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SUMMARY:Illinois Family Leaders Collaboration 14th Annual Free Virtual Family Conference
DESCRIPTION:14th Annual Family Conference for Families of Children with Disabilities – Resources and Inspiration for Adult Family Members \nSign up for those in which you are interested! Please see the brochure at the following link for details on the content and registration! \nhttps://www.thearcofil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Family-Conference-Complete-Brochure-.pdf \n  \nClick here for complete Event Brochure:  Family Conference 2021_ \nRegister for each of 4 sessions that you want to attend. Thursday\, July 29 – Sunday\, August 1\, 2021. To register:\nFamilies and Family Educators – Online Webinars | STAR NET Northwest Region I & Central Region III \n******************************************* \nThurs. 7/29 6:00-8:00 PM\nRegister \nTitle: Sign Language Basics: Talking With Your Hands Presenter: Sheri Kraus \nDescription: This workshop will provide participants with the basic knowledge behind Sign Language of who\, what\, where\, when\, and why sign language is used. \nParticipants will learn basic signs that will help them when working with individuals who are Deaf\, Hard of Hearing\, \nor have not yet acquired language. All participants will be encouraged to actively participate in the training. \nCome prepared to laugh\, learn\, and fall in love with the beautiful language of sign! \n*************************** \nFri. 7/30    2:00-4:00 PM\nRegister \nTitle: Skills For Effective Parent Advocacy \nPresenter: Paula Wills\, FRCD \nDescription: 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: \n-Going from frustration to empowerment; \n-Who is an advocate and why become one? \n-How to effectively advocate for your child. \n********************************* \nSat. 7/31 9:00-11:00 AM \nRegister \nTitle: Inclusion: It Can Happen for All Students!\nPresenter: Karri Potter\, Family Matters Description: When students with and without disabilities learn together in the same classroom everyone benefits. In this session you will learn \nabout evidence based practices that promote inclusion for students of all ability levels. You will also be provided examples of accommodations and modifications that can be used to promote the success and learning of all students with disabilities. \n***************************** \nSun. 8/1 2:00-4:00 PM \nRegister \nTitle: Trauma Informed Care at School and Home Presenter: Anni Reinking\, STAR NET Regions I & III Description: Educators are often provided training or coursework focused on trauma informed practices in classrooms. However\, as children are home more\, during a collective societal trauma\, it is also important that trauma informed care is embedded into home settings. In this session participants will critically analyze trauma informed practices in school buildings to gather strategies to embed in home settings.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/illinois-family-leaders-collaboration-14th-annual-free-virtual-family-conference-4/
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SUMMARY:National ADA Symposium
DESCRIPTION:August 2-5 / Virtual \nEquip 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. \nLearn More Here
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/national-ada-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210803T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210803T130000
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SUMMARY:Transitioning Back to School: Surviving and Thriving sponsored by Family Matters PTIC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar on Aug 03\, 2021 at 12:00 PM CDT. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \nBio: Nel Daymon\, MS\, CCC-SLP Nel is a speech-language pathologist\, former Early Intervention Provider\, classroom teacher\, trainer\, behavioral support specialist\, and currently has her own company providing educational and behavioral consulting services to school districts\, families\, local\, state\, and national organizations. She is in the works to publish a Complete Manual for Behavioral Assessment and Intervention plus eventually a series of children’s books. Nel looks forward to your webinar participation!\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nRegistration (gotowebinar.com)
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/transitioning-back-to-school-surviving-and-thriving-sponsored-by-family-matters-ptic/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T120000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Home-Based Boot Camp for Families
