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For 27 years, Olmstead has helped protect the right of people with disabilities to live in the community. Join The Arc of Illinois to learn what has changed, what hasn’t, and what we can do to protect community living. Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0zurylSdTd6nOaEfiqmXSQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing... Read more » |
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Join us for a supportive space created just for family members and caregivers. This is a place to gain clarity, ask questions, share experiences, or simply listen. Whether you have something to say or just need a listening ear, come as you are. Leave feeling a little lighter, a little more supported, and a lot... Read more » |
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Join us for our monthly REV UP Illinois meeting. Come build the power of the disability vote! Register here. |
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1 event,Camp Red Kite is a dynamic theatre day camp for young people on the autism spectrum. During three fun-filled weeks, campers ages 8-22 explore drama, music, and visual arts! Throughout each camp day, campers rotate through engaging arts classes with their age-appropriate small groups, growing their sense of community, imaginative thinking, and self-confidence. Camp runs July 13-July... Read more » |
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Presenter: Michele Westmaas, Financial Advisor with Thrivent Description: Join us for practical educational sessions designed to help families thoughtfully plan for the care, financial stability, and quality of life of loved ones with disabilities. Gain strategies for transition planning and building a care team and support network. Who Should Attend: Parents, guardians, siblings, and caregivers... Read more » |
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You are your child’s best advocate—but you don’t have to do it alone. Join other families this summer to gain tools, confidence, and knowledge to navigate the special education system. Session Schedule July 1 | Noon–1:00 PM You Are Not Alone: Parent Wellness & Family Balance Learn practical strategies for managing stress, preventing burnout, and... Read more »
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Join us for our monthly education session! This month, our presenter is Laura Kelly, Activism Coordinator at the Institute for Justice. Laura will discuss qualified immunity and its effects on the IDD community. Register here. |
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Thursday, July 16, 2026 12:00 pm-12:45 pm Join Family Matters PTIC and the LifeCourse Nexus Training and Technical Assistance Center for an engaging virtual Lunch & Learn focused on empowering students through self-advocacy and meaningful connection in school settings. This month's session, “Using the One-Pager in the School Setting for Connection and Self-Advocacy,” will explore... Read more »
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Your Child, Your Voice: Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (FMPTIC) Special Education Advocacy Series July 16, 2026 – You Matter Too: The Power of Parent Self-Care July 30, 2026 – Effective Communication & Advocacy: Partnering with Your Child’s School August 13, 2026 – Know Your Rights, Lead with Confidence August 27, 2026 –... Read more »
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Service Dogs are long standing tools for independence. There are many ways service dogs can be trained to help people with disabilities be more independent. From Guide Dogs to Diabetic Alert Dogs, Autism Service Dogs to Mobility Service Dogs, each dog is individually trained to support an individuals’ independence and ability to engage and access the... Read more » |
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Join us for our monthly organizing meeting. Help us decide the direction of our coalition! Register here. |
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We at the Elmhurst Public Library encourage you to tell your adult participants with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to attend our reoccurring daytime program called No-Shush Movies! In this 2-hour program we watch a movie and make a craft. Previous iterations of the program have included Wreck-it-Ralph with wooden bead keychains, Night at the Museum with leaf rubbing watercolor art,... Read more »
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026 1:00 pm-2:00 pm My Future, My Plan is a fun and interactive workshop series for youth ages 14-22. Using Charting the LifeCourse tools, students will explore their strengths, interests, goals, and support needs while learning how to speak up for themselves and take an active role in planning their future. Students... Read more »
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Join us for a supportive space created just for family members and caregivers. This is a place to gain clarity, ask questions, share experiences, or simply listen. Whether you have something to say or just need a listening ear, come as you are. Leave feeling a little lighter, a little more supported, and a lot... Read more » |
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You are your child’s best advocate—but you don’t have to do it alone. Join other families this summer to gain tools, confidence, and knowledge to navigate the special education system. Session Schedule July 1 | Noon–1:00 PM You Are Not Alone: Parent Wellness & Family Balance Learn practical strategies for managing stress, preventing burnout, and... Read more » |
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Your Child, Your Voice: Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (FMPTIC) Special Education Advocacy Series July 16, 2026 – You Matter Too: The Power of Parent Self-Care July 30, 2026 – Effective Communication & Advocacy: Partnering with Your Child’s School August 13, 2026 – Know Your Rights, Lead with Confidence August 27, 2026 –... Read more » Student-Centered Transitions: The FMPTIC Learning Series July 30, 2026 4:30 PM, Understanding Employment Supports for Youth with Disabilities Aug 27, 2026 4:30 PM, Opening Doors: Student-Centered Postsecondary Education Pathways for All Learners Sep 24, 2026 4:30 PM, Building Self-Determination Through Self-Directed IEPs: Practical Tools for Implementation Professional Development credit is available. |
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