Webinar: Navigating Puberty and Developmental Disability

Family Matters 1901 S. 4th St. Suite 209, Effingham, IL

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

Free

Education Law: A Year in Review (11th Annual)

Loyola University Chicago School of Law 25 E. Pearson St., Chicago, IL, United States

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.

Free

Early Intervention Families Rights & Filing Complaints

Virtual Event Virtual Event

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 […]

Registration Is Open for the Family to Family Health Information Center Symposium!

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

Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe

ine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Tepeyac Pastoral Center) 1170 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA ine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Tepeyac Pastoral Center) 1170 N River Rd, Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

Ofrézcase como voluntario para  ayudar a las familias con discapacidades a participar en una experiencia  inolvidable de espiritualidad,  cultura y conexión para ayudar 

a construir una comunidad. Para más información llama o mande un text al (224) 407-2047.  

Creating Pathways: Empowering Students with Disabilities for Success in Higher Education – An Informational Webinar by A Place For Us

Join us for an empowering webinar hosted by A Place For Us, an organization dedicated to helping students with disabilities succeed in higher education. Did you know only 11% of people with disabilities enroll in college, and just 5% graduate? We’re here to change that! A Place For Us connects students with disabilities nationwide, offering mentorship, guidance, and a supportive community. Founded by college students with disabilities, we know firsthand the challenges and triumphs of navigating higher education. Learn about your rights, build advocacy skills, and find the support you need to thrive. This is your place. Register today!