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Register now for 2024-2025 MTSS Learning Networks!
Virtual MTSS Learning Networks help you collaborate with other educators, advance your knowledge of MTSS and earn ISBE PDHs
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“Self-Advocacy Rocks” vlogs?
Join the Amazing Zoie and the fabulous Bridget Brown as they share their adventures on their journey in self-advocacy.
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Military Child Education Coalition: Back to School Toolkit
Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) wishes you a great school year. Check out our Back-to-School toolkit, with resources and tips to help every kid feel welcomed and connected.
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How Assistive Technology Can Help Your Child Succeed in School
Every child deserves the chance to succeed in school, no matter their abilities. One of the key ways they are doing this is through the use of Assistive Technology (AT). Let’s break down what this means and how it can help your child.
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Chicago Park District Special Recreation Pilot Programs
Fall Session Special Recreation: Gompers Park Social Club For Adults (18+) With an Intellectual Disability. When: September 9-December 2, Mondays 10:00 am 2:00 pm Location: Gompers Park 4222 W. Foster Ave. For more information or registration, please contact Mandy Liu...
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Capacitación en liderazgo de clase seis para socios y formulación de políticas Aceptación de solicitudes:
Para Adultos con Discapacidades deldesarrollo, padres de niños menores de 22 años con discapacidades del desarrollo ,
hermanos adultos de personas con discapacidades del desarrollo , tutores legales y los que apoyan en acuerdos y en la toma de decisiones a favor de individuos con discapacidades del desarrollo.
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Partner and Policy Making Class Six Leadership Training Accepting Applications:
Partner and Policy Making Class 6 October 25, 2024–June 21, 2025 For adults with developmental disabilities, parents of children under the age of 22 with developmental disabilities, adult siblings of people with developmental disabilities, legal...
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FRCD 2024 Parent Advocacy Leadership (PAL) Program Registration Is Open
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.
Family Resource Center on Disabilities is excited to announce that registration for our Fall PAL. Training Cohort of 2024 is open.
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Join the S.I.B.S Junior Board and Make a Difference!
Are you a motivated and compassionate person in your teens or 20’s? Do you want to be a part of something meaningful and impactful in your community? Look no further – we invite you to join the newly founded Junior Board of Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters...
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TAKE ACTION!
FRCD is sharing this information behalf of the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities
TAKE ACTION! – House Bill 793 HAM #4 will be heard in the Illinois House Labor & Commerce Committee at its next hearing this Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 10:00 AM.