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 »
Going to the Dentist - Beyond the Nest Join us for a virtual Beyond the Nest educational and caregiver workshop on Going to the Dentist on Thursday, May 16th at 6:00pm. Dr. Amanda Pappas Shaffer and Dr. Deric Truskoski, Board Certified Pediatric Dentists at Floss Academy, and Alexis Long, Blue Bird Day's Senior Occupational Therapist, will cover: Cavities... Read more »
IDEA requires the involvement of a parent in every step of the special education process for every child who already receives or may need special education services and supports, including children who are placed in foster care. Foster parents play crucial roles in supporting the educational needs of children with known or suspected disabilities who... Read more »
