Bri Beck with any questions\, concerns\, or access needs. \nOrganizers \nThis event is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \nDisability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL) is housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. DCAL is a platform for creative advocacy projects and disability allyship training. In partnership with Access Living’s Arts and Culture Project\, DCAL provides teaching and hands-on learning guided by disability justice–a framework that examines disability in connection to other forms of oppressions and identities. Using a peer support and collective care model\, disability community members and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/mental-health-support-group-hosted-by-access-livings-arts-and-culture-project-disability-culture-and-activism-lab/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20210518T211022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T151029Z UID:14185-1644321600-1644325200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:ILS Lunchtime Webinar - The Arc’s National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability: Advocating at the Intersection of Disability Rights and Criminal Justice Reform DESCRIPTION:The Arc’s National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability (or NCCJD) has been advocating with and for people with IDD for over the past eight years to bring a deep understanding about disability culture and issues to the criminal justice community. This presentation will provide an update on the latest research involving both victims and inmates with IDD\, an overview of the Center’s current work (including the Pathways to Justice training)\, and ways individuals\, chapters and others can get involved. \nPresenters: \nLeigh Ann Davis\, MSSW\, MPA\, Senior Director\, Criminal Justice Initiatives \nReginald Thomas\, Senior Program Associate\, National Initiatives \nJessica Oppenheim\, Esq.\, NCCJD Criminal Justice Consultant \n  \nRegister in advance for this webinar: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ChrO0ctYTwSnQdfMQqZCFw \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-lunch-time-webinar-nccd-arc-of-us/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20211213T200004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T200004Z UID:15698-1644325200-1644328800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Applying findings from a longitudinal study of dementia care group homes to the development of community dementia support services for adults with intellectual disability DESCRIPTION:Matt Janicki\, PhD and Kathy Service\, RN\, MS\, FNP-BC\, CDDN\n\nCommunity housing for adults with intellectual disability (ID) and dementia (AD) is becoming more prevalent.  The Wichita Project\, a longitudinal study of several group homes (GHs) for adults with ID and dementia examined several resident and administrative factors – which would have implications for the development and maintenance of community dementia care services.  Two groups of adults with ID\, 15 with dementia and 15 matched controls (COs)\, were followed over 10 years.  At the start of the study\, the with-dementia residents lived in 5-bed-each dementia group homes and the control participants resided in general group homes or apartments. Over time\, about 2/3s of the adults with dementia died and two matched controls also died.  Useful information gleaned included health and function factors differentiating adults with dementia from adults without dementia.  Deaths occurred at age-norms\, but comparative co-morbidities showed adults with dementia had significantly more classic cognitive and physical health issues associated with dementia and physical debilitation.  Providing small home care for adults with dementia also led to a need for variations in staffing patterns and periods of intensity of care depending on severity of dementia.  These findings can help with planning long-term use of such group homes and other community supports so that adults with ID can receive dementia capable care in a community-based specialized setting.  Covered will be what agencies and families might to identify care needs and design dementia-capable services. \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nParticipants will understand the characteristics of dementia in adults with intellectual disability\nParticipants will be able to discuss health and function factors resulting from dementia and apply them to program adaptations for adults with intellectual disability\nParticipants will be able to plan general service adaptations that enable adults with dementia and intellectual disability to remain in community settings.\n\nREGISTER \nHealthy Brain 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 in partnership with National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices (NTG) and is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion\, The Healthy Brain Initiative Award #1 NU58DP006782-01-00 supported the development of this website. Contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not represent the official views of CDC. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/applying-findings-from-a-longitudinal-study-of-dementia-care-group-homes-to-the-development-of-community-dementia-support-services-for-adults-with-intellectual-disability/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T173000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20211215T215549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T215549Z UID:15740-1644336000-1644341400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:How to Help Young Children Make Sense of Numbers (webinar) DESCRIPTION:Intended Audience – ECSE and General Educators\, Teacher Assistants\, Family Members\, Family Educators \nDescription – Let’s find out how to introduce numbers to young children. In this webinar\, we will discuss and share appropriate strategies and activities to introduce young children to the world of numbers and numerals. Ideas of what that can look like in a preschool classroom throughout the day. \nRegister