Attendees will learn:
How to get help for people with disabilities through the Family-to-Family program and other The Arc of Illinois programs
What The Autism Program of Illinois is and how to get diagnostic and therapeutic help for people with autism
What Medicaid waivers are available for children and youth in Illinois, and how parents may be able to be paid for providing care in these programs
How children and young adults can have their healthcare needs met in schools through effective IEP and 504 plans
How everyone can take part in disability advocacy by turning small ideas into major advocacy efforts
How to support family caregivers through the continuum of caregiving, from diagnosis onward