The Financial Resilience Center at National Disability Institute is excited to invite you to its upcoming webinar, Safe Amidst the Frenzy: Guarding Your Identity. This is a virtual event taking place on zoom, Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 2:00pm EST. Identity theft can have devastating impacts on your financial and personal well-being. It is especially important... Read more »
This is a free event and open to the public with vendors, resources, workshops, prizes, and more. For a full schedule of events, or vendor info., feel free to contact Marisa Cantu at (309) 793-0090. marisa@iicil.com
Are you a parent of a child with a disability or a community member interested in gaining a strong understanding of the special education system? The Parent Advocacy Leadership (PAL) program is a free training series designed to help you navigate the special education process Illinois. Requirements: ● Willing to attend all eight sessions,... Read more »
Students with disabilities—in addition to Black and brown children and children with a trauma history—are more likely to be restrained, secluded, suspended, expelled, and subjected to corporal punishment. Their behaviors are often misunderstood, and outdated behavioral management approaches are simply not working. Being the parent or caregiver of a misunderstood child can be difficult. They... Read more »
Multiple Days October 4-6 2023 This exceptional virtual conference is planned to meet the needs of early childhood professionals and families in the state and is coordinated by the Illinois Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children, in collaboration with the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Human... Read more »
Speak Up and Speak Out Summit (SUSO) is a 2 day conference of speakers that will show people with disabilities that they have a voice, they have choices in what they do with their life. We are committed to empowering persons with disabilities to reach their highest potential in education, employment and community living. SUSO 2023:... Read more »
Agenda This webinar is exclusively for staff and leadership of disability service providers and agencies who serve individuals with disabilities in these roles: • Agent under power of attorney • Guardian • Social Security representative payee IL ABLE Accounts are an important savings tool for your clients to save money and stop spending their needed... Read more »
TACA: The Autism Community in Action will bring to a workshop to learn about Assistive Technology, the Arc of Illinois, Estate Planning, and Neurodiversity in the workplace. You will hear from the Illinois Respite Coalition and from TACA on Social Security. You will listed to Catherine Whitcher, Master IEP Coach- “Dive deep into the realities... Read more »
The more parents and professionals know about resources, the better they are to help their child and the families that they work with. Join us as we highlight two amazing and free resources that are available to families who have children with disabilities in the state of Illinois. Our first resource we will be highlighting... Read more »
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS How Chicago's Human Rights Ordinance protects you-at home, at work and in business This is a great opportunity for Chicagoans to learn about how they are protected under the Human Rights Ordinance at home, work and beyond. CCHR staff will also be on hand after the event for one-on-one consultations to answer... Read more »
