Join us and S.I.B.S. member Aubrey Thornton! This 1-hour presentation will review what self-care is, why it is necessary for our everyday lives, and how we can implement strategies to take care of ourselves. Participants will complete a self-assessment and be able identify areas of improvement for their self care. The presenter will share ways... Read more »

STRESS BUSTERS CLUB Tuesdays, February 27 - April 2, 2024 | 6:30-7:45pm Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago Stress Busters Club is a group for adults with disabilities to talk about stress and anxiety, learn new coping strategies, and try them out together. To register contact: Jess Jankowski 773.765.3102 JessJankowski@JCFS.org

Register by March 1   The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) recognizes the critical importance of equipping our educators and school personnel to address the sensitive and pressing issue of suicide prevention. Suicide is a leading cause of death for youth between the ages of 12 and 19, so educators are uniquely positioned to identify... Read more »

Wednesday, February 28 | 2-3pm CST | Zoom The PUNS list, Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services, is the database that the Department of Human Services (DHS) uses to understand how many individuals in Illinois want or need Developmental Disability Waiver services. Join guest speaker Ruth Aguilar, Ligas Family Advocate from The Arc of... 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 »

Educational Surrogate Parent Training   Family Matters is seeking volunteers in all counties of Illinois to act as Educational Surrogate Parents (ESP). An ESP is someone who helps to advocate for the appropriate educational services for youth who receive special education services and are in the care of the State of Illinois.   Call Family... Read more »

Educational Surrogate Parent Training   Family Matters is seeking volunteers in all counties of Illinois to act as Educational Surrogate Parents (ESP). An ESP is someone who helps to advocate for the appropriate educational services for youth who receive special education services and are in the care of the State of Illinois.   Call Family... Read more »

  Infinitec will be presenting the webinar, Assistive Technology Considerations on March 4th. Register by clicking the link below or scanning the QR code!

In this interactive session, participants will learn practical ways of supporting students with autism spectrum labels & other disabilities. Topics addressed include defining (and redefining) autism, listening to the voices of autistic children, and seeing inclusion as a process. Practical strategies will be provided including several relating to communication and social skill development (e.g., gaze... Read more »