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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
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T123000
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CREATED:20240729T185350Z
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SUMMARY:Family Resource Center on Disabilities Parent Advocacy Leadership (PAL) Program
DESCRIPTION:Family Resource Center on Disabilities Parent Advocacy Leadership (PAL) Program \nAre you a parent of a child with a disability or a community member interested in gaining a strong understanding of the special education system? The Parent Advocacy Leadership (PAL)program is a free training series designed to help you navigate the special education process Illinois. \nFamily Resource Center on Disabilities is excited to announce that registration for our Fall PAL. Training Cohort of 2024 is open. All training will be virtual. The PAL is eight sessions long. \nRequirements: Willing to attend all eight sessions\, Willing to complete a pre-survey. \nTraining will cover: \nThe Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) \n\nState law (Part 226)\nThe Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)\nSection 504\nAdvocacy\nCurrent Special Education Issues\n\nParticipants who complete all eight sessions will receive a Parent Advocacy Leadership Certificate of Completion. \nEach training session will be on Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm (excluding holidays) via Zoom Meeting. \nThe PAL Session Dates Include: October 5th\, October 12th\, October 19th\, October 26th\, November 2nd November 9th\, November 16th\, November 23rd. \nFor more information contact Paula Wills at paula.wills@frcd.org or call (312) 939-3513.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-resource-center-on-disabilities-parent-advocacy-leadership-pal-program-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Family Resource Center on Disability":MAILTO:info@frcd.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241109
DTSTAMP:20260403T131521
CREATED:20240424T164523Z
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SUMMARY:19th Annual Illinois Statewide  Transition Conference (in-person only)
DESCRIPTION:19th Annual Illinois Statewide \nTransition Conference (in-person only) \nNovember 7-8\, 2024 \nThe Crowne Plaza Springfield \n\nCall for Proposals \nSubmission Deadline is now extended to April 29\, 2024 \n  \n  \nWe are seeking proposals on topics designed to share knowledge and develop skills and expertise among participants in the areas of Education\, Employment\, Community\, and Health Care.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/19th-annual-illinois-statewide-transition-conference-in-person-only/
LOCATION:The Crown Plaza Sprinfield\, IL\, 3000 S Dirksen Pkwy\, Springfield\, 62703\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Family Resource Center on Disability":MAILTO:info@frcd.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241109
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SUMMARY:19th Annual Illinois Statewide Transition Conference
DESCRIPTION:19th Annual Illinois Statewide Transition Conference \nThursday\, November 7\, 2024 – Friday\, November 8\, 2024 \n  \nCrowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center \n  \nRegistration is open for the “Stepping Stones of Transition” conference which invites participants to imagine the possibilities for students with disabilities in the areas of independent living\, education\, and training\, employment\, community integration\, health care\, and self-advocacy. The conference is aimed at transition-aged youth\, parents\, caretakers\, vocational professionals\, healthcare professionals\, educators\, college students pursuing careers in special education\, and community advocates. Participants will come away with valuable tools\, resources\, and contacts to put transition-aged youth with disabilities on the path to success and achieving their dreams.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/19th-annual-illinois-statewide-transition-conference/
LOCATION:The Crown Plaza Sprinfield\, IL\, 3000 S Dirksen Pkwy\, Springfield\, 62703\, United States
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SUMMARY:Family Resource Center on Disabilities Parent Advocacy Leadership (PAL) Program
DESCRIPTION:Family Resource Center on Disabilities Parent Advocacy Leadership (PAL) Program \nAre you a parent of a child with a disability or a community member interested in gaining a strong understanding of the special education system? The Parent Advocacy Leadership (PAL)program is a free training series designed to help you navigate the special education process Illinois. \nFamily Resource Center on Disabilities is excited to announce that registration for our Fall PAL. Training Cohort of 2024 is open. All training will be virtual. The PAL is eight sessions long. \nRequirements: Willing to attend all eight sessions\, Willing to complete a pre-survey. \nTraining will cover: \nThe Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) \n\nState law (Part 226)\nThe Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)\nSection 504\nAdvocacy\nCurrent Special Education Issues\n\nParticipants who complete all eight sessions will receive a Parent Advocacy Leadership Certificate of Completion. \nEach training session will be on Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm (excluding holidays) via Zoom Meeting. \nThe PAL Session Dates Include: October 5th\, October 12th\, October 19th\, October 26th\, November 2nd November 9th\, November 16th\, November 23rd. \nFor more information contact Paula Wills at paula.wills@frcd.org or call (312) 939-3513.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-resource-center-on-disabilities-parent-advocacy-leadership-pal-program-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Family Resource Center on Disability":MAILTO:info@frcd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131521
CREATED:20240722T152836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T203738Z
UID:24015-1731412800-1731416400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:IL Life Span & Family to Family HIC Lunchtime Webinar:  Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities with IL State Police Trooper Jason Wilson
