Hosted by The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center and Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)   Register for the webinar. Date: Thursday, July 30, 2020 Time:    1:00 - 2:30 PM CT      2:00-3:30 p.m. ET   People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (sometimes known as I/DD) are an often overlooked population in the... Read more »

Happy Belated 30th Anniversary ADA!  On this week’s WOW meeting guest stars Becca Burrow and Chuy Campuzano will join Richard and Leanne as we celebrate the anniversary of the ADA.  We will talk about what has been done and the work we still need to do.  Of course it will be fun, interactive and the ADA... Read more »

Join Access Living at 5 p.m. Monday, August 3, for a webinar about fighting discrimination in medical crisis standards of care and hospital visitor policies for people with disabilities during COVID-19 and beyond. ASL interpretation and CART provided. Panelists: - Karen Tamley is the President and CEO of Access Living. - James Bennett was appointed... Read more »

Getting good sleep is an important part of being and staying healthy. Join us for a webinar on this topic on Tuesday, August 4 at 12:30pm (Central Time). The presenters will discuss the importance of sleep as well as practical steps you can take to promote good sleep. They will also discuss conditions and issues... Read more »

Speakers:  Jasmina Sisirak, PhD, MPH, Co-Director of the HealthMatters Program, Department of Disability and Health, University of Illinois at Chicago and Jennifer Eastman, MBA, Director of Community Living Policy at Maryland Department of Disabilities As an often underserved population, health promotion is even more imperative for people with IDD when living in turbulent communities during... Read more »

  Online Sibshops for Illinois children and teens Zoom Sibshops are for children and teens who have a sibling with disabilities. Sibshops are a fun, sib-focused time to connect and relax with other siblings who get what being a sib is all about! For the adults who run them and for the agencies that sponsor... Read more »

This weeks WOW meeting is all about taking care of ourselves!  We want everyone to bring something that makes them feel happy and comfortable to the meeting on Thursday at 2:00.  Maybe it is a favorite stuffed animal, (you know that is what Leanne is bringing)!  Maybe it is a favorite t-shirt.  Maybe it is... Read more »

COVID has brought about many changes. School is no exception. As parents many of you have questions about what your child's school day will look like. Join us to hear more details about the guidance that the Illinois State Board of Education has put out. See website location listed below for registration link.   After registering,... Read more »

Susan L. Silberman, PhD, Senior Director, Research & Evaluation at National Council on Aging (NCOA), Washington, DC This presentation will highlight findings from recent National Council on Aging (NCOA) surveys of its community-based organizations (CBOs) partners and grantees. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, CBOs are on the front lines providing services and programs to millions of... Read more »