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ILS & F2F Joint Webinars Transition Series: Applying for Social Security

Webinar

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 »

Understanding Dispute Resolution a four part series.

Virtual

    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 »

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Gompers Park Fun and Games For ages 13+ with an Intellectual Disability

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

Family to Family Health Information Center Symposium: Uniting Healthcare, Advocacy, and Disability

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 September back-to-school-season Disability Rights Consortium

Webinar

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 »

Seminario Web en Español: Votación 2024

Zoom

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

Zoom

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 »

Understanding Dispute Resolution a four part series.

Virtual

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 »

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Abogacía Eficaz

Zoom

Estas cansado de dar vueltas al rededor de una sopa de alfabeto y siglas y no estas suguro de lo que puedes o debes hacer para ayudar ha tú hijo/hija? Este taller le proporcionará estas herramientas importantes: • El paso de la frustración a el poder • ¿Quién es un defensor y por que ser... Read more »

Preparing for Parent-Teacher Conferences,A 30-Minute Message from Family Matters PTIC

Zoom

  It's time for Parent-Teacher conferences. Join Family Matters PTIC for a 30-minute Message! Preparing for Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 2nd, 2024, 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. Target Audience: Parents, Caregivers, Students, Self-Advocates, and Professionals. Please follow the link to register https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4RRzjl3lTCaf96aeCKs76g All training material associated with this 30-Minute Message will be shared during the live... Read more »