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SUMMARY:ASCI Santa Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Meet and Greet with Santa – Hosted by Autism Support of Central Illinois \nLocated at Hope Pavillion \nASCI has two options available this year for the Santa event: \n1) Drive-thru style\, similar to the past two years\, from 10:30 – 11:00 \n2) Inside Hope Pavillion with crafts\, a letter-writing station\, and pictures with Santa from 11:00 – 12:30 \nPlease register for which option you will be participating in so we can plan accordingly.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/asci-santa-meet-greet/
LOCATION:Hope Pavillion\, 5220 South 6th Street\, Springfield\, IL\, 62703
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T180000
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SUMMARY:El programa Liderazgo de la defensa de los padres
DESCRIPTION:PAL 2022 FRCD Family matters \n¿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 a navegar por el\nproceso de educación especial de Illinois. \n\nEl Family Resource Center on Disabilities en colaboración con Family Matters se complace en anunciar la inscripción para el grupo de capacitación en español de PAL.\nToda la capacitación será virtual. El PAL  consta de ocho sesiones.\nLos participantes que cursen las ocho sesiones recibirán un certificado de finalización del Parent Advocacy Leadership.\n\nCada sesión de capacitación será el sábado de de 6:00 pm a 8:00 pm   (a excepción de los días festivos) a través de Zoom Meeting.\nLas fechas de las sesiones PAL incluyen:\n15 de Octubre\, 22 de Octubre\, 29 de Octubre\,\n5 de Noviembre\, 12 de Noviembre\, 19 de Noviembre\,\n3 de Deciembre\, 10 de Deciembre.\n\nPara obtener más información\,\ncomuníquese con Maria Castillo al\nmaria.castillo@frcd.org o llame al (312) 375-8136.\nEl cupo es limitado.\n\nRegistrarse aqui:\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfziDvlg6dqNQT6V-5IqcKZ8yyBEsL7PHVf5cvOvlnhco0JIw/viewform
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/el-programa-liderazgo-de-la-defensa-de-los-padres-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T130000
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CREATED:20221128T211632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T211632Z
UID:19457-1670414400-1670418000@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Family to Family Monthly Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Educational Surrogate Parent Training – Make a difference in the life of a child with a disability! \nConsuelo Puente\, Multicultural Trainer\, Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center will discuss: \n\nWho needs an Educational Surrogate Parent\nRole of Educational Surrogate Parent\nWhat you need to do if interested in becoming an Educational Surrogate Parent\n\nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kLbjC5jvRIGJBsZ6N0iSlQ \nPlease contact Mary Dixon: mary@thearcofil.org; 815-464-1832 x1017 with questions. English Captioning in real time and auto-captioning in Spanish will be offered. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-to-family-monthly-webinar-5/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080034
CREATED:20220124T223232Z
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SUMMARY:Programa Ligas Family Advocate Talleres en Español: Conoce Tus Opciones!
DESCRIPTION:Para los individuos seleccionados de PUNS en el 2021\, sus familiares y defensores\, venga con nosotros! \nY aquellos que ya recibieron la carta de notificación temprana en Diciembre 2021 para la selección de 2022. \nEn estos talleres les presentaremos como preparar para su cita con la agencia coordinadora de servicios\, vamos a explorar los beneficios del programa y le conectaremos con recursos y mas! \n\nIntroducción a la Exención de Medicaid Del Hogar y la Comunidad\nCuales son los servicios y apoyos que le ofrece el programa\nLa preparación para este proceso\nRecursos\, planificación\, asesoría y educación por el Programa Ligas Family Advocate de Arc of Illinois\n\nREGISTRACION NECESARIA Con el enlace abajo se registra una vez y le daremos acceso a toda la serie de talleres. Todos los SEGUNDOS VIERNES de cada mes. \n  \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4sLrrdA2SOqO2wxjf_hTgw \n  \nUnca vez que se registre\, le enviaremos el enlace para entrar al taller virtual por ZOOM
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/programa-ligas-family-advocate-talleres-en-espanol-conoce-tus-opciones-11/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221210T100000
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CREATED:20221122T163342Z
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UID:19432-1670666400-1670670000@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Skills For Effective Parent Advocacy:  Special Education Rights Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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? \nSkills for Effective Parent Advocacy will provide you with these important tools: \n\nGoing from frustration to empowerment;\nWho is an advocate and why become one?\nHow to effectively advocate for your child.\n\nLearn more and register HERE!
