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SUMMARY:No Child's Records Left Behind (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center \nIn this webinar we will explore what is included in your child’s educational records\, some laws that apply to your child’s educational records\, how to obtain copies of your child’s educational records\, possible ways to organize your child’s records\, and how information in your child’s records can be used to improve your child’s educational outcomes. \n  \nRegister Here!!! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1538003892397004125 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/no-childs-records-left-behind-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T110000
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SUMMARY:No Child's Records Left Behind
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Family Matters Parent & Training Information Center \nIn this webinar we will explore what is included in your child’s educational records\, some laws that apply to your child’s educational records\, how to obtain copies of your child’s educational records\, possible ways to organize your child’s records\, and how information in your child’s records can be used to improve your child’s educational outcomes. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/no-childs-records-left-behind/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230603T100000
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Transition Plan: Special Education Rights Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Family Resource Center on Disabilities \n\n\nPreparing 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: -Defining transition plans and its components -Understanding transition services -Tips for parents preparing their child for adulthood.\n\n\nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/navigating-the-transition-plan-special-education-rights-webinar-4/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230605
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SUMMARY:Educational Surrogate Parent Training (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center \nFamily 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 that can legally represent them at special education meetings. \nRegister Here!! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7157865108278294619 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/educational-surrogate-parent-training-webinar/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230608T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T140000
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SUMMARY:Executive Forum Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Executive Forum\, comprised of senior leaders of chapters and organizational affiliates of The Arc of Illinois\, holds an annual Leadership Conference. Its purpose is to bring together executive directors\, key organizational personnel\, and other thought leaders to facilitate discussions related to contemporary issues faced by the IDD service sector. The Arc of Illinois Executive Forum Leadership Conference will be an in-person two-day event with speakers and networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 8\, 2023 \n10:30 am – 5:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome\, Dan Strick\, President and CEO of New Star\, Vice-Chair\, Executive Forum\n\n\nDDD Update\, Interim Director of Developmental Disabilities\, Sarah Myerscough-Mueller\n\n\n“How Natural Language Processing Can Be Applied in Human Services” – Edgar Mihelic\, MA\, MA\, MBA\, Director\, Data Analytics\, CSS; Mandy Carlino\, Associate Director of Client Projects\, MediSked\n\n\nFederal Legislative Update\, David Goldfarb\, Director of Long-Term Supports and Services Policy at The Arc US\n\n\nHousing Navigation\, Kimberly Mercer-Schleider\, ICDD\n\n\nDinner at Maggiano’s\, separate ticket\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, June 9\, 2023 \n9:00 am – 2:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nWelcome\, Amie Lulinski\, PhD\, Executive Director\, The Arc of Illinois\nDEI\, Courtney Littlejohn\, VP of Equity and Inclusion\, AID\nState Legislative Update\, Phil Milsk\, JD\n“Housing: Innovative Solutions for People with Developmental Disabilities” – Ron Clewer\, Gorman & Company\, Carole Rosen\, MAID\, CAPS\, The Arc of Illinois\, and Kim Zoeller\, Ray Graham Association\n“What I Learned About How to Be a CEO from My Daughter” – Kathryn Lavin\, Gateway to Learning\n\n\n\n\n  \nClick here to register – https://thearcofillinois.salsalabs.org/2023executiveleadership
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/executive-forum-leadership-conference-2/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Hotel\, 3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL\, 60532
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230608T130000
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SUMMARY:Parent’s Proactive Approach to Assistive Technology Webinar Series - My Child might need AT. How do I ask for it?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Gayl Bowser\, M.Ed.\, Independent Consultant \nPlease join us for these free\, family-friendly webinars to learn more about assistive technology. You are welcome to register for just one\, two\, or all three of the sessions. \nQuestions? Contact Samantha Conklin (sconklin@ucpnet.org) \nYou already know that you are an important part of your child’s IEP team. But don’t think “I don’t know anything about AT. There is no part I can play in the assessment that the school is going to do.” AT assessment is not a formal test with correct answers. AT Assessment is a process in which your child’s IEP team collects all sorts of information about the barriers they are facing and data about how their performance compares to other kids. They do that to make the best decisions about how to support your child to do new things or do things better with AT. Session 2 in this 3-part series will focus on ways to think about specific AT that might help your child with the barriers you have identified. To help you understand the process\, we’ll review some ways that IEP teams think about AT assessment. We’ll also give you a chance to brainstorm about the information and data that you can provide to your child’s IEP team to help make the best AT decisions. \nLearning Objectives: Participants will be able to \n1. Contribute to the development of a plan for an AT assessment. \n2. Describe the basic use of the SETT Framework \n3. Identify specific information and data that they might provide to help the IEP team make decisions about AT. \nRegistration Link: https://tinyurl.com/ews2w78k