at How to Help Young Children Make Sense of Numbers (webinar) – STAR NET Northwest Region I & Central Region III URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/how-to-help-young-children-make-sense-of-numbers-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T153000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20211110T232023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T180512Z UID:15514-1644399000-1644507000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Executive Forum Leadership Conference DESCRIPTION:Click here to register\, https://thearcofillinois.salsalabs.org/2022executiveleadership  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/executive-forum-leadership-conference/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T171500 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20220128T215557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T215557Z UID:16129-1644422400-1644426900@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:RCADD - Tips & Tools for Homes & Schools - Strategies meant to address academic/social/leisure goals of a child with autism or DD. (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Workshop description: Classroom & home strategies meant to address academic/social/leisure goals of a child with autism and/or developmental delays. Content focus on early education. \nCredits offered:  ISBE/PD credit (for teachers)\, Early Intervention\, Social Worker continuing education\,  General certificate of completion \nAccommodations: Closed captioning will be provided for all of our virtual training. If ASL interpretation is needed\, please let us know as soon as possible via the email address below. \nQuestions? Send us an email at rcaddwest@gmail.com \nRegister HERE URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/rcadd-tips-tools-for-homes-schools-strategies-meant-to-address-academic-social-leisure-goals-of-a-child-with-autism-or-dd-virtual/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20220120T221602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T165820Z UID:16016-1644429600-1644433200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Educating Children with Emotional Disabilities (Webinar) DESCRIPTION:Learn how to support students with emotional disabilities at school. \nPresented by Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center\, in partnership with Easterseals. \nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FdaL22b4R8uAElEte-E_zg \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nWebinar ID: 997 7833 9203 \nWebinar Passcode:  536933 URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/educating-children-with-emotional-disabilities-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20211214T214942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T220442Z UID:15709-1644494400-1644499800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Consejos Y Apoyos Estructurados Para La Casa Y La Escuela (Workshop in Spanish/Español) DESCRIPTION:El taller presenta estrategias para la casa y el salón de escuela para asistir con las metas académicas\, sociales\, y el ocio de un niño/a con autismo o retrasos en el desarrollo. \nNuestros talleres son para padres\, familiares\, cuidadores\, educadores y otros profesionales. \n  \nLas horas de crédito están disponibles de parte del Illinois State Board of Education\, Intervención Temprana y Trabajadores Sociales a menos que se indique lo contrario. \n  \nSubtítulos disponibles para todos los talleres \nClosed captioning is provided for all workshops. \n  \nREGISTER ONLINE AT | REGISTRO POR INTERNET: RCADD.EVENTBRITE.COM URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/consejos-y-apoyos-estructurados-para-la-casa-y-la-escuela-workshop-in-spanish-espanol/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T173000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20220203T180449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T180449Z UID:16182-1644510600-1644514200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Virtual Sibshops (2/10\, 3/10\, & 4/14) DESCRIPTION:Virtual Sibshops provides opportunities for siblings of children with disabilities to meet other siblings and engage in peer support. For siblings of children with disabilities\, ages 6-12 years old. \nRegister HERE \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/virtual-sibshops-2-10-3-10-4-14/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20220124T222754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T222754Z UID:16049-1644580800-1644584400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Programa Ligas Family Advocate Talleres en Español: Conoce Tus Opciones! DESCRIPTION:Para los individuos seleccionados de PUNS en el 2021\, sus familiares y defensores\, venga con nosotros! \nY aquellos que ya recibieron la carta de notificación temprana en Diciembre 2021 para la selección de 2022. \nEn estos talleres les presentaremos como preparar para su cita con la agencia coordinadora de servicios\, vamos a explorar los beneficios del programa y le conectaremos con recursos y mas! \n\nIntroducción a la Exención de Medicaid Del Hogar y la Comunidad\nCuales son los servicios y apoyos que le ofrece el programa\nLa preparación para este proceso\nRecursos\, planificación\, asesoría y educación por el Programa Ligas Family Advocate de Arc of Illinois\n\nREGISTRACION NECESARIA Con el enlace abajo se registra una vez y le daremos acceso a toda la serie de talleres. Todos los SEGUNDOS VIERNES de cada mes. \n  \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4sLrrdA2SOqO2wxjf_hTgw \n  \nUnca vez que se registre\, le enviaremos el enlace para entrar al taller virtual por ZOOM URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/programa-ligas-family-advocate-talleres-en-espanol-conoce-tus-opciones/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220211T131500 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20220128T220302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T220302Z UID:16133-1644580800-1644585300@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:RCADD - Tips & Tools for Homes & Schools - Strategies meant to address academic/social/leisure goals of a child with autism or DD. (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Workshop description: Classroom & home strategies meant to address academic/social/leisure goals of a child with autism and/or developmental delays. Content focus on early education. \nCredits offered:  ISBE/PD credit (for teachers)\, Early Intervention\, Social Worker continuing education\,  General certificate of completion \nAccommodations: Closed captioning will be provided for all of our virtual training. If ASL interpretation is needed\, please let us know as soon as possible via the email address below. \nQuestions? Send us an email at rcaddwest@gmail.com \nRegister HERE URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/rcadd-tips-tools-for-homes-schools-strategies-meant-to-address-academic-social-leisure-goals-of-a-child-with-autism-or-dd-virtual-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220214T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220214T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20220204T201947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T201947Z UID:16200-1644858000-1644863400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group (hosted by Access Living's Arts and Culture Project & Disability Culture and Activism Lab) DESCRIPTION:The Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. During the group\, we will share our current concerns\, our thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to one another through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. ASL + automatic captions provided. \nRegister Here (You may attend as many as you are able): \nAccess information and Schedule: \nMonday\, February 7: Peer Support Group with Discussion and Coping Skill Share \nMonday\, February 14: Open Studio* \nMonday\, February 21: Peer Support Group with Discussion Coping Skill Share \nMonday\, February 28: Open Studio* \nWhat is an Open Studio? \nOpen Studio is a community space for people to spend their creative time doing what they enjoy\, such as writing\, art-making\, reading\, cooking or resting. You are invited to enter the space and create your own projects alongside fellow participants. You can drop in and take off at any time. You can stay as long as you’d like! \nWhat to Bring \nAny art/craft materials you may have (even just a pen and paper). For people who do not identify as artists\, bring your curiosity. Come and check out what other people are making. Let’s explore and exchange new ideas together! \nFacilitators \nDisabled and disability-affirming art therapist Bri Beck\, LPC\, ATR-P\, the group will also feature opportunities for creative expression\, mindfulness practices\, and tips and tricks for coping with chronic health issues during the ongoing pandemic. \nBased in the Chicago Northwest suburbs\, Abby Mendoza is a second-generation Filipinx-American painter and art therapist-in-training. \nMichelle Alvarado is a second-generation\, Honduran-American\, graduate student and multimedia artist in the Master of Art in Art Therapy and Counseling program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with experience working with diverse populations in both Spanish and English. \nPlease reach out to Bri Beck with any questions\, concerns\, or access needs. \nOrganizers \nThis event is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \nDisability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL) is housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. DCAL is a platform for creative advocacy projects and disability allyship training. In partnership with Access Living’s Arts and Culture Project\, DCAL provides teaching and hands-on learning guided by disability justice–a framework that examines disability in connection to other forms of oppressions and identities. Using a peer support and collective care model\, disability community members and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/mental-health-support-group-hosted-by-access-livings-arts-and-culture-project-disability-culture-and-activism-lab-2/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220215T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220215T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20220128T154025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T154025Z UID:16119-1644922800-1644926400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:The Inclusive Art of Supporting Students with Behaviors that Challenge Us DESCRIPTION:Based on Dr.MacLeod’s ASCD book\, From Behaving to Belonging: The Inclusive Art of Supporting Students That Challenge Us\, this webinar provides educators and parents with practical strategies for shifting from a “behavior management” mindset (one that punishes students for “bad” behavior or rewards students for “good” or “compliant” behavior) to an approach that supports all students with kindness\, creativity\, acceptance\, and love. \nParticipants will learn what’s going on in the brain when students display challenging behavior and will leave with tons of strategies for supporting students before\, during and after big emotions. \nRegister HERE \nPresenter’s Bio: An innovative educator\, author\, researcher and inclusion expert\, Dr. Kate MacLeod is an assistant professor of special education at the University of Maine Farmington and co-founder of Inclusive Schooling. She began her career as a high school special educator in New York City before joining higher education\, and has spent 15 years teaching\, researching and writing about inclusive practices so she can help educators feel prepared and inspired to include all learners. