Equip for Equality’s back-to-school-season Disability Rights Consortium session will feature Vanessa Aceves, Staff Attorney and Equal Justice Works Fellow in Equip for Equality's Special Education Clinic. Vanessa will present on her Equal Justice Works project (website Vanessa Aceves - Equal Justice Works), which focuses on communication devices for students with disabilities. Her presentation will (1)... Read more »

Seis principios de IDEA Jueves, 19 de Septiembre 6:00 PM-8:00 PM   Seis principios de IDEA: El seminario web sobre derechos de educación especial está diseñado para brindarle conocimientos sobre los aspectos vitales de los derechos de educación especial según la Ley de Educación para Personas con Discapacidades (IDEA). Como padres, entendemos que navegar por... Read more »

Plan on joining us for one or all of the upcoming Family Matters PTIC Dispute Resolution Series webinars via Zoom! We are excited to welcome amazing guest speakers from Equip for Equality, Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, and the Illinois State Board of Education, who, in partnership with our Educational Support Coaches, will be exploring... Read more »

Estas cansado de dar vueltas al rededor de una sopa de alfabeto y siglas y no estas suguro de lo que puedes o debes hacer para ayudar ha tú hijo/hija? Este taller le proporcionará estas herramientas importantes: • El paso de la frustración a el poder • ¿Quién es un defensor y por que ser... Read more »

  It's time for Parent-Teacher conferences. Join Family Matters PTIC for a 30-minute Message! Preparing for Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 2nd, 2024, 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. Target Audience: Parents, Caregivers, Students, Self-Advocates, and Professionals. Please follow the link to register https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4RRzjl3lTCaf96aeCKs76g All training material associated with this 30-Minute Message will be shared during the live... Read more »

Are you a parent of a child with a disability or a community member interested in gaining a strong understanding of the special education system? The Parent Advocacy Leadership (PAL)program is a free training series designed to help you navigate the special education process Illinois. Family Resource Center on Disabilities is excited to announce that... Read more »

Are you a parent of a child with a disability or a community member interested in gaining a strong understanding of the special education system? The Parent Advocacy Leadership (PAL)program is a free training series designed to help you navigate the special education process Illinois. Family Resource Center on Disabilities is excited to announce that... Read more »

October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Bullying is a serious matter at home and in school, and Parents and Caregivers play a key role in ensuring that the school and... Read more »