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/skills-for-effective-parent-advocacy-special-education-rights-webinar-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221210T200000
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UID:18928-1670695200-1670702400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:El programa Liderazgo de la defensa de los padres
DESCRIPTION:PAL 2022 FRCD Family matters \n¿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 a navegar por el\nproceso de educación especial de Illinois. \n\nEl Family Resource Center on Disabilities en colaboración con Family Matters se complace en anunciar la inscripción para el grupo de capacitación en español de PAL.\nToda la capacitación será virtual. El PAL  consta de ocho sesiones.\nLos participantes que cursen las ocho sesiones recibirán un certificado de finalización del Parent Advocacy Leadership.\n\nCada sesión de capacitación será el sábado de de 6:00 pm a 8:00 pm   (a excepción de los días festivos) a través de Zoom Meeting.\nLas fechas de las sesiones PAL incluyen:\n15 de Octubre\, 22 de Octubre\, 29 de Octubre\,\n5 de Noviembre\, 12 de Noviembre\, 19 de Noviembre\,\n3 de Deciembre\, 10 de Deciembre.\n\nPara obtener más información\,\ncomuníquese con Maria Castillo al\nmaria.castillo@frcd.org o llame al (312) 375-8136.\nEl cupo es limitado.\n\nRegistrarse aqui:\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfziDvlg6dqNQT6V-5IqcKZ8yyBEsL7PHVf5cvOvlnhco0JIw/viewform
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/el-programa-liderazgo-de-la-defensa-de-los-padres-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221212T173000
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SUMMARY:El Valor GRUPO VIRTUAL DE APOYO PARA PADRES
DESCRIPTION:Únase a nosotros para una sesión virtual con CTA. La presentadora compartirá información sobre las características de disbailidad que el autobús tiene para ofrecer y para responder cualquier pregunta general que puedan tener las familias. La sesión se llevará a cabo en Español. \nEl 12 de Diciembre 2022 – 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM\nPresentador: Irma Gomez-Fierro\nPara mas informacion o para registrarse\,\nllame a Erica Fernandez al (312) 391-9208.\nSe requerirá correo electrónico. \nhttps://elvalor-net.zoom.us/j/87050180210
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/el-valor-grupo-virtual-de-apoyo-para-padres/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221212T170000
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SUMMARY:El Valor VIRTUAL PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual session with CTA. The presenter will share information on the disability features the bus has to offer and to answer any general questions any families may have. The session will be held in Spanish. \nDecember 12th\, 2022 – 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM\nPresenter: Irma Gomez-Fierro\nPlease call Erica Fernandez at (312) 391-9208 for information and to register. Email is required to participate. \nhttps://elvalor-net.zoom.us/j/87050180210
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/el-valor-virtual-parent-support-group/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221213T120000
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CREATED:20221117T185818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T185818Z
UID:19394-1670929200-1670932800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:An Introduction to CAP (Client Assistance Program) at Equip for Equality
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center \nThis training will provide an overview of services available through the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)\, Centers for Independent Living (CILS) and the Client Assistance Program (CAP) now housed at Equip for Equality. We will discuss how CAP at EFE can help you access services and answer your questions about vocational rehabilitation services\, employment rights\, and coordinating VR and transition services for youth who are still in school. \nEmily Wilson will be the presenter for this webinar. She is a Staff Attorney and CAP Advocate with the Special Education Clinic at Equip for Equality\, where she represents students and families in special education and related matters. Emily was a Skadden fellow at Equip for Equality with a project focused on addressing transition issues for students with disabilities. Emily has a background in education and special education advocacy. She has advocated for students with disabilities in Virginia\, Pennsylvania\, and Illinois. Prior to law school\, Emily was a middle school math teacher and earned her Master’s degree in Secondary Education from the University of New Mexico. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/an-introduction-to-cap-client-assistance-program-at-equip-for-equality/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221213T120000
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CREATED:20220203T155108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T142458Z
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SUMMARY:ILS Lunchtime Webinar - Celebrating the Holidays on your Terms
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, we will discuss strategies\, tips and techniques that Parents/Caregivers can use when dealing with the stress that Holidays and special events can bring. We will share ideas to implement\, things to consider\, sensory strategies\, and de-stress techniques that can be used daily\, or as needed. \nFeatured Speaker: Roseann Slaght\nRoseann Slaght has worked as a Family Resource Specialist for StarNet for over 29 years. She earned her BA degree in Child Development. She encourages parents to gain knowledge\, understanding and implement useful strategies that support their person. She is a parent of four\, including two adult men with significant disabilities. Her goals are to embrace inclusive practices and encourage and support children and their families. \nRegister in advance for this webinar: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ytIcCO9DQHS4Xj2-HqmC2w \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-lunchtime-webinar-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T130000
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CREATED:20220119T180254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T180254Z
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SUMMARY:Ligas Family Advocate Program Virtual Know Your Options
DESCRIPTION:Plan to join us for our monthly webinars focused on families and individuals who have received Early Notification about a likely upcoming PUNS selection from the IL Division of Developmental Disabilities. The webinars are also open to families who were selected from the PUNS list in the summer of 2021. \nThe webinars focus on several core areas: \n\nIntroduction to the Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver\nService and Support Options after an award of funding\nPreparation needed for upcoming PUNS selection\nResources to assist in planning\, including advocacy and education by the Ligas Family Advocate Program at the Arc of Illinois\n\nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zW-fCAi-RZqCRy0ydNisdw
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ligas-family-advocate-program-virtual-know-your-options-10/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080034
CREATED:20221117T183611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T183611Z
UID:19392-1671109200-1671116400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:IL Policy & Advocacy News - Public Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Mariel Hamer-Sinclair \nThis webinar will provide attendees with an overview and update of:\n• Passed bills in the 2022 Illinois General Assembly that are relevant to the Developmental Disability community in Illinois\n• 2022 Midterm Election Results\n• 2022 Veto Session\n• 2023 Legislative Session\n• Federal Policy\n• Advocacy Recommendations \nRegister HERE \nPresenter bios:\nCurtis Harris is a 44-year old black man with Autism. He serves as a self-advocate and champion for advancing issues related to the disability community. At the age of four\, Curtis was diagnosed with Autism and was the first student with Autism to enroll in the Chicago Public Schools system in January of 1984 when they created the Autistic program for Curtis and other students. After graduating from Chicago Public Schools system in 1996\, Curtis attended college for a span of ten years. He currently serves on the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities\, is a member of Access Living’s Racial Justice Advanced Your Leadership Power (AYLP) and other advocacy organizations at Access Living that focus on Housing and Home Services. Curtis is a Board Member of the Chicagoland Autism Connection (CAC) and Vice President of a self-advocacy organization called CAC Trailblazers. He is a 2020 graduate of the Illinois Partners in Policymaking Training. \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. Currently\, 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. 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/il-policy-advocacy-news-public-webinar/
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