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-inclusive-art-of-supporting-students-with-behaviors-that-challenge-us/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T103000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20220203T185710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T185710Z UID:16187-1645002900-1645007400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Grupo Apoyo en Español DESCRIPTION:El Grupo de apoyo para padres en español se reunirá en persona para un “Café con Pan.” Venga a conectarse con otros padres de niños con discapacidades. \nRegistrese llamando al 815-207-6071. Este evento es solo para adultos. \n212 Barney Dr. Joliet\, IL 60435 URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/grupo-apoyo-en-espanol/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20210923T164612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T203313Z UID:15116-1645012800-1645016400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Family to Family Health Information Center Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:NAMI-IL \nChildren with disabilities\, including those with mental illness\, have experienced worsening symptoms during the pandemic. Join us at noon on Wednesday\, February 16th to hear from Teri Latter\, State Program Director of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Illinois to learn about family-to-family support and education for families with a child living with a mental illness\, including tips of finding a mental health professional\, navigating the mental health system in IL\, knowing your insurance coverage\, the warning signs of mental illness in adolescents and more. \nClick here to register\, https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ws598deKRA2FHaAqPsAT6Q URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-to-family-health-information-center-webinar-series-12/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20220209T195003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T195122Z UID:16229-1645038000-1645041600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:DSCC Family Parent Education Workshop Series: Early Intervention DESCRIPTION:A new webinar series provides an online space for parents and caregivers to access educational workshops\, learn about resources and discuss strategies and support needs. \nThe series is open to all parents and caregivers of children enrolled with the University of Illinois Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC). \nIt’s the result of a partnership between DSCC and UIC’s Leadership and Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities Program (IL LEND). \nThere is no cost for families to participate. \nPlease note this workshop series now has a parent education focus rather than a traditional support group. \nThe group will meet via Zoom on the third Wednesday of the month through April. \nWorkshops topics may include: \n\nRespite care\nFeeding\nVentilator maintenance/cleaning\nTransportation\nNavigating relationships with staff\n\nThe workshop schedule is for the following dates from 7 to 8 p.m.: \n\nFeb. 16\nMarch 16\nApril 20\n\nThe topic for the Feb. 16 session is Early Intervention. The guest speaker is Maria Kastanis\, assistant director of the Early Intervention Training Program (EITP) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. \nThe details and registration information for the next meeting are below: \n\nWHAT: Educational workshop series for parents/caregivers of children and youth enrolled in DSCC’s programs\nWHEN: Feb. 16\, 7 to 8 p.m.\nTOPIC: Early Intervention (Note: the discussion portion of the workshop will include a facilitator for Spanish-speaking families.)\nWHERE: Virtual via Zoom\nRegistration link\n\nVisit the workshop series website for more details about the series and individual meetings. \nWe’ll also post details about upcoming meetings in the Events section of our website. \nIf you have questions about the series or an individual meeting\, please fill out the Contact Us section of the workshop series website. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/dscc-family-parent-education-workshop-series/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T173000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20211215T215721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T215721Z UID:15741-1645115400-1645119000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:The Magic of Flannel Boards: Unlocking the Learning (webinar) DESCRIPTION:Intended Audience – ECSE and General Educators\, Teacher Assistants\, Family Members\, Family Educators \nDescription – In this introductory webinar\, we will discuss a variety of strategies to engage young children in interactive learning through the use of flannel boards. We will uncover the hidden learning that takes place when children are actively engaged with these materials. \nRegister at The Magic of Flannel Boards: Unlocking the Learning (webinar) – STAR NET Northwest Region I & Central Region III URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-magic-of-flannel-boards-unlocking-the-learning-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20220119T173954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T173954Z UID:15989-1645120800-1645124400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Ligas Family Advocate Program Virtual Know Your Options DESCRIPTION:Plan to join us for our monthly webinars focused on families and individuals who have received Early Notification about a likely upcoming PUNS selection from the IL Division of Developmental Disabilities. The webinars are also open to families who were selected from the PUNS list in the summer of 2021. \nThe webinars focus on several core areas: \n\nIntroduction to the Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver\nService and Support Options after an award of funding\nPreparation needed for upcoming PUNS selection\nResources to assist in planning\, including advocacy and education by the Ligas Family Advocate Program at the Arc of Illinois\n\nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KDDGEq3KSSqc745CXlmmpw URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ligas-family-advocate-program-virtual-know-your-options/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220220T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220220T153000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20220203T175318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T175318Z