Events

An opportunity to: - Visit a section of our virtual exhibit hall - Get an overview of exhibitor services - Sign up for live Zoom sessions with exhibitors - Watch a featured presentation - Approximately 20 exhibitors each session Featured Topic: Educational Services & Services for Young Children PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Go to disabilityresourceexpo.org

Following on our first virtual town hall about the Covid-19 vaccine for people with disabilities in Illinois, we will be hosting a new town hall this Thursday, February 18, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm Central Time. While our first town hall was heavy on presentations, this town hall will be focused on answering questions... Read more »

Presented by:  Springfield Public Schools &  Springfield Parents for Students with Disabilities (SPSD) Free Virtual Conference Many great breakout sessions to choose from (depression/anxiety, self-care strategies, social-emotional needs, behavior, and so much more!) Register here Stay for the whole day or part of the day, whatever suits your needs Exhibitors will be on hand and... Read more »

Skills For Effective Parent Advocacy 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; ·   ... Read more »

Please join S.I.B.S for another opportunity to share concerns and joys with  having a sibling with a disability. We will discuss how things are going during this challenging time, provide opportunities for peer support, and share information. We welcome siblings who have previously attended our sibling gatherings and encourage new siblings to attend as well!... Read more »

Speakers:  Meet artists from the Arts of Life studios Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373   Dial by your location         +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)         Meeting ID: 810 6944 6373 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kZrNqzxbV

Preparing your child to transition to adulthood can be a daunting task. This webinar will focus on the initial steps of the transition process in the Illinois special education system from an academic perspective. The topics covered include:   Defining transition plans and its components Understanding transition services Tips for parents preparing their child for... Read more »