Join us to learn about options available following a PUNS selection or Early Notification of an upcoming PUNS selection. We will discuss the Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver, support services, residential options, and key preparatory steps. We will review both Home-Based and CILA options and discuss how families have utilized funding to support their... Read more »
Skills For Effective Parent Advocacy: Special Education Rights Webinar Saturday, May 4, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Escape the confusion of educational acronyms and transform frustration into empowerment with “Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy.” Tired of the run-around? Discover the vital tools to navigate your child’s educational journey. Uncover the true role of... Read more »
¿Recibió recientemente una carta de notificación anticipada o una carta de selección PUNS? Únase a nosotros para conocer sus opciones bajo la exención de Medicaid basada en el hogar y la comunidad para adultos con discapacidades del desarrollo en Illinois. Discutiremos las opciones de servicio y soporte, exploraremos el rol de su ISC, revise los... Read more »
Emergency Respite: What You Need to Know May 8, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Join FRCD as we host a webinar presented by the Illinois Coalition of Respite and learn how you can access emergency Respite What is the Emergency Respite Care Program? The Emergency Respite Care (ERC) Program with... Read more »
Respiro de emergencia: lo que necesita saber 9 de mayo de 2024 6:00 - 7:00 PM Únase a FRCD mientras organizamos un seminario web presentado por la Coalición de Respiro de Illinois y aprenda cómo puede acceder al Respiro de emergencia El Programa de Cuidados de Relevo de Emergencia (ERC) con... Read more »
A FREE seminar for parents/family/ caregivers of a person (any age) with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome PLUS Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Statewide Transition Community of Practice (online) Learning Level 1: Introductory/Awareness Intended Audience – Administrators, ECSE/General Educators, Paraeducators, Family Members, Family Educators, Psychologists, Social Workers, SLPs, OT/PTs, Early Intervention Description – In this community of practice, we provide a space for early childhood special education providers and early intervention professionals to share, learn, problem solve, and support one... Read more »
Presenters: Steve Daniels, Smart Home Manager Elizabeth Wright, Chef Instructor Jacqueline Gunther OTD, OTR/L, CAPS Join Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) staff to learn about the wide variety of services available to all people with disabilities in the state of Illinois at IATP, and in particular two new programs, Smart Home and the Tech Kitchen.... Read more »
Six Principles of IDEA: Special Education Rights Webinar is designed to empower you with knowledge about the vital aspects of special education rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). As parents, we understand that navigating the world of special education can be both challenging and rewarding. The Six Principles of IDEA are the... Read more »
May 16, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM America/Chicago Virtual Workshop: Zoom Zoom Meeting: https://uic.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpcOCgqzkrGN39-bmA9hl8cJ7dM48Ic6oz Learn about social narratives, which are short stories that use words/pictures to understand a specific situation, event, place, or person. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to write and use a social narrative. All workshops are... Read more »
