Meet and Greet with Santa - Hosted by Autism Support of Central Illinois Located at Hope Pavillion ASCI has two options available this year for the Santa event: 1) Drive-thru style, similar to the past two years, from 10:30 - 11:00 2) Inside Hope Pavillion with crafts, a letter-writing station, and pictures with Santa from... Read more »
PAL 2022 FRCD Family matters ¿Es usted padre o madre de un niño con discapacidad o un miembro de la comunidad interesado en adquirir un sólido conocimiento del sistema deeducación especial? El programa Liderazgo de la defensa de los padres (PAL, por su sigla en inglés) es una serie de capacitaciones gratuitas creadas para ayudar... Read more »
Educational Surrogate Parent Training - Make a difference in the life of a child with a disability! Consuelo Puente, Multicultural Trainer, Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center will discuss: Who needs an Educational Surrogate Parent Role of Educational Surrogate Parent What you need to do if interested in becoming an Educational Surrogate Parent Register in... Read more »
Para los individuos seleccionados de PUNS en el 2021, sus familiares y defensores, venga con nosotros! Y aquellos que ya recibieron la carta de notificación temprana en Diciembre 2021 para la selección de 2022. En estos talleres les presentaremos como preparar para su cita con la agencia coordinadora de servicios, vamos a explorar los beneficios... Read more »
Are you tired of getting the run-around while wading through an alphabet soup of acronyms? Are you frustrated because you are unsure of how to help your child struggling in school? Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy will provide you with these important tools: Going from frustration to empowerment; Who is an advocate and why become... Read more »
PAL 2022 FRCD Family matters ¿Es usted padre o madre de un niño con discapacidad o un miembro de la comunidad interesado en adquirir un sólido conocimiento del sistema deeducación especial? El programa Liderazgo de la defensa de los padres (PAL, por su sigla en inglés) es una serie de capacitaciones gratuitas creadas para ayudar... Read more »
Únase a nosotros para una sesión virtual con CTA. La presentadora compartirá información sobre las características de disbailidad que el autobús tiene para ofrecer y para responder cualquier pregunta general que puedan tener las familias. La sesión se llevará a cabo en Español. El 12 de Diciembre 2022 - 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Presentador:... Read more »
Join us for a virtual session with CTA. The presenter will share information on the disability features the bus has to offer and to answer any general questions any families may have. The session will be held in Spanish. December 12th, 2022 - 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Presenter: Irma Gomez-Fierro Please call Erica Fernandez... Read more »
Hosted by Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center This training will provide an overview of services available through the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS), Centers for Independent Living (CILS) and the Client Assistance Program (CAP) now housed at Equip for Equality. We will discuss how CAP at EFE can help you access services and... Read more »
In this presentation, we will discuss strategies, tips and techniques that Parents/Caregivers can use when dealing with the stress that Holidays and special events can bring. We will share ideas to implement, things to consider, sensory strategies, and de-stress techniques that can be used daily, or as needed. Featured Speaker: Roseann Slaght Roseann Slaght has... Read more »
