Join Family Matters for No Child’s Records Left Behind Webinar

Happening: June 1^st at 11am

This webinar will be presented by Karrie Potter. In this webinar we will explore what is included in your child’s educational records, some laws that apply to your child’s educational records, how to obtain copies of your child’s educational records, possible ways to organize your child’s records, and how information in your child’s records can be used to improve your child’s educational outcomes.

Register here!! https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1538003892397004125

Lunch & Learn Webinar
IL ABLE Accounts: What Illinois Agencies and Disability Service Providers Need to Know

TIME: Noon – 1:00 pm

DATES:

May 25, 2023
July 19, 2023

Join IL ABLE for this informational webinar specifically for Illinois agencies and disability service providers who serve clients with disabilities in any of 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 assets unnecessarily in order to avoid the SSI $2,000 asset cap. IL ABLE Accounts protect benefits and allow clients to save for meaningful expenditures that can improve quality of life and build greater independence.

Agencies and organizations can open and manage the Account in some instances. It is essential to understand the rules and learn how to do it correctly.

This webinar will cover:

• • IL ABLE Account basics
• • The role of agencies and service providers as Authorized Individuals
• • How-to instruction for entities who want to open and manage IL ABLE Accounts as an Authorized Individual on behalf of the ABLE Eligible Individuals they serve.

Register for the May 25th Webinar
Register for the July 19th Webinar

Navigating the IEP Process: Special Education Rights Webinar

May 6, 2023 10:00 AM  (REGISTER)

Do you have questions about your child’s IEP, but don’t know how or when to ask them? Are you concerned about how your child’s IEP is being followed? Do you want to learn how to effectively prepare for your child’s IEP Meeting? This webinar provides an overview of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and discusses the parents role as a member of the IEP team. The presentation will also focus on: -Individualized Education Program (IEP), -Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), -Procedural Safeguards. -Preparing for your child’s IEP meeting. -What to do after the meeting.

Skills For Effective Parent Advocacy: Special Education Rights Webinar

May 20, 2023 10:00 AM (REGISTER)

Are you tired of getting the run-around while wading through an alphabet soup of acronyms? Are you frustrated because you are unsure of how to help your child struggling in school? Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy will provide you with these important tools: Going from frustration to empowerment; Who is an advocate and why become one? How to effectively advocate for your child.

Presented by Linda Hodgdon CCC-SLP(R), Author and Consultant for Autism & Related Learning Needs

Foundational Understanding of Autism & Communication (Part 1 of Achieving Autism Success with Visual Strategies: Overcome Daily Challenges with Simple Tools Webinar Series)

April 13, 2023  3:30PM – 5:00 PM CST

Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/2b4nb7wb

Creating the Framework of Visual Strategies for Autism Success (Part 2 of Achieving Autism Success with Visual Strategies: Overcome Daily Challenges with Simple Tools Webinar Series)

April 19, 2023  3:30PM – 5:00 PM CST

Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/ytsenk68

University of Illinois: Department of Disability and Human Development

1640 Roosevelt Road, room number 448

Chicago Illinois 60608

*Lunch will be on your own from 12-1*

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May 1, 2023, 10:30 am to 5:30 pm

Waukegan Public Library

128 North Court St

Waukegan, Illinois 60025

*Lunch will be on your own from 12-1*

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Call Family Matters at 866-436-7842 for more registration details.

The Arc of Illinois 73rd Annual Convention “Reimagining Expectations”

April 19 – 20, 2023

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The Arc of Illinois 73rd Annual Convention will be presented in a hybrid format!

In-Person: The Convention will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Lisle, IL. As an in-person attendee, you’ll be able to hear from speakers in person, visit with our sponsors and exhibitors, view the silent auction items and art exhibit, and meet your fellow attendees. You have the option to attend the breakout session of your choice.

Virtual: The Convention will be presented using Zoom Webinar. As a virtual attendee, you’ll be able to join the live stream of the keynote and plenary presentations, and have access to the Convention website with information on the sponsors, exhibitors, silent auction, and art exhibit. Only two breakout sessions per time slot will be available to Zoom attendees.

NEW this year! A track of breakout sessions will be presented in Spanish.