Students with disabilities—in addition to Black and brown children and children with a trauma history—are more likely to be restrained, secluded, suspended, expelled, and subjected to corporal punishment. Their behaviors are often misunderstood, and outdated behavioral management approaches are simply not working. Being the parent or caregiver of a misunderstood child can be difficult. They... Read more »

Multiple Days October 4-6 2023 This exceptional virtual conference is planned to meet the needs of early childhood professionals and families in the state and is coordinated by the Illinois Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children, in collaboration with the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Human... Read more »

Agenda This webinar is exclusively for staff and leadership of disability service providers and agencies who serve individuals with disabilities in these roles: • Agent under power of attorney • Guardian • Social Security representative payee IL ABLE Accounts are an important savings tool for your clients to save money and stop spending their needed... Read more »

TACA: The Autism Community in Action will bring to a workshop to learn about Assistive Technology, the Arc of Illinois, Estate Planning, and Neurodiversity in the workplace.  You will hear from the Illinois Respite Coalition and from TACA on Social Security. You will listed to Catherine Whitcher, Master IEP Coach- “Dive deep into the realities... Read more »

The more parents and professionals know about resources, the better they are to help their child and the families that they work with. Join us as we highlight two amazing and free resources that are available to families who have children with disabilities in the state of Illinois. Our first resource we will be highlighting... 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 »

Join us for an informative webinar on "Unlocking Potential: Pathways to Competitive Employment & How Working Impacts Benefits". In this engaging session, we'll explore pathways to achieving competitive employment for people with developmental disabilities and the impact on disability benefits (e.g., Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicaid and Medicare). Date: October... Read more »

Thursday, October 19th, 6:00 PM Guardianship gives parents certain rights, but there are limits. Guardianship is not a mechanism for acting out your wishes – they are to protect the rights of the ‘protected person’ regarding their care and financial affairs. This session will focus on everything you need to know regarding your guardianship and... Read more »