BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Arc of Illinois - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Arc of Illinois 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:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240903T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240903T180000 DTSTAMP:20260520T071528 CREATED:20240729T180111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T180111Z UID:24052-1725386400-1725386400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Regreso a clases: chat virtual para padres DESCRIPTION:Regreso a clases: chat virtual para padres \nMartes\, 3 de Septiembre \n6:00 PM \n  \nÚnase al Family Resource Center on Disabilities sobre discapacidades para una charla informal de regreso a la escuela para discutir inquietudes escolares\, experiencias de los estudiantes y recursos de defensa de los padres. Este chat virtual para padres de regreso a clases es una valiosa oportunidad para conectarse y compartir ideas con otros padres. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/regreso-a-clases-chat-virtual-para-padres/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T150000 DTSTAMP:20260520T071528 CREATED:20240819T174434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T174434Z UID:24105-1725634800-1725634800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Understanding Dispute Resolution a four part series. DESCRIPTION:Plan on joining us for one or all of the upcoming Family Matters PTIC Dispute Resolution Series webinars via Zoom! We are excited to welcome amazing guest speakers from Equip for Equality\, Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission\, and the Illinois State Board of Education\, who\, in partnership with our Educational Support Coaches\, will be exploring conflict resolution options in the Special Education process. Learn more about working in partnership with your IEP team\, writing state complaints\, understanding the importance of Procedural Safeguards\, and effectively utilizing Due Process and Mediation. Register for each session individually. Please each out with questions to Abbi Mars\, Educational Support Coach\, at amars@fmptic.org. \nSession One – September 6\, 2024\, 3:00 p.m. Working Together: Ways to Work Together as an IEP Team with Karrie Potter from FMPTIC\nZoom Registration Link \nSession Two – September 13\, 2024\, 3:00 p.m. Understanding Dispute Resolution and Procedural Safeguards with Laura Hart from Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission (IGAC)\nZoom Registration Link: \nSession Three – September 20\, 2024\, 3:00 p.m. An Overview of State Sponsored Mediation and Facilitated IEP Meetings with Emily Postelmans from ISBE (Illinois State Board of Education)\nZoom Registration link: \nSession Four – September 27\, 2024\, 3:00 p.m. Understanding Due Process and State Complaints with Cristina Kinsella from Equip for Equality\nZoom Registration Link:  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/understanding-dispute-resolution-a-four-part-series/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T150000 DTSTAMP:20260520T071528 CREATED:20240819T174733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T174733Z UID:24107-1725634800-1725634800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Understanding Dispute Resolution a four part series. DESCRIPTION:Plan on joining us for one or all of the upcoming Family Matters PTIC Dispute Resolution Series webinars via Zoom! We are excited to welcome amazing guest speakers from Equip for Equality\, Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission\, and the Illinois State Board of Education\, who\, in partnership with our Educational Support Coaches\, will be exploring conflict resolution options in the Special Education process. Learn more about working in partnership with your IEP team\, writing state complaints\, understanding the importance of Procedural Safeguards\, and effectively utilizing Due Process and Mediation. Register for each session individually. Please each out with questions to Abbi Mars\, Educational Support Coach\, at amars@fmptic.org. \nSession One – September 6\, 2024\, 3:00 p.m. Working Together: Ways to Work Together as an IEP Team with Karrie Potter from FMPTIC\nZoom Registration Link \nSession Two – September 13\, 2024\, 3:00 p.m. Understanding Dispute Resolution and Procedural Safeguards with Laura Hart from Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission (IGAC)\nZoom Registration Link: \nSession Three – September 20\, 2024\, 3:00 p.m. An Overview of State Sponsored Mediation and Facilitated IEP Meetings with Emily Postelmans from ISBE (Illinois State Board of Education)\nZoom Registration link: \nSession Four – September 27\, 2024\, 3:00 p.m. Understanding Due Process and State Complaints with Cristina Kinsella from Equip for Equality\nZoom Registration Link:  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/understanding-dispute-resolution-a-four-part-series-3/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T180000 DTSTAMP:20260520T071528 CREATED:20240729T175957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T175957Z UID:24051-1725732000-1725732000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Back To School Parent Virtual Chat DESCRIPTION:Back To School Parent Virtual Chat \nWednesday\, September 4 \n6:00 PM \nWednesday\, Sep 4\, 2024 \nJoin the Family Resource Center on Disabilities for an informal Back-to-School Chat to discuss school concerns\, student experiences\, and parent advocacy resources. This Back To School Parent Virtual Chat is a valuable opportunity to connect and share insights with fellow parents. