La organización Arc of IL administra el Programa de Participación del Consumidor y distibuye fondos de estipendio (subvención) del Concilio de Discapacidades del Desarrollo de Illinois (ICDD). Esta presentación explicará el propósito del estipendio (Lo cual es ayudar a las personas con DD y sus familias asistir al conferencias). Tambien la presentadora enseñará como completar... Read more »
Presentadora: Srta Josephine Mueller La Srta. Josephine Mueller es especialista bilingüe en asuntos públicos para la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) en el área de Chicago. Josephine ha asumido su papel fundamental para informar al público sobre los programas y beneficios del Seguro Social. Su pasión por compartir información le ha proporcionado una plataforma con... Read more »
The Executive Forum, comprised of senior leaders of chapters and organizational affiliates of The Arc of Illinois, holds an annual Leadership Conference. Its purpose is to bring together executive directors, key organizational personnel, and other thought leaders to facilitate discussions related to contemporary issues faced by the IDD service sector. The Arc of Illinois Executive... Read more »
In this presentation, participants will gain insight into the issues and challenges of a family member (sibling) attempting to take care of an adult member with disability while other members of the household adjust to life changes, such as careers, retirement, immigration & citizenship, and senior citizen health care systems. Presenter: Miss Gissel Escobedo. Miss... Read more »
Illinois Achieving a Better Life Experience or IL ABLE Accounts give people with disabilities greater financial independence while preserving federal benefits. IL ABLE is a savings and investment plan that makes it possible for people with disabilities and their families to save and invest their money for expenses related to living with a disability. IL... Read more »
Juan Aponte from Community Alternatives Unlimited (CAU) JUAN APONTE, M.S., QIDP – Juan is a Director of Services with Community Alternatives Unlimited, an Independent Service Coordination (ISC) agency providing case management services to families of individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in Lake County, Northwest Cook County and Northside of Chicago, IL. During his 30 year tenure... Read more »
The audience will learn about the services for Persons with Disabilities provided by the office of IL Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias Presenter: Mr. William "Bill" Bogdan - Disability Liaison Bill Bogdan is responsible for the coordination, development, and implementation of programs and services for persons with disabilities for the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office.... Read more »
Nick Larson from Search. Nicholas Larson – Search, Inc.’s Director of Adult Learning & Career Services Mr. Larson is an administrator at Search, Inc. with over 15 years of experience at the agency. He oversees Admissions into all of Search’s programs and services, and he is the Director of Operations for Search’s Adult Learning, Career... Read more »
Ligas Family Advocate Program: Home-Based Basics, Process, & Common Concerns Registration Required Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LhOb3GYrSZ26reHymEeS2A
Domestic Violence takes place within relationships, yet it often goes unrecognized and hidden from view. Envision Illinois is a collaborative project that brings together self-advocates, domestic violence and disability organizations across Illinois to transform services for people with disabilities and Deaf people who have experienced domestic violence in ways that support safety, justice and healing. Participants will learn what domestic... Read more »
