Join us for a webinar     Click on "Register Now" Register now!   Appropriate transition planning and services prepare students for life after high school so that they may live independently, go on to further education or training, work, and participate in the community. This training will focus on your child's right to appropriate, individualized... Read more »

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373   One tap mobile +13126266799,,81069446373# US (Chicago)   Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 810 6944 6373   This project is supported in part by grant number CFDA 93.960, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201.... Read more »

We are excited to offer two workshops designed for anyone who is a parent and/or a sibling of a loved one with a disability. These free workshops will offer vital information and resources. Materials will be available in Spanish, the sessions will be bilingual. You will not want to miss this! VIRTUAL BILINGUAL SIBLING WORKSHOPS... Read more »

We are excited to offer two workshops designed for anyone who is a parent and/or a sibling of a loved one with a disability. These free workshops will offer vital information and resources. Materials will be available in Spanish, the sessions will be bilingual. You will not want to miss this! VIRTUAL BILINGUAL SIBLING WORKSHOPS... Read more »

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October 29, 2020 2pm – 3pm Join Deputy Director for Supported Employment, Casey Burke, as he identifies the process for braiding vocational rehabilitation services provided by the Division of Rehabilitation Services with long term employment supports and services funded by the Division of Developmental Disabilities. There will be time for Q & A! Register here.

Empower Yourself With Knowledge of the Special Education Process Are you an advocate, family member, or educator looking to better understand the special education process? Take the time now to learn more about the special education process and ensure students with disabilities begin 2021 with the services and supports needed to succeed, whether they’re learning at... Read more »

Register Now! Date:  November 4, 2020 from 1PM - 2:30PM Central Time Title:  PERMA, The Other 5 Letter Acronym:  An Introduction to Positive Psychology Session Description:  The world is full of sadness, loneliness and anxiety related to COVID. This presentation will focus on a much brighter topic, Positive Psychology. The Positive Psychology movement was founded by Martin Seligman... Read more »

Join us to learn together, play together and celebrate families of young children! Gather useful information, helpful tips, and fun activities for learning at home! FREE workshops through the day & short family activities in between! Come for one session or come for all!  WHERE:  Live! In your own home-On your computer WHO:  YOU! Illinois... Read more »

Join us for a Sibling Grief Conversation November 8th, 2-4pm PT/3-5 MT/4-6 CT/5-7 ET Click below to register for this free meeting. http://ow.ly/KJ5C50C4w7X This Zoom gathering is intended for adult siblings of people with disabilities whose brother or sister has died. The need for sibling support continues after a sibling passes and this will be... Read more »

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 We will be taking a trip back in time to the Schoolhouse Rock to talk about everything that is happening in the country.  Topics include the electoral college, the three branches of government and, of course, the classic “I’m Just a Bill”. One tap mobile +13126266799,,81069446373# US (Chicago)   Dial by... Read more »

Join us for a webinar on Nov 10, 2020 at 7:00 PM CST.    Click on "Register now" link Register now!   This webinar will give parents tools for remote learning that will assist their children in reducing distractions, staying on track with tasks, and maintaining focus while they are online. Our Presenter is Jennifer... Read more »

Presented by: Helen Rottier, UIC-IDHD Funding provided in part by The Autism Program of Illinois and the Illinois Department of Human Services

We will be taking a trip back in time to the Schoolhouse Rock to talk about everything that is happening in the country.  Topics include the electoral college, the three branches of government and, of course, the classic “I’m Just a Bill”. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373 One tap mobile +13126266799,,81069446373# US (Chicago)   Dial by... Read more »

Do you feel your child will be prepared for life after high school? Has your child’s transition plan been affected by remote learning? Are you concerned that your child's transition services aren't meaningful? This presentation will focus on : ·    -Development and Implementation of a Transition Plan; ·    Age-Appropriate Transition Assessments; ·    What to Do... Read more »

Location:  Zoom Webinar This training is for parents and caregivers who have recently learned their child/loved one has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Please register for this training at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/126602235695 or email tap.rockford@eastersealschicago.org.   The Zoom Link will be sent the morning of the training.

