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 »
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_7TkUoLBVS1iJTvdA6Vz60Q#/registration... 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 20 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm The Transition Plan in the IEP Get practical tips for navigating transition planning and preparing your child for adulthood. REGISTER September 27... Read more »
Upcoming Webinar: Achieving a Better Life Experience with an ABLE Account Presented by NDI’s Financial Resilience Center Tuesday, Sept. 23 | 11:00 am- noon ET Join National Disability Institute’s Financial Resilience Center and ABLE experts for an empowering webinar, Achieving a Better Life Experience with an ABLE Account, on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, from 11:00 am – noon ET. People with... Read more »
Presentadora: Angelica Martinez Ph.D Universidad de IL en Chicago Unidad de Tecnologia Asistida Bio: Angélica Martínez, Ph.D., es profesora en el Departmento de Disability and Human Development en la Universidad de Illinois- Chicago. La Dra. Martínez trabaja con hispanos y agencias comunitarias, brindando capacitación bilingüe para ayudar a la comunidad a obtener la asistencia tecnológica que necesitan.... 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 27 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy Build strategies to speak up for your child with confidence and clarity. REGISTER All sessions held online via... Read more »
Presentadora: Josephine Mueller Explicacion: Esta presentación brindará información sobre nuevas actualizaciones del Administracion de Seguro Social y también destacará los servicios en línea del Seguro Social. La Srta. Josephine Mueller es especialista bilingüe en asuntos públicos para la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) en el área de Chicago. Josephine ha asumido su papel fundamental para... Read more »
Join the SPARK team with Rush University Medical Center for a FREE autism research event, taking place from 10 AM - 1:30 PM. Families can choose to get support with registering for SPARK, the largest genetic study of autism ever! Study enrollment will take roughly 30 minutes. Stay after your SPARK time to explore the many activities... Read more »
The Family Advocate Program presents Medicaid with an Expert! Learn the Medicaid process, benefits, and resources you can't miss! Join us on October 6th to hear from Jay Bohn from the Division of Developmental Disabilities. Jay specializes in DD Waiver eligibility and Medicaid issues that affect waiver participants. No CEUs are available for this... Read more »
