Events

MOPD Field Office  2102 W. Ogden Avenue  Chicago, IL 60612 9:00 a.m. -- Welcome remarks by Mayor Lightfoot Breakfast and a Shot: An ADA Vaccine Celebration Light breakfast provided. ASL interpreters and captioning provided. To request any other accessibility, please contact Jocelyn by phone: 312-746-5743 or email: Jocelyn.Romasanta@cityofchicago.org. No appointments needed. COVID-19 vaccines are offered... Read more »

The time has come to wind down the WOW meetings.  We will presenting a new class called “It Starts By Saying Hi” all about how we interact to people of different races, sexuality, religions and disabilities.  This will be our last meeting for a while as people return to day services, jobs and summer fun. ... Read more »

Understanding the special education process is important for both families and professionals. This webinar will cover special education basics and is great whether you are new to the special education process or are just looking for a refresher. Register now! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC  Speaker(s):  Rachel Arfa, Commissioner, Mayor's Office for People With Disabilities Topic:  Commissioner Afa will discuss the work at MOPD, its current initiatives and future priorities. The meeting will be via Zoom, and advance registration is required. Register here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Equip for Equality (EFE) - Facebook Live event As the state continues to reopen, many employees are faced with questions about vaccine requirements and returning to work safely. This Facebook Live event will talk about your legal rights and leave room for you to ask your own questions

Featured Speaker: Daniel Johnson, MD, Professor of Pediatrics Chief, Section of Academic Pediatrics Chief, Section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases   Vice Chair, Clinical Services The COVID-19 vaccine was first approved for emergency use in adults by the FDA in late 2020. It has since been approved for ages 12+ and several updates have been issued around... Read more »

14th Annual Family Conference for Families of Children with Disabilities - Resources and Inspiration for Adult Family Members Sign up for those in which you are interested! Please see the brochure at the following link for details on the content and registration! https://www.thearcofil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Family-Conference-Complete-Brochure-.pdf Click here for complete Event Brochure:  Family Conference 2021_ Register for each... Read more »

14th Annual Family Conference for Families of Children with Disabilities - Resources and Inspiration for Adult Family Members Click here for complete Event Brochure:  Family Conference 2021_ Register for each of 4 sessions that you want to attend. Thursday, July 29 - Sunday, August 1, 2021. To register: Families and Family Educators – Online Webinars... Read more »

Taller ofrecido por Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD) en espanol. ¿Que significa un plan de transición? ¿Que incluye un plan de transición y porque se escribe? ¿Que pasa entre los 18 años y los 22 si aplica? ¿Que es la delegación de sus lo derechos? Haga clic en "Register"  para inscribirse   Register

14th Annual Family Conference for Families of Children with Disabilities – Resources and Inspiration for Adult Family Members Sign up for those in which you are interested! Please see the brochure at the following link for details on the content and registration! https://www.thearcofil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Family-Conference-Complete-Brochure-.pdf   Click here for complete Event Brochure:  Family Conference 2021_ Register for... Read more »

14th Annual Family Conference for Families of Children with Disabilities – Resources and Inspiration for Adult Family Members Sign up for those in which you are interested! Please see the brochure at the following link for details on the content and registration! https://www.thearcofil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Family-Conference-Complete-Brochure-.pdf   Click here for complete Event Brochure:  Family Conference 2021_ Register for... Read more »

August 2-5 / Virtual Equip for Equality attorneys will be presenting at the 2021 National ADA Symposium. Our presentations will review the top ADA Title I, II and III cases of the past year. Learn More Here

Join us for a webinar on Aug 03, 2021 at 12:00 PM CDT. Join us for a fun webinar kicking off getting back to school including tips for easing back into the flow smoothly plus a discussion for strategies in the event we go back to remote learning. Bio: Nel Daymon, MS, CCC-SLP Nel is... Read more »

