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Ligas Family Advocate Program – Children’s Support Waiver

Children’s Support Waiver Children/Young Adults ages 3 to 22 can be in the Children’s Support Waiver. Have you received an invitation letter to apply for the Children Support Waiver? Do you have questions? We have answers!!! Registration is required. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B7-jaBkzTkysuiQFARFT5g After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.  ... Read more »

Tips and Tools for Homes and Schools

Zoom

Classroom & home strategies that address academic, social, leisure goals of a child with autism or developmental delays.  Content focus on early education.  Workshop provided in English. February 21, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM America/Chicago Contact Nora Stillwell norajs@uic.edu Zoom Meeting https://uic.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpcuivpzwiHdfOfUVxdQKUtamKFgwZsIDb  

Free

Sibling Self Care Workshop

Virtual

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 »

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STRESS BUSTERS CLUB

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

Empowerment through Education: Free Suicide Prevention Training 

Webinar

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 »

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PUNS—The Basics

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 »

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Six Principles of IDEA: Special Education Rights Webinar

Webinar

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 »

free

Educational Surrogate Parent Training

Virtual

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 »

free

Educational Surrogate Parent Training

Webinar

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 »

Free

Infinitec: Assistive Technology Considerations

Zoom

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

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