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Joint Illinois Life Span & Family-to-Family Monthly Webinars

After each monthly webinar, a copy of the presentation as well as any additional resources will be posted here. Please note that the information presented was accurate and up to date at the time it was presented. We have archived past webinars for informational purposes but cannot guarantee the accuracy of webinar information after the presentation date.

2024 Webinars

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Disaster Preparedness

November 12, 2024
Presented by Trooper Jason Wilson, Illinois State Police
Recording: Disaster Preparedness
Powerpoint: Disaster Preparedness
IEMA Regional ContactsIEMA Regional MapLocal Emergency Management Coordinator Directory



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Applying for Social Security (SSI)

September 10, 2024
Presented by Megan Forristall
Recording: Applying for Social Security
Powerpoint: Applying for Social Security


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Post-Secondary Transition Planning and Services

August 13, 2024
Presented by Jessica Range and Emily Wilson, Equip for Equality
Recording: Post-Secondary Transition Planning and Services
Powerpoint presentation: Post-Secondary Transition Planning and Services


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Knowledge is Power: Preparing for Your Child’s Transition to Adulthood

July 9, 2024
Presented by Suzanne Aaron, The Arc of Illinois Life Span Program
Recording: Knowledge is Power: Preparing for Your Child’s Transition to Adulthood
Powerpoint presentation: Knowledge is Power: Preparing for Your Child’s Transition to Adulthood


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ADA and Workplace Rights of People with Disabilities

June 11, 2024
Presented by Ali Fisher, EEOC Chicago
Recording: ADA and Workplace Rights of People with Disabilities
Powerpoint presentation: ADA and Workplace Rights of People with Disabilities


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Illinois Assistive Technology Program

May 14, 2024
Presented by Elizabeth Wright, Jacqueline Gunther, and Steve Daniels, IATP
Recording: Illinois Assistive Technology Program
Powerpoint presentation: Illinois Assistive Technology Program


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REV UP: Voting Rights for People with Disabilities

April 9, 2024
Presented by Carole Rosen and Da Wen, REV UP Illinois and Going Home Coalition
Recording: REV UP: Voting Rights for People with Disabilities
Powerpoint presentation: REV UP: Voting Rights for People with Disabilities


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Parent Engaged Developmental Monitoring Using CDC’s Developmental Milestone Checklists

March 12, 2024
Presented by Cari Roestel, RN, Illinois Learn the Signs Act Early Ambassador
Recording: Parent Engaged Developmental Monitoring Using CDC’s Developmental Milestone Checklists
Powerpoint presentation: Parent Engaged Developmental Monitoring Using CDC’s Developmental Milestone Checklists


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Adult Guardianship and Other Decision-Making Options

February 14, 2024
Presented by Sarah Hess, JD, Legal Council for Health Justice
Recording: Adult Guardianship and Other Decision-Making Options
Powerpoint presentation: Adult Guardianship and Other Decision-Making Options Slides


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Supporting Survivors with Disabilities: Sexual Health and Abuse Prevention

January 9, 2024
Presented by Guardian Angel Community Services: Emily Morrisette and Breann Fisher
Recording: Supporting Survivors with Disabilities
Powerpoint presentation: Supporting Survivors with Disabilities Powerpoint

Archive

2023

  • January 10, 2023 Pathways to Success, A New State Program for Medicaid Enrolled Children/Teens Under Age 21 with Complex Behavioral Health Needs Presented by Kristine Herman, HFS Bureau Chief, Behavioral Health Recording and Powerpoint
  • February 14, 2023 – Special Recreation/Leisure Activities: Planning for Summer Presented by Craig Culp, Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA), Katie Van Cleve of the Heart of Illinois Special Rec. Association (HISRA) and Anna Broccolo of South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSRA) Maggie Rutenbeck of Special Opportunities Available in Recreation (S.O.A.R.) Bloomington) Recording
  • March 10, 2023 Becoming a Dual (Medicare and Medicaid) Eligible Adult with IDD Presented by Georgia Gerdes, Avisery Senior Training Specialist at AgeOptions Recording and Powerpoint
  • April 11, 2023 llinois Resumes Medicaid Redetermination Presented by Margaret Dunne, Jaime Rutledge, Lauren Polite from HFS Recording and Powerpoint
  • May 9, 2023 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Presented by Megan Forristall, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration
    Recording and Powerpoint
  • June 13, 2023 A Sibling’s Experience Presented by Gissel Escobedo, BA, MA Elementary Education & 2012 UIC LEND Graduate, Recording and Powerpoint and Handouts: Sibling Network brochure page 1; Sibling Network brochure page 2; Resources for Siblings page 1; Resources for Siblings page 2
  • July 11, 2023 Illinois Secretary of State Services (SOS) for Persons with Disabilities Presented by William “Bill” Bodgan, Disability Liaison IL Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias Recording
  • August 8, 2023 Envision Illinois: Uniting Disability and Domestic Violence Services to Achieve Safety, Justice and Healing Presented by Kresence Beck and Mary Hettel Recording and Powerpoint
  • September 27, 2023 The Role of a Developmental Pediatrician Presented by Kruti Acharya M.D., FAAP Recording and Powerpoint
  • October 18, 2023 Focus on Shirley Ryan Ability Lab (SRALab) Presented by Chris Lau, LSW and Stephany Kunzweiler, PT, DPT Recording and Powerpoint
  • November 14, 2023 IATP Work Incentives Planning Assistance (WIPA) Presented by Britney Godwin, Program Director/CWIC at IATP Recording and Powerpoint
  • December 12, 2023 Adapting the Holidays for your child with IDD Presented by the staff at The Arc of IL: Carole Rosen, Suzanne Aaron, Ruth Aguilar & Greg Walkington Recording

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