Plan on joining us for The Arc of Illinois 65th Annual Convention
April 22-23 at the Hilton in Lisle.
Our convention will feature twenty five presentations featuring best practice and national trends.
DAY 1: -2 Keynote Presentations
-1 Luncheon Presentation
-12 different Breakout Presentations to choose from.
Keynote Presentations
Wednesday
“Making a Difference in a Changing World: Invent the Future!”
Derrick DuFresne
“The Promise and Possibility of Employment First and Employment for All”
Mike Callahan
Luncheon Presentation Wednesday
“The Story of ACTIVATE HERE!: An Adventure in Self-Advocacy and Collaboration”
Diana Braun & Alice Elliott
Breakout Session Topics Include:
The Self-Advocacy Movement
Legal Future Planning
Parenting Methods
Ligas Updates
Sexual Self-Advocacy
Transition Tools
Government Benefits
CMS Rules
How to be active in the IEP process.
DAY 2: -1 Keynote Presentation -1 Luncheon Presentation -12 different Breakout Presentations to choose from.
Keynote Presentation
Wednesday
“The Ligas Decree After Four Years: Is the Honeymoon Over?”
Tony Records
Luncheon Presentation Wednesday
“A Life Worth Living” Bridget Brown
Breakout Session Topics Include: Inclusive lives in the Community Aspects of the Criminal Justice System Creating Supportive Housing Employment First Inclusion for Preschoolers PUNS and Access to Adult Services Microboard Involvement
Planning to Prevent Complications
There is still time to register! You can do so by registering online or filling out a registration form and sending it to The Arc of Illinois or fax it to 815-464-5292.
Tony Paulauski Executive Director
The Arc of Illinois
20901 S. LaGrange Rd. Suite 209
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-464-1832 (OFFICE)
815-464-1832 (CELL)
Tony@thearcofil.org
