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Special Education under COVID 19 presented by Easter Seals and The Autism Program (TAP)

What you need to know to advocate for your student's rights under the law Advocacy Tips for children who are still learning remotely What to consider when schools return in person Presenter:  Brad Dembs of Matt Cohen and Associates Registration is required by emailing tap.rockford@eastersealschicago.org Questions can be submitted in advance as well.      ... Read more »

Ligas Family Advocate Virtual Know Your Options

Join us for a short introduction to the Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver, including developmental disability support/service options, types of service management, and a review of core resources and support agencies. We will review key steps that families need to take in order to be prepared to participate in planning. The presentations will be... Read more »

Weekly WOW Meeting – Taking Care of Your Mental Health During the Pandemic

Guest speakers:  Chuy Campuzano, Becca Burrow, and Tabitha Funk   Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373   Dial by your location         +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)         Meeting ID: 810 6944 6373 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kZrNqzxbV  

Sexuality Education – hosted by The Answer Inc

  Special guest speaker, Linda Sandman, MSW, LCSW — will be helping families navigate these conversations and life stages, as we meet up on ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/98859035135 Those in attendance will learn to: Identify tools and strategies for teaching individuals with Special Needs about healthy relationships and sexuality. Understand the role of healthy relationships and... Read more »

The More Than Down Syndrome Workshop “Practical Strategies to Address Behaviors” presented by National Association for Down Syndrome & The Adult Down Syndrome Clinic

A FREE seminar  intended for parents/family/caregivers (any age) with an additional diagnosis of Autism, ADD/ADHD or other anxiety disorders. Topic:  Practical Strategies to Address Behaviors Speaker: Jonathan Rauwerda  Certified Behavior Therapist and Owner of Behavior Consulting LLC   RSVP is required Please RVSP by January 29 2020 to Linda Smarto at 630-779-4245 or by email at ... Read more »

Weekly WOW Meeting – Dealing with Grief

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,... Read more »

The Covid-19 Vaccine & Disability: What You Should Know presented by Access Living

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.   RSVP NOW: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_yvizXqC9Q2yXnTYTiC_Ing  

Let’s Sing a Song! Bilingual Songs and Activities to Support Social/Emotional Learning, Development, and Management for Young Learners (Webinar) – StarNet

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... Read more »