Este taller tiene una vision general de IDEA (Ley de Educacion para personas con discapacides) Evaluacion, Programa de Educacion Individualizada (IEP), Medio Ambiente menos Restrictivo (LRE), y Garantias de Procedimiento. Register  

Aspire & Disability Lead are hosting a 60-minute live virtual panel discussion, which will focus on critical issues around health and wellness for people with disabilities. This panel seeks to raise awareness, share knowledge, and invite advocacy on the topic of quality of healthcare for people with disabilities. Where: Zoom.  Featured Panelists   Andrés Gallegos: National Healthcare Attorney... Read more »

Join Disability Lead for a conversation with Chicago artists Riva Lehrer (author of Golem Girl) and Sandie Yi (creator and designer of Crip Couture) whose visual and multimedia work explores and celebrates disability culture and the disabled body. Join us for an accessible presentation and a conversation on how they use their work to advance, advocate and show the... Read more »

This year we will be hosting a virtual conference. It will take place from August 7th to August 13th.   This is a free event geared towards the community. We appreciate you sharing this information with your family, friends and on social media, so that we can learn together about epilepsy. To register for the conference,... Read more »

Este año la conferencia será de manera virtual y se llevará a cabo en la semana del 7 al 13 de Agosto.    Este es un evento gratuito y dirigido a la comunidad. Les agradecemos que compartan esta información con familiares, amigos, conocidos y en redes sociales, para que juntos podamos aprender sobre la epilepsia.    ... Read more »

Para registrarse por favor utilice el siguiente link:  https://getinvolved.epilepsychicago.org/event/2021-conferencia-de-epilepsia/e337690 La Fundación de Epilepsia de Chicago es una organización sin fines de lucro en el estado de Illinois que presta servicio en 44 condados, ofreciendo servicios de asesoramiento legal y educación a personas con epilepsia, sus familias y la comunidad en la que viven. Si tiene alguna pregunta... Read more »

Register at https://adobe.ly/37jRODM This training will explore the Direct Support Professional’s (DSP) experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through information gathered through the National Core Indicators (NCI) Staff Stability Survey, the presentation will highlight current research on the DSP workforce gathered before and during the pandemic. Information will be presented regarding the DSP workforce nationally and... Read more »

Join IL AAC for our FIRST IN-PERSON event at the Kenny Jacob Rudin Memorial Park also known as Brickyards Park! About this event IL AAC will be hosting their first out and about event from 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm on August 11th! There is a covered pavilion at the park, so make sure to... Read more »

Para registrarse por favor utilice el siguiente link:  https://getinvolved.epilepsychicago.org/event/2021-conferencia-de-epilepsia/e337690 La Fundación de Epilepsia de Chicago es una organización sin fines de lucro en el estado de Illinois que presta servicio en 44 condados, ofreciendo servicios de asesoramiento legal y educación a personas con epilepsia, sus familias y la comunidad en la que viven. Si tiene alguna pregunta o... Read more »

Para registrarse por favor utilice el siguiente link:  https://getinvolved.epilepsychicago.org/event/2021-conferencia-de-epilepsia/e337690 La Fundación de Epilepsia de Chicago es una organización sin fines de lucro en el estado de Illinois que presta servicio en 44 condados, ofreciendo servicios de asesoramiento legal y educación a personas con epilepsia, sus familias y la comunidad en la que viven. Si tiene alguna pregunta o... 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 »

The 2021 Mental Health Summit hosts conversations on varying topics that influence the mental health of individuals with developmental disabilities. These topics include: building community partnerships, advancing clinical work, universal design, evidence-based practice in employment, self-advocacy, and meaningful collaborations that elevate the lived experience. Leveraging the expertise of the speakers, we will hear stories of... Read more »

Taller en español.  Workshop in Spanish Presentadora:  Angelica Davila, MA REGISTER ONLINE AT | REGISTRO POR INTERNET:  Resource Center for Autism & Developmental Delays Events | Eventbrite All workshops will take place online using the Zoom platform. Registration for each month’s workshops will open two weeks prior to the start of the month. Entrenamientos serán... Read more »

