The IL Self-Advocacy Alliance is very excited to spend time with Yenn Purkis who will be joining us from Australia. Yenn is the co-author of the new book “The Autistic Trans Guide to Life.” Yenn is a very proud autistic non-binary person. They will be talking about their thoughts about gender diversity and autism with... Read more »
This training will focus on the discipline process for children receiving special education services and their rights in regards to in-school suspensions, classroom removal, and expulsion. Register
The Arc of Illinois Living with Autism 2021 Conference will be presented in an online format! Join us October 5th virtually for 3 Keynote Speakers and 4 Breakout Sessions. Click here to register, https://thearcofillinois.salsalabs.org/autism2021
Multiple Days October 6 - 8 2021 This exceptional virtual conference is planned to meet the needs of early childhood professionals and families in the state and is coordinated by the Illinois Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children, in collaboration with the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department... Read more »
The new Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center (DETAC) will be hosting a three-part provider transformation series. This series is intended for Centers for Independent Living (CIL) and Councils on Developmental Disabilities (Councils) and other interested partners in how they can engage with and support the transformation of disability service providers to offer new, integrated person-centered services such... Read more »
Join guest speakers Aliza Steinberg and Andrea Artis from Duman Opportunity Center to learn more about how and when to approach potential and/or new employers on Job enhancements or accommodations. Discussion will include how to advocate for yourself, think creatively and to ensure you have all the tools for success! This event is free and... Read more »
Click here to register! Registration deadline is October 6th. Are you interested in working (or are you already working) and want to learn how employment affects your government benefits? Would you like information on how work incentives such as Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWE), Health Benefits for Workers with Disabilities (HBWD), and the Student Earned... Read more »
Do you receive frequent phone calls from your child's school regarding his/her behavior? Perhaps you noticed some behavior concerns during remote learning. This training will discuss the components of the Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP), the purpose of the BIP, and steps to acquire one for your child if appropriate. Register
Join us for our October 12, 2021 ILS Monthly Lunchtime Webinar - Legislative Update from The Arc of the United States. Learn about what’s happening in the world of disability services, legislation, and policy at the federal level! Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zwDRDlvWT0eAsL0i3MkEFQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information... Read more »
REGISTER ONLINE AT | REGISTRO POR INTERNET: RCADD.EVENTBRITE.COM All workshops will take place online using the Zoom platform. Registration for each month’s workshops will open two weeks prior to the start of the month. Entrenamientos serán virtualmente, sobre la plataforma de Zoom. Registración para los talleres abrirá dos semanas antes del principio del mes que... Read more »
