April 17, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM America/Chicago Location Virtual Workshop: Zoom Zoom Meeting https://uic.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctdu-vpzktH9MhbdQCgPsqGsLScZXq73kP Cost Free An overview for parents/caregivers, educators, and other professionals that addresses the core characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).   All workshops are for families/caregivers, educators and other professionals unless otherwise noted. Credits are available for Illinois State... Read more »

Join Reagan Carey from The Autism Program, as she discusses the importance of adding autism considerations to your student's IEP. April 19th, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Saturday, April 20, 2024 Spalding Pastoral Center, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Peoria, IL KEYNOTE: Calm & Connection are Protection, Elizabeth Frisbie The past few years were traumatic for many, including our children and adolescents, who are experiencing higher levels of anxiety and depression than ever before. During this keynote, we will explore how relaxation,... Read more »

Welcome to the **CAC SPRING FLING DISABILITY RESOURCE FAIR**! Join us on **Sat, Apr 20, 2024** at **11:30 AM** at William J. Bogan Computer Technical High School for a day filled with valuable resources and information for individuals with disabilities. Connect with local organizations, service providers, and advocates who are dedicated to supporting and empowering... Read more »

Project ECHO®  Growing Older with Lifelong Intellectual Disabilities: When Dementia is Suspected or Diagnosed Bi-weekly, April 22 - June 17, Noon-1:15pm (EDT) This Project ECHO series is a free, practical, case-based education program for health care and service providers who want to enhance their knowledge, competence, and performance related to the care of people with... Read more »

PROMOTING INCLUSION IN AN INCREASINGLY DIVERSE WORLD Presented By: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY VICE CHANCELLOR FOR ANTI-RACISI SIU CARBONDALE DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION Whatever your role-general or special education teacher, paraprofessional, administrator, teacher in training, therapist, or family member there is something for everyone. Plenty of sessions to choose from with professional development hours. ASHA-approved provider.... Read more »

Procedural Safeguards: Protections Under IDEA Saturday, April 27, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM If your child is receiving special education, then Notice of Procedural Safeguards For Parents/Guardians of Students of With Disabilities is one of the most important documents you will receive this year because it spells out your rights and responsibilities in the... Read more »

The Davenport and Bettendorf Parks and Recreation Departments present... Spring Formal Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Starlite Ballroom 2815 West Locust Street, Davenport, Iowa Cost: $15 per person (includes dinner and pictures) (Reduced Staff fee $10) The social event of the year! This is the night to dress in your finest attire and join your friends for... Read more »

The Illinois Autism Task Force (IATF) Transition sub-committee is seeking parents/guardians’ feedback on their understanding of the high school (Secondary) transition process. The survey is designed for parents/guardians of children with autism (all ages-young adults) who have an IEP.   The Autism Transition Subcommittee is conducting this survey to assess parent/family knowledge when it comes to understanding services available for the autism population leading up to and... Read more »