DESCRIPTION:Understanding and Maximizing Supports under the Medicaid Home and Community Based Home-Based Waiver Program \nJoing the Ligas Family Advocate Program & the Family Support Network virtually as we explore Home-Based Supports and Services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Illinois. \n\nKey services and supports\nInvolved agencies and roles & system navigation\nFamily responsibilities in HBS\nSelf-Direction Assistance\nACCES$ – Fiscal Agent\nCommon Barriers & Concerns\nFamily Panel\nISC – Moving between waiver services\n\nEach day requires a separate registration. \nVirtual Home-Based Boot Camp Day 1 – August 4\, 2021\, 9:00 – 2:00 p.m. \nRegister in advance for this webinar (Password – HOME): https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_7yiUJnE0RXWncLw_EOdwaw \nVirtual Home-Based Boot Camp – Day 2 – August 5\, 2021\, 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. \nRegister in advance for this webinar (Password – HOME): https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_izc1Hg7CRZeru8DVhFWS2g \n  \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nQuestions? megan@thearcofil.org; ruth@thearcofil.org; shakari@thearcofil.org \n  \nThe Arc of Illinois Ligas Family Advocate Program is funded by a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/virtual-home-based-boot-camp-for-families/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210804T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210804T193000
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SUMMARY:¿QUÉ SABES SOBRE EDUCACIÓN ESPECIAL\,  “IEP”\, E ‘‘IDEA’’? (in Spanish/Español) sponsored by Family Resource Center on Disabilities
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/que-sabes-sobre-educacion-especial-iep-e-idea-sponsored-by-family-resource-center-on-disabilities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T120000
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SUMMARY:"Building Disability Equity in Healthcare"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhere: Zoom.  \nFeatured Panelists   \n\nAndrés Gallegos: National Healthcare Attorney & Chair of the National Council on Disability\nLaShon Gurrola: Registered Nurse Care Manager at Rush University Medical Center\nRahnee Patrick: Director\, Division of Rehabilitation Services – IL Department of Human ServicesModerator\nKristin Krok: Director of Life Enrichment at Aspire\n\n  \nRegister Here  \nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uY9W2NizR5OqssMqXWq4wQ \n  \nThe event will include real-time captioning as well as ASL interpretation.\nA recording of the panel will be shared with registered attendees after the event.  \n  \nWe hope you can make it! \nHealth Matters Alerts \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/building-disability-equity-in-healthcare/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T170000
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UID:14673-1628179200-1628182800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Disability Power Series A Conversation on Art\, Disability and the Body  sponsored by Disabilty + Lead
DESCRIPTION: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 beauty and power of the disability experience. \nAll event attendees will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a copy of Golem Girl. \nASL interpretation\, Spanish translation\, and live captioning will be provided. Additional accommodation requests can be submitted via RSVP. Registration ends August 4. \nRegister for this event \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/disability-power-series-a-conversation-on-art-disability-and-the-body-sponsored-by-disabilty-lead/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210807T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210807T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114335
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Spanish Epilepsy Conference organized by the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago\, “Empowering our Families”.
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo register for the conference\, please use this link:  https://getinvolved.epilepsychicago.org/event/2021-conferencia-de-epilepsia/e337690 \nThe Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago is a not-for-profit organization serving 44 counties in Illinois. We offer education\, advocacy\, and case management to people living with epilepsy\, their families\, and the communities in which they live\, all in the service of helping our constituents seize the narrative back from epilepsy. \nIf you have any questions or comments\, please contact Agatha Demarchi ademarchi@epilepsychicago.org\, or Karina Villafuerte kvillafuerte@epilepsychicago.org. Or call at 312-939-8622 ext.233/205       Thank you. See you at the conference!
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/5th-annual-spanish-epilepsy-conference-organized-by-the-epilepsy-foundation-of-greater-chicago-empowering-our-families/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210807T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210807T130000
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SUMMARY:5ta Conferencia de Epilepsia\, organizada por la Fundación de Epilepsia de Chicago\, “Empoderando a nuestras Familias”.
DESCRIPTION: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.   \n  \nPara registrarse por favor utilice el siguiente link:  \n\nhttps://getinvolved.epilepsychicago.org/event/2021-conferencia-de-epilepsia/e337690 \n\nLa 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 comentario comuníquese con Agatha Demarchi ademarchi@epilepsychicago.org\, o Karina Villafuete kvillafuerte@epilepsychicago.org. O por teléfono al 312-939-8622 ext.233/205. \n\nMuchas gracias. ¡Esperamos verlos en la Conferencia!
