FRCD LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR: MANAGING MENTAL WELLNESS IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY Date: 2020-07-27 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: Webinar Link will be mailed to you. Register at https://frcd.org/workshop_posts/nami/ Description: NAMI Chicago will present a 1-hour Mental Wellness training designed to provide a foundation of knowledge on mental health & wellness. They will provide an introduction to NAMI Chicago’s free mental... Read more »

Hospitalized People with IDD Need their Caregivers: They Aren’t Visitors English : Chicago Time Event status: Not started (Register) Date and time: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 1:00 pm Central Daylight Time (Chicago, GMT-05:00) Change time zone Duration: 1 hour Description: Hospitalized People with IDD Need their Caregivers: They Aren’t Visitors Sarah H. Ailey, PhD, APHN,... Read more »

Happy Belated 30th Anniversary ADA!  On this week’s WOW meeting guest stars Becca Burrow and Chuy Campuzano will join Richard and Leanne as we celebrate the anniversary of the ADA.  We will talk about what has been done and the work we still need to do.  Of course it will be fun, interactive and the ADA... Read more »

Hosted by The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center and Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)   Register for the webinar. Date: Thursday, July 30, 2020 Time:    1:00 - 2:30 PM CT      2:00-3:30 p.m. ET   People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (sometimes known as I/DD) are an often overlooked population in the... Read more »

Happy Belated 30th Anniversary ADA!  On this week’s WOW meeting guest stars Becca Burrow and Chuy Campuzano will join Richard and Leanne as we celebrate the anniversary of the ADA.  We will talk about what has been done and the work we still need to do.  Of course it will be fun, interactive and the ADA... Read more »

Join Access Living at 5 p.m. Monday, August 3, for a webinar about fighting discrimination in medical crisis standards of care and hospital visitor policies for people with disabilities during COVID-19 and beyond. ASL interpretation and CART provided. Panelists: - Karen Tamley is the President and CEO of Access Living. - James Bennett was appointed... Read more »

Getting good sleep is an important part of being and staying healthy. Join us for a webinar on this topic on Tuesday, August 4 at 12:30pm (Central Time). The presenters will discuss the importance of sleep as well as practical steps you can take to promote good sleep. They will also discuss conditions and issues... Read more »

Speakers:  Jasmina Sisirak, PhD, MPH, Co-Director of the HealthMatters Program, Department of Disability and Health, University of Illinois at Chicago and Jennifer Eastman, MBA, Director of Community Living Policy at Maryland Department of Disabilities As an often underserved population, health promotion is even more imperative for people with IDD when living in turbulent communities during... Read more »

  Online Sibshops for Illinois children and teens Zoom Sibshops are for children and teens who have a sibling with disabilities. Sibshops are a fun, sib-focused time to connect and relax with other siblings who get what being a sib is all about! For the adults who run them and for the agencies that sponsor... Read more »

This weeks WOW meeting is all about taking care of ourselves!  We want everyone to bring something that makes them feel happy and comfortable to the meeting on Thursday at 2:00.  Maybe it is a favorite stuffed animal, (you know that is what Leanne is bringing)!  Maybe it is a favorite t-shirt.  Maybe it is... Read more »

COVID has brought about many changes. School is no exception. As parents many of you have questions about what your child's school day will look like. Join us to hear more details about the guidance that the Illinois State Board of Education has put out. See website location listed below for registration link.   After registering,... Read more »

Susan L. Silberman, PhD, Senior Director, Research & Evaluation at National Council on Aging (NCOA), Washington, DC This presentation will highlight findings from recent National Council on Aging (NCOA) surveys of its community-based organizations (CBOs) partners and grantees. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, CBOs are on the front lines providing services and programs to millions of... Read more »

Learn about Social Security Disability Benefit’s Work Incentives (Supplemental Security Income (SSI); Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI; and Disabled Adult Child (DAC), and options available to maintain healthcare while being employed. Our Presenter: Ron Mulvaney, BS, BS, CWIC Illinois Assistive Technology Program-Work Incentives Planning and Assistance 217/836-0061 rmulvaney@iltech.org Ron is the Program Director for IATP-WIPA,... Read more »

Erin Riehle, MSN, RN, Project SEARCH Internationally, some COVID-19 policies meant to protect people with IDD could have the negative effect of restricting people with IDD from working due to health concerns solely based on disability status in the absence of any evidence supporting this practice. This presentation will explore these policies and discuss Project... Read more »

DESCRIPTION: One of the challenges most families raising a child with special needs face is will my child be able to live independently and what type of living arrangement would be most suitable.   FEATURING: Two SFN Mentor Fathers: Rich Gathro and Paul Koza Zoom registration links can be found at:  www.21stCenturyDads.org 

Join Equip for Equality and Family Matters PTIC for this free webinar. Learn what your child's special education rights during COVID-19 remote learning and when they return to school. After registering at the website link listed below, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Family Matters   TOLL-FREE: 866-436-7842 The contents... Read more »

“But What if They Can?” is not just about creating opportunities, it's about changing perspectives. Join Robin Pegg in a conversation that will challenge how you think about "people with disabilities" as well as provide you with ideas that you can begin implementing tomorrow. Robin will share examples of people who are using technology to... Read more »

Blue Tower Solutions is inviting you to this week's meeting  “Show Off Your Creations!”   With all of the time spent inside we figure that lots of people have been doing art work and crafts that you will want to show to people.  You can bring up to 3 things to show us! We look forward... Read more »

Director Allison Stark will give a brief update on Community Day Services and reopening efforts. She will reserve the majority of the time to taking questions. In particular, she is interested in hearing and responding to questions around reopening, challenges and creative strategies for service provision as the system grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic. To... Read more »

FREE virtual workshop. Though more research is still needed to gain a robust understanding of the full grief experience of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, this presentation, led by Emily Tegenkamp, LCSW, will outline some of the unique needs and grief responses of individuals with I/DD, using both research and case studies from grief... Read more »

August 25 2020 Presenters: Ande Kolp is the Executive Director of The Arc Maryland. Over three decades, Ande has supported people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in various positions within Maryland and Iowa. Ande holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy from the University of Iowa and a Master’s Degree in Special Education... Read more »

Register   https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEscu6prDspHdWxqdZd8a6qQTgpWH_8AKJ_   This webinar is an overview of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and how to navigate it during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Our presenters will discuss the: Evaluation process Individualized Education Program (IEP), Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), Procedural Safeguards. Special Education and Remote Learning

Presented by  Dr. Frederika C. Theus,  Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Frederika Theus will speak about the special challenges that these difficult times bring to people with disabilities and their families. She will share her expertise working with individuals within the autism spectrum  disorders, as well as discussing some possible ways to deal with stress that... Read more »

Join us for this panel discussion with caregiving experts to discuss lessons learned caring for children with special health care needs, the impact of COVID-19 on caregivers and strategies to adapt, what resources are available now, and how to plan for the future of your child with special needs and achieve financial confidence. CLICK HERE... Read more »

On this weeks WOW meeting we will have guest starts from the Jacksonville area Center for Independent Living!  After learning about the ADA a few years ago,  some of our regular’s at the WOW meetings  said they wanted to learn more about the Centers for Independent Living and Jacil stepped right up! Jacil supports an... Read more »

The Illinois State Board of Education provides a guide to help you understand your educational rights and responsibilities related to special education. During this webinar we will review the contents and the importance of each chapter and appendix. We will explain what is new in the 2020 version and offer a way to get a... Read more »

Great news for the WOW meetings! ICDD has extended our grant through December 2020 so we will be back to our usual two-three times per week!!!   Future dates and times to be decided. This week we will meet on Tuesday at 2:00 when we will have Shirley Paceley lead us in a calming meditation to... Read more »

Learn specialized strategies to engage students with ASD of all ages in remote learning opportunities. Use incentives, liked activities and topics, music, specialized vocabulary and physical objects to enhance engagement. Discover ways to make schoolwork activities manageable and meaningful. Enhance your communication with your child’s team so everyone can provide the best adaptations for your... Read more »

The webinar will include: · Discussion of characteristics and struggles of Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder · How it may affect school and home life. · What it looks like – tell-tale behaviors. · Ideas and examples on how to support your child and help foster his/her skills to be successful in different inclusive settings... Read more »