Family Matters is seeking volunteers in all counties of Illinois to act as Educational Surrogate Parents (ESP). An ESP is someone who helps to advocate for the appropriate educational services […]
Join us for a full day event, featuring Elizabeth Frisbie and a team of experts focused on mental health and behavioral supports in the classroom. https://fmptic.org/happenings/event-calendar.html/event/2024/04/20/family-leadership-collaboration-annual-conference-/458344
RSVP for the April 20th Event! Are you a young person who identifies as having a disability? Would you like to learn more about One Summer Chicago and other employment […]
Familias con seres queridos neuro diversos o con otras sensibilidades sensoriales son invitados a explorar nuestras galerías antes del horario público, participar en actividades y crear arte. Este evento es para todas las edades y niveles de desarrollo.
Family Matters Educational Support Coach Abbi Mars will cover:
Key strategies for educating individuals with an intellectual disability about the changes that come with puberty
Resources for learning more about puberty and sexuality
Tips for how to talk about and promote understanding around puberty-related changes
This seminar will address important developments in education law and policy during the past year. The program will feature:
legislative and policy updates from the Illinois State Board of Education;
a focus on student mental and behavioral health screening;
updates on Title IX, including an overview of the final regulations released in April 2024 and their implications for schools;
hot topics in special education law; and
a presentation from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights on case processing procedures and federal guidance on student-on-student harassment.
¿Le gustaría saber las experiencias y consejos de algunas madres que ya han tenido la experiencia con la transición de sus hijos con discapacidad a la edad adulta? Únase a este gran taller con un panel de madres expertas en el tema.
REGISTER Join Access Living's dynamic in-person youth program designed to empower Chicago residents with disabilities. Explore future career paths through worksite and college tours. Craft a professional resume and master […]
September 5, 2024 07:00 PM REGISTER Are you, or someone you know, a family trying to get Early Intervention services? Have you been referred and are waiting for a call […]
Participants will learn: How to apply for SSI How employment impacts SSI benefits
Participants will learn: Cómo solicitar SSI Cómo el empleo afecta los beneficios de SSI Presentadora:
Family-to-Family Health Information Center Symposium: Uniting Healthcare, Advocacy, and Disability Virtual Conference | September 17, 2024
