Supported Decision-Making (SDM) is an alternative to guardianship for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities who need help in making decisions. In February 2022, Illinois Governor Pritzker signed into law the Supported Decision-Making Act. This presentation will provide the legislative background of the Supported Decision-Making Act, an overview of supported decision-making in Illinois, key components... Read more »

In-Person fashion show. Get ready to join us at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn for a delicious luncheon, raffles, auctions, and entertainment! 3S002 Route 53 (Corner of Route 53 and Butterfield Rd) Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 The NADS Fashion Show is a celebration of all the things that make each of us unique! Be it the... Read more »

Hosted by STAR NET Region I and III. In this fun unstructured setting, we will have some activities to engage families in large motor and fine motor activities with their children with disabilities. We will share information and resources and feed them lunch.   Register HERE

Family Matters is seeking volunteers in all counties of the state to act as Educational Surrogate Parents at IEP meetings for students with disabilities who are children in care of the state or who do not have a parent who can legally represent them at special education meetings. Interested volunteers must complete a six-hour training.... Read more »

The perspectives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are missing from the family support literature. The purpose of this study was to center the voices of people with IDD to learn about family support from their viewpoint. Two main research questions were explored: (1) What types of support do people with IDD receive... Read more »

PAL 2022 FRCD Family matters ¿Es usted padre o madre de un niño con discapacidad o un miembro de la comunidad interesado en adquirir un sólido conocimiento del sistema deeducación especial? El programa Liderazgo de la defensa de los padres (PAL, por su sigla en inglés) es una serie de capacitaciones gratuitas creadas para ayudar... Read more »

PAL 2022 FRCD Family matters ¿Es usted padre o madre de un niño con discapacidad o un miembro de la comunidad interesado en adquirir un sólido conocimiento del sistema deeducación especial? El programa Liderazgo de la defensa de los padres (PAL, por su sigla en inglés) es una serie de capacitaciones gratuitas creadas para ayudar... Read more »

END ABUSE OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and in support of survivors everywhere, we are dedicating this month’s End Abuse of People with Disabilities webinar to lifting up promising practices for serving domestic violence survivors with disabilities. Featuring a panel comprised of service providers addressing gaps in their own organizations,... Read more »

Understanding Community Engagement: A Two-Part Employment First Webinar The National Employment First Community of Practice (CoP) Webinar Series augments the technical assistance areas of Employment First systems change (Capacity Building, Provider Transformation, School-to-Work Transition, Employer Engagement, and Policy/Funding Alignment). CoP participants benefit from national subject matter experts (SMEs) presenting information and resources to support Employment First efforts.We invite... Read more »

PAL 2022 FRCD Family matters ¿Es usted padre o madre de un niño con discapacidad o un miembro de la comunidad interesado en adquirir un sólido conocimiento del sistema deeducación especial? El programa Liderazgo de la defensa de los padres (PAL, por su sigla en inglés) es una serie de capacitaciones gratuitas creadas para ayudar... Read more »

Join Rush University Medical Center for a FREE autism research event and get support with registering for SPARK, the largest genetic study of autism ever!  Study enrollment will take roughly 30 minutes. Stay afterwards to enjoy all the farm has to offer, including sensory play (jumping pillows, giant swing, mega slide), train rides, hay rides,... Read more »

¡Únete al equipo de SPARK en Rush para un evento gratis de investigación sobre el autismo y obtener apoyo para inscribirse en SPARK, el estudio genético más grande del autismo! Abierto a individuos con autismo de todas las edades y sus familias. Entrada gratis a Seigel’s Farm para la familia después de la participación en... Read more »

PAL 2022 FRCD Family matters ¿Es usted padre o madre de un niño con discapacidad o un miembro de la comunidad interesado en adquirir un sólido conocimiento del sistema deeducación especial? El programa Liderazgo de la defensa de los padres (PAL, por su sigla en inglés) es una serie de capacitaciones gratuitas creadas para ayudar... Read more »