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
Por favor de presionar aqui para el webinar: Una Introducción a Recursos DD
Por favor de presionar aqui para el texto del webinar: El Texto de la Presentación – Introducción a Recursos DD
Monthly Webinar Archive
June 14, 2022 – Illinois ABLE
Presented by Rosemary Laudani, Manager – IL ABLE
Please click here for the recording.
May 17, 2022 – Cannabis Legalization and Expungement – Impact on People with Disabilities
Presented by Barry Taylor, Kelsey Burgess, and Sophia Lau from Equip for Equality
Please click here for recording
Handouts:
May 10, 2022 – The Autism Collective: Experts United; Families Connected
Presented by Holly Swearingian, MSN, PCNS-BC
Please click here for recording: The Autism Collective: Experts United; Families Connected
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April 12, 2022 – Occupational Therapy – What it is and how it helps enhance participation outcomes for children with IDD
Presented by Dr Mansha Mirza
Please click here for recording: Occupational Therapy: What it is and how it helps enhance participation outcome for children with IDD
Please click here for Occupational Therapy: What it is and how it helps enhance participation outcome for children with IDD
March 8, 2022 – IL Secretary of State Office Jesse White – Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Presented by William Bogdan
Please click here for recording: IL SOS – Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Please click here for IL SOS Questions & Answers
February 8, 2022 – The Arc’s National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability: Advocating at the Intersection of Disability Rights and Criminal Justice Reform
Presented by Leigh Ann Davis, Reginald Thomas, and Jessica Oppenheim
Please click here for recording: Advocating at the Intersection of Disability Rights and Criminal Justice Reform
Handouts:
NCCJD Program
Pathways Brochure
988 Fact Sheet
January 18, 2022 – El Crédito Tributario por Hijos en 2021 & Información para Individuos quienes trabajan por su propia cuenta
Presented by Nancy Feliciano
Presione aqui para la presentación: El Crédito Tributario por Hijos en 2021 & Informacion para Individuos quienes trabajan por su propia cuenta
Hojas Informativas:
Arc Preguntas & Respuestas
Guia de Servicos del IRS
IRS Create an Account
IRS Digital Authorization
January 11, 2022 – The Advanced Child Tax Credit & Tax Information for Self-Employed Individuals
Presented by Tammy Gay
Please click here for webinar presentation slides: The Advanced Child Tax Credit & Tax Information for Self-Employed Individuals
Handouts:
ARC QA
Create Online Account
IRS Digital
IRS Services Guide
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
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