Presenter: Rosemary Laudani, Manager - IL ABLE ABLE accounts make it possible for people with disabilities and their families to save and invest for expenses related to living with a disability without losing, or losing access to, federal means-tested benefits such as SSI, SSDI and Medicaid. Learn more about this option to set aside funds... Read more »
Respite and Emergency Respite: Tina Yurik, Director of the Illinois Respite Coalition Click here to register, https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yXokXG1cRwWB8cwG2Q0_ZQ
Are you tired of getting the run-around while wading through an alphabet soup of acronyms? Are you frustrated because you are unsure of how to help your child struggling in school? Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy will provide you with these important tools: Going from frustration to empowerment; Who is an advocate and why become... Read more »
Intended Audience – Administrators, ECSE and General Educators, Teacher Assistants, Family Members, Family Educators, Psychologists, Social workers, SLP’s, OT/PT’s Description – Join us for our book study on Reaching and Teaching Children Exposed to Trauma by Barbara Sorrels. We will discuss, in user friendly terms, the way trauma impacts the field of early childhood. Register at: Book... Read more »
Plan to join us for our monthly webinars focused on families and individuals who have received Early Notification about a likely upcoming PUNS selection from the IL Division of Developmental Disabilities. The webinars are also open to families who were selected from the PUNS list in the summer of 2021. The webinars focus on several... Read more »
Are you tired of getting the run-around while wading through an alphabet soup of acronyms? Are you frustrated because you are unsure of how to help your child struggling in school? Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy will provide you with these important tools: Going from frustration to empowerment; Who is an advocate and why become... Read more »
Person-centered practice is grounded in the idea that older adults and people with disabilities are the decision makers in their own lives. Supporting people to make choices is a priority for person-centered systems. Too often people with disabilities and older adults are appointed guardians. When people have guardians, their ability to make choices may be... Read more »
ISVI Virtual Summer Camp will be held June 22rd-24th, 2022. Eligible campers must be an Illinois resident and have a pre-determined vision loss that impacts their learning ability. In addition, campers must meet the grade-level requirements of the virtual camp and be able to access Zoom Meetings to qualify. Camp will be open to two... Read more »
Learn to advocate for a child with autism by becoming familiar with the state guidelines surrounding autism spectrum disorder and the development of the IEP. REGISTER ONLINE AT | REGISTRO POR INTERNET: RCADD.EVENTBRITE.COM All workshops will take place online using Zoom. Entrenamientos serán virtualmente, sobre la plataforma de Zoom. Questions? Please reach out to... Read more »
Speaker TBD Registration is required 1-815-395-5566 or contact Lori Davie at ldavie@eastersealschicago.org
