Presentador: Juan Aponte Director de Servicios y Director del Proyecto Puente de Acceso de la organizacion - Community Alternatives Unlimited (CAU) El Sr. Aponte se reincorporó a Community Alternatives Unlimited (CAU) en 1990, donde trabajó como Coordinador de Servicios Individuales, Gerente de Programas y posteriormente ascendió a Director de Servicios en 2007. Durante sus 35... Read more »
The 2025 Speak Up and Speak Out Summit is back for another 3-day, hybrid event! Join us for the Speak Up and Speak Out Summit - a powerful event where self-advocates and their families from across Illinois come together to learn, grow, and speak up for the change they want to see. This event is... Read more »
Lunch and Learn Evaluation: What Parents Should Know to Get Started September 4, 2025 12:00 PM This training equips Illinois parents, caregivers, and professionals with the knowledge and tools to understand how Response to Intervention (RTI) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) fit into special education eligibility determinations, as well as how... Read more »
Join FRCD this September for a FREE four-part webinar series to help parents and caregivers build confidence in supporting their child’s education. September 6 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Special Education Rights Overview Understand the Six Principles of IDEA and your child’s special education rights. REGISTER September 13 | 10:00 am... Read more »
Educational Surrogate Parent Training Monday, September 8, 2025 9:00 am-2:30 pm Want to make a real difference in a child’s life? Here’s your chance! On Monday, September 8th, 2025, the Illinois State Board of Education and Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center are hosting a free virtual training on Zoom from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. ... Read more »
Presenter: Meaghan Jorgensen BEACON serves as a single front door enabling parents, caregivers, and service providers to identify and connect with state-funded and community-based services for which youth may be eligible. This presentation will be an introductory training about what the tool is; how families can use it to find resources and track assistance; and... Read more »
¿Recibió recientemente una carta de notificación anticipada o una carta de selección PUNS? Únase a nosotros para conocer sus opciones bajo la exención de Medicaid basada en el hogar y la comunidad para adultos con discapacidades del desarrollo en Illinois. Discutiremos las opciones de servicio y soporte, exploraremos el rol de su ISC, revise los pasos... Read more »
Join us to learn about your options under the Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver for Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Illinois. We will discuss service and support options, explore the role of your ISC, review the key steps you need to take to prepare for supports, and talk through common concerns and barriers. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rKZshVlvR0iECHG4ZweVOg#/registration... Read more »
School is back and so are Sibshops! 🍂 Did you know that Advocate Illinois Masonic has one of the longest running Sibshops around? We've been providing peer support programming for over 25 years. 🎉 Sibshops are open to ALL kids that have a brother or sister with special needs or chronic illness. They do NOT... Read more »
Join FRCD this September for a FREE four-part webinar series to help parents and caregivers build confidence in supporting their child’s education. September 13 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm IEP: What You Need to Know Learn the basics of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and your role as a key member of... Read more »
