The Financial Resilience Center at National Disability Institute is excited to invite you to its upcoming webinar, Safe Amidst the Frenzy: Guarding Your Identity. This is a virtual event taking place on zoom, Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 2:00pm EST. Identity theft can have devastating impacts on your financial and personal well-being. It is especially important... Read more »

This is a free event and open to the public with vendors, resources, workshops, prizes, and more.  For a full schedule of events, or vendor info., feel free  to contact Marisa Cantu at (309) 793-0090. marisa@iicil.com

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.   Requirements:  ● Willing to attend all eight sessions,... Read more »

Students with disabilities—in addition to Black and brown children and children with a trauma history—are more likely to be restrained, secluded, suspended, expelled, and subjected to corporal punishment. Their behaviors are often misunderstood, and outdated behavioral management approaches are simply not working. Being the parent or caregiver of a misunderstood child can be difficult. They... Read more »

Agenda This webinar is exclusively for staff and leadership of disability service providers and agencies who serve individuals with disabilities in these roles: • Agent under power of attorney • Guardian • Social Security representative payee IL ABLE Accounts are an important savings tool for your clients to save money and stop spending their needed... Read more »

TACA: The Autism Community in Action will bring to a workshop to learn about Assistive Technology, the Arc of Illinois, Estate Planning, and Neurodiversity in the workplace.  You will hear from the Illinois Respite Coalition and from TACA on Social Security. You will listed to Catherine Whitcher, Master IEP Coach- “Dive deep into the realities... Read more »

The more parents and professionals know about resources, the better they are to help their child and the families that they work with. Join us as we highlight two amazing and free resources that are available to families who have children with disabilities in the state of Illinois. Our first resource we will be highlighting... Read more »

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS How Chicago's Human Rights Ordinance protects you-at home, at work and in business This is a great opportunity for Chicagoans to learn about how they are protected under the Human Rights Ordinance at home, work and beyond. CCHR staff will also be on hand after the event for one-on-one consultations to answer... Read more »

Join us for an informative webinar on "Unlocking Potential: Pathways to Competitive Employment & How Working Impacts Benefits". In this engaging session, we'll explore pathways to achieving competitive employment for people with developmental disabilities and the impact on disability benefits (e.g., Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicaid and Medicare). Date: October... Read more »

Thursday, October 19th, 6:00 PM Guardianship gives parents certain rights, but there are limits. Guardianship is not a mechanism for acting out your wishes – they are to protect the rights of the ‘protected person’ regarding their care and financial affairs. This session will focus on everything you need to know regarding your guardianship and... Read more »

Free for People with Disabilities and Their Families Games and Food: We will have a variety of games and prizes along with a FREE meal while supplies last. Non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase! The only requirement is that you have fun! Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to a local pantry. Questions? Call... Read more »

AI and Assistive Technology: Exploring the Potential Webinar Series                                                 Presented by Dr. Aaron Marsters, Assistive Technology Instructional System Specialist   November 16, 2023  11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3R51wlF

Attorney Tamara Kushnir Groman and Rabbi Michelle Stern join together to discuss some of the challenges to legal planning alongside ways to personalize the process. We will explain the use of powers of attorney, trusts, and guardianship to plan for the future of your loved ones. In this discussion, we will introduce the Letter of... Read more »

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS How Chicago's Human Rights Ordinance protects you-at home, at work and in business This is a great opportunity for Chicagoans to learn about how they are protected under the Human Rights Ordinance at home, work and beyond. CCHR staff will also be on hand after the event for one-on-one consultations to answer... Read more »