Presenter: Claire Cook, DSCC and Emma Nelson A successful transition to adult healthcare is an important part of preparing youth and young adults with special healthcare needs and disabilities for life after high school. Yet healthcare transition is often overlooked in the Transition IEP. Using real-life examples, this session will explore how healthcare transition goals... Read more »
Mark your calendars for September 15, 2026, and join us for an exciting opportunity to learn, connect, and grow together at our In-Person Mini Informational Conference. CEUs will be offered for professionals. Lunch included! Location: Double Tree by Hilton Hotel – 5000 West 127th Street Alsip, IL Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM With so... Read more »
Join us for our monthly education session! Register here.
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! They 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... Read more »
Join us for our monthly organizing meeting. Help guide the direction of our coalition! Register here.
Objetivos de aprendizaje: 1. Tras esta presentación, usted tendrá una mejor comprensión de la lista PUNS, su proceso y los beneficios que se obtienen después de una selección en PUNS. 2. Asimismo, recibirá recursos para obtener ayuda mientras espera su selección en la lista PUNS. Presentadora: Ruth Aguilar es una ferviente defensora de las personas... Read more »
Todo lo que necesita saber. Un taller GRATUITO del Seguro Social. Información sobre los beneficios por incapacidad y el proceso de solicitud de incapacidad. ¿Cómo usar su cuenta personal de my Social Security en línea y otros servicios en línea. ¿Qué es el Ingreso Suplementario de Seguridad (SSI) y cuáles son los requisitos de elegibilidad?... Read more »
Presenter: Sydney Badeau is a neurodivergent leader, accessibility strategist, and statewide advocate working at the intersection of disability rights, plain language, and community-driven change. She serves as Chair of the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities and works with People First Wisconsin and The Arc Wisconsin to advance self advocacy, equity, and accessible communication... Read more »