UID:16173-1645318800-1645371000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Northbrook Sibshops (2/20\, 3/20\, & 4/14) DESCRIPTION:Sibshops provides opportunities for siblings of children with disabilities to meet other siblings and engage in peer support in a relaxed\, supportive\, and recreational setting. For siblings of children with disabilities\, ages 6-12 years old. \nRegister HERE \nLocation: \nElaine Kersten Children’s Center \n255 Revere Drive\, Suite 200 \nNorthbrook\, IL 60062 URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/northbrook-sibshops-2-20-3-20-4-14/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220221T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220221T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20220204T202047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T202047Z UID:16201-1645462800-1645468200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Mental Health Support Group (hosted by Access Living's Arts and Culture Project & Disability Culture and Activism Lab) DESCRIPTION:The Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. During the group\, we will share our current concerns\, our thoughts/emotions\, and offer support to one another through validation\, encouragement\, and even practical ideas to cope. ASL + automatic captions provided. \nRegister Here (You may attend as many as you are able): \nAccess information and Schedule: \nMonday\, February 7: Peer Support Group with Discussion and Coping Skill Share \nMonday\, February 14: Open Studio* \nMonday\, February 21: Peer Support Group with Discussion Coping Skill Share \nMonday\, February 28: Open Studio* \nWhat is an Open Studio? \nOpen Studio is a community space for people to spend their creative time doing what they enjoy\, such as writing\, art-making\, reading\, cooking or resting. You are invited to enter the space and create your own projects alongside fellow participants. You can drop in and take off at any time. You can stay as long as you’d like! \nWhat to Bring \nAny art/craft materials you may have (even just a pen and paper). For people who do not identify as artists\, bring your curiosity. Come and check out what other people are making. Let’s explore and exchange new ideas together! \nFacilitators \nDisabled and disability-affirming art therapist Bri Beck\, LPC\, ATR-P\, the group will also feature opportunities for creative expression\, mindfulness practices\, and tips and tricks for coping with chronic health issues during the ongoing pandemic. \nBased in the Chicago Northwest suburbs\, Abby Mendoza is a second-generation Filipinx-American painter and art therapist-in-training. \nMichelle Alvarado is a second-generation\, Honduran-American\, graduate student and multimedia artist in the Master of Art in Art Therapy and Counseling program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with experience working with diverse populations in both Spanish and English. \nPlease reach out to Bri Beck with any questions\, concerns\, or access needs. \nOrganizers \nThis event is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living\, an independent living center for people with disabilities\, and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL). \nDisability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL) is housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. DCAL is a platform for creative advocacy projects and disability allyship training. In partnership with Access Living’s Arts and Culture Project\, DCAL provides teaching and hands-on learning guided by disability justice–a framework that examines disability in connection to other forms of oppressions and identities. Using a peer support and collective care model\, disability community members and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change. \nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/mental-health-support-group-hosted-by-access-livings-arts-and-culture-project-disability-culture-and-activism-lab-3/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220221T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220221T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20220217T192016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T192016Z UID:16335-1645466400-1645473600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Transición A La Educación Postsecundaria WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:Que significa un plan de transición\nQue incluye un plan de transición y porque se escribe\nQue pasa entre los 18 años y los 22 si aplica\nQue es la delegación de sus lo derechos URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/transicion-a-la-educacion-postsecundaria-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220222T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220222T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081318 CREATED:20220128T154201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T154201Z UID:16121-1645527600-1645531200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Supported Decision-Making in Illinois: What is it and How does it Work? DESCRIPTION:This presentation will provide an overview of the Supported Decision-Making Act (Public Act 102-0614) that becomes effective February 2022. Under the Act\, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities can name a supporter to assist with decisions in identified areas of their lives such as assisting with finances\, finding a place to live\, medical decisions\, educational decisions\, finding work\, etc. \nSupported decision-making is considered an alternative to guardianship for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who maintain a range of decision-making capacity\, need some assistance with decisions and have not been determined to need a guardian by a court. \nThe presentation will also review the contents of a Supported Decision-Making Agreement and provide examples of how supported decision-making works. \nRegister HERE URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/supported-decision-making-in-illinois-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR