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.
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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
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
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.
$50 Summit Registration fee is required for all attendees, including personal support workers. Financial assistance for registration fee is available.
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!
