Know Your Rights, Lead with Confidence
Your Child, Your Voice: Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (FMPTIC) Special Education Advocacy Series July 16, 2026 – You Matter Too: The Power of Parent Self-Care July 30,... Read more »
Your Child, Your Voice: Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (FMPTIC) Special Education Advocacy Series July 16, 2026 – You Matter Too: The Power of Parent Self-Care July 30,... Read more »
Topic: Social Security Programs update Speakers: Josephine Mueller & Megan Forristall, Public Affairs Specialists with the Social Security Administration Registration Link https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UVK_Z3unQgSqgg5NqesrvA
Services for People with Disabilities (SFPD) presents a free Community Education Workshop Special Olympics When: Tuesday, August 18th, 2:00pm-3:00pm central time Where: Online via Zoom Learn more about Special Olympics programs offered in your community with our presenter Michelle Mark, the Director of Athlete Leadership and Family Initiatives. Special Olympics Illinois (SOILL) provides year-round... Read more »
Join us for our monthly education session! This month, we will be joined by Matthew McLoughlin and Em Gonzalez from the Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice. They will discuss their work on the Pretrial Fairness Act, their current work, and how pretrial justice affects the IDD community. 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! In this 2-hour program we watch a movie and make a craft. Previous iterations of the program have included Wreck-it-Ralph with wooden bead keychains, Night at the Museum with leaf rubbing watercolor art,... Read more »
Whether you prefer to listen quietly or share openly, you belong here. Every family’s experience and insight matter. Together, we’ll connect, support one another, and leave feeling a little lighter. 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 us guide the work of our coalition! Register here.
Your Child, Your Voice: Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (FMPTIC) Special Education Advocacy Series July 16, 2026 – You Matter Too: The Power of Parent Self-Care July 30, 2026 – Effective Communication & Advocacy: Partnering with Your Child’s School August 13, 2026 – Know Your Rights, Lead with Confidence August 27, 2026 –... Read more »
Student-Centered Transitions: The FMPTIC Learning Series July 30, 2026 4:30 PM, Understanding Employment Supports for Youth with Disabilities Aug 27, 2026 4:30 PM, Opening Doors: Student-Centered Postsecondary Education Pathways for All Learners Sep 24, 2026 4:30 PM, Building Self-Determination Through Self-Directed IEPs: Practical Tools for Implementation Professional Development credit is available.