Join the Illinois Family & Matters Parent Training & Information Center for a free 30-minute virtual webinar on how to work on your child's IEP goals over the summer.   Register HERE.

Planning for the future is important for all families. Thinking about the future can be challenging and emotional. However, experience shows that people with disabilities make a better transition from the family home when a future plan is in place. A future plan can also provide peace of mind for caregivers of people with intellectual... Read more »

Services for People with Disabilities (SFPD) presents a free Community Education Workshop. This is a training for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or Intellectual-Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) and their families about how to interact successfully with law enforcement. The presentation will introduce the Wallet Card Project. The purpose of the Wallet Card is to assist... Read more »

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 adulthood.... Read more »

Family Resource Center on Disabilities presents Lunch and Learn Webinar: Evaluation: What Parents Should Know to Get Started.  Is your child struggling in school? Do you suspect your child may need special education services, but don’t know how to get started? This may be the webinar for you. The evaluation is one of the first... Read more »

Is your child struggling in school? Do you suspect your child may need special education services, but don’t know how to get started? This may be the webinar for you. The evaluation is one of the first phases to obtaining an IEP for your child. This webinar will discuss: The purposes of evaluations, How and... Read more »