After each monthly webinar, a copy of the presentation as well as any additional resources will be posted here. Please note that the information presented was accurate and up to date at the time it was presented. We have archived past webinars for informational purposes but cannot guarantee the accuracy of webinar information after the presentation date.
2024 Webinars
REV UP: Voting Rights for People with Disabilities
April 9, 2024
Presented by Carole Rosen and Da Wen, REV UP Illinois and Going Home Coalition
Recording: REV UP: Voting Rights for People with Disabilities
Powerpoint presentation: REV UP: Voting Rights for People with Disabilities
Parent Engaged Developmental Monitoring Using CDC’s Developmental Milestone Checklists
March 12, 2024
Presented by Cari Roestel, RN, Illinois Learn the Signs Act Early Ambassador
Recording: Parent Engaged Developmental Monitoring Using CDC’s Developmental Milestone Checklists
Powerpoint presentation: Parent Engaged Developmental Monitoring Using CDC’s Developmental Milestone Checklists
Adult Guardianship and Other Decision-Making Options
February 14, 2024
Presented by Sarah Hess, JD, Legal Council for Health Justice
Recording: Adult Guardianship and Other Decision-Making Options
Powerpoint presentation: Adult Guardianship and Other Decision-Making Options Slides
Supporting Survivors with Disabilities: Sexual Health and Abuse Prevention
January 9, 2024
Presented by Guardian Angel Community Services: Emily Morrisette and Breann Fisher
Recording: Supporting Survivors with Disabilities
Powerpoint presentation: Supporting Survivors with Disabilities Powerpoint
2023 Webinars
Adapting the Holidays for your child with IDD
December 12, 2023
Presented by the staff at The Arc of IL: Carole Rosen, Suzanne Aaron, Ruth Aguilar & Greg Walkington
Recording: Adapting the Holidays for your child with IDD
IATP Work Incentives Planning Assistance (WIPA)
November 14, 2023
Presented by Britney Godwin, Program Director/CWIC at IATP
Recording: Work Incentives Planning Assistance (WIPA)
Powerpoint: Work Incentives Planning Assistance (WIPA)
Focus on Shirley Ryan Ability Lab (SRALab)
October 18, 2023
Presented by Chris Lau, LSW and Stephany Kunzweiler, PT, DPT
Recording: Focus on SRALab
Powerpoint: Focus on SRALab
The Role of a Developmental Pediatrician
September 27, 2023
Presented by Kruti Acharya M.D., FAAP
Recording: The Role of a Developmental Pediatrician
Powerpoint: The Role of a Developmental Pediatrician
Envision Illinois: Uniting Disability and Domestic Violence Services to Achieve Safety, Justice and Healing
August 8, 2023
Presented by Kresence Beck and Mary Hettel
Recording: Envision Illinois
Powerpoint Presentation: Envision Illinois
Illinois Secretary of State Services (SOS) for Persons with Disabilities
July 11, 2023
Presented by William “Bill” Bodgan, Disability Liaison IL Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias
Recording: Illinois Secretary of State Services (SOS) for Persons with Disabilities
A Sibling’s Experience
June 13, 2023
Presented by Gissel Escobedo, BA, MA Elementary Education & 2012 UIC LEND Graduate
Recording: A Siblings Experience
Powerpoint Presentation: A Siblings Experience
Handouts:
Sibling Network brochure page 1
Sibling Network brochure page 2
Resources for Siblings page 1
Resources for Siblings page 2
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
May 9, 2023
Presented by Megan Forristall, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration
Recording: Social Security
Powerpoint Presentation: Social Security: With You through Life’s Journey
Illinois Resumes Medicaid Redetermination
April 11, 2023
Presented by Margaret Dunne, Jaime Rutledge, Lauren Polite from HFS
Recording: IL Resumes Medicaid Redetermination
Powerpoint presentation: HFS Continuing Eligibility Unwinding – IL Resumes Medicaid Redetermination
Becoming a Dual (Medicare and Medicaid) Eligible Adult with IDD
March 10, 2023
Presented by Georgia Gerdes – Avisery Senior Training Specialist at AgeOptions Georgia joined AgeOptions, the Area Agency on Aging for Suburban Cook County
Recording: Becoming a Dual (Medicare and Medicaid) Eligible Adult with IDD
Powerpoint: Becoming a Dual (Medicare and Medicaid) Eligible Adult with IDD
Special Recreation/Leisure Activities: Planning for Summer
February 14, 2023
Presented by Craig Culp, Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA), Katie Van Cleve of the Heart of Illinois Special Rec. Association (HISRA) and Anna Broccolo of South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSRA) Maggie Rutenbeck of Special Opportunities Available in Recreation (S.O.A.R.) Bloomington)
Recording: Special Recreation/Leisure Activities: Planning for Summer
Powerpoints:
HISRA presentation
NSSRA – Summer Camp Presentation
SOAR Summer Program Presentation
SSSRA Summer 2023 The Arc
Pathways to Success, A New State Program for Medicaid Enrolled Children/Teens Under Age 21 with Complex Behavioral Health Needs
January 10, 2023
Presented by Kristine Herman, HFS Bureau Chief, Behavioral Health
Recording: Pathways to Success, A New State Program for Medicaid Enrolled Children/Teens Under Age 21 with Complex Behavioral Health Needs
Powerpoint presentation: Pathways to Success, A New State Program for Medicaid Enrolled Children/Teens Under Age 21 with Complex Behavioral Health Needs
Archive
2022
- January 19, 2022 – Care Coordination with DSCC presented by Molly Hofman, DNP, APRN, PCNS-BC Power Point Presentation
- February 16, 2022 – Mental Health and Our Children presented by Teri Latter, State Program Director NAMI Illinois (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Power Point Presentation
- March 16, 2022 – Illinois’ Parent Training and Information Centers – Special Education Resources Power Point Presentation
- April 21, 2022 – Illinois Deafblind Services/mental health services for children who are Deaf, Hard of hearing, Deafblind and Late-Deafened Power Point Presentation
- May 18, 2022 – The Illinois Assistive Technology Program Power Point Presentation
- June 15, 2022 – Respite – with Tina Yurik, Director – Illinois Respite Coalition Power Point Presentation and 2023 Respite Providers
- July 13, 2022 – Child Mental Health Power Point Presentation
- August 9, 2022 – Supported Decision Making Presented by Teresa Parks, Krescene Beck, and Adam Wiser Supported Decision Making and Powerpoint: The Alliance – Supported Decision Making
- August 17, 2022 – Family Forum, The Health Care Journey
- October 12, 2022 – Are You Accessing STAR NET Training/Technical Assistance? Power Point Presentation
- November 9, 2022 – Early Intervention Services for Children presented by Cindy Luzeniecki, Local Interagency Coordinator #15 Power Point Presentation
- November 15, 2022 – 708/377 Community Mental Health Boards Presented by Allen Doederlein (Berwyn IL), Lynn Canfield (Champaign County IL), Ron Melka (Lyons Township, IL) Community Mental Health Boards and Powerpoint presentation: Community Mental Health Boards
- December 7, 2022 – Educational Surrogate Parents presented by Consuelo Puente, Multicultural Trainer Family Matters Power Point Presentation and Educational Surrogate Parent Training Brochure
2021
- January 2021 – Federal Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in Illinois Powerpoint Presentation One and Powerpoint Presentation Two
- February 2021 – ABA in Illinois – What Families Need to Know PowerPoint Presentation
- March 2021 – Healthcare: School Health – What’s Available, What’s New? LEND presentation, Loyola presentation, SBHC presentation, SBHC map
- March 30, 2021 – Ditch The Diapers: Toilet Training for Children with Special Needs, Presented by Laura Brown, M.Ed. Disability Specialist at the Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays Ditch the Diapers Webinar and Ditch the Diapers Presentation
- April 28, 2021 – Healthcare Coverage Options – The Marketplace Power Point Presentation
- May 19, 2021 – Programs of UIC-Specialized Care for Children – What Families Need to Know Molly Hoffman (DSCC) presentation and Susan Agrawal (parent advocate) presentation
- July 28, 2021 – Medicaid Care Coordination – Samantha Olds Frey, Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans Powerpoint Presentation
- August 25, 2021 – Illinois Attorney General’s Office Health Care Bureau – Raymond Threlkeld, Chief, Health Care Bureau Powerpoint Presentation
- October 20, 2021 – Medicaid Home and Community Based Waivers for children and adults with developmental disabilities (DD) from DHS –Division of Developmental Disabilities Director, Allison Stark Power Point Presentation
- November 17, 2021 – Illinois DHS Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Home Service Program – presented by Rahnee Patrick, Director – IL DHS Division of Rehabilitation Services Powerpoint Presentation
- December 8, 2021 – Adults With Disabilities Guardianship Process – presented by Sarah Hess, Senior Staff Attorney at Legal Council for Health Justice Power Point Presentation and Guardianship Fact Sheet English and Guardianship Fact Sheet Spanish
- An Introduction to Developmental Disability Resources, Organizations and Terms recording: Introduction to DD Resources and slides: Introduction to DD Resources Presentation
- Una Introducción a Recursos, Organizaciones, y Términos Relacionados con las Discapacidades del Desarrollo webinar: Una Introducción a Recursos DD y texto del webinar: El Texto de la Presentación – Introducción a Recursos DD