DESCRIPTION:Presenter:   IL State Trooper Jason Wilson\, Public Relations Officer \nEmergency preparedness can be an overwhelming task to even think about\, much less accomplish. Just like any journey it will happen step at a time. That first step will be November 12th\, we will discuss checklists and where to start to help you and your family to be more prepared for the unthinkable. Remember\, it’s better to have and not need than need and not have. Trooper Jason Wilson is the Safety Education Officer with the Illinois State Police. He has won many awards for his efforts in Safety Education and Traffic Enforcement. Trooper Wilson was named Illinois State Police District 7 2018 Trooper of the Year and Illinois State Police 2019 Safety Education Officer of the Year. \nRegistration Link will be posted soon:
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/il-life-span-family-to-family-hic-lunchtime-webinar-emergency-preparedness-for-people-with-disabilities-with-il-state-police-trooper-jason-wilson/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131521
CREATED:20241016T222837Z
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SUMMARY:Resources & Supports for Individuals with IDD & Mental Illness
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand. Don’t miss The Arc of Illinois IDD & Mental Health Conference\, which will be held VIRTUALLY on November 14\, 2024. The conference is geared towards professionals and family members who support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Topics will help focus on the mental health of those with IDD and the resources and programs available to support mental wellness. The goal is for attendees to walk away with tangible resources\, ideas\, or programs for themselves or those they support.   \nClick here to see the agenda and register \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/idd-and-mental-health-conference-understanding-dual-diagnosis/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Arc of Illinois":MAILTO:becca@thearcofil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T131500
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SUMMARY:Tips and Tools for Homes and Schools
DESCRIPTION:RCADD Workshops\n\nNovember 14\, 2024 \n\n\n\nLocation\nVirtual Workshop: Zoom \n\n\nZoom Meeting\nhttps://uic.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItde6hqTksGdz2W16MGBu-7q6SePd95spG \n\n\nCost\nFree \n\n\nCalendar\nDownload iCal File\n\n\n\nClassroom & home strategies that address academic\, social\, leisure goals of a child with autism or developmental delays.  Content focus on early education.  Workshop provided in English. \n  \nAll workshops are for families/caregivers\, educators and other professionals unless otherwise noted. Credits are available for Illinois State Board of Education\, Early Intervention\, and Social Workers unless otherwise noted.  In order to receive credit\, you must be registered and signed into the workshop under your name.  Closed captioning is provided for all workshops. \n\nRegister Here  \n\nContact\nNora Stillwell\nnorajs@uic.edu
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/tips-and-tools-for-homes-and-schools-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131521
CREATED:20240729T185547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T185547Z
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SUMMARY:Family Resource Center on Disabilities Parent Advocacy Leadership (PAL) Program
DESCRIPTION:Family Resource Center on Disabilities Parent Advocacy Leadership (PAL) Program \nAre you a parent of a child with a disability or a community member interested in gaining a strong understanding of the special education system? The Parent Advocacy Leadership (PAL)program is a free training series designed to help you navigate the special education process Illinois. \nFamily Resource Center on Disabilities is excited to announce that registration for our Fall PAL. Training Cohort of 2024 is open. All training will be virtual. The PAL is eight sessions long. \nRequirements: Willing to attend all eight sessions\, Willing to complete a pre-survey. \nTraining will cover: \nThe Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) \n\nState law (Part 226)\nThe Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)\nSection 504\nAdvocacy\nCurrent Special Education Issues\n\nParticipants who complete all eight sessions will receive a Parent Advocacy Leadership Certificate of Completion. \nEach training session will be on Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm (excluding holidays) via Zoom Meeting. \nThe PAL Session Dates Include: October 5th\, October 12th\, October 19th\, October 26th\, November 2nd November 9th\, November 16th\, November 23rd. \nFor more information contact Paula Wills at paula.wills@frcd.org or call (312) 939-3513.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-resource-center-on-disabilities-parent-advocacy-leadership-pal-program-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Family Resource Center on Disability":MAILTO:info@frcd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131521
CREATED:20240729T185650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T185650Z
UID:24059-1732356000-1732365000@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Family Resource Center on Disabilities Parent Advocacy Leadership (PAL) Program
DESCRIPTION:Family Resource Center on Disabilities Parent Advocacy Leadership (PAL) Program \nAre you a parent of a child with a disability or a community member interested in gaining a strong understanding of the special education system? The Parent Advocacy Leadership (PAL)program is a free training series designed to help you navigate the special education process Illinois. \nFamily Resource Center on Disabilities is excited to announce that registration for our Fall PAL. Training Cohort of 2024 is open. All training will be virtual. The PAL is eight sessions long. \nRequirements: Willing to attend all eight sessions\, Willing to complete a pre-survey. \nTraining will cover: \nThe Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) \n\nState law (Part 226)\nThe Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)\nSection 504\nAdvocacy\nCurrent Special Education Issues\n\nParticipants who complete all eight sessions will receive a Parent Advocacy Leadership Certificate of Completion. \nEach training session will be on Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm (excluding holidays) via Zoom Meeting. \nThe PAL Session Dates Include: October 5th\, October 12th\, October 19th\, October 26th\, November 2nd November 9th\, November 16th\, November 23rd. \nFor more information contact Paula Wills at paula.wills@frcd.org or call (312) 939-3513.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-resource-center-on-disabilities-parent-advocacy-leadership-pal-program-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Family Resource Center on Disability":MAILTO:info@frcd.org
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