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/back-to-school-parent-virtual-chat/ LOCATION:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Family Resource Center on Disability":MAILTO:info@frcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T130000 DTSTAMP:20260520T071528 CREATED:20240514T194902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T162556Z UID:23802-1725969600-1725973200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:ILS & F2F Joint Webinars Transition Series: Applying for Social Security DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Megan Forristall\, Public Affairs Specialist with Social Security Administration \nMegan has over 15 years of experience with Social Security and has a passion for sharing Social Security information throughout the state of Illinois. \nObjectives:\nTraining families how to apply for SSI\nExplain how employment Impacts SSI benefits \nRegister in advance for this webinar: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rqEg1_GATDGklu6pO4vMHw \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-f2f-joint-webinars-transition-series-applying-for-social-security/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240913T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240913T150000 DTSTAMP:20260520T071528 CREATED:20240819T174542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T174615Z UID:24106-1726239600-1726239600@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Understanding Dispute Resolution a four part series. DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n  \nPlan on joining us for one or all of the upcoming Family Matters PTIC Dispute Resolution Series webinars via Zoom! We are excited to welcome amazing guest speakers from Equip for Equality\, Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission\, and the Illinois State Board of Education\, who\, in partnership with our Educational Support Coaches\, will be exploring conflict resolution options in the Special Education process. Learn more about working in partnership with your IEP team\, writing state complaints\, understanding the importance of Procedural Safeguards\, and effectively utilizing Due Process and Mediation. Register for each session individually. Please each out with questions to Abbi Mars\, Educational Support Coach\, at amars@fmptic.org. \nSession One – September 6\, 2024\, 3:00 p.m. Working Together: Ways to Work Together as an IEP Team with Karrie Potter from FMPTIC\nZoom Registration Link \nSession Two – September 13\, 2024\, 3:00 p.m. Understanding Dispute Resolution and Procedural Safeguards with Laura Hart from Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission (IGAC)\nZoom Registration Link: \nSession Three – September 20\, 2024\, 3:00 p.m. An Overview of State Sponsored Mediation and Facilitated IEP Meetings with Emily Postelmans from ISBE (Illinois State Board of Education)\nZoom Registration link: \nSession Four – September 27\, 2024\, 3:00 p.m. Understanding Due Process and State Complaints with Cristina Kinsella from Equip for Equality URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/understanding-dispute-resolution-a-four-part-series-2/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241202T140000 DTSTAMP:20260520T071528 CREATED:20240916T153620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T153620Z UID:24171-1726480800-1733148000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Gompers Park Social Club For Adults (18+) With an Intellectual Disability. DESCRIPTION:Gompers Park Social Club For Adults (18+) With an Intellectual Disability. \nWhen: September 9-December 2\, Mondays 10:00 am 2:00 pm \nLocation: Gompers Park 4222 W. Foster Ave. \n  \nFor more information or registration\, please contact Mandy Liu at mandy.liu@chicagoparkdistrict.com\, 312-881-0779 URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/gompers-park-social-club-for-adults-18-with-an-intellectual-disability/ ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Park District":MAILTO:mandy.liu@chicagoparkdistrict.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T170000 DTSTAMP:20260520T071528 CREATED:20240916T155251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T155251Z UID:24173-1726498800-1726506000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Gompers Park Fun and Games For ages 13+ with an Intellectual Disability DESCRIPTION:Gompers Park Fun and Games For ages 13+ with an Intellectual Disability\nWhen: September 9-December 2\, Mondays 3:00 pm 5:00 pm \nLocation: Gompers Park 4222 W. Foster Ave. \n  \nFor more information or registration\, please contact Mandy Liu at mandy.liu@chicagoparkdistrict.com\, 312-881-0779 URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/gompers-park-fun-and-games-for-ages-13-with-an-intellectual-disability/ ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Park District":MAILTO:mandy.liu@chicagoparkdistrict.