Illinois STAR NET invites you to a day of rejuvenation, information and connection with other moms like you! Join us for free workshops during the day and an evening chat to connect with each other. Come for one session or come for all!   Who: Illinois Moms, Grandmothers, Foster Moms, and Caregivers of children with special needs What:... Read more »

Get a taste of the P.A.C.E. Life! Preview Day is a fantastic opportunity for prospective students and families to find out what life is like at P.A.C.E. at National Louis University. Get a glimpse of how P.A.C.E. teaches life! Students and their families will have the opportunity to Understand what the path to independence looks like... Read more »

On Tuesday, March 23, our guest will be Mariel Hamer-Sinclair who will update us on the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities 5 Year Plan and explain how we can make comments. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373   Meeting ID: 810 6944 6373 One tap mobile +13126266799,,81069446373# US (Chicago)   Dial by your location         +1 312... Read more »

Topic #2  Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder Please register at tap.Rockford@eastersealschicago.org Registration is REQUIRED to receive the link.

Our speaker will be Pia Justesen, a Danish human rights lawyer and writer. Pia lived in Chicago between 2014 and 2019 and wrote an oral history book “From the Periphery – Real-Life Stories of Disability”, published by Chicago Review Press in 2020. The webinar will discuss universal topics like anger, independence, bigotry, solidarity, and love—in... Read more »

Our special guest will be our very own Director of The Division of Developmental Disabilities, Allison Stark!  She will update us on all of the exciting things happening at the Division and then we will celebrate our anniversary! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373   Meeting ID: 810 6944 6373 One tap mobile +13126266799,,81069446373# US (Chicago)  ... Read more »

To help parents and service providers better connect , Chicago Autism Network and The Answer Inc are teaming up to present the Autism & Special Needs Expo on Saturday, March 27, from 10am-1pm. At this virtual event, parents and exhibitors will be able to connect on one user-friendly app. Exhibitors will be able to personalize... Read more »

DRS is hosting a town hall.   This is a great opportunity to self-advocate and also hear what people who use Home Services are experiencing during this time. Please share with others! TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT: Send an email to DHS.HSPCRP@illinois.gov with the following information:   Full Name Address City Email Address and Phone Number... Read more »