Dan and Kelly’s guide to using Speech Recognition as AT for Writing has been popular since it was released in 2014. It continues to be available for free at http://bit.ly/srguide. In this session, they will demonstrate how the series of scaffolded steps designed to teach speech recognition skills to individual students can be adapted to... Read more »

Classroom & home strategies that address the academic, social, and leisure goals of a child with autism or developmental delays. Content focus on early education—workshop provided in English. REGISTER ONLINE HERE 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... Read more »

Do you have questions about your child's IEP, but don't know how or when to ask them? Are you concerned about how your child's IEP is being followed? Do you want to learn how to effectively prepare for your child's IEP Meeting? This webinar provides an overview of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and discusses... Read more »

PRESENTATION, ACTIVITIES, SNACKS Join Us An educational presentation about Autism will be given. There will be activities and games for the child and family to play. Also, snacks and drinks will be provided. You are welcome to donate a board game. Please contact me if you are interested, arodriguez@joliet.easterseals.com or 815-207-6077 ext. 337 March 6,... Read more »

UIC Institue on Disability and Human Development hosting a webinar series where you can learn from experts and advocates in the Autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities field! Webinars are free to attend and free continuing education units (CEUs) are provided. Presenters include a self-advocate living in supportive affordable housing as well as Stephanie Sideman,... Read more »

Free event hosted by the Madison County Transition Planning Committee and Southwestern Illinois College. Lear about: Housing Options, Insurance Benefits, Trusts and Benefits, Informed Decision Making, Self Advocacy, Mental Health, College Accommodations, and Job Skills. See attached flyer Transition Flyer

We hope you will join us, March 11, 2023 from 10am-1pm at Malcolm X College for our first in-person Autism & Developmental Differences Expo! Come connect with Chicagoland’s best providers and learn more about the programs and services that can help you and your loved ones with developmental differences. This event will feature an exhibitor... Read more »

IATP WIPA serves Social Security Disability beneficiaries in Illinois. In cooperation with the sponsorship of Illinois DHS - Division of Rehabilitation Services, IATP WIPA will be hosting 10 WISE events from January through May 2023. In an effort to make WISE events more convenient for our beneficiaries and their families, we are hosting them multiple... Read more »

ATTENTION SELF-ADVOCATES! JOIN THE ALLIANCE FOR "IT'S MY RIGHT" Let's work together to learn about our rights and our responsibilities as self-advocates. Join Vincent Smith as we learn about our rights from global, national, statewide, and service perspectives. It’s My Right! Tuesday, March 14, 2023 10am Central Time Join Zoom meeting here

Learn about social narratives, which are short stories that use words/pictures to understand a specific situation, event, place, or person. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to write and use a social narrative. REGISTER ONLINE HERE  All RCADD workshops will take place online using Zoom. Entrenamientos serán virtualmente, sobre la plataforma de Zoom.... Read more »

The National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities, funded by the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD), is pleased to offer a FREE Virtual Conference on the future of the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities field on March 16th. This conference is open to Illinois disability service providers, legislators, ICDD Council members, people with developmental disabilities and self-advocates, family members and anyone... Read more »

Presented by Equip for Equality - Client Assistance Program (CAP) Speakers: Rachel Weisberg and Emily Wilson Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ABMb-XlDRLKJ8JJ2fMmYfg ASL interpreters and CART will be provided. If need other accommodations, email us at cap@equipforequality.org or call 855-452-2725.

C.I.T.Y. of Support Play Date Join us for a Family Open Swim at the beautiful, new, Goldfish Swim School in Algonquin for a C.I.T.Y of Support Play Date! Register HERE

PRESENTED BY CHAMPAIGN COUNTY TRANSITION PLANNING COMMITTEE A FREE event for students, parents, guardians, and teachers of students ages 14-22 with IEPs or 504 Plans Join us to learn how to create a vision for your child, to ask the necessary questions about the elements of transition, and to find the tools you need to... Read more »

Learn from experts and advocates in the Autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities field! Webinars are free to attend, and free continuing education units (CEUs) are provided. This webinar/panel discussion will share information about Long COVID19. What it is and its impact on people with disabilities. You will hear from self-advocates share their lived experiences... Read more »

This event is in collaboration with STAR NET Regions I & III and The Arc of Illinois. Register by March 23rd. Come join other moms at our springtime retreat as we take a cue from Mother Nature and grow! In a supportive environment, we’ll learn how to use a growth mindset to reach our personal... Read more »