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/5ta-conferencia-de-epilepsia-organizada-por-la-fundacion-de-epilepsia-de-chicago-empoderando-a-nuestras-familias/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210809T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210809T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114335
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SUMMARY:Custodia Legal -  organizada por la Fundación de Epilepsia de Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Para registrarse por favor utilice el siguiente link:  \n\nhttps://getinvolved.epilepsychicago.org/event/2021-conferencia-de-epilepsia/e337690 \n\nLa Fundación de Epilepsia de Chicago es una organización sin fines de lucro en el estado de Illinois que presta servicio en 44 condados\, ofreciendo \nservicios de asesoramiento legal y educación a personas con epilepsia\, sus familias y la comunidad en la que viven. \n\nSi tiene alguna pregunta o comentario comuníquese con Agatha Demarchi ademarchi@epilepsychicago.org\, o Karina Villafuete kvillafuerte@epilepsychicago.org. O por teléfono al 312-939-8622 ext.233/205.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/custodia-legal-organizada-por-la-fundacion-de-epilepsia-de-chicago/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114335
CREATED:20210107T151644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T132936Z
UID:12744-1628596800-1628600400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:ILS Lunchtime Webinar:  Anti-Bullying Prevention Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Ms Lori Davie   Program Manager\, Easter Seals of Greater Chicagoland and Rockford. \nLearn about bullying\, effects\, prevention\, and resources.  Bullying affects ALL youth including . . . \n\nThose who are bullied.\nThose who bully others.\nThose who witness bullying.\n\nParticipants will leave with resources and information to participate in Bully Prevention in their own communities. \nYou can register for the webinar at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dKPVYE1uSZuHJj1VWpb8PQ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \n  \nLori Davie has been employed by Easterseals for nearly 20 years and has been involved in many roles during employment.  Lori received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Healthcare Administration and Child Development from Ashford University.  She is on the CME/QI Committee as a parent representative for Illinois Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP). Lori is a certified PEER provider for the School Aged and Young Adult Curriculums. \nLori has both professional and personal expertise in understanding and working with families of children with special needs.  Lori’s primary role is to synchronize the clinical services\, trainings and community outreach\, and coach parents of children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on a wide range of topics including coordinating relationships with providers.  She is also responsible for managing the budget of the program.  In addition to her primary responsibility in supporting The Autism Program at Easterseals\, Lori  has volunteered to review  grants for Autism Speaks. \nLori started the community outreach for bully prevention in partnership with the Rockford IceHogs (affiliate team to the Chicago Blackhawks) in 2015.  The partnership and outreach began when a large number of individuals with autism spectrum disorder who bravely shared their experiences with bullying.   The research\, outreach\, and prevention is a daily passion and the focus is always to put an end to bullying. \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-lunchtime-webinar-more-information-to-come/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114335
CREATED:20210804T210739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T210739Z
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SUMMARY:The Impact of the Pandemic on Direct Support Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Register at https://adobe.ly/37jRODM \nThis 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 its growth and importance to those needing long-term services and supports. Results from two national surveys conducted with DSPs during the pandemic will be shared reflecting the impacts the pandemic has had on individual DSPs. Finally\, the training will share the personal stories of six DSPs as they navigated the pandemic. \nFollowing the presentation\, webinar participants will have the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session receiving feedback from CMS and the presenters. \nThis training is hosted by CMS’ Centers for Medicaid and CHIP Services\, Division of Long Term Services and Supports.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-impact-of-the-pandemic-on-direct-support-professionals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114335
CREATED:20210803T195557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T195611Z
UID:14688-1628701200-1628710200@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Out and About at the Park sponsored by IL AAC
DESCRIPTION:Join IL AAC for our FIRST IN-PERSON event at the Kenny Jacob Rudin Memorial Park also known as Brickyards Park!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nIL 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 join us rain or shine! \nThis will be a great opportunity to connect with AAC Users as well as families and friends of people who use AAC in the Chicagoland area! Even if you are in the process of getting a communication device or just interested in learning more\, we invite you to come. We will not be providing food or drinks\, but if you want to bring something for yourself/family\, please feel free to. \nWe look forward to seeing you at the event! \nWe are grateful to PRC-Saltillo for sponsoring the park permit fees. \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nBrickyards Park   375 Elm Street  Deerfield\, IL 60015 \n\nRegister below at \nOut & About @ The Park Tickets\, Wed\, Aug 11\, 2021 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/out-and-about-at-the-park-sponsored-by-il-aac/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114335
