We will watch parts of the webinar that the Arc hosted last week about racism and TJ Gordon will be with us to answer questions and guide our discussion. On another note, we realize that people are starting to return to workshop and day program and we want to let you know that if we... Read more »
As we prepare to welcome back children and families to our schools, many questions exist about how to best support this transition. This webinar will focus on concrete strategies to support a more seamless re-opening in our early childhood settings focusing on the social emotional needs of young children amid COVID-19. This webinar will specifically... Read more »
Please join the Illinois Life Span Program of The Arc of Illinois for our March 2021 webinar. An Overview of Equip for Equality will be presented by Barry C. Taylor, Vice President for Civil Rights and Systemic Litigation and Olga Pribyl, Vice President for Special Education and Pro Bono Services. Equip for Equality is a... Read more »
Our guests from the National Disability Institute will be presenting. We will be creating a Vision Board for our finances. Supplies Needed: Poster board or card stock paper or piece of paper Magazines (or you can draw your own images) Scissors Glue Markers Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 Meeting ID: 810 6944 6373 One... Read more »
We invite you to learn about the Arc of Illinois programs for people with disabilities. This program will be given in Spanish. Presenter: Mrs. Rocío Perez Assistant Director for Outreach ILS program Send your question (s) about this presentation to tap.rockford@eastersealschicago.org Pre-registration is REQUIRED to receive the link. Location: Virtual through Zoom Register... Read more »
Presented by Chicago Disability Activism Collective members: Jae Jin Pak, Jesus Chuy Campuzano, Justin Cooper, Kimberly The, Cathleen O’Brien, Timotheus Gordon Webinar is free to attend and free continuing education units (CEUs) are provided. Register at UIC WebEx Site
This workshop will provide participants with the basic knowledge behind Sign Language of who, what, where, when, and why sign language is used. Participants will learn basic signs that will help them when working with individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or have not yet acquired language. All participants will be encouraged to actively... Read more »
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 »
Le invitamos a conocer los programas del Arc of Illinois para personas con discapacidades. Se ofrecerá dos (2) oportunidades. Nuestra presentadora: Sra. Rocío Perez Directora Asst de Enlace del Programa ILS. Envíe sus pregunta(s) sobre esta presentacion al buzon tap.rockford@eastersealschicago.org Se REQUIERE registracion previa para recibir el enlace. Regístrese en tap.rockford@eastersealschicago.org para recibir el... Read more »
Presented by Anni Reinking Educators are often provided training or coursework focused on trauma-informed practices in classrooms. However, as children are home more, during a collective societal trauma, it is also important that trauma-informed care is embedded into home settings. So, how do families embed trauma-informed care into home environments? Or, how do educators help... Read more »
