03/02/2018 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm – MARCH 2, 2018 @ 9:00AM — 12:30PM What You Need to Know about Special Needs Estate & Future Planning and Government Benefits! AGENDA 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. – Registration and Coffee 9:00 – 9:05 a.m. – Welcome and Introductions 9:05 – 10:20 a.m. – Government Benefits, presented by Sherri Schneider ♥ The who, what, […]
Collaboration – Schools & Families Working Together, East Peoria
03/03/2018 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Are you comfortable communicating with school staff? Do you want to be more effective in securing appropriate school services for your child without conflicts? At this FREE workshop participants will learn parent expectations, teacher expectations, conflict resolution techniques, and being unconditionally constructive. Location: Child’s Nature Pediatric Therapy Services 3002 N Main St East Peoria, IL, […]
Just Give Him the Whale! Normal
03/13/2018 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm – Presented by Patrick Schwarz! Intended Audience: Administrators, ECSE Educators, General Educators, Teacher Assistants, Family Members, Family Educators, Psychologists, Social Workers, SLP’s, OT/PT’s Considering the fascinations, passions and interest areas of learners, powerful new ways of viewing these areas as positive teaching tools that calm, motivate, and improve learning will be illustrated. Using authentic student examples, participants […]
The Arc of Illinois, Illinois Life Span Program Lunchtime Webinar – IEP Facilitation: How Facilitated IEP Meetings Can Ensure Parent Voice
03/13/2018 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – The Arc of Illinois Lunchtime Webinar – IEP Facilitation: How Facilitated IEP Meetings Can Guide The Process March 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm On Tuesday, March 13, 2018 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, The Illinois Life Span Program of The Arc of Illinois will host a free webinar, IEP Facilitation: How Facilitated IEP Meetings Can Guide the Process, with […]
Fair Housing for People with Disabilities, Chicago
03/13/2018 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – For people with disabilities, families, and service providers. Presented by: Christopher White and Joi Lyons, Northside Community Resources A FREE Community Education Event Presenters from the Northside Community Resource Center in Rogers Park will join us to discuss fair housing issues faced by people with disabilities and families. Topics may include, accessibility, the rights of […]
Removing Barriers & Building Bridges with Your School
03/15/2018 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Removing Barriers & Building Bridges with Your School At this FREE workshop you will learn the: Barriers to effective communication Skills needed to share ideas effectively Steps to repairing “bridges” Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm Location: Eye of the Tiger Sports Complex & Civic Center 103 E Benton St Tower Hill, IL, 62571 If accommodations are […]
Planning for the Future for Children and Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
03/16/2018 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm – Planning for the Future for Children and Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities 3-16-18 MARCH 16, 2018 @ 9:00AM — 12:30PM Hosted by Schaumburg Township Schaumburg Township Activity Center 1 Illinois Blvd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60194 What You Need to Know about Special Needs Estate & Future Planning and Government Benefits! AGENDA 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. […]
6th Annual Informational Seminar presented by The Arc of Illinois, Family Support Network and Ligas Family Advocate Program
03/22/2018 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm – Registration is now open for the Arc Ligas/FSN 6th Informational Seminar! You don’t want to miss this event. Please note this is a FREE event for families and self-advocates but REGISTRATION is required! Families you may register by sending an email to Shirley@thearcofil.org or calling 708-331-7370! Please include your name, telephone number and number attending. Please speak […]
Going Home Advocacy Days 2018
03/26/2018 – 04/06/2018 @ All Day – Join hundreds of self-advocates and allies all around Illinois in speaking up and speaking out in support of community living for people with disabilities. Instead of a large rally at the capitol in Springfield, self-advocates and allies will participate in March 26 – April 6, 2018 – District Days Meet with your legislators in their […]
CSH Coffee Talk Conference Call on Supportive Housing
04/03/2018 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – If you think you might want to live in your own apartment or home someday, or help someone achieve that goal, do you know what you need to do? We are here to help answer any questions you may have!! Join our Coffee Talk Conference Call to learn more about supportive housing! We want to […]