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T160000 DTSTAMP:20260520T071528 CREATED:20240723T171405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T180328Z UID:24028-1726565400-1726588800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Family to Family Health Information Center Symposium: Uniting Healthcare\, Advocacy\, and Disability DESCRIPTION:Click here for complete information and to register: https://www.thearcofil.org/2024-healthcare-options-and-benefits-conference/\nAttendees will learn: \n\nHow to get help for people with disabilities through the Family-to-Family program and other The Arc of Illinois programs\nWhat The Autism Program of Illinois is and how to get diagnostic and therapeutic help for people with autism\nWhat Medicaid waivers are available for children and youth in Illinois\, and how parents may be able to be paid for providing care in these programs\nHow children and young adults can have their healthcare needs met in schools through effective IEP and 504 plans\nHow everyone can take part in disability advocacy by turning small ideas into major advocacy efforts\nHow to support family caregivers through the continuum of caregiving\, from diagnosis onward URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-to-family-health-information-center-symposium-uniting-healthcare-advocacy-and-disability/ CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="The Arc of Illinois":MAILTO:becca@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T140000 DTSTAMP:20260520T071528 CREATED:20240916T155705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T155705Z UID:24175-1726567200-1733234400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Dvorak Park Fun & Games For Adults (18+) With an Intellectual Disability. DESCRIPTION:Dvorak Park Fun & Games For Adults (18+) With an Intellectual Disability.\nWhen: September 10-December 3 Tuesdays 10 AM-2:00 PM \nLocation: Dvorak Park 1119 W. Cullerton St. \n  \nFor more information or registration\, please contact Mandy Liu at mandy.liu@chicagoparkdistrict.com\, 312-881-0779 URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/dvorak-park-fun-games-for-adults-18-with-an-intellectual-disability/ ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Park District":MAILTO:mandy.liu@chicagoparkdistrict.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T163000 DTSTAMP:20260520T071528 CREATED:20240916T155453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T155453Z UID:24174-1726587000-1733243400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Dvorak Park Music and Movement For ages 3-7 Year Olds With An Intellectual Disability DESCRIPTION:Dvorak Park Music and Movement For ages 3-7 Year Olds With An Intellectual Disability\nWhen: September 10-December 3\, Tuesdays 3:30 PM-4:30 PM \nLocation: Dvorak Park 1119 W. Cullerton St. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information or registration\, please contact Mandy Liu at mandy.liu@chicagoparkdistrict.com\, 312-881-0779 URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/dvorak-park-music-and-movement-for-ages-3-7-year-olds-with-an-intellectual-disability/ ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Park District":MAILTO:mandy.liu@chicagoparkdistrict.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T110000 DTSTAMP:20260520T071528 CREATED:20240909T165424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T165424Z UID:24133-1726651800-1726657200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Equip for Equality's September back-to-school-season Disability Rights Consortium DESCRIPTION:Equip for Equality’s back-to-school-season Disability Rights Consortium session will feature Vanessa Aceves\, Staff Attorney and Equal Justice Works Fellow in Equip for Equality’s Special Education Clinic. Vanessa will present on her Equal Justice Works project (website Vanessa Aceves – Equal Justice Works)\, which focuses on communication devices for students with disabilities. Her presentation will (1) define alternative and augmentative communication (“AAC”)\, (2) explain the law that protects access to AAC in school\, and (3) provide case examples demonstrating the positive impact that AAC can provide for students with limited spoken communication skills. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/equip-for-equalitys-september-back-to-school-season-disability-rights-consortium/ LOCATION:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T193000 DTSTAMP:20260520T071528 CREATED:20240911T195452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T212113Z UID:24153-1726767000-1726774200@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Seminario Web en Español: Votación 2024 DESCRIPTION:La temporada de elecciones es importante porque los oficiales elegidos por los votantes toman decisiones sobre los servicios locales\, estatales\, y federales.  Aun si Usted no puede votar\, quizás su hijo(s)\, familiar(es) pueden votar para el siguiente representante de su región y/o próximo(a) presidente(a) del E.E.U.U.  Cada voto cuenta.  