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SUMMARY:Legislative Advocacy Series Part 3: Looking Up Your Legislator and Current Legislation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the third part of our Legislative Advocacy Series to learn how to look up your legislator and hear more about legislation being introduced in 2026. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/legislative-advocacy-series-part-3-looking-up-your-legislator-and-current-legislation/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T054638
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SUMMARY:Listening Session in Peoria
DESCRIPTION:Be the Voice of Change! \nThe IDD System Redesign Coalition wants YOU – individuals with disabilities and family members – to help shape the future. Join our Listening Session to hear from Coalition members and share your experiences and ideas. \nDate: Wednesday\, February 4\, 2026 \nTime: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm \nLocation: Peoria Public Library 107 NE Monroe St.\, Peoria\, IL 61602 \n\n\n\n\nRSVP HERE! \n\n\n\n\nLight refreshments will be served. \nPlease RSVP by January 28\, 2026. \n  \nQuestions? Email: Annie@thearcofil.org
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/listening-session-in-peoria/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T054638
CREATED:20260113T224955Z
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UID:26283-1770228000-1770231600@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:REV UP Illinois Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us to strategize for 2026. We will discuss issues to focus on\, legislation to support\, and voter outreach. \nRegister here. 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/rev-up-illinois-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260530T054638
CREATED:20251218T164523Z
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SUMMARY:Listening Session in Champaign
DESCRIPTION:Be the Voice of Change! \nThe IDD System Redesign Coalition wants YOU – individuals with disabilities and family members – to help shape the future. Join our Listening Session to hear from Coalition members and share your experiences and ideas. \nDate: Thursday\, February 5\, 2026 \nTime: 5:30 – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Champaign Public Library 200 W Green St.\, Champaign\, IL 61820 \n\n\n\nRSVP HERE! \n\n\n\nLight refreshments will be served. \nPlease RSVP by January 29\, 2026. \n  \nQuestions? Email: Annie@thearcofil.org
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/listening-session-in-champaign/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260530T054638
CREATED:20251218T235207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T235207Z
UID:26228-1770631200-1770634800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Legislative Advocacy Series Part 4: How To Submit a Witness Slip
DESCRIPTION:Join us for part four of our Legislative Advocacy Series to learn how to submit a witness slip. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/legislative-advocacy-series-part-4-how-to-submit-a-witness-slip/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T054638
CREATED:20250521T193231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T232205Z
UID:25386-1770724800-1770728400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:ILS & F2F Lunchtime Webinar: Preparing for ILGA 2026: Legislative Advocacy 101
DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Rio Goodwin Perez\, Director of the Going Home Coalition\, and Jennifer Sands\, Senior Community Mobilization Manager of the Going Home Coalition. \nDescription: The second in our mini-series on the 2026 election year will focus on how to “Speak Up and Speak Out” by submitting witness slips and communicating with your legislators. \nRegistration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9hPIQzJCRF2_k_k2z5J2rw \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/ils-f2f-lunchtime-webinar-3/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260530T054638
CREATED:20251218T164841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T165457Z
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SUMMARY:Listening Session in Centralia
DESCRIPTION:Be the Voice of Change! \nThe IDD System Redesign Coalition wants YOU – individuals with disabilities and family members – to help shape the future. Join our Listening Session to hear from Coalition members and share your experiences and ideas. \nDate: Wednesday\, February 11\, 2026 \nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 pm \nLocation: Centralia Public Library 515 E Broadway\, Centralia\, IL 62801 \n\n\n\n\nRSVP HERE! \n\n\n\n\nLight refreshments will be served. \nPlease RSVP by January 29\, 2026. \n  \nQuestions? Email: Annie@thearcofil.org
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/listening-session-in-centralia/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260530T054638
CREATED:20251218T235410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T194808Z
UID:26229-1771322400-1771326000@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Legislative Advocacy Series Part 5: Crafting an Elevator Speech
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the fifth part in our Legislative Advocacy Series to learn how to create a successful elevator speech to give when speaking with legislators. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/legislative-advocacy-series-part-5-crafting-an-elevator-speech/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T180000
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SUMMARY:Going Home Coalition Meeting: Governor's Budget Debrief
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our monthly meeting to discuss Governor’s Budget Address. We will be joined by Samantha Alloway\, Executive Director of The Arc of Illinois who will be broadcasting live from Springfield. \nRegister here. \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/going-home-coalition-meeting-learn-more-about-the-idd-system-redesign-coalition/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T170000
