BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Arc of Illinois - ECPv6.18.0//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:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T190000 DTSTAMP:20260602T214528Z CREATED:20260602T214528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T214528Z UID:27032-1795024800-1795028400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Going Home Coalition Education Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly education session! \nRegister here. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/going-home-coalition-education-session-4/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261123T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261123T123000 DTSTAMP:20261006T184734Z CREATED:20261006T184734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T184734Z UID:28062-1795433400-1795437000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Building What's Next: Charting the LifeCourse: An Introduction to Student Centered Planning DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Family Advocate Program and Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center \nBuilding What’s Next: A Five-Part Virtual Transition Series is designed for parents and advocates supporting youth with disabilities ages 14.5–22 as they prepare for life after high school. Explore important transition topics including PUNS\, transition timelines\, waiver services\, student-centered planning\, and more. Gain practical information\, explore options\, and build your knowledge so you can help young people plan for what’s next with greater confidence. \nRegister for one or all five! \nThis week’s topic is Charting the LifeCourse: An Introduction to Student Centered Planning URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/building-whats-next-charting-the-lifecourse-an-introduction-to-student-centered-planning/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T120000 DTSTAMP:20260723T212732Z CREATED:20260723T212732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T212732Z UID:27449-1795514400-1795521600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Library Insiders: No Shush Movie DESCRIPTION:We at the Elmhurst Public Library encourage you to tell your adult participants with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to attend our reoccurring daytime program called No-Shush Movies! \nIn this 2-hour program we watch a movie and make a craft. Previous iterations of the program have included Wreck-it-Ralph with wooden bead keychains\, Night at the Museum with leaf rubbing watercolor art\, and Cars with painted rock cactuses. \nOur next No-Shush Movie will be on Tuesday\, July 28th from 10 am – 12 pm and will continue every 4th Tuesday of the month. We would love for you to join us! Click the link to register: Library Insiders: No Shush Movie – Elmhurst Public Library – Elmhurst Public Library. \nElmhurst Public Library \n125 S. Prospect Avenue \n\nElmhurst\, IL 60126 URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/library-insiders-no-shush-movie-4/ LOCATION:Elmhust Public Library\, 125 S. Prospect Avenue\, Elmhurst\, IL\, 60126 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T120000 DTSTAMP:20260813T193054Z CREATED:20260813T193054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T193054Z UID:27671-1795514400-1795521600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:No-Shush Movies-Elmhurt Library DESCRIPTION:We at the Elmhurst Public Library encourage you to tell your adult participants with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to attend our reoccurring daytime program called No-Shush Movies! \nThey occur the 4th Tuesday of every month from 10am-12pm. In this 2-hour program we watch a movie and make a craft.  We would love for you to join us! Click the link to register: Library Insiders: No Shush Movie – Elmhurst Public Library – Elmhurst Public Library. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/no-shush-movies-elmhurt-library-4/ LOCATION:Elmhust Public Library\, 125 S. Prospect Avenue\, Elmhurst\, IL\, 60126 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T180000 DTSTAMP:20260812T225244Z CREATED:20260812T225244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T225244Z UID:27645-1795537800-1795543200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Family Support Group DESCRIPTION:Whether you prefer to listen quietly or share openly\, you belong here. Every family’s experience and insight matter. Together\, we’ll connect\, support one another\, and leave feeling a little lighter. \nRegister here.  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-support-group-12/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261130T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261130T123000 DTSTAMP:20261006T184815Z CREATED:20261006T184815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T184815Z UID:28064-1796038200-1796041800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Building What's Next: Ask the Experts - Open Forum DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Family Advocate Program and Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center \nBuilding What’s Next: A Five-Part Virtual Transition Series is designed for parents and advocates supporting youth with disabilities ages 14.5–22 as they prepare for life after high school. Explore important transition topics including PUNS\, transition timelines\, waiver services\, student-centered planning\, and more. Gain practical information\, explore options\, and build your knowledge so you can help young people plan for what’s next with greater confidence. \nRegister for one or all five! \nThis week’s topic is Ask the Experts – Open Forum URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/building-whats-next-ask-the-experts-open-forum/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T190000 DTSTAMP:20260602T211812Z CREATED:20260602T211812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T211812Z UID:27021-1796320800-1796324400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:REV UP Illinois Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly REV UP Illinois meeting. Come build the power of the disability vote! \nRegister here. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/rev-up-illinois-monthly-meeting-7/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260611T201314Z CREATED:20260317T213838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T201314Z UID:26626-1796731200-1796734800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:ILS & F2F Lunchtime Webinar: Steven Milburn\, Dent Coulson Elder Law DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Steven Milburn J.D.\, Dent Coulson Elder Law \nDescription:  More information to come \nRegistration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xe2TnPeKQs6ZXttKAM_YNw \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-f2f-lunchtime-webinar-steven-milburn-dent-coulson-elder-law/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T190000 DTSTAMP:20260602T214738Z CREATED:20260602T214738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T214738Z UID:27034-1797444000-1797447600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Going Home Coalition Education Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly education session! \nRegister here. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/going-home-coalition-education-session-5/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261222T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261222T120000 DTSTAMP:20260813T193129Z CREATED:20260813T193129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T193129Z UID:27673-1797933600-1797940800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:No-Shush Movies-Elmhurt Library DESCRIPTION:We at the Elmhurst Public Library encourage you to tell your adult participants with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to attend our reoccurring daytime program called No-Shush Movies! \nThey occur the 4th Tuesday of every month from 10am-12pm. In this 2-hour program we watch a movie and make a craft.  We would love for you to join us! Click the link to register: Library Insiders: No Shush Movie – Elmhurst Public Library – Elmhurst Public Library. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/no-shush-movies-elmhurt-library-5/ LOCATION:Elmhust Public Library\, 125 S. Prospect Avenue\, Elmhurst\, IL\, 60126 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270112T130000 DTSTAMP:20260828T201140Z CREATED:20260617T151752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T201140Z UID:27066-1799755200-1799758800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:ILS & F2F Lunchtime webinar series: Caring for the Caregiver DESCRIPTION:Topic: Caring for the Caregiver \nSpeaker: Jason Farley\, Executive Director\, NAMI Southwestern Illinois \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Link \n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aaOHMJi9SjCSlv_y2_6e9g  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-f2f-lunchtime-webinar-series/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270114T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270114T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T170820Z CREATED:20260604T170520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T170820Z UID:27042-1799947800-1799951400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Seminario Web en Espanol : La Cuenta de Ahorros: ABLE DESCRIPTION:Se explicara: Los beneficios de la cuenta IL ABLE Los criterios de elegibilidad y quién puede abrir y administrar una cuenta IL ABLE Cómo una cuenta IL ABLE puede ayudar a mejorar la calidad de vida y fomentar una mayor independencia financiera para el futuro \nPresentadora: Elizabeth Campos Hamilton Elizabeth Campos Hamilton es una defensora de las familias que navegan los sistemas de discapacidad\, educación multilingüe y servicios públicos. Actualmente se desempeña como Asesora de Inscripción de cuentas IL ABLE en la Oficina del Tesorero del Estado de Illinois\, donde trabaja para ampliar el acceso al ahorro y al empoderamiento financiero de las personas con discapacidades y sus familias. Elizabeth ha ocupado roles de liderazgo en iniciativas estatales relacionadas con la defensa de los derechos de las personas con discapacidades y la educación bilingüe\, y mantiene un firme compromiso con la equidad\, la orientación en sistemas complejos y el apoyo a familias diversas. \nEnlace de inscripcion: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U2nupqc8RtuDhAS5tb0oiw \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/seminario-web-en-espanol-la-cuenta-de-ahorros-able/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270126T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270126T160000 DTSTAMP:20261006T164444Z CREATED:20261006T164444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T164444Z UID:28052-1800954000-1800979200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:QIDP Conference DESCRIPTION:Save the date! \nBrochure will be available soon. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/qidp-conference-4/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260828T200045Z CREATED:20260828T200045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T200045Z UID:27781-1801569600-1801573200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:ILS/F2F Special Topic Lunchtime Webinar Series: The Changing Spaces Campaign DESCRIPTION:Topic: The Changing Spaces Campaign is a network of advocates bringing awareness to the need for Adjustable-Height Universal Changing Tables in public family restrooms. \nPresenter: Courtney Carlson\, Illinois Chapter Lead for Changing Spaces Campaign \nRegistration link: Webinar Registration – Zoom \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-f2f-special-topic-lunchtime-webinar-series-the-changing-spaces-campaign/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Family-to-Family Health Information Center":MAILTO:susan@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270209T130000 DTSTAMP:20260828T195508Z CREATED:20260828T195440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T195508Z UID:27778-1802174400-1802178000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:ILS/F2F Lunchtime Webinar Series: Special Education topic TBD DESCRIPTION:Topic: Special Education topic. More details to come. \nPresenters: ILS & F2F Staff \nRegistration link: Webinar Registration – Zoom \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-f2f-lunchtime-webinar-series-special-education-topic-tbd/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270309T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270309T130000 DTSTAMP:20260617T144838Z CREATED:20260616T220315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T144838Z UID:27064-1804593600-1804597200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:ILS & F2F Lunchtime webinar: Special Needs Trusts\, Pooled Trusts and Other Important Planning Ideas For People with Disabilities & Their Families DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Scott Nixon\, Life’s Plan\, Inc. \nMore details to come. \n\nRegistration Link \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IRwXBCgDTTaeVwkBZ1CDhg \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-f2f-lunchtime-webinar-special-needs-trusts-pooled-trusts-and-other-important-planning-ideas-for-people-with-disabilities-their-families-2/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270318T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270318T183000 DTSTAMP:20260729T140037Z CREATED:20260611T201636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T140037Z UID:27053-1805391000-1805394600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Seminario Web en Espanol : La Educacion Especial en IL DESCRIPTION:Presentadora: Gladys Guerra\, Consultante con Family Matters PTIC \nHabra mas detalles en el futuro \nEnlace de inscripción: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cDzE3X4kSIis4Fno-xoeHw \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/seminario-web-en-espanol-la-educacion-especial-en-il/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270408T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270408T183000 DTSTAMP:20260527T191319Z CREATED:20260527T191134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T191319Z UID:26999-1807205400-1807209000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Seminario Web en Espanol : Los Planes de Salud (Medicaid\, Medicare & Empleador) DESCRIPTION:Presentadoras:  Susan Agrawal & Rocio Perez \nHabra mas detalles en el futuro \nEnlace de inscripcion:   https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3PEF60J_TSGbfelPn-5MuA \n  \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/seminario-web-en-espanol-los-planes-de-salud/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270413T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270413T130000 DTSTAMP:20260828T203017Z CREATED:20260617T152422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T203017Z UID:27068-1807617600-1807621200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:ILS & F2F Lunchtime webinar series: Courageous Parents presentation DESCRIPTION:Topic: Courageous Parents \nPresenter: Blair Young-Whitworth \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Link \n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TOOILKigSySG7k9QzlG96g  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-f2f-lunchtime-webinar-series-3/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270511T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270511T130000 DTSTAMP:20260828T202434Z CREATED:20260617T152606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T202434Z UID:27069-1810036800-1810040400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:ILS & F2F Lunchtime webinar series: the new Department of Disability Advocacy and Guardianship DESCRIPTION:Topic: The Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission (IGAC) will become the Department of Disability Advocacy and Guardianship on July 7\, 2027. \nSpeaker: Teresa Parks\, Department of Disability Advocacy and Guardianship \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Link \n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bcs8aMXkQAiE2W1abHjYsg  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-f2f-lunchtime-webinar-series-4/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270608T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270608T130000 DTSTAMP:20260828T203256Z CREATED:20260617T153033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T203256Z UID:27070-1812456000-1812459600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:ILS & F2F Lunchtime webinar series: Weather\, Evacutions\, Elopement or Electricity is Out: Preparing People with Disabilities for the Unexpected DESCRIPTION:Topic: Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities \nPresenter: Ebonie Zielinski & Erica Stearns of DSCC \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Link \n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6ikk8qxeTIWX9tz4SoZtzA  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-f2f-lunchtime-webinar-series-5/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR