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 accuracy of webinar information after the presentation date.
General Webinars from The Arc of Illinois
An Introduction to Developmental Disability Resources, Organizations and Terms (2021)
A webinar from The Illinois Life Span Program and Family to Family Health Information Center of The Arc of Illinois.
Please click here for webinar recording: Introduction to DD Resources
Please click here for webinar presentation slides: Introduction to DD Resources Presentation
Una Introducción a Recursos, Organizaciones, y Términos Relacionados con las Discapacidades del Desarrollo (2021)
Una programación (webinar) del los Programas del Arc of Illinois: Illinois Life Span y el Centro de Información de Salud de Familia a Familia
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Programs of The Arc of Illinois (2020)
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Los Programas del Arc of Illinois (2020)
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Monthly Webinar Archive
Discover the Resources and Activities of The Institute on Disability and Human Development (December 14, 2021)
Presented by Dr. Tamar Heller
Please click her for webinar recording: UIC Institute on Disability and Human Development
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Let’s Learn about The Alliance and Self Advocacy (November 9, 2021)
Presented by Krescene Beck and Adam Wiser
Please click here for webinar recording: Self Advocacy Alliance Webinar
Please click here for webinar presentation slides: Self Advocacy Alliance Webinar presentation slides
Handouts
Pieces of the Self-Advocacy Puzzle – English
Pieces of the Self-Advocacy Puzzle – Spanish
Pieces of the Self-Advocacy Puzzle – Polish
Pieces of the Self-Advocacy Puzzle – Simplified Chinese
Legislative/Policy Update from The Arc (October 12, 2021)
Presented by Nicole Jorwic, Senior Director of Public Policy at The Arc
Please click here for webinar recording: The Arc Legislative Update
Please click here for webinar presentation slides: Legislative Update from The Arc – October 12 2021
Helping People Design Full and Productive Lives Using Person Centered Planning
Presented by Nancy & Bridget Brown, Butterflies for Change (September 14, 2021)
Please click here for webinar recording: Person Centered Planning Recording
Handouts
Bridget’s IEP Sample Presentation
Parent’s Review 2021 – Nancy Brown
Parent’s Review Sample
Person Centered Life Design Booklet
Anti-Bullying Awareness – Information and Resources (August 10, 2021)
Presented by Lori Davie, Program Manager at Easterseals, and Mike Peck, Rockford Ice Hogs
Please click here for webinar recording: Anti-Bullying Awareness Webinar Recording
Please click here for presentation slides: Anti-Bullying Presentation
You can reach Lori Davie at ldavie@eastersealschicago.org
Healthy Outlets for Recreation and Fun (July 13, 2021)
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Please click here for the presentation slides: Healthy Outlets for Recreation and Fun
How Can the Early Intervention Clearinghouse Support You (June 8, 2021)
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Please click here for presentation slides: Early Intervention Clearinghouse slides
SIBS: Where Have We Been & Where We Are Going (May 4, 2021)
S.I.B.S. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide support to siblings of people with disabilities in Illinois by connecting them with information, networking opportunities, and resources in order to enhance the quality of life for their entire families.
Please click here for webinar recording: SIBS recording
For Those Who Fly with Service Animals, New Rules Mean Big Changes”, presented by Melanie Brunson, Chair of the Advocacy Committee for Guide Dog Users, Inc. (April 13, 2021)
Please click here for webinar recording: For Those Who Fly with Service Animals
Ditch The Diapers: Toilet Training for Children with Special Needs, Presented by Laura Brown, M.Ed. Disability Specialist at the Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays (March 30, 2021)
Please click here for webinar recording: Ditch the Diapers Webinar
Please click here for webinar presentation slides: Ditch the Diapers Presentation
Overview of Equip for Equality, Presented by Barry C. Taylor, Vice President for Civil Rights and Systemic Litigation and Olga Pribyl, Vice President for Special Education and Pro Bono Services (March 9, 2021)
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What is a Center for Independent Living? Presented by Shelley Richardson, Executive Director for the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) of Illinois! (February 9, 2021)
Please click here for webinar recording: What is a CIL Webinar
Please click here for presentation slides: What is a CIL Presentation
Post-Secondary Transition Planning and Services, presented by Emily Wilson, Skadden Fellow and Attorney, and Amanda Klemas, Supervising Attorney with Equip for Equality (December 15, 2020)
Please click here for webinar recording: Post-Secondary Transition Planning Webinar Recording
Please click here for webinar presentation slides: Equip for Equality Transition Planning Webinar Presentation
Please click here for post-webinar survey: Post Secondary Transition Webinar Survey
Handouts: Transition Timeline from Equip for Equality Special Education Clinic Flyer