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SUMMARY:Listening Session in Mount Prospect\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Be the Voice of Change! \nThe IDD System Redesign Coalition wants YOU – individuals with disabilities and family members – to help shape the future. Join our Listening Session to hear from Coalition members and share your experiences and ideas. \nHosted by Search\, Inc.\, Glenkirk\, and Shore Community Services \nDate: Thursday\, February 19\, 2026 \nTime: 5:00 – 6:00 pm \nLocation: Search\, Inc. 625 Slawin Court\, Mount Prospect\, IL 60056 \n\n\n\nRSVP HERE! \n\nQuestions? Email Samantha@thearcofil.org
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/listening-session-in-mount-prospect-il/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T183000
DTSTAMP:20260530T054638
CREATED:20250603T142447Z
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UID:25415-1771522200-1771525800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Seminario Web en Espanol: Los Programas de Exencion " Medicaid Waivers" del Depto. Servicios de Rehabilitacion (DRS)
DESCRIPTION:Presentadora:  Mayra Garcia  Coordinadora de Caso II y Coordinadaor LAN \nLos objectivos de este seminario web \na) Para que la comunidad conozca mejor los diferentes servicios que ofrece la División de Rehabilitación( DRS) \nb) Que aproveche estos servicios que están a su disposición\, ya sea para ellos mismos\, para un vecino o para sus familiares. \nPresentadora: Mayra García\, Coordinadora de Casos de Rehabilitación con el Departamento de Servicios Humanos del estado de Illinois y La División de Servicios de Rehabilitación. Mayra García ha trabajado con la comunidad Hispana/Latinx por mas de 20 años. Antes de unirse al Departamento de Servicios Humanos de el estado de Illinos en el 2016\, Mayra trabajo en el sector sin fines de lucro\, con organizaciónes enfocadas en promover el empoderamiento comunitario por medio de el aprendizaje participativo y compromiso comunitario y cívico donde no solo asistio a desarrollar políticas organizacionales\, pero ayudo a desarrollar nuevos programas para el beneficio de la comunidad Hispana/LatinX tal como clases de Ingles como Segundo idioma\, clases de computacion\, incluyendo un programa especializado para personas con descapacidades fisicas\, mentales y desarrolladas buscandoles servicios en las comunidades donde los participantes residían. \nInscribirse con este enlace:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0QYIa2gkRFSwQxcLPW33GQ \n 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/seminario-web-en-espanol-6/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Life Span Program":MAILTO:rocio@thearcofil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260530T054638
CREATED:20251218T165130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T165305Z
UID:26203-1771525800-1771529400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Listening Session hosted by SEDOL
DESCRIPTION:Be the Voice of Change! \nThe IDD System Redesign Coalition wants YOU – individuals with disabilities and family members – to help shape the future. Join our Listening Session to hear from Coalition members and share your experiences and ideas. \nDate: Thursday\, February 19\, 2026 \nTime: 6:30 – 7:30 pm \nLocation: SEDOL (Special Education District of Lake County) 18160 W. Gages Lake Road. Gages Lake\, IL 60030 \n\n\n\nRSVP HERE! \n\nQuestions? Email Suzanne@thearcofil.org
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/listening-session-hosted-by-sedol/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T110000
DTSTAMP:20260530T054638
CREATED:20251218T235650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T000429Z
UID:26230-1771840800-1771844400@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Legislative Advocacy Series Part 6: Arranging a Meeting With Your Legislator
DESCRIPTION:Join us for part six of our Legislative Advocacy Series to learn more about arranging a meeting with your legislator. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/legislative-advocacy-series-part-six-arranging-a-meeting-with-your-legislator/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T180000
DTSTAMP:20260530T054638
CREATED:20260217T184334Z
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SUMMARY:Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a supportive space created just for family members and caregivers. This is a place to gain clarity\, ask questions\, share experiences\, or simply listen. \nWhether you have something to say or just need a listening ear\, come as you are. \nLeave feeling a little lighter\, a little more supported\, and a lot more understood. \nRegister here. \n  \nSpecial Guest! \nSam Miller is the Founder of Dreaming Made Simple. He was born with cerebral palsy and has a passion for helping people overcome limitations and setbacks through discovering practical steps to reach their dreams and goals. Sam is certified by the world’s No. 1 leadership expert\, John Maxwell\, to coach\, speak\, and train. He is the author of “I’MPOSSIBLE: Life Lessons on Thriving with a Disability and The Dreaming Made Simple Starter Guide.”
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-support-group-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260530T054638
CREATED:20260206T173834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T173834Z
UID:26384-1772040600-1772047800@www.thearcofil.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Be the Voice of Change! \nThe IDD System Redesign Coalition wants YOU – individuals with disabilities and family members – to help shape the future. Join our Listening Session to hear from Coalition members and share your experiences and ideas. \nVirtual session exclusively for families who have been PUNS selected or early notified ahead of a PUNS selection. \nDate: Wednesday\, February 25\, 2026 \nTime: 5:30 – 7:30 pm \n  \n\n\n\nRSVP HERE! \n\nQuestions? Email Jerin@thearcofil.org
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/virtual-listening-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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