06/12/2017 – 06/13/2017 @ 12:00 am –
ADA’s 27th Anniversary Block Party Celebration!
07/21/2017 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Join us for our Block Party Celebration! Free to the Public. Food, Fun. Games & Entertainment. Voter Registration and Community Resources.
14th Annual Chicago Disability Pride Parade
07/22/2017 @ All Day – The overall mission of the Disability Pride Parade is: To change the way people think about and define “disability”; To break down and end the internalized shame among people with Disabilities; and To promote the belief in society that Disability is a natural and beautiful part of human diversity in which people living with Disabilities […]
The Arc of Illinois Informational Meeting
08/24/2017 @ 9:30 am – 2:30 pm – Families, Ligas Class Members, ISCs, Friends, Professionals and Providers, The Arc of Illinois’ Executive Director Meg Cooch and the Ligas Family Advocate Program are excited to invite you to: The Arc of Illinois Informational Meeting Thursday, August 24, 2017 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM Park Lawn School and Activity Center 10833 S. LaPorte, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 If you […]
Accommodations and Modifications….Oh My! A Webinar from Family Matters PTIC
09/07/2017 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Accommodations and Modifications…Oh My!! Join Family Matters PTIC for a webinar on Sep 07, 2017 at 12:00 PM CDT. Register now! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8054422236478159105 Thinking outside of the box and meeting the needs of all unique learners. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. View System Requirements
Lunchtime Webinar from The Arc of Illinois – Corporation for Supportive Housing
09/12/2017 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Join The Arc of Illinois for a lunchtime learning opportunity! Our first lunchtime webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, September 12th at noon, and will feature Corporation for Supportive Housing and the work they do to expand supportive housing for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Illinois. Who: The Arc of Illinois, Illinois Life Span […]
Illinois Health Care Coverage Options and Benefits Information for People with Disabilities, from The Arc of Illinois and Family to Family Health Information Center
09/14/2017 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm – Update on Medicaid, Medicare and Private Insurance – What You Need to Know! For conference details and registration information, please go to www.thearcofil.org/events. Health-Care-Reform-Brochure-2017
Positive Behavioral Interventions and IDEA: New Opportunities for Teaching and Learning, Rockford
09/15/2017 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Does your child’s behavior impede learning at school? Do you know what positive interventions should be implemented? Learn about: functional behavior assessments teaching expected behaviors and positive behavior interventions in the IEP Friday, September 15, 2017 from Noon to 2:00pm at the UIC Specialized Care for Children, 4302 N Main St., Rockford, IL, 61103 Registration […]
Transition From School to Adulthood: What Students and Parents Need to Know
09/16/2017 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Is your child transitioning from school to adulthood? Are you prepared? High School age youth and parents are invited to attend. Learn about: The definition of Transition What new components will be added to the IEP What skills will be targeted during transition The transition timelines How to plan for transition The student’s role in […]
The ABCs of 504s, Webinar
09/26/2017 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Join Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center for a webinar on Sep 26, 2017 at 12:00 PM CDT. Register now! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7508453140752880899 Learn the basics of Section 504 and 504 Plans, including the following: Who might qualify for a 504 plan What a 504 plan includes The difference between 504 plans and IEPs After registering, […]