Overwhelmed by the Challenges of Caring for a Loved One with Disabilities? You’re Not Alone. Let's talk. Our Virtual Family Support Group is back, and we’re thrilled to welcome Amanda Griffith-Atkins, LMFT, from Amanda Griffith-Atkins Counseling Group as our featured guest. Amanda knows firsthand how raising a child with disabilities can turn your world upside down. When her... Read more »
Our October Going Home Coalition meetings will focus on Storytelling—a powerful tool to strengthen our advocacy. We’re inviting self-advocates to be featured as examples during the meetings. If you’d like to practice your storytelling skills or submit a story of your own, check out the templates linked below. How to Tell Your Story Instructions: Click here. How to Tell Your Story Template: Click here. Building... Read more »
The 20th Anniversary IL Statewide Transition Conference is Open for Registration The 20th Annual Illinois Statewide Transition Conference, taking place on October 30–31, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Springfield, Illinois is open for registration. This milestone event brings together youth with disabilities, families, educators, service providers, and other... Read more »
November 4, 2025 12 noon to 1:00 pm CT Presenter: Erin Ross Name of Presenter and Affiliation: Erin Ross, Founder & Assistive Technology Facilitator for The A.T. Tutor LLC and Assistive Technology Facilitator for Glenview School District #34 Short Bio: Erin has nine years of experience as an assistive technology facilitator and is the founder of The... Read more »
Join us for a powerful day of learning, connection, and inspiration at the IDD & Mental Health Summit as we explore how to better support individuals living with both intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and mental health challenges. Register here!
Join us for the monthly REV UP Illinois Meeting. Register today!
Join us for the monthly REV UP Illinois Meeting. Register today!
¿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... Read more »
