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The Arc of Illinois 58th Annual Convention - April 30 and May 1, 2008
Date: 4/30/2008
Time: 8:00:00 AM
Please join The Arc of Illinois and The Autism Program of Illinois for this information-packed two-day event! Keynote speakers include Kathie Snow, Dennis Debbaudt, and Dr. Patrick Schwarz. Kathie Snow is the author of "Disability is Natural and Other Revolutionary Common Sense" and parent of a young adult with a disability. Kathie combines her earlier career in the media and her experiences in the disability arena to ignite positive and long-lasting change in the lives of people with disabilities and their families. Dennis Debbaudt is the proud father of Brad, a young man with autism, and has been a professional investigator and journalist for 28 years. Over the past 13 years, Dennis has trained and developed training materials for law enforcement, first response and criminal justice professionals throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. This presentation will address wandering, preparing for an autism emergency, safety in the home, safe travel, alerting neighbors, 911 data base alerts, school support network for spectrum students andsafety and risk life skills education. Patrick Schwarz, Ph.D., is a Professor of Special Education and Chair of the Diversity in Learning & Development Department at the National-Louis University in Chicago. He received his doctorate in Special Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Schwarz is a Director for Infinitec Chicago, an agency that assists self-advocates with making their dreams come true. For Illinois public schools, he is an educational consultant, specializing in inclusion. Numerous breakouts cover issues important to families and people with disabilities of all ages! An Art Exhibit, information booths and a silent auction add to the fun! Click on Full Brochure below for complete event information!
Member Price: See options below Register for this Event
Non-member Price: See options below
Location
Hilton Hotel
3003 Corporate West Drive
Lisle, IL 60532
United States
630-505-0900
For more information contact Janet Donahue
708-206-1930
Options (* Denotes Members Only)
  • Self-Advocate/Family Member - Both Days
    Member Price: $130
    Non-Member Price: $160
  • Self-Advocate/Family Member - Thursday Only
    Member Price: $70
    Non-Member Price: $100
  • Self-Advocate/Family Member - Wednesday Only
    Member Price: $70
    Non-Member Price: $100
  • Professional - Both Days
    Member Price: $210
    Non-Member Price: $240
  • Professional - Thursday Only
    Member Price: $120
    Non-Member Price: $135
  • Professional - Wednesday Only
    Member Price: $120
    Non-Member Price: $135
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