¿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... Read more »
Registration is open for the Planning for the Future seminar! February 15, 2024 | 9am - 1:15pm This virtual webinar is the first of a series and focuses on children (birth to 13 years) with intellectual and developmental disabilities. www.thearcofil.org/planning-for-the-future-2/
The University of Chicago, Division of Specialized Care for Children will be presenting the webinar DSCC Programs and Resources for Families on February 20th. Register by clicking the link below! https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K28JFkOVR1STXDGldO0jZ
Children’s Support Waiver Children/Young Adults ages 3 to 22 can be in the Children’s Support Waiver. Have you received an invitation letter to apply for the Children Support Waiver? Do you have questions? We have answers!!! Registration is required. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B7-jaBkzTkysuiQFARFT5g After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. ... Read more »
Classroom & home strategies that address academic, social, leisure goals of a child with autism or developmental delays. Content focus on early education. Workshop provided in English. February 21, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM America/Chicago Contact Nora Stillwell norajs@uic.edu Zoom Meeting https://uic.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpcuivpzwiHdfOfUVxdQKUtamKFgwZsIDb
Join us and S.I.B.S. member Aubrey Thornton! This 1-hour presentation will review what self-care is, why it is necessary for our everyday lives, and how we can implement strategies to... Read more »
Register by March 1 The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) recognizes the critical importance of equipping our educators and school personnel to address the sensitive and pressing issue of suicide prevention. Suicide is a leading cause of death for youth between the ages of 12 and 19, so educators are uniquely positioned to identify... Read more »
Wednesday, February 28 | 2-3pm CST | Zoom The PUNS list, Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services, is the database that the Department of Human Services (DHS) uses to understand how many individuals in Illinois want or need Developmental Disability Waiver services. Join guest speaker Ruth Aguilar, Ligas Family Advocate from The Arc of... Read more »
Six Principles of IDEA: Special Education Rights Webinar is designed to empower you with knowledge about the vital aspects of special education rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). As parents, we understand that navigating the world of special education can be both challenging and rewarding. The Six Principles of IDEA are the... Read more »
Educational Surrogate Parent Training Family Matters is seeking volunteers in all counties of Illinois to act as Educational Surrogate Parents (ESP). An ESP is someone who helps to advocate for the appropriate educational services for youth who receive special education services and are in the care of the State of Illinois. Call Family... Read more »
