Millenial Game Night, Chicago

01/28/2020 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Millennial Game Night – January 28th, 2020, 7:00pm – 8:00 PM Millennial game night is an opportunity for teens and young adults with high-functioning Autism or Asperger’s disorder, developmental disorders, social anxiety, and other social challenges, to connect with one another in a casual setting. Groups consist of a themed game night or activity, and […]

Know Your Options in Developmental Disability Support, Lincoln

01/29/2020 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm – January 29, 2020 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. 101 Madigan Drive Lincoln, IL 62656 This event is open to Ligas class members & all individuals who may be selected from the Illinois PUNS list in the future for evaluation for waiver funding, families and DD professionals. Parking is available in front of building. Questions? Contact The […]

Know Your Options in Developmental Disability Support, Peoria

02/03/2020 @ 5:30 pm – 7:45 pm – February 3, 2020 5:30 – 7:45 p.m. 301 W Grand Parkway Peoria, IL 61615 Know Your Options in Developmental Disability Support This event is open to Ligas class members & all individuals who may be selected from the Illinois PUNS list in the future for evaluation for waiver funding, families and DD professionals. Parking is available […]

The Arc of IL Executive Leadership Conference, Lisle

02/05/2020 – 02/06/2020 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm – Executive Leadership Conference – February 5, 2020 @ 9:00 am – February 6, 2020 @ 3:30 pm The Executive Forum Leadership Conference Registration is now open for the Executive Forum Leadership Conferences, which will be taking place February 5 – 6, 2020 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Lisle, IL. This two day leadership conference offers information to everyone ranging from […]

A Special Night for Special Friends, Rockton

02/05/2020 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Christian Youth Theater | Wednesday | February 5, 2020 | 6:00 Doors Open – 6:30 to 8:30 Dress Rehearsal Location: Hononegah High School Performing Arts Center | 307 Salem St., Rockton, IL 61072 (theater entrance is on the west side of the school ~ Salem St.) Christian Youth Theater is inviting individuals with SPECIAL NEEDS, […]

Illinois Life Span Lunchtime Webinar – The PATH to Real Person-Centered Solutions, Presented by Kish Pisani, IAMC

02/11/2020 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Join us for the February 11th webinar – The PATH to Real Person-Centered Solutions, Presented by Kish Pisani, IAMC Learn about the PATH (Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope) process for individuals with IDD and why person-centered planning is at the heart of a self-directed quality of life. PATH is a visual, supportive process that provides […]

Parent University 2nd Webinar, Building the Dream Team, Webinar

02/13/2020 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Parent University 2nd Webinar: Building The Dream Team – February 13th, 2020! Powered by Protected Tomorrows and presented by Mary Anne Ehlert, President and Founder of Protected Tomorrows, we are proud to offer you our second in a series of educational webinars:                   “Building The Dream Team”     […]

Valentine’s Day Ice Cream Social and Dance for Young Adults, Schaumburg

02/15/2020 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Township of Schaumburg Disability Services is hosting a NEW upcoming event – a Valentine’s Day Ice Cream Social and Dance for young adults 18+ with intellectual and cognitive disabilities. This event is open to all who are outside of Schaumburg Township too. Please pass on! The event will have a DJ, pizza from Riccardo’s, ice […]

Know Your Options Event, Homewood

02/18/2020 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Planning for DD Services?  Join us! The Arc of Illinois, Ligas Family Advocate Program “Know Your Options” with Suburban Access staff and local service providers Invited: Individuals with developmental disabilities who received notice of their likely 2020 summer PUNS  selection, families and interested others When: Tuesday, Feb. 18th 2020 from 12:00 -2:30 Where: Suburban Access […]

High Quality Inclusion of Young Dual Language Learners in Preschool Classrooms, Bloomington

02/20/2020 @ All Day – High Quality Inclusion of Young Dual Language Learners in Preschool Classrooms presented by Pat Chamberlain, Pamela Reising Rechner will be in Bloomington on February 20, 2020. Children who are dual language learners and have disabilities have a right to high quality inclusive programs that are culturally and linguistically responsive. We will explore the intersection of […]