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SUMMARY:S.I.B.S. Adult Sibling Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Come spend the afternoon connecting\, catching up\, meeting new siblings\, and enjoying time with people who understand the unique sibling experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nS.I.B.S. In Person Adult Sibling Gathering\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOct 18\, 2026 | 1:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWoodstock\, IL
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/s-i-b-s-adult-sibling-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T180000
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SUMMARY:Going Home Coalition Education Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly education session! \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/going-home-coalition-education-session-3/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T120000
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SUMMARY:Session 3: Take Your Seat at the IEP Table: Preparing for an IEP Meeting
DESCRIPTION:October 22: Session 3: Take Your Seat at the IEP Table: Preparing for an IEP Meeting. :Families are important members of the IEP team\, and preparation can help them participate more confidently and effectively. This session will walk families through practical steps they can take before an IEP meeting\, including organizing concerns\, reviewing educational data and progress\, identifying priorities\, and preparing questions. Families will learn strategies for sharing their perspective\, asking for clarification\, and arriving at the meeting prepared to be an active participant in decisions about their child’s education.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/session-3-take-your-seat-at-the-iep-table-preparing-for-an-iep-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T163000
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SUMMARY:Student-Centered Transitions: The FMPTIC Learning Series
DESCRIPTION:Student-Centered Transitions: The FMPTIC Learning Series\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 30\, 2026 4:30 PM\, \nUnderstanding Employment Supports for Youth with Disabilities \nAug 27\, 2026 4:30 PM\,  \nOpening Doors: Student-Centered Postsecondary Education Pathways for All Learners \nSep 24\, 2026 4:30 PM\, \nBuilding Self-Determination Through Self-Directed IEPs: Practical Tools for Implementation \nProfessional Development credit is available.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/student-centered-transitions-the-fmptic-learning-series-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T000000
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SUMMARY:IATP Open House and Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:IATP Open House and Resource Fair\nDiscover how IATP is changing lives through assistive technology! IATP will be hosting an Open House & Resource Fair on Monday\, October 26thduring two different times throughout the day: 9:00 AM to Noon and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Come visit us at 701 North Walnut Street\, Springfield\, IL 62702. \nJoin us at the Open House & Resource Fair to: \n·      explore our hands-on Demonstration Center. \n·      talk one-on-one with staff about the different programs. \n·      connect with other resources in the community. \n·      donate to our Durable Medical Equipment Drive. \nIATP’s Open House\nOur mission is to provide Illinoisans of all ages with disabilities and health conditions greater access to assistive technology devices and services so that they may enhance their independence and participation in all aspects of life. To achieve this\, we offer numerous assistive technology programs and services to learn about and try AT devices. The Open House is an event meant to educate people across Illinois about the different services offered. It is also a chance to explore IATP’s Demonstration Center. \nAssistive Technology Month\nOctober 2026 has been proclaimed by Governor Pritzker as Assistive Technology Month in Illinois. To celebrate\, we are hosting this event. Marking October as Assistive Technology Month encourages all residents to become aware of the many ways in which assistive technologies contribute to the health\, independence\, and happiness of our friends\, neighbors\, family members\, and co-workers with disabilities. \nDurable Medical Equipment Drive\nHave gently used durable medical equipment (DME) not being used? Donate it to us! During the Open House Event\, IATP is hosting a DME drive. Bring your gently used DME to IATP and come learn more about our programs. \nThe donations will increase IATP’s Reuse Program inventory\, therefore helping more individuals throughout the community. Also\, the DME drive promotes sustainability by giving valuable equipment a second life. Below is a list of accepted items to donate. If you are unsure if your equipment can be donated\, call 217-522-7985 and ask to speak to the Reuse Program. \nAccepted Items\n·      Commodes \n·      Knee scooters \n·      Manual wheelchairs \n·      Rollators \n·      Safety frames \n·      Shower chairs \n·      Transfer benches \n·      Transport chairs \n·      Walkers \nResource Fair\nAlong with learning about the different programs IATP offers\, there will also be community resource tables at the event. You can connect with different vendors to learn about other programs and services in the Illinois community.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/iatp-open-house-and-resource-fair/
LOCATION:IATP\, 701. N. Walnut Street\, Springfield\, 62702
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SUMMARY:Library Insiders: No Shush Movie
DESCRIPTION:We at the Elmhurst Public Library encourage you to tell your adult participants with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to attend our reoccurring daytime program called No-Shush Movies! \nIn this 2-hour program we watch a movie and make a craft. Previous iterations of the program have included Wreck-it-Ralph with wooden bead keychains\, Night at the Museum with leaf rubbing watercolor art\, and Cars with painted rock cactuses. \nOur next No-Shush Movie will be on Tuesday\, July 28th from 10 am – 12 pm and will continue every 4th Tuesday of the month. We would love for you to join us! Click the link to register: Library Insiders: No Shush Movie – Elmhurst Public Library – Elmhurst Public Library. \nElmhurst Public Library \n125 S. Prospect Avenue \n\nElmhurst\, IL 60126
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/library-insiders-no-shush-movie-3/
LOCATION:Elmhust Public Library\, 125 S. Prospect Avenue\, Elmhurst\, IL\, 60126
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SUMMARY:No-Shush Movies-Elmhurt Library
DESCRIPTION:We at the Elmhurst Public Library encourage you to tell your adult participants with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to attend our reoccurring daytime program called No-Shush Movies! \nThey occur the 4th Tuesday of every month from 10am-12pm. In this 2-hour program we watch a movie and make a craft.  We would love for you to join us! Click the link to register: Library Insiders: No Shush Movie – Elmhurst Public Library – Elmhurst Public Library.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/no-shush-movies-elmhurt-library-3/
LOCATION:Elmhust Public Library\, 125 S. Prospect Avenue\, Elmhurst\, IL\, 60126
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T163000
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SUMMARY:Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Whether you prefer to listen quietly or share openly\, you belong here. Every family’s experience and insight matter. Together\, we’ll connect\, support one another\, and leave feeling a little lighter. \nRegister here. 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/family-support-group-11/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T110000
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DTSTAMP:20261006T163805Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Medicaid Managed Care Webinar Series: National Trends in Medicaid Managed Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Medicaid Managed Care \nA Three-Part Virtual Webinar Series for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Their Families \nUnderstanding how care can be funded and delivered brings a lot of questions. For individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families\, it’s personal. Clear information about access\, choice\, and continued support matters. \nThe Arc of Illinois is bringing together experts to share national perspectives as well as information about a proposed model for Illinois. Our hope is that hearing from knowledgeable presenters will help make the topic easier to understand and bring some comfort as you become more informed. \nThese webinars are intended to provide information and share different perspectives from our presenters. The proposed model does not represent an endorsement by The Arc of Illinois. \nSelf-advocates\, families\, providers\, and advocates are welcome. Join us for one webinar or all three. \nNational Trends in Medicaid Managed Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities \nPresented by Mary Sowers\, NASDDDS \nThis session will review findings from NASDDDS’s new national scan\, including the models states are using\, quality protections\, and trends Illinois families and providers should watch. \nRegister here. 
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/understanding-medicaid-managed-care-webinar-series-national-trends-in-medicaid-managed-care-for-individuals-with-intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T214344Z
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SUMMARY:Going Home Coalition Organizing Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly organizing meeting. Help us guide the direction of our coalition! \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.thearcofil.org/event/going-home-coalition-organizing-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Arc Events
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