This training is an overview of IDEA (Individual with Disabilities Education Act) which is the law that protects the rights of children receiving special education services. Aspects covered:   Evaluation process Individualized Education Program (IEP), Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), Procedural Safeguards Register  

The 2021 Mental Health Summit hosts conversations on varying topics that influence the mental health of individuals with developmental disabilities. These topics include: building community partnerships, advancing clinical work, universal design, evidence-based practice in employment, self-advocacy, and meaningful collaborations that elevate the lived experience. Leveraging the expertise of the speakers, we will hear stories of... Read more »

This webinar will provide attendees with an overview of legislation in the 2021 Illinois General Assembly that is relevant to the Developmental Disability community in Illinois. Attendees can ask questions and the session will be recorded. Please contact Mariel Hamer-Sinclair with any questions at Mariel.Hamer-Sinclair@illinois.gov. Register Presenter Bio: Phil Milsk, since 1995 to present day,... Read more »

Third Monthly Meeting Topic: Documenting Transition Plans & Services in the IEP You are invited to join monthly virtual meetings of parents of high school aged youth who are eligible for special education services to share stories and ideas. The meetings will be an opportunity to ask questions about transition-related issues. Family Matters will provide... Read more »

Presenter:  Laura Brown, MA      Workshop will be given in English REGISTER ONLINE AT | REGISTRO POR INTERNET: Resource Center for Autism & Developmental Delays Events | Eventbrite All workshops will take place online using the Zoom platform. Registration for each month’s workshops will open two weeks prior to the start of the month.... Read more »

Presenter:  Angela Duffy, MS REGISTER ONLINE AT | REGISTRO POR INTERNET: Resource Center for Autism & Developmental Delays Events | Eventbrite All workshops will take place online using the Zoom platform. Registration for each month’s workshops will open two weeks prior to the start of the month. Entrenamientos serán virtualmente, sobre la plataforma de Zoom.... Read more »

The AMCHP State Public Health Autism Resource Center (SPHARC) is excited to host a free virtual workshop, Maria Davis-Pierre, President & CEO of Autism in Black, will lead this informative and engaging workshop that looks at autism from a cultural perspective and addresses stigma around autism within the Black community. Workshop participants will: Learn the... Read more »

The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD) in partnership with nationally known training experts from Marc Gold & Associates (MG&A) is happy to offer a trio of webinars on the benefit and the importance of Customized Employment (CE) for individuals with developmental disabilities, families, and other interested members of the public. These webinars are FREE... Read more »

This month's presenter will provide an overview of Prioritization of Urgency of Needs (PUNS) funding for developmental disability support needs. Presenters: Mindy-Melinda Propst and Jennifer Rowzee, Assistant Program Manager Service, Inc. of Illinois Learning Objectives: Identify who qualifies for PUNS funding. Understand how to get started or enrolled in supportive services and funding. Understand what... Read more »

Humboldt Park 1301 N. Humboldt Dr., Chicago, IL 60622 Special Olympics Family Fun Day Registration Link 2021 Special Olympics Family Fun Fair Registration (google.com)  

Presenters:  Nancy and Bridget Brown  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/219278219391966732 Join us for a free webinar about inclusion and how it is a lifelong journey. Inclusion is a life quest and is woven into the tapestry of our lives. Nancy and Bridget have been on a lifelong quest to design inclusive environments for individuals with disabilities. They believe that... Read more »

Mrs. Janice Turner Haywood, Occupational Therapist will give tips on: Potty Training Readiness in Children With Special Needs Potty Training Techniques Potty Training Tips How to Use Positive Practice   Register here

Presenters:  Nancy and Bridget Brown  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6968333478356161294 Join us for this webinar to learn more about tools and strategies to help people design full and productive lives filled with possibilities. Participants will hear how Bridget Brown, a self-advocate, used person centered planning to help her find her own voice and present at her own IEP meetings.... Read more »