CREATED:20210707T175339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T175339Z
UID:14488-1628704800-1628708400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Dispositivos y tecnología - organizada por la Fundación de Epilepsia de Chicago  (Workshop in Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:Para registrarse por favor utilice el siguiente link:  \n\nhttps://getinvolved.epilepsychicago.org/event/2021-conferencia-de-epilepsia/e337690 \n\nLa 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. \n\nSi tiene alguna pregunta o comentario comuníquese con Agatha Demarchi ademarchi@epilepsychicago.org\, o Karina Villafuete kvillafuerte@epilepsychicago.org. O por teléfono al 312-939-8622 ext.233/205.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/dispositivos-y-tecnologia-organizada-por-la-fundacion-de-epilepsia-de-chicago-workshop-in-spanish/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114335
CREATED:20210720T203523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T203550Z
UID:14586-1628708400-1628712000@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Being Your Child’s Best Advocate: Special Education Rights for Students After the Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will have Attorneys Tracy Hartlieb and Cera Horste provide an overview of Special Education Rights and explore options for families as they seek to recover from the educational losses caused by the pandemic. Parents\, caregivers\, professionals\, and those interested in learning more about Special Education rights are encouraged to attend. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Continuing education credits are available for QIDP’s. \n  \nRegistration is required. To register please click on the link: \nBeing Your Child’s Best Advocate: Special Education Rights for Students After the Pandemic – Formstack \nor call Kathryn Dougherty at 773-765-3158 to register. \nYou will receive a Zoom link to participate via email the day prior to the session. \n  \nFor help with registration\, and for any accommodations\, please contact kathryndougherty@JCFS.org \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/being-your-childs-best-advocate-special-education-rights-for-students-after-the-pandemic/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210813T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114335
CREATED:20210707T175523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T175608Z
UID:14489-1628877600-1628881200@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Beneficios y programas del Seguro Social (SSI y SSDI) - organizada por la Fundación de Epilepsia de Chicago (Workshop in Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:Para registrarse por favor utilice el siguiente link:  \nhttps://getinvolved.epilepsychicago.org/event/2021-conferencia-de-epilepsia/e337690 \nLa 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. \nSi tiene alguna pregunta o comentario comuníquese con Agatha Demarchi ademarchi@epilepsychicago.org\, o Karina Villafuete kvillafuerte@epilepsychicago.org. O por teléfono al 312-939-8622 ext.233/205.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/beneficios-y-programas-del-seguro-social-ssi-y-ssdi-organizada-por-la-fundacion-de-epilepsia-de-chicago-workshop-in-spanish/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210814T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114335
CREATED:20210802T162110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T162110Z
UID:14671-1628935200-1628946000@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Navigating the Transition Plan:  Special Education Rights Webinar  sponsored by Family Resource Center on Disabilities
DESCRIPTION: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: \n-Defining transition plans and its components \n-Understanding transition services \n-Tips for parents preparing their child for adulthood. \nRegister \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/navigating-the-transition-plan-special-education-rights-webinar-sponsored-by-family-resource-center-on-disabilities/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114335
CREATED:20210728T211141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T211418Z
UID:14635-1629190800-1629210600@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Summit 2021
DESCRIPTION: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.\nLeveraging the expertise of the speakers\, we will hear stories of trials and success that have helped shape the speakers’ current work and can provide meaningful lessons moving forward. \n  \nRegister at Home – MHDD National Training Center (mhddcenter.org)
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/mental-health-summit-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T121500
DTSTAMP:20260404T114335
CREATED:20210524T175421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T145207Z
UID:14226-1629198000-1629202500@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Apoyos Visuales para Ayudar con la Transición de Regreso a la Escuela patrocinado por  Resource Center for Autism & Developmental Delays (RCADD)
DESCRIPTION:Taller en español.  Workshop in Spanish \nPresentadora:  Angelica Davila\, MA \nREGISTER ONLINE AT | REGISTRO POR INTERNET:  Resource Center for Autism & Developmental Delays Events | Eventbrite \nAll 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. \nEntrenamientos serán virtualmente\, sobre la plataforma de Zoom. Registración para los talleres abrirá dos semanas antes del principio del mes que el taller está programado para. \nQuestions? Please reach out to us at rcaddwest@gmail.com. Preguntas? Escriba a rcaddwest@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/apoyos-visuales-para-ayudar-con-la-transicion-de-regresp-a-la-escuela-patrocinado-por-resource-center-for-autism-developmental-delays-rcadd/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114335
CREATED:20210802T162326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T162618Z
UID:14672-1629223200-1629230400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Six Principles of IDEA:  Special Education Rights Webinar sponsored by Family Resource Center on Disabilities