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/parents-proactive-approach-to-assistive-technology-webinar-series-my-child-might-need-at-how-do-i-ask-for-it/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T120000
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SUMMARY:ILS & F2F Webinar Series - Focus on Siblings
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, participants will gain insight into the issues and challenges of a family member (sibling) attempting to take care of an adult member with disability while other members of the household adjust to life changes\, such as careers\, retirement\, immigration & citizenship\, and senior citizen health care systems. \nPresenter: Miss Gissel Escobedo. Miss Escobedo holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the College of Education at University of Illinois at Chicago. She is a LEND Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (LEND) graduate. She has worked for 9 nine years as an elementary school teacher. She is currently a Fellow with a Chicago community organization that focuses on immigration\, education and affordable housing. \nRegister in advance for this webinar: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6sNRQrnST960a9p1zqZ7yA \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-lunchtime-webinar-9/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T133000
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SUMMARY:Community Resource Fair (Chicago\, IL) hosted by Mayor's Office for People With Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR \nGet important resources on: \nEmployment Transportation Legal Services Advocacy and many more! \nParticipating organizations: \nDRS CTA Equip for Equality Thresholds Cook County Health \nJVS IL ABLE El Valor SSA IDES Aspire UIC Jesse Brown VA \nCity of Chicago Departments And Much\, Much more! \nGet your Ride Free Card renewed and check out the murals! \nFor questions or to request accessibility\, please e-mail Jocelyn Romasanta: Jocelyn.Romasanta@cityofchicago.org \nASL interpretation provided. \nWEDNESDAY\, JUNE 14\, 2023 \n1:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. \nCENTRAL WEST COMMUNITY CENTER \n2102 W. OGDEN AVENUE\, CHICAGO\, IL 60612
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/community-resource-fair-chicago-il-hosted-by-mayors-office-for-people-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Central West Community Center\, 2102 W. OGDEN AVENUE\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T160000
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SUMMARY:Addressing Sexual Assault Against People with Disabilities (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:“Survivors’ Circle: A conversation with people with disabilities about sexual violence and how to address it.” \nPresented by the ACL and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) \nPeople with disabilities\, especially those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)\, experience sexual assault at much higher rates than nondisabled people. They also encounter challenges receiving care and support services due to pervasive accessibility barriers. It is important to hear directly from individuals with disabilities who are survivors of sexual assault and learn their recommendations for how to improve the support system. \nRegister HERE \nTo raise awareness of these issues\, ACL and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) will host an equity-focused webinar on sexual violence against people with I/DD. \nThe webinar will highlight the prevalence of sexual assault in the disability community. It will focus on the perspectives of sexual assault survivors with I/DD who will discuss their experiences\, the barriers they encountered when seeking support\, and the recommendations to improve access to care and justice. The target audience is broad and includes organizations serving people with I/DD\, organizations serving survivors of sexual violence\, and victim advocates and prevention specialists\, plus partners and grantees from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other government agencies. \nThis webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education hours through the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP) and DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP). \nRegister HERE \nRegistrants will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar. The webinar will include real-time captioning and ASL interpreting. If you need any additional accommodations or have questions\, please email Elizabeth Leef.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/addressing-sexual-assault-against-people-with-disabilities-virtual/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T130000
DTSTAMP:20260729T055925
CREATED:20230518T191156Z