"The Best Start" Program is a series of 11 family curriculum-based discussion sessions for parents, guardians, and caregivers.  Mondays  November 16 -  Feb 8 2021 Free Program-All Families Welcome: A Special Invitation To Families With Children With Special Need s Let's Talk About How To Be Our Children's Number One Support! • Gather with other... Read more »

From Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center. When:  Tuesday, November 17, 2020 from 7 - 8 PM Question and answer session to follow the presentation. To register:  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1580000818721981708 Learn about: *Basing IEP services on individual needs *The importance of adequate evaluation in the IEP Process *What to consider when determining IEP Priorities *What flexibility... Read more »

Register Now!   Title:  Assisting People to Make Better Decisions: Strategies for Success Session Description:  Like all of us, people with disabilities frequently need help with making decisions in life. While supported decision-making (SDM) is becoming more recognized as an option, guardianship is still the most common option considered and used in practice. Supporters are... Read more »

  Are you tired of getting the run-around while wading through an alphabet soup of acronyms. Are you frustrated because you are unsure of how to help your child struggling in school?   Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy will provide you with these important tools: Going from frustration to empowerment; Who is an advocate and... Read more »

Conference Call   Wednesday, November 18, 2020 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET   To learn more about the National Disability Forum, check out https://www.ssa.gov/ndf/. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at oea.net.post@ssa.gov.

Register Now! Date:  November 19, 2020 from 1PM - 2PM CST   Session Description:  Assistive technology is all around us and many of these tools available for little or no cost.  This session will explore such assistive technologies commonly used at Donka, Inc. - a non-profit organization located in Wheaton, IL - that provides computer... Read more »

Nov. 19, 2020: Self-Help/Support Groups & Vocational/Residential/Recreation Services For 13 years, the disABILITY Resource Expo has strived to advance its mission of giving people with disabilities and their loved ones easy access to the resources needed for a wonderful quality of life. COVID-19 has pushed those behind the Expo to think outside the box and... Read more »

Sibshops provides opportunities for siblings of children with disabilities to meet other siblings and engage in peer support in a recreational setting.  Meet new friends, hang out and participate in a wide variety of recreational activities!  Sibshops is intended for siblings of children with disabilities ages 8-12 years old.   These Sibshops are hosted by NWSRA... Read more »

If you or anyone you know is interested in learning about the LEOs please join us. Please send your email to tap.rockford@eastersealschicago.org to receive the link. Once you have received the link, we kindly ask that you do not share the zoom link. If you want to share the information please contact us. We will be... Read more »

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373   One tap mobile +13126266799,,81069446373# US (Chicago)   Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 810 6944 6373   This project is supported in part by grant number CFDA 93.960, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201.... Read more »

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069446373   One tap mobile +13126266799,,81069446373# US (Chicago)   Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 810 6944 6373   This project is supported in part by grant number CFDA 93.960, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201.... Read more »

Join Zoom Meeting This week on the WOW meeting we will have the WOW Speak OUT! Everyone will have 3 minutes (just like at Speak Up Speak Out) to talk about anything they want! We will be there to help if you need it.    Some ideas about what to talk about include:  What did... Read more »

December 3 @ 10:00 am–3:00 pm Registration Form (PDF): Click Here Register Online: Click Here Registration deadline is three business days before the webinar. Description: The Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Human Services developed this standardized training to address the requirements of the federal law, Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) to... Read more »

Join Zoom Meeting This week on the WOW meeting we will have the WOW Speak OUT! Everyone will have 3 minutes (just like at Speak Up Speak Out) to talk about anything they want! We will be there to help if you need it.    Some ideas about what to talk about include:   What... Read more »

Do you find the special education process confusing? Do you want to be a better advocate for your child, but down know how? Then the Six Principles of IDEA: Special Education Rights webinar is for you. This webinar is an overview of IDEA (Individual with Disabilities Education Act) which is the law that protects the... Read more »