DESCRIPTION: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: \n  \n\nEvaluation process\nIndividualized Education Program (IEP)\,\nLeast Restrictive Environment (LRE)\,\n\nProcedural Safeguards \nRegister \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/six-principles-of-idea-special-education-rights-webinar-sponsored-by-family-resource-center-on-disabilities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114335
CREATED:20210728T211333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T211344Z
UID:14636-1629277200-1629295200@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Summit 2021
DESCRIPTION: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.\nLeveraging the expertise of the speakers\, we will hear stories of trials and success that have helped shape the speakers’ current  work and can provide meaningful lessons moving forward. \n  \nRegister at Home – MHDD National Training Center (mhddcenter.org)
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/mental-health-summit-2021-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114335
CREATED:20210614T213141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T173248Z
UID:14344-1629277200-1629374400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Entrenamiento Intensivo -Servicios Basados en el Hogar
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, the Spanish HBS Bootcamp has to be postponed due to scheduling conflicts. We continue to work hard to provide you with great resources and trainings. Stay tuned\, we will keep you informed of the new dates. \n  \nDesafortunadamente es evento virtual sera pospuesto hasta nuevo aviso. Hemos tenido conflictos de programacion de calendario con otros presentadores. Les rogamos nos disculpe y le mantendremos informado de la nueva fecha. \nGracias y mil disculpas. \n  \nPreguntas? Megan@thearcofil.org; Ruth@thearcofil.org;\nShakari@thearcofil.org
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/entrenamiento-intensivo-servicios-basados-en-el-hogar/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114335
CREATED:20210805T165130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T165130Z
UID:14723-1629291600-1629298800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:ICDD WEBINAR: State of Illinois Legislation & Policy Updates with Phil Milsk
DESCRIPTION: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. \n Register \nPresenter Bio: \nPhil Milsk\, since 1995 to present day\, has been working for the Law Offices of Phil Milsk located out of New Lenox\, IL. This is a solo practice with focus on legislation\, public policy\, government relations\, and educational advocacy for children. Phil also has experience working as a Governmental Relations Consultant by which he provided representation of several associations with a focus on rights of persons with disabilities\, education\, and healthcare access. \nThose organizations include: \n\nSpecial Education Legal Consultant for Breaking Autism\, Inc.\nPolicy Advisor to Illinois Assistive Technology Program\nThe Arc of Illinois\nIllinois Council on Developmental Disabilities\n\nFrom 2013-2018\, Phil Milsk served as a Special Education Due Process Hearing Officer for the Illinois State Board of Education. From 1990 to 1995\, he worked as the Director of Legal Services State Support Center of Illinois located in Springfield\, IL. Phil was also the Directing Attorney for the Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation. \nCurrently\, Phil is an active member on the Illinois State Bar Association\, Standing Committee on Disability Law\, Newsletter Editor of Education Law Section Council Delivery of Legal Services and  the State Employment and Economic Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities Task Force. \n Phil attended J.D. DePaul University College of Law and received his B.A. from the University of Illinois-Chicago.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/icdd-webinar-state-of-illinois-legislation-policy-updates-with-phil-milsk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114335
CREATED:20210722T173932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T173932Z
UID:14596-1629311400-1629315000@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Virtual Support Group for Parents of Youth 14-21 with IEPs
DESCRIPTION:Third Monthly Meeting\nTopic: Documenting Transition Plans & Services in the IEP \nYou 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 information on transition-related topics and parents will have an open discussion on issues related to transition-age assessments of students\, courses of study in high school\, securing opportunities to learn job skills\, soft skills that are vital to obtaining and maintaining employment\, community living\, and more. \nJoin the Zoom meeting at:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87444406791?pwd=RENBRWJnY3VqNjMrR3lPeEhpNnJiUT09 \nMeeting ID: 874 4440 6791 \nPasscode: 755018
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/monthly-virtual-support-group-for-parents-of-youth-14-21-with-ieps/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T131500
DTSTAMP:20260404T114335
CREATED:20210524T175611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T145336Z
UID:14227-1629374400-1629378900@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Visual Supports for Social Emotional Learning sponsored by Resource Center for Autism & Developmental Delays (RCADD)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Laura Brown\, MA      Workshop will be given in English \nREGISTER ONLINE AT | REGISTRO POR INTERNET: Resource Center for Autism & Developmental Delays Events | Eventbrite \nAll 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. \nEntrenamientos serán virtualmente\, sobre la plataforma de Zoom. Registración para los talleres abrirá dos semanas antes del principio del mes que el taller está programado para. \nQuestions? Please reach out to us at rcaddwest@gmail.com. Preguntas? Escriba a rcaddwest@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/visual-supports-for-social-emotional-learning-sponsored-by-resource-center-for-autism-developmental-delays-rcadd/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210820T131500
