02/12/2018 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – From Attorney Robert H. Farley. Attorney Robert H. Farley, Jr. is available to assist parents and families in matters of Estate Planning, Special Needs Trust, and Guardianship. Mr. Farley is a valuable resource for families in how to successfully navigate the disability system in Illinois. Workshop will be presented on the following date: February 12, 2018 (Monday, […]
The Arc of Illinois, Illinois Life Span Program Lunch Webinar – Special Recreation and Special Olympics Programs in Illinois
02/13/2018 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Please register for The Arc of Illinois Lunch Webinar – Special Recreation and Special Olympics Programs in Illinois on Feb 13, 2018 12:00 PM CST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8235474419597860867 Please join us for our February Lunchtime Webinar on February 13th from Noon to 1:00 PM. The topic to be covered in this webinar is “Special Recreation and Special Olympics Programs in […]
FRCD Lunch and Learn Webinar – Supporting Decision Making for Individuals with Disabilities
02/13/2018 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – From Family Resource Center on Disabilities. Date: 2018-02-13 Time: 12PM-1PM Location: WEBINAR (Link to actual webinar will be emailed to you.) Family members often want to help their family members with disabilities live as independently as possible. This webinar will present different options for supporting individuals with disabilities with life decisions. For more information and to register, please […]
FRCD Lunch and Learn Webinar – Transition to Adulthood
02/20/2018 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – From Family Resource Center on Disabilities Date: 2018-02-20 Time: 12PM – 1PM Location: WEBINAR (Link to actual webinar will be emailed to you.) Transitioning from high school to adulthood is exciting time for students. However, if your child is receiving special education services, there are some aspects of your child’s transition plan that you must be aware of […]
Treating Clients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Important Considerations for the Mental Health Clinician, Chicago
02/23/2018 @ 9:00 am – 12:15 pm – Jewish Child & Family Services proudly presents a workshop for mental health professionals: Most clinical training programs provide little to no information about providing therapy to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD). Yet, research indicates that 30 – 40% of people with ID/DD experience mental illness. This workshop will look at the challenges to […]
10th Annual Disability to Possibility Information and Resource Fair, Springfield
02/24/2018 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm – D2P10 Saturday, February 24, 2018 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Springfield Southeast High School 2350 East Ash Street Springfield, IL 10th Annual Disability to Possibility Presented by:Springfield Public Schools Springfield Parents for Students with Disabilities (SPSD) **FREE CONFERENCE** v Keynote Speaker ~ Patrick Schwarz, Ph.D. v Featured speakers include an area physician, psychologists, social worker, […]
FRCD Lunch and Learn Webinar – Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy
02/27/2018 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – From Family Resource Center on Disabilities. Date: 2018-02-27 Time: 12 PM-1PM Location: Webinar link will be emailed to you Tired of getting the run-around while wading through an alphabet soup of acronyms and not being sure of what you can and should do to help your child? Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy will provide you with these important […]
Adult Service & Support Provider Resource Fair for Individuals with Disabilities & Families, Naperville
02/27/2018 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2018 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM NAPERVILLE MUNICIPAL CENTER | 400 S. Eagle Street | Naperville, IL 60540 5:15 – 6:15 PM Council Chambers Sherri Schneider Family Benefit Solutions Presentation on Government Benefits (SSI, SSDI, Medicaid) 6:30 – 8:00 PM Lower Level Resource Fair – Information on the Following: · Employment […]
School Discipline: Learn Your Rights – A Webinar from Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center
02/28/2018 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – From Family Matters PTIC. Join us for a webinar on Feb 28, 2018 at 12:00 PM CST.. Is your child getting in trouble at school? Learn about: Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, Restraint, Seclusion, Suspension, Expulsion, and Manifestation Determination Meetings. Our presenter: Patty Hooper started working at FMPTIC in 2012 as an information specialist. […]
Special Education Basics – From Family Matters PTIC
03/01/2018 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – At this free workshop you will learn Evaluation & Eligibility Individualized Education Programs Determination of student placement Ways to effectively participate in IEP development Options for dispute resolution If accommodations are needed, please call two weeks prior to training date. Child care will be offered at the same location. Call 217-825-4605 for more details on […]