Individuals and families use social media in a variety of ways to connect. Three disability groups: Latinas United in Love for Autism (LULA), Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities Unite (IPADD Unite), and DSCC/MFTD Waiver Families will discuss how they share information and support one another via social media. Presenters: Liza Curiel from LULA... 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 who can legally represent them at special education meetings. Interested volunteers must complete a six-hour training.... Read more »
Illinois STAR NET Birth to age 8 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Mf4Sr1J3RYCmOZKSIMc6bQ
The perspectives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are missing from the family support literature. The purpose of this study was to center the voices of people with IDD to learn about family support from their viewpoint. Two main research questions were explored: (1) What types of support do people with IDD receive... Read more »
Sponsored by The Arc Quad Cities Area There will be games and prizes, along with a FREE meal while supplies last. Wear your favorite Halloween costume or come as you are. The only requirement is that you have fun! Please bring a non-perishble food item to donate to the local food pantry. Questions? Call... Read more »
Para los individuos seleccionados de PUNS en el 2021, sus familiares y defensores, venga con nosotros! Y aquellos que ya recibieron la carta de notificación temprana en Diciembre 2021 para la selección de 2022. En estos talleres les presentaremos como preparar para su cita con la agencia coordinadora de servicios, vamos a explorar los beneficios... Read more »
PAL 2022 FRCD Family matters ¿Es usted padre o madre de un niño con discapacidad o un miembro de la comunidad interesado en adquirir un sólido conocimiento del sistema deeducación especial? El programa Liderazgo de la defensa de los padres (PAL, por su sigla en inglés) es una serie de capacitaciones gratuitas creadas para ayudar... Read more »
Join us as we welcome Barry Taylor, Ronnie Cohn, & Mike Vespa to explore the Ligas Consent Decree, discuss questions about the decree status & explore current work focused on the decree. Registration is required. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6tzzr-BUSNmuoq5hCGsJjQ Questions? Contact the LFAP Program: (708) 331-7370
More information on schedule and registration coming soon! This is a hybrid event with limited in-person attendees and virtual attendees joining through Zoom.
Plan to join us for our monthly webinars focused on families and individuals who have received Early Notification about a likely upcoming PUNS selection from the IL Division of Developmental Disabilities. The webinars are also open to families who were selected from the PUNS list in the summer of 2021. The webinars focus on several... Read more »