DTSTAMP:20260404T114335
CREATED:20210524T175825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T145503Z
UID:14228-1629460800-1629465300@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Not So Puzzling workshop sponsored by Resource Center for Autism & Developmental Delays (RCADD)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Angela Duffy\, MS \nREGISTER ONLINE AT | REGISTRO POR INTERNET: Resource Center for Autism & Developmental Delays Events | Eventbrite \nAll 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. \nEntrenamientos serán virtualmente\, sobre la plataforma de Zoom. Registración para los talleres abrirá dos semanas antes del principio del mes que el taller está programado para. \nQuestions? Please reach out to us at rcaddwest@gmail.com. Preguntas? Escriba a rcaddwest@gmail.com \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/not-so-puzzling-sponsored-by-resource-center-for-autism-developmental-delays-rcadd/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114335
CREATED:20210111T183534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T223317Z
UID:12801-1629892800-1629896400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Family to Family Health Information Center Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Attorney General Health Care Bureau: How they can help you resolve healthcare insurance disputes \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8OIeJStZScyeq_gpkRVyQA
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-to-family-health-information-center-webinar-series-7/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114335
CREATED:20210728T211623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T211623Z
UID:14638-1629896400-1629900000@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:The Black Side of Autism sponsored by AMCHP and SPHARC
DESCRIPTION:The AMCHP State Public Health Autism Resource Center (SPHARC) is excited to host a free virtual workshop\, \nMaria 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: \n\nLearn the importance of cultural competence and the important role it plays in the Black disability community\nGain knowledge on how your own biases and unknown ableist views may affect your work\nLearn how to have culturally responsible discussions with parents and educators\n\n  \nTitle V MCH & CYSHCN leaders\, autistic individuals and their families\, students and peer mentors\, public health professionals\, and others wanting to learn more about supporting and accepting autistic individuals are encouraged to participate. \nRegister for “The Black Side of Autism” at: https://bit.ly/SPHARC_AugWebinar. \nPlease contact Maura Leahy (mleahy@amchp.org) with any questions.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/the-black-side-of-autism-sponsored-by-amchp-and-spharc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114335
CREATED:20210820T180131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T180723Z
UID:14863-1629903600-1629909000@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Customized Employment Webinar Series for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities & Families presented by Marc Gold & Associates    Webinar Part 1
DESCRIPTION: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 to those who register to participate. \nThrough these webinars\, attendees will learn about: \n\nPrinciples & the Essential Elements of CE\nCE processes\, activities & documentation\nThe person-centered planning aspects of CE\nThe important role that families have in the CE process\n\nWhat is CE and why is it important? \nCE proceeds from the belief that all people\, regardless of their disabilities\, can work. \nThe foundation is learning when a person is at their best in order to translate that information into an integrated community work environment that is designed to match and meet the specific abilities of the individual with a significant disability and the business needs of the employer.  Customized Employment (CE) is a critical concept for assuring employment for all. \nClick here to   Register \nThe dates for the webinars are: \nWebinar 1: Wednesday August 25\, 2021 from 3 – 4:30pm CT – (register today) \nWebinar 2: Wednesday\, December 15\, 2021 from 3 – 4:30pm CT (registration will be shared at a later date) \nWebinar 3: Tuesday\, March 15\, 2021 from 3 – 4:30pm CT (registration will be shared at a later date) \nIn Webinar #1\, MG&A will provide an overview on the fundamental principles and concepts of CE.  Webinars 2 & 3 will build off of these fundamental concepts to provide additional information and key insights important to the perspectives of the employment seeker and the family and pertaining to the process\, documentation and outcomes of CE.  These webinars will be archived by ICDD so that they are available for later viewing.   \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/customized-employment-webinar-series-for-individuals-with-developmental-disabilities-families-presented-by-marc-gold-associates-webinar-part-1/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114335
CREATED:20210805T184606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T184606Z
UID:14726-1629979200-1629982800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Understanding PUNS Funding for Developmental Support sponsored by The AMITA Health Autism Spectrum & Developmental Disorders Resource Center Seminar Series:
DESCRIPTION:This month’s presenter will provide an overview of Prioritization of Urgency of Needs (PUNS) funding for developmental disability support needs. \nPresenters: Mindy-Melinda Propst and Jennifer Rowzee\, Assistant Program Manager\nService\, Inc. of Illinois \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify who qualifies for PUNS funding.\nUnderstand how to get started or enrolled in supportive services and funding.\nUnderstand what services can be accessed through PUNS funding\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/understanding-puns-funding-for-developmental-support-sponsored-by-the-amita-health-autism-spectrum-developmental-disorders-resource-center-seminar-series/
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