This weeks WOW meeting is a continuation of last week. We are calling it the WOW JAM!! Join us at 2:00 on Tuesday with your favorite song and/or item to share! We are allowing extra time if we need it since we had so much fun last week! Blue Tower Solutions is inviting you to... Read more »
Learn about Social Security Disability Benefit’s Work Incentives (Supplemental Security Income (SSI); Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI; and Disabled Adult Child (DAC), and options available to maintain healthcare while being employed. Our Presenter: Ron Mulvaney, BS, BS, CWIC Illinois Assistive Technology Program-Work Incentives Planning and Assistance 217/836-0061 rmulvaney@iltech.org Ron is the Program Director for IATP-WIPA,... Read more »
Sibshop Facilitator Training for Illinois Residents Presented by The Sibling Support Project Join us to learn about the unique concerns and opportunities of siblings of individuals with disabilities, and how to support them through Sibshops! Sibshops are fun, supportive events for siblings, the family members who share the longest-lasting relationship with a person who has... Read more »
Erin Riehle, MSN, RN, Project SEARCH Internationally, some COVID-19 policies meant to protect people with IDD could have the negative effect of restricting people with IDD from working due to health concerns solely based on disability status in the absence of any evidence supporting this practice. This presentation will explore these policies and discuss Project... Read more »
DESCRIPTION: One of the challenges most families raising a child with special needs face is will my child be able to live independently and what type of living arrangement would be most suitable. FEATURING: Two SFN Mentor Fathers: Rich Gathro and Paul Koza Zoom registration links can be found at: www.21stCenturyDads.org
Join Equip for Equality and Family Matters PTIC for this free webinar. Learn what your child's special education rights during COVID-19 remote learning and when they return to school. After registering at the website link listed below, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Family Matters TOLL-FREE: 866-436-7842 The contents... Read more »
“But What if They Can?” is not just about creating opportunities, it's about changing perspectives. Join Robin Pegg in a conversation that will challenge how you think about "people with disabilities" as well as provide you with ideas that you can begin implementing tomorrow. Robin will share examples of people who are using technology to... Read more »
Blue Tower Solutions is inviting you to this week's meeting “Show Off Your Creations!” With all of the time spent inside we figure that lots of people have been doing art work and crafts that you will want to show to people. You can bring up to 3 things to show us! We look forward... Read more »
Director Allison Stark will give a brief update on Community Day Services and reopening efforts. She will reserve the majority of the time to taking questions. In particular, she is interested in hearing and responding to questions around reopening, challenges and creative strategies for service provision as the system grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic. To... Read more »
FREE virtual workshop. Though more research is still needed to gain a robust understanding of the full grief experience of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, this presentation, led by Emily Tegenkamp, LCSW, will outline some of the unique needs and grief responses of individuals with I/DD, using both research and case studies from grief... Read more »