Esperamos que pueda participar en este seminario web. \n Fecha:  jueves\, 19 de septiembre 2024 \nHora:     5:30 pm a 7:30 pm de la noche \nPresentadores: \nMaria Rodriguez & Sandro Perez\,  Defensores del derecho al voto \nCarole Rosen\, Especialista del Programa de Abogacia Going Home Coalition y  REV UP Illinois \n\nObjetivos de aprendizaje: \nAprenda sobre:\nEl registro de votantes y la votación    El:    Qué \,  Por qué\,  Quién\,  Cuándo\,  Dónde  y Cómo\nEl derecho de las personas con discapacidad y/o bajo la orden de tutela también pueden votar en el Estado de IL. \nPara inscribirse\, haga clic con este enlace: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_x1UIPwhcQe-5mvmMh87_-A \n  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/seminario-web-en-espanol-votacion-2024/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Arc Events ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T200000 DTSTAMP:20260520T071528 CREATED:20240916T150227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T150227Z UID:24167-1726768800-1726776000@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Seis principios de IDEA DESCRIPTION:Seis principios de IDEA\nJueves\, 19 de Septiembre \n6:00 PM-8:00 PM \n\n  \nSeis principios de IDEA: El seminario web sobre derechos de educación especial está diseñado para brindarle conocimientos sobre los aspectos vitales de los derechos de educación especial según la Ley de Educación para Personas con Discapacidades (IDEA). Como padres\, entendemos que navegar por el mundo de la educación especial puede ser a la vez desafiante y gratificante. Los Seis Principios de IDEA son la piedra angular del recorrido educativo de su hijo y comprenderlos es esencial para garantizar que reciba la mejor educación posible adaptada a sus necesidades únicas. Durante este seminario web\, obtendrá información sobre: \n  \n1. Educación pública gratuita y apropiada (FAPE): descubra el derecho de su hijo a una educación de calidad sin carga financiera. \n2. Programa de educación individualizado (IEP): aprenda cómo participar activamente en la creación de un plan educativo personalizado para su hijo. \n3. Entorno menos restrictivo (LRE): Comprenda la importancia de la inclusión de su hijo en el entorno de educación general cuando sea apropiado. \n4. Participación de padres y estudiantes: descubra cómo puede ser un firme defensor del viaje educativo de su hijo. \n5. Garantías procesales: conozca las garantías vigentes para proteger los derechos de su hijo. Juntos\, podemos garantizar que su hijo reciba la educación a la que tiene derecho. Esperamos verlo y embarcarnos juntos en este viaje de empoderamiento. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/seis-principios-de-idea/ LOCATION:Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="Family Resource Center on Disability":MAILTO:info@frcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T150000 DTSTAMP:20260520T071528 CREATED:20240819T174837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T174837Z UID:24108-1726844400-1726844400@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Understanding Dispute Resolution a four part series. DESCRIPTION:Plan on joining us for one or all of the upcoming Family Matters PTIC Dispute Resolution Series webinars via Zoom! We are excited to welcome amazing guest speakers from Equip for Equality\, Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission\, and the Illinois State Board of Education\, who\, in partnership with our Educational Support Coaches\, will be exploring conflict resolution options in the Special Education process. Learn more about working in partnership with your IEP team\, writing state complaints\, understanding the importance of Procedural Safeguards\, and effectively utilizing Due Process and Mediation. Register for each session individually. Please each out with questions to Abbi Mars\, Educational Support Coach\, at amars@fmptic.org. \nSession One – September 6\, 2024\, 3:00 p.m. Working Together: Ways to Work Together as an IEP Team with Karrie Potter from FMPTIC\nZoom Registration Link \nSession Two – September 13\, 2024\, 3:00 p.m. Understanding Dispute Resolution and Procedural Safeguards with Laura Hart from Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission (IGAC)\nZoom Registration Link: \nSession Three – September 20\, 2024\, 3:00 p.m. An Overview of State Sponsored Mediation and Facilitated IEP Meetings with Emily Postelmans from ISBE (Illinois State Board of Education)\nZoom Registration link: \nSession Four – September 27\, 2024\, 3:00 p.m. Understanding Due Process and State Complaints with Cristina Kinsella from Equip for Equality\nZoom Registration Link:  URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/understanding-dispute-resolution-a-four-part-series-4/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T200000 DTSTAMP:20260520T071528 CREATED:20240916T150358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T150358Z UID:24168-1727373600-1727380800@www.thearcofil.org SUMMARY:Abogacía Eficaz DESCRIPTION:Estas cansado de dar vueltas al rededor de una sopa de alfabeto y siglas y no estas suguro de lo que puedes o debes hacer para ayudar ha tú hijo/hija? Este taller le proporcionará estas herramientas importantes: \n• El paso de la frustración a el poder \n• ¿Quién es un defensor y por que ser un defensor? \n• Siga las seis habilidades para la abogacía eficaz. URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/abogacia-eficaz/ LOCATION:Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="Family Resource Center on Disability":MAILTO:info@frcd.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR