This training is an overview of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) which is the law that protects the rights of children receiving special education services. Aspects covered: Evaluation process Individualized Education Program (IEP), Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), Procedural Safeguards. Learn more and register HERE
Dan and Kelly’s guide to using Speech Recognition as AT for Writing has been popular since it was released in 2014. It continues to be available for free at http://bit.ly/srguide. In this session, they will demonstrate how the series of scaffolded steps designed to teach speech recognition skills to individual students can be adapted to... Read more »
Please let us know if you can attend either of the IEP's - The Basics and Beyond Presentations on March 2nd, 2023! You will receive a zoom link closer to the Presentation date. Thanks and we hope you can join us. ¡Háganos saber si puede asistir a cualquiera de las presentaciones del IEP: lo básico... Read more »
Classroom & home strategies that address the academic, social, and leisure goals of a child with autism or developmental delays. Content focus on early education—workshop provided in English. REGISTER ONLINE HERE All workshops will take place online using the Zoom platform. Registration for each month’s workshops will open two weeks prior to the start of... Read more »
Do you have questions about your child's IEP, but don't know how or when to ask them? Are you concerned about how your child's IEP is being followed? Do you want to learn how to effectively prepare for your child's IEP Meeting? This webinar provides an overview of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and discusses... Read more »
PRESENTATION, ACTIVITIES, SNACKS Join Us An educational presentation about Autism will be given. There will be activities and games for the child and family to play. Also, snacks and drinks will be provided. You are welcome to donate a board game. Please contact me if you are interested, arodriguez@joliet.easterseals.com or 815-207-6077 ext. 337 March 6,... Read more »
UIC Institue on Disability and Human Development hosting a webinar series where you can learn from experts and advocates in the Autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities field! Webinars are free to attend and free continuing education units (CEUs) are provided. Presenters include a self-advocate living in supportive affordable housing as well as Stephanie Sideman,... Read more »
Free event hosted by the Madison County Transition Planning Committee and Southwestern Illinois College. Lear about: Housing Options, Insurance Benefits, Trusts and Benefits, Informed Decision Making, Self Advocacy, Mental Health, College Accommodations, and Job Skills. See attached flyer Transition Flyer
We hope you will join us, March 11, 2023 from 10am-1pm at Malcolm X College for our first in-person Autism & Developmental Differences Expo! Come connect with Chicagoland’s best providers and learn more about the programs and services that can help you and your loved ones with developmental differences. This event will feature an exhibitor... Read more »
IATP WIPA serves Social Security Disability beneficiaries in Illinois. In cooperation with the sponsorship of Illinois DHS - Division of Rehabilitation Services, IATP WIPA will be hosting 10 WISE events from January through May 2023. In an effort to make WISE events more convenient for our beneficiaries and their families, we are hosting them multiple... Read more »