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SUMMARY:Parent’s Proactive Approach to Assistive Technology Webinar Series - We have AT. What Now?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Gayl Bowser\, M.Ed.\, Independent Consultant \nPlease join us for these free\, family-friendly webinars to learn more about assistive technology. You are welcome to register for just one\, two\, or all three of the sessions. \nQuestions? Contact Samantha Conklin (sconklin@ucpnet.org) \nThere is a lot that has happened before your child’s IEP that includes AT. Your IEP team has collected information about the barriers you child experiences\, looked at performance data and made a decision that there is something (AT) that will help overcome those barriers. So\, at this point\, the item or piece of equipment (IDEA words) is in the classroom. It may even be coming home with them. You have AT. But what do you do now? Session 3 in this 3-part session will focus on ideas that will help you\, and your child begin to use assistive technology. We’ll discuss how parents can work with IEP teams to ensure that everyone understands the plan for AT and what parents can do at home to make AT use even more effective. \nLearning Objectives: Participants will be able to \n1. Use the idea of Re-SETT to work with the child’s IEP team to develop an implementation plan. \n2. Provide data and information to the IEP team about their child’s response to using AT and about using AT at home. \n3. Identify effective communication strategies for working with their child’s IEP about AT. Registration \nLink: https://tinyurl.com/mrynjmhw
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/parents-proactive-approach-to-assistive-technology-webinar-series-we-have-at-what-now/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260729T055925
CREATED:20230505T211724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T211738Z
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SUMMARY:IL ABLE: A Tool to Help Build Financial Wellness for People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Achieving a Better Life Experience or IL ABLE Accounts give people with disabilities greater financial independence while preserving federal benefits. \nIL ABLE is a savings and investment plan that makes it possible for people with disabilities and their families to save and invest their money for expenses related to living with a disability. IL ABLE Accounts can help solve a long-time predicament that many people with disabilities face: how to build financial wellness without risking federal government benefits like SSI and Medicaid. \nDuring this webinar\, participants will learn IL ABLE Account basics and how an IL ABLE Account can increase the financial independence of many individuals. Topics will include eligibility to own an IL ABLE Account and who can open and manage an Account on behalf of an Account beneficiary\, contributing to\, saving\, and spending with an IL ABLE Account\, and the benefits of owning an IL ABLE Account. \n  \nClick here to register – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d1hpODjhT_ibRomL-P_Kqg
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/il-able-a-tool-to-help-build-financial-wellness-for-people-with-disabilities-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T103000
DTSTAMP:20260729T055925
CREATED:20230601T151311Z
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SUMMARY:Tips for Managing Difficult Behaviors presented by More Than Down Syndrome (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Guest speaker Heather Risser\, PhD\, Assistant Professor – Mental Health Services and Policy Program\, Feinberg School of Medicine\, Northwestern University \nThis FREE seminar is for parents/family/caregivers of a person (any age) with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome PLUS Autism Spectrum Disorder. Registration Required. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/tips-for-managing-difficult-behaviors-presented-by-more-than-down-syndrome-virtual/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260729T055925
CREATED:20230518T210438Z
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SUMMARY:Saddle Up with ASCI (Autism Support of Central Illinois) (Auburn\, IL)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Autism Support of Central Illinois and Sanctuary Hill \nSensory-friendly horseback riding event. This is indoor arena riding to give our kiddos a great introduction to horses. \nPurchase $5 tickers here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saddle-up-with-asci-tickets-634931335717?fbclid=IwAR2VRdXG3rXfhrWp8FYK2oGSimntLLpl4rCW1Wpor_nGZUXXWqz4qF4alTY
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/saddle-up-with-asci-autism-support-of-central-illinois-auburn-il/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230626T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230626T170000
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CREATED:20230530T220700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T220700Z
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SUMMARY:Operation Welcome Home with Juan Aponte
DESCRIPTION:Juan Aponte from Community Alternatives Unlimited (CAU) \nJUAN APONTE\, M.S.\, QIDP – Juan is a Director of Services with Community Alternatives Unlimited\, an Independent Service Coordination (ISC) agency providing case management services to families of individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in Lake County\, Northwest Cook County and Northside of Chicago\, IL. During his 30 year tenure at CAU\, Juan has worked very closely and diligently with many service providers and families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Juan has also received extensive training in autism in the states of Indiana and Illinois. Juan continues to work closely with the Illinois Department of Human Services – Division of Developmental Disabilities (IDHS-DDD)\, Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) and several local school districts\, residential and vocational providers in the Chicago/Metro area for the purpose of advocating and securing necessary supports and services for families and individuals with special needs. His areas of expertise include advocacy\, crisis case management and transition planning for families and individuals with autism and behavioral challenges transitioning from special education and out of state placements into community based services. Other special projects of interest include SODC transitions\, CAU Presentations\, PUNS Outreach\, working with Hispanic families and Networking with school districts and adult service providers. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lzcMeGfpSLuZkq3HCo9z4Q
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/operation-welcome-home-with-juan-aponte/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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