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16th Annual Conference For Families Of Children With Disabilities

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16th Annual Conference For Families Of Children With Disabilities

16th Annual Conference For Families Of Children With Disabilities

Saturday April 29

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A DISABILITY ROADMAP FOR AN INCLUSIVE LIFE

FEATURING:

Daniel & Samuel Habib and

Bridget & Nancy Brown

WHEN: Saturday, April 29, 2023

WHERE: Spalding Pastoral Center

419 NE Madison Ave

Peoria, IL 61603

COST: $20/family member, $30/professional

REGISTER: Family Conference Registration Form

Transition planning for children begins in preschool and continues through high school. An early start ensures children develop the skills needed to make choices (self-direction), use their voices (advocate), develop social/emotional skills, and are included in typical activities and have access to general education curriculum and are exposed to careers and vocations.

*Breakfast items, snacks, & box lunches provided. Those with allergies or dietary restrictions are invited to being their own lunches. Download Complete Flyer:

Achieving Autism Success with Visual Strategies: Overcome Daily Challenges with Simple Tools Webinar Series

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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

Become an Educational Surrogate Parent: Registration Open

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Become An Educational Surrogate Parent

April 21, 2023

9 am to 4 pm

at the University of Illinois Chicago

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or

May 1, 2023

10:30 am to 5:30 pm

at the Waukegan Public Library

Register

Family Matters is seeking volunteers in all counties of the state to act as Educational Surrogate Parents at IEP meetings for students with disabilities who are children in care of the state or who do not have a parent that can legally represent them at special education meetings.

April 21, 2023, 9 am to 4 pm

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*

REGISTER

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*

REGISTER

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

Join CHOICES for these webinars: Inclusion of Young Children with Autism with Erin Barton

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CHOICESEach workshop will provide strategies to support the inclusion of individuals with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities in preschool.
April 3, 2023 Part 1: Rationale, Myths and Quality
Instruction Participants will learn the rationale for inclusion for children with autism and dispel myths related to inclusion. Participants will also explore the links between the indicators of high quality inclusion and effective instruction.
April 17, 2023 Part 2: ABA, Learning Cycles and Goals
Participants will learn effective classroom practices to teach the entire learning cycle and how this relates to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles.
May 1, 2023 Part 3: Embedding Instruction
Participants will learn effective classroom practices to embed instruction throughout the routine of the day.
1.5 Contact Hours for each webinar.
Register Here Questions? Contact Us at: starnetregionii@cntrmail.org

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

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2023 Convention BrochureThe 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.

Pubertad, Sexualidad y Discapacidad para Padres de Personas con Discapacidades Intelectuales y/o del Desarrollo

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Pubertad, Sexualidad y Discapacidad para Padres de Personas con Discapacidades Intelectuales y/o del Desarrollo

 La organización, The Arc of Illinois, le invita a participar en los siguientes talleres en Español. El enfoque es el tema de la Pubertad, Sexualidad y Discapacidad para los padres de personas con discapacidades Intelectuales y/o del Desarrollo IDD. Estos talleres son sin costo alguno. Se ofrecen por medio de Internet (remote) en una junta de Zoom y requiere inscripción.    Volantin esta adjunto a este mensaje

November 15, 2022     15 de Noviembre  | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0CItLB4mSz-x1NkNV1W25g

January 12, 2023      12 de enero 2023 | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ojfS0icZRR6c5ez_5jHSyQ

February 9, 2023     9 de febrero 2023 | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GyIEBBxaSW2vcCT3WxFw8w

February 16, 2023     16 de febrero 2023 | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CI0VRtTUQ7WWs3rncSALrA

Planning for the Future Virtual Webinar Series

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Planning For the FuturePlanning for the Future Virtual Webinar Series

Monday, November 14, 2022 – 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. 1:00 – 3:00 pm – “Special Needs Estate & Future Planning” presented by Brian Rubin & Benjamin Rubin 3:00 – 3:15 pm – Break 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm – “PUNS/Home Based Services” presented by Shirley Perez  REGISTER

 

Thursday, February 23, 2023 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 9:00 – 11:00 am – “Special Needs Estate & Future Planning” presented by Brian Rubin & Benjamin Rubin 11:00 – 11:15 am – Break 11:15 am – 12:30 pm – “PUNS/Home Based Services” presented by Shirley Perez

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 – 1:00—4:30 p.m. 1:00 – 3:00 pm – “Special Needs Estate & Future Planning” presented by Brian Rubin & Benjamin Rubin 3:00 – 3:15 pm – Break 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm – “PUNS/Home Based Services” presented by Shirley Perez

Register: https://thearcofillinois.salsalabs.org/planningforthefuture2022-2023/index.html?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=1dc3705a-769a-49e5-aaa2-3874433c70a9

Autism Study

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Identity First SPANS Flyer #2 (1)It can be difficult to identify services for autistic 3-5 year olds. This project may be able to help!

In this project, you may receive access to: (1) a family service navigator (a parent of an older autistic child who can help you navigate the service delivery system) and an app which will showcase the service needs and provide relevant referrals to service provider or (2) information, training and referral services to navigate services.

Who can participate?

If you are the parent of a 3-5 year old autistic child and living in Cook County, then you may be eligible for this project.

When and Where?

If you are assigned to a navigator, the navigator will meet with you over the phone and/or in-person at a mutually convenient date and location.

Complete surveys about your knowledge of autism services, empowerment, advocacy, service needs, and your child

Participate in interviews about the program

For participating in this project, you may receive up to $125.

If you are interested in participating, please complete the online registration and pre-survey here:

If you have questions, contact Meghan Burke: meghanbm@illinois.edu, 217-300-1226

https://redcap.link/families.English

AAC For Parents Webinar

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AAC for Parents

AAC  For Parents Webinar 

October 25, 2022—12:00PM – 1:00PM

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DESCRIPTION

This workshop will introduce learners to the categories of AAC (Augmentative or Alternative Communication) and provide examples of items within these categories. The definitions pertaining to AAC will be discussed and participants will learn which students will benefit from AAC supports. Access to communication devices will be discussed and participants will gain exposure to associated research.

OUTCOMES

1. Participants will identify the features of low, mid and high tech AAC devices and supports.

2. Participants will identify three alternate access methods to vocabulary on AAC systems.

3. Participants will define vocabulary specific to AAC and its use.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Parents, Guardians, Family Members, or Home-Based Providers

that would like to learn more about AAC

** After registering through the link above, you will receive a confirmation email containing a Zoom Meeting URL. You will use the Zoom Meeting URL to login and join the training at the scheduled date/time. You will receive the confirmation email the same day that you register. If you do not receive the confirmation email or have questions, please contact Samantha Conklin (sconklin@ucpnet.org) .**