BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Arc of Illinois - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.thearcofil.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Arc of Illinois REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211002T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211002T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T080155 CREATED:20210928T150614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T150614Z UID:15185-1633168800-1633176000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Special Education Rights Webinar: Discipline and IDEA sponsored by FRCD DESCRIPTION:This training will focus on the discipline process for children receiving special education services and their rights in regards to in-school suspensions\, classroom removal\, and expulsion. \nRegister \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/special-education-rights-webinar-discipline-and-idea-sponsored-by-frcd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211005T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211005T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T080155 CREATED:20210312T165942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T132651Z UID:13418-1633424400-1633449600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Living with Autism 2021 Conference DESCRIPTION:The Arc of Illinois Living with Autism 2021 Conference will be presented in an online format! Join us October 5th virtually for 3 Keynote Speakers and 4 Breakout Sessions. \nClick here to register\, https://thearcofillinois.salsalabs.org/autism2021 \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/living-with-autism-2021-conference/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T080155 CREATED:20210115T171520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T171520Z UID:12875-1633507200-1633539600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Sharing a Vision Conference DESCRIPTION:Multiple Days \nOctober 6 – 8 2021 \nThis exceptional virtual conference is planned to meet the needs of early childhood professionals and families in the state and is coordinated by the Illinois Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children\, in collaboration with the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Human Services \nMore information will be forthcoming as it gets closer to the date \n  \nRegistration \n \n  \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/sharing-a-vision-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T080155 CREATED:20210902T201633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T201710Z UID:14954-1633528800-1633534200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Taking Action: Next Steps and Implementation to Keep Momentum DESCRIPTION:The new Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center (DETAC) will be hosting a three-part provider transformation series. This series is intended for Centers for Independent Living (CIL) and Councils on Developmental Disabilities (Councils) and other interested partners in how they can engage with and support the transformation of disability service providers to offer new\, integrated person-centered services such as (but not limited to) customized employment/discovery\, supported employment and financial capability into their programs for individuals with significant disabilities. Guest speakers from the field will share their experiences with transformation by outlining high-impact strategies\, evidence-based practices\, and real-life examples\, including lessons learned. \nPlease note: Space is limited\nRegistration closes at 11:59pm EST on Friday\, September 3rd.\nAPPLY NOW at: https://forms.gle/FtALz4nQa6CMZ7Gu5 URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/taking-action-next-steps-and-implementation-to-keep-momentum/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T080155 CREATED:20210920T162454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T162600Z UID:15066-1633530600-1633534200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Customized Employment for People with Disabilities sponsored by Jewish Children and Family Services DESCRIPTION:Join guest speakers Aliza Steinberg and Andrea Artis from Duman Opportunity Center to learn more about how and when to approach potential and/or new employers on Job enhancements or accommodations. Discussion will include how to advocate for yourself\, think creatively and to ensure you have all the tools for success! \nThis event is free and open to the public. Continuing education credits are available for QIDP’s. \nRegistration is required. To register please click on the link: \nhttps://jcfs.formstack.com/forms/customized_employment \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.   For help with registration\, and for any accommodations\, please contact kathryndougherty@JCFS.org URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/customized-employment-for-people-with-disabilities-sponsored-by-jewish-children-and-family-services/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211008T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211008T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T080155 CREATED:20210927T155736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T155736Z UID:15139-1633690800-1633690800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) sponsored by Connect to Community DESCRIPTION:Click here to register! Registration deadline is October 6th. \nAre you interested in working (or are you already working) and want to learn how employment affects your government benefits? Would you like information on how work incentives such as Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWE)\, Health Benefits for Workers with Disabilities (HBWD)\, and the Student Earned Income Exclusion (SEIE) can help save you money? If so\, then this is the seminar for you! \nSpeaker: Ron Mulvaney\, WIPA Program Director\, Illinois Assistive Technology Program \nWork Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) is a federally funded program of the Social Security Administration (SSA) created to help individuals receiving SSI/SSDI make informed choices about being employed. The Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) provides WIPA services to 67 counties in Illinois through a cooperative agreement with the SSA. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/work-incentives-planning-and-assistance-wipa-sponsored-by-connect-to-community/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211009T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211009T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T080155 CREATED:20210928T150747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T150747Z UID:15186-1633773600-1633780800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Behavior Intervention Plan: Special Education Rights Webinar sponsored by FRCD DESCRIPTION:Do you receive frequent phone calls from your child’s school regarding his/her behavior? Perhaps you noticed some behavior concerns during remote learning. \nThis training will discuss the components of the Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP)\, the purpose of the BIP\, and steps to acquire one for your child if appropriate. \nRegister URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/behavior-intervention-plan-special-education-rights-webinar-sponsored-by-frcd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T080155 CREATED:20210107T151823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T201815Z UID:12746-1634040000-1634043600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:ILS Lunchtime Webinar - Legislative Update from the Arc of the United States DESCRIPTION:Join us for our October 12\, 2021 ILS Monthly Lunchtime Webinar – Legislative Update from The Arc of the United States. Learn about what’s happening in the world of disability services\, legislation\, and policy at the federal level! \nRegister in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zwDRDlvWT0eAsL0i3MkEFQ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nOur presenter for this webinar is Nicole Jorwic\, Senior Director of Public Policy at The Arc!  The Arc is a national community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Prior to joining The Arc policy team Nicole served as Senior Policy Advisor for the state of Illinois. Prior to that appointment\, Nicole served as the CEO/President of the Institute on Public Policy for People with Disabilities where she continued the Institute’s mission to improve the lives of people with disabilities and assisted the leadership of the state of Illinois in developing public policy driven best practices in serving individuals with disabilities. \nNicole is also an accomplished special education attorney and an advocate for students with disabilities\, with a focus on transition-aged youth. Nicole received her JD and Child and Family Law Certificate\, from Loyola University Chicago. She received her BS from the University of Illinois. Nicole is also a sibling. Her brother Chris is 31 and has autism. \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-lunchtime-webinar-more-information-to-come-3/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T131500 DTSTAMP:20260404T080155 CREATED:20210524T180138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T180138Z UID:14231-1634126400-1634130900@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:7 Considerations of Autism: ASD & IEP DESCRIPTION:REGISTER ONLINE AT | REGISTRO POR INTERNET: RCADD.EVENTBRITE.COM \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/7-considerations-of-autism-asd-iep/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T080155 CREATED:20210106T174810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T174810Z UID:12722-1634234400-1634238000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Ligas Family Advocate Virtual Know Your Options DESCRIPTION:Join us for a short introduction to the Medicaid Home and Community Based\nWaiver\, including developmental disability support/service options\, types of\nservice management\, and a review of core resources and support agencies. We\nwill review key steps that families need to take in order to be prepared to\nparticipate in planning. The presentations will be facilitated monthly by the Ligas\nFamily Advocate team. Any family or self- advocate who received a 2021 letter of\nEarly Notification from DHS regarding a likely PUNS selection in mid-2021 is\ninvited to participate virtually through Zoom. Each session will have a short\npresentation and 30-minute Q & A and discussion. Join one or sign into all of\nthem. \nClick here to register\, https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5mFCpOyWTQS7ck7eJiEF8g URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ligas-family-advocate-virtual-know-your-options-10/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T080155 CREATED:20211014T212023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T212023Z UID:15295-1634234400-1634241600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Six Principles of IDEA: Special Education Rights Webinar sponsored by FRCD 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\nEvaluation process\nIndividualized Education Program (IEP)\,\nLeast Restrictive Environment (LRE)\,\n\nProcedural Safeguards. \nREGISTER URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/six-principles-of-idea-special-education-rights-webinar-sponsored-by-frcd-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T080155 CREATED:20210920T185315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T185315Z UID:15068-1634727600-1634747400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Taking the Call organized by the The Arc's National Center on Criminal Justice & Disability DESCRIPTION:Join the CSG Justice Center\, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance\, and the University of Cincinnati for Taking The Call\, a two-day national conference exploring innovative community responder models—including a session on peer specialists/peer support related to co-responder models\, organized by The Arc’s National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability. \nTaking the Call will bring people together from across the U.S. to explore how jurisdictions are serving as laboratories for innovation to ensure that emergency calls receive the appropriate response. The conference will highlight the opportunities and challenges of these community responder models and discuss how the approach may improve community health\, lessen the burden on law enforcement\, and reduce unnecessary justice system contact. \nThe virtual conference is free and open to the public; pre-registration is required. The event live stream will also be accessible here and on Twitter\, Facebook\, and LinkedIn. Viewers can join the conversation by following #JusticeBriefingLive. \nRegister Now \nhttps://csgjusticecenter.org/taking-the-call/ URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/taking-the-call-organized-by-the-the-arcs-national-center-on-criminal-justice-disability/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T080155 CREATED:20210111T184743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T194207Z UID:12803-1634731200-1634734800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Medicaid Residential and Support Waiver for Children & Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities hosted by Family to Family Health Information Center of the Arc of IL DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Allison Stark \nDirector DHS –Division of Developmental Disabilities \nWill share information and take questions about the: \n\nChildren and Young Adults with DD Support Waiver\nChildren and Young Adults with DD Residential Waiver\nAdults with DD Waiver\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_27npR4ECR-Cjs0b0AH0iig \nQuestions? Contact Mary Dixon at 815-464-1832 x1017; mary@thearcofil.org \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-to-family-health-information-center-webinar-series-9/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T080155 CREATED:20211014T211125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T211125Z UID:15291-1634752800-1634760000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Positive Behavior Interventions & IDEA sponsored by Family Matters PTIC DESCRIPTION:Does your child’s behavior impede learning at school? Do you know what positive interventions should be implemented? Join us for a FREE workshop where you will learn about: \n\nFunctional behavior assessments\nTeaching expected behaviors\nPositive behavior interventions in the IEP\n\nRegister Here \nAfter registration you will receive a link to join by zoom. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/positive-behavior-interventions-idea-sponsored-by-family-matters-ptic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T080155 CREATED:20211014T212154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T213513Z UID:15296-1634752800-1634760000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Colocación Y Ambiente Menos Restrictivo (LRE) patrocinado por FRCD Workshop in Spanish DESCRIPTION:Aprenderá lo que es una colocación educativa y cómo son algunas de las opciones\, educación inclusiva \nla definición del ambiente educativo general. \nREGISTER URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/colocacion-y-ambiente-menos-restrictivo-lre-patrocinado-por-frcd-workshop-in-spanish/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T080155 CREATED:20210920T185437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T185437Z UID:15069-1634814000-1634833800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Taking the Call organized by The Arc’s National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability. DESCRIPTION:Join the CSG Justice Center\, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance\, and the University of Cincinnati for Taking The Call\, a two-day national conference exploring innovative community responder models—including a session on peer specialists/peer support related to co-responder models\, \nTaking the Call will bring people together from across the U.S. to explore how jurisdictions are serving as laboratories for innovation to ensure that emergency calls receive the appropriate response. The conference will highlight the opportunities and challenges of these community responder models and discuss how the approach may improve community health\, lessen the burden on law enforcement\, and reduce unnecessary justice system contact. \nThe virtual conference is free and open to the public; pre-registration is required. The event live stream will also be accessible here and on Twitter\, Facebook\, and LinkedIn. Viewers can join the conversation by following #JusticeBriefingLive. \nRegister Now \nhttps://csgjusticecenter.org/taking-the-call/ URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/taking-the-call-organized-by-the-arcs-national-center-on-criminal-justice-and-disability/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T080155 CREATED:20211021T175405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T175405Z UID:15328-1635271200-1635278400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Intervención Temprana (Early Intervention) Webinar en Español DESCRIPTION:Aprenderá lo que es una colocación educativa y cómo son algunas de las opciones\, educación inclusiva la definición del ambiente educativo general \n  \nREGISTER URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/intervencion-temprana-early-intervention-webinar-en-espanol/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T080155 CREATED:20210831T222332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T222332Z UID:14935-1635339600-1635346800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Using Assistive Technology to Increase Independence of Adults with I/DD DESCRIPTION:Presenters: \n\nDerek Hedges\, Medicaid Waiver Supervisor\, DDD\nKathy Hooyenga\, Occupational Therapist & Rehabilitation Engineering Technologist\, University of Illinois – Chicago (UIC)\nFani Lee\, Occupational Therapist\, UIC\nPatricia Politano\, Speech-Language Pathologist\, UIC\nVincent Smith\, Self-Advocate\n\nThis webinar will review ways providers can use assistive technology to help people with I/DD be more independent.  This will include information about apps and devices that can assist consumers with self-care tasks\, reminders\, reading\, writing\, and travel in the community.  In addition\, low-tech assistive technology that can enable consumers to handle many tasks around the home environment will be presented.  Information will be shared about ways AT can be funded.  Attendees will also hear from a self-advocate on how they use assistive technology in their life. \nLink to register:  https://illinois.webex.com/illinois/j.php?MTID=e7f38dac51169c7047d05b28d865178a9 \nQuestions: Christina Suggs at Christina.Suggs@illinois.gov \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/using-assistive-technology-to-increase-independence-of-adults-with-i-dd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T080155 CREATED:20211014T151558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T152443Z UID:15280-1635357600-1635361200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:What is Applied Behavior Analysis sponsored by The Autism Program at Easter Seals DESCRIPTION:Speaker TBD \nRegistration is required \n  \n1-815-395-5566 or  email Lori Davie at  ldavie@eastersealschicago.org \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/what-is-applied-behavior-analysis-sponsored-by-the-autism-program-at-easter-seals/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211029T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211029T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T080155 CREATED:20210430T185627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T231232Z UID:13994-1635494400-1635526800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Statewide Best Practices and Home Based Services Conference DESCRIPTION:Click here to register – https://thearcofillinois.salsalabs.org/hbsconference2021 URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/statewide-best-practices-and-home-based-services-conference-2/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211029T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211029T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T080155 CREATED:20211027T182904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T183648Z UID:15366-1635526800-1635532200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:El Seguro Social: Asegurando el Presente y el Futuro (webinar en Español) patrocinado por Grupo Salto DESCRIPTION:Tema presentado por Josephine Mueller\, Especialista bilingüe en asuntos públicos para la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) quien promueve los programas del Seguro Social en\nChicago\, suburbios y todo el país a través de Chicago Access Live Television Network. \n  \nInscribase pulsando aqui:  Meeting Registration – Zoom URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/el-seguro-social-asegurando-el-presente-y-el-futuro-webinar-en-espanol-patrocinado-por-grupo-salto/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211030T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211030T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T080155 CREATED:20211021T175708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T175708Z UID:15330-1635588000-1635595200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Navigating the Transition Plan Special Education Rights Webinar sponsored by FRCD DESCRIPTION:Preparing your child to transition to adulthood can be a daunting task. This webinar focuses on the initial steps of the transition process in the Illinois special education system. The topics eplored include: \n\nDefining transition plans and its components\nUnderstanding transition services\n\nTips for parents preparing their child for adulthood. \n  \nREGISTER URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/navigating-the-transition-plan-special-education-rights-webinar-sponsored-by-frcd-2/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR