09/28/2017 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Learn about the role of Medicaid in funding disability services, possible threats to Medicaid, and the importance of advocacy around this issue. We’ll show you “how” and “why”! Intended audience includes people with disabilities, family members/caregivers, and professionals. Choose from two opportunities to hear from three important Illinois advocacy groups! Presented by Illinois SIBS, Illinois […]
The Arc of Illinois Living with Autism Conference, 2017
10/03/2017 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Don’t Miss this Opportunity to hear the story, Life Animated, from the Author and Parent Ron Suskind! Ron’s sixth book, Life, Animated: A Story of Sidekicks, Heroes and Autism, examines his family’s twenty-year struggle with their youngest son, Owen, who is on the autism spectrum. Having lost his speech at age three, Owen seized upon a […]
The Illinois Life Span Program of The Arc of Illinois Presents a Lunchtime Webinar – Five Questions You Need to Get Answered About ABLE
10/10/2017 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – The Arc of Illinois is pleased to announce our next Lunchtime Webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, October 10th from Noon to 1:00 PM. JJ Hanley, Director for ABLE Illinois, a program of the Illinois Treasurer’s Office, will be presenting information on ABLE in Illinois. JJ Hanley is a parent-advocate and professional who has dedicated much of […]
Clearbrook 6th Annual Home Based Services Expo
10/18/2017 @ 8:45 am – 4:00 pm – WHAT: A day filled with presentations, networking, training and resources WHEN: Wednesday, October 18th WHERE: Avalon Banquet Hall – 1905 E Higgins Road Elk Grove Village TIME: 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM *Stay all day or come when you can COST: FAMILIES *Lunch Included $30 per person $45 household (2+ people) *Families […]
Medicaid Policy and Advocacy in Changing Times, Carbondale
10/19/2017 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Learn about the role of Medicaid in funding disability services, possible threats to Medicaid and the importance of advocacy around this issue. We”ll show you “how and “why”! Intended audience includes people with disabilities, family members/caregivers, and professionals. Tickets are free. Click on the title above to register. Choose from two opportunities to hear from […]
Illinois Statewide Transition Conference – 2017
10/23/2017 – 10/24/2017 @ All Day – The Annual Illinois Statewide Transition Conference for transition aged youth and young adults with disabilities, their family members and teachers, vocational professionals, caregivers, health care professionals, college students pursuing careers in special education and community advocates will be held at the Prairie Capital Convention Center, Springfield, Illinois from October 23-24, 2017. The conference, titled “Stepping […]
Sharing a Vision Conference
10/25/2017 – 10/27/2017 @ All Day – Sharing a Vision Biennial Conference, 2017. The 15th Illinois Collaborative Early Childhood Conference: Sharing A Vision Conference will be held in East Peoria, IL – an exceptional conference for the early childhood practitioners and families of our state! For details and registration information, please go to www.sharingavision.org.
Speak Up and Speak Out Summit, 2017
10/30/2017 – 11/01/2017 @ All Day – The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities presents Speak Up and Speak Out 2017! Keynote speakers include: Jeff Hobbs – Motivational Speaker, Self-Advocate Jeff Hobbs’ inspirational story of perseverance and overcoming adversity has been featured in the Comcast SportsNet television production series, “GUTS: The Jeff Hobbs Story” and the PBS special, “Heart of a Champion.” Born […]
How to be Successful in Obtaining Funding for a Developmentally Disabled Person
11/06/2017 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Workshop will be presented on the following date: November 6, 2017 (Monday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) Location: Naperville Public Library (95th Street Location) 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, Meeting Room “A” Naperville, IL 60564 Please RSVP at farleylaw@aol.com or 630-369-0103. The Workshop Is Offered Free Of Charge – Please bring a copy of “The Book” to […]
Navigating the IEP Process, Chicago
11/11/2017 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – From Family Resource Center on Disabilities. This workshop covers information on the rules and regulations related to creating and implementing the individualized education plan (IEP). Click the link that follows to register: https://frcd.org/workshop_posts/nav-iep/. Pre-registration is required. If enrollment is low, training could be cancelled.