11/14/2017 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Please register for The Arc of Illinois Lunch Webinar – Social Capital and Customized Employment – What is Social Capital and Why Is It Important? on Nov 14, 2017 12:00 PM CST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8509922416366778115 Employment First and Customized Employment are the first and preferred options for going to work! Featuring Cindi Swanson, LSSW, and Marsie Frawley […]
The Journey to Adulthood-Puberty/Sexuality/Safety
11/14/2017 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – From Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center. At this FREE event, parents will get tips on preparing youth with disabilities for the changes of puberty and adolescence; on how to address sexuality issues with youth; and on identifying skills and resources for keeping youth safe. DATE: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm LOCATION: […]
Navigating the IEP Process, Chicago
11/16/2017 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – From Family Resource Center on Disabilities. This workshop covers information on the rules and regulations related to creating the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for your child. Please click on the link that follows to register and for more information: https://frcd.org/workshop_posts/navigating-the-iep-process/
Lives in the Balance: Caring for Children with Special Needs, Their Families, Their Communities, and Ourselves in These Precarious Times
11/17/2017 @ All Day – Hosted by the Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics The target audience for the ABC conference includes primary care providers and their teams, including pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and allied health care professionals including nurses, therapists, and social workers. In addition, providers from other settings including (early) care and education, special education, […]
Navigating Discipline and the Behavioral Intervention Plan
11/18/2017 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – From Family Resource Center on Disabilities. This training will focus on discipline process for children receiving special education services and their rights in regards to in-school suspensions, classroom removal, and expulsion. This training will also explain the components of the Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP), the purpose of the BIP, and steps to acquire one for your […]
Chicagoland Autism Connection Meeting
11/18/2017 @ 10:00 am – 12:45 pm – GUARDIANSHIP AND SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS What is guardianship? Is guardianship right for my family? What are the different types of guardianship? What are the alternatives to guardianship? What are special needs trusts and why are they important? These questions are just some of the questions to be answered by our guest presenter at our November […]
How to Effectively Advocate for Children Eligible for 504 Plans or IEPs
11/30/2017 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – From Family Matters PTIC. Join us for this FREE workshop to learn how to participate in the process of designing individual accommodations and supports for your child under a 504 Plan or through the IEP process. Thursday, November 30, 2017 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm First Church of God 1004 E Orange St Hoopeston, IL, 60942 […]
Navigating Discipline and the Behavioral Intervention Plan
11/30/2017 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – From Family Resource Center on Disabilities.This training will focus on discipline process for children receiving special education services and their rights in regards to in-school suspensions, classroom removal, and expulsion. This training will also explain the components of the Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP), the purpose of the BIP, and steps to acquire one for your child […]
Transition to Post Secondary Education
12/02/2017 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – From Family Resource Center on Disabilities. For more information or to register, please go to www.frcd.org Date: 2017-12-02 Time: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Location: Family Resource Center on Disabilities, 11 E. Adams St., Suite 1002, Chicago, IL 60603 Description: Discusses issues relating to transitioning from school to adult life/post-secondary education identifying outcomes and developing goals as part of the IEP […]
Free Autism Screenings
12/02/2017 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Are you concerned about your child’s development? Information about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Screening will be conducted by a developmental Pediatrician, Psychologist, or Special Educator. Parents will answer questions about their child’s development in order to find out if they are at increased risk for an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Screenings will take about 15 minutes and […]