Plan on joining us for one or all of the upcoming Family Matters PTIC Dispute Resolution Series webinars via Zoom! We are excited to welcome amazing guest speakers from Equip for Equality, Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, and the Illinois State Board of Education, who, in partnership with our Educational Support Coaches, will be exploring... Read more »
Back To School Parent Virtual Chat Wednesday, September 4 6:00 PM Wednesday, Sep 4, 2024 Join the Family Resource Center on Disabilities for an informal Back-to-School Chat to discuss school concerns, student experiences, and parent advocacy resources. This Back To School Parent Virtual Chat is a valuable opportunity to connect and share insights with fellow... Read more »
Presenter: Megan Forristall, Public Affairs Specialist with Social Security Administration Megan has over 15 years of experience with Social Security and has a passion for sharing Social Security information throughout the state of Illinois. Objectives: Training families how to apply for SSI Explain how employment Impacts SSI benefits Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rqEg1_GATDGklu6pO4vMHw... Read more »
Plan on joining us for one or all of the upcoming Family Matters PTIC Dispute Resolution Series webinars via Zoom! We are excited to welcome amazing guest speakers from Equip for Equality, Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, and the Illinois State Board of Education, who, in partnership with our Educational Support Coaches, will... Read more »
Gompers Park Fun and Games For ages 13+ with an Intellectual Disability When: September 9-December 2, Mondays 3:00 pm 5:00 pm Location: Gompers Park 4222 W. Foster Ave. For more information or registration, please contact Mandy Liu at mandy.liu@chicagoparkdistrict.com, 312-881-0779
Click here for complete information and to register: https://www.thearcofil.org/2024-healthcare-options-and-benefits-conference/ Attendees will learn: How to get help for people with disabilities through the Family-to-Family program and other The Arc of Illinois programs What The Autism Program of Illinois is and how to get diagnostic and therapeutic help for people with autism What Medicaid waivers are available... Read more »
Equip for Equality’s back-to-school-season Disability Rights Consortium session will feature Vanessa Aceves, Staff Attorney and Equal Justice Works Fellow in Equip for Equality's Special Education Clinic. Vanessa will present on her Equal Justice Works project (website Vanessa Aceves - Equal Justice Works), which focuses on communication devices for students with disabilities. Her presentation will (1)... Read more »
La temporada de elecciones es importante porque los oficiales elegidos por los votantes toman decisiones sobre los servicios locales, estatales, y federales. Aun si Usted no puede votar, quizás su hijo(s), familiar(es) pueden votar para el siguiente representante de su región y/o próximo(a) presidente(a) del E.E.U.U. Cada voto cuenta. Esperamos que pueda participar en este... Read more »
Seis principios de IDEA Jueves, 19 de Septiembre 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Seis principios de IDEA: El seminario web sobre derechos de educación especial está diseñado para brindarle conocimientos sobre los aspectos vitales de los derechos de educación especial según la Ley de Educación para Personas con Discapacidades (IDEA). Como padres, entendemos que navegar por... Read more »
Plan on joining us for one or all of the upcoming Family Matters PTIC Dispute Resolution Series webinars via Zoom! We are excited to welcome amazing guest speakers from Equip for Equality, Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, and the Illinois State Board of Education, who, in partnership with our Educational Support Coaches, will be exploring... Read more »
