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 »
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 »
