Attorney Tamara Kushnir Groman and Rabbi Michelle Stern join together to discuss some of the challenges to legal planning alongside ways to personalize the process. We will explain the use of powers of attorney, trusts, and guardianship to plan for the future of your loved ones. In this discussion, we will introduce the Letter of... Read more »
Hosted by Gigi's Playhouse November 1-5, 2023 The Westin Chicago Northwest 400 Park Blvd, Itasca, IL 60143 GiGi's Playhouse is thrilled to extend a heartfelt invitation to you for the 2023 National Leadership Conference taking place from November 1st to 5th at The Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca, IL. At this empowering event, you'll... Read more »
The Illinois Statewide Transition Conference will be held at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center on November 2 & 3. Registration is now open for this hybrid conference which will have both in-person and virtual options available. “Stepping Stones of Transition” invites participants to imagine the possibilities for students with disabilities in the... 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 »
Decades ago, The Arc network was formed by parents in response to the lack of available education services or community supports for their children with disabilities. Though much has been accomplished over many years, there remains much to do to assure that individuals with disabilities in Illinois are able to live, work, learn, and play... Read more »
Family Matters is seeking volunteers in all counties of the state to act as Educational Surrogate Parents at IEP meetings for students with disabilities who are children in care of the state or who do not have a parent that can legally represent them at special education meetings. To Register fill out the online... Read more »
AI and Assistive Technology: Exploring the Potential Webinar Series Presented by Dr. Aaron Marsters, Assistive Technology Instructional System Specialist November 7, 2023 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST Registration Link: https://bit.ly/44wdDLz
Agenda This webinar is for people with disabilities, parents, guardians, spouses, siblings, grandparents, and individual’s serving as social security rep payees of people with disabilities. Join us for an informational webinar about Illinois “Achieving a Better Life Experience” or IL ABLE Accounts. People with disabilities and their families can open a tax-free IL ABLE Account... Read more »
Agenda This webinar is for people with disabilities, parents, guardians, spouses, siblings, grandparents, and individual’s serving as social security rep payees of people with disabilities. Join us for an informational webinar about Illinois “Achieving a Better Life Experience” or IL ABLE Accounts. People with disabilities and their families can open a tax-free IL ABLE Account... Read more »
Treatment of Challenging Behaviors in Adults with Autism with Dr. Arthur Westover Dr. Westover, MD, is an associate professor and outpatient psychiatrist at the University of Texas Southwest Medical Center, where he is the director of the Adult Autism Services. Link to register is provided here: https://ncsautism.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ea0ce29ef32136646aab8099e&id=6d79e29eb7&e=3296c8f846
