Developmental Differences Resource Fair February 9th

developmental difference fairThe 3rd Annual Fair is dedicated to providing Chicago families with school options, service providers, and nonprofits in one place that focus on serving parents of children with developmental differences. Categories of needs include, but are not limited to, developmental delays (i.e., speech, motor skills), sensory processing disorder, autism, ADD/ADHD, PDD-NOS, mixed receptive-expressive language disorder, Down Syndrome, and physical disabilities. The event is geared toward families with children ages infant through 8th grade.

WHERE: Gordon Tech High School – GYMNASIUM – 3633 N California Ave, Chicago, IL
WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 9th, 10am – 2pm
WHO: Open to the public. Free admission. RSVP below to expedite your check in process.
PARKING: Gordon Tech High School Parking lot and neighborhood parking options.

EXHIBITOR LIST: Access the 2014 DDRF Exhbitor List HERE.

NOTE: We recommend, where possible, to make this an adult-only event. This convention style event and workshops are not ideal for children.

PLUS… Join us for any of our FREE event workshops (each session is limited to the 1st 50 attendees).

10:30 am -11:15 am – Managing Challenging Behaviors – Tuesday’s Child Parent Panel
11:30 am – 12:15 pm – Finding the Right Community Programs for your Child – Lorell Marin, MST, DT & Michaja Prendergast, M.S. OTR/L
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm – Charting Your Child’s Educational Path: Know the Options – Barbara Cohen & Ellen Sternweiler
Have a question or topic you want addressed during one of the workshops? Please email schoolfairs@npnparents.org.

**REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT

Sibling Training about Disability Policy

A man with Downs Syndrome poses with his sister.The University of Illinois at Chicago is offering free training for siblings and their brothers and sisters with disabilities.

People who participate in this training will:
-increase knowledge of disability policy
-share ideas on long term services and supports
-identify strategies to be agents of change
-receive a toolkit of strategies for civic engagement

Participant will learn that:
-Disability policy
-Advocacy strategies
-How to effectively share your story and create change

 

The training will be held on:

March 1st from 9:30am to 2:30pm

The training will be held at:
The University of Illinois at Chicago 1640 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL

To register for training, please contact Katie Arnold at kkeiling@uic.edu or 312-996-1002

The training is FREE
Lunch will be provided.

In addition to the training, UIC is conducting research right before this training to gain your perspective on long term services and supports. This will include a focus group Discussion that will last up to 1.5 hours.

Your participation will provide important feedback that can potentially help guide, expand, and strengthen disability policy. Your participation is voluntary and your responses will be kept confidential.

Reuniones del Grupo de Apoyo-Tema de Discusión:PUNS: Preguntas y Respuestas

Reuniones del Grupo de Apoyo

Tema de Discusión:PUNS: Preguntas y Respuestas

Maestro de ceremonias:
Brent Schwartzhoff
Suburban Access

Ubicación: El Centro Comunitario de Cicero – salon 106 & 107 2250 S. 49th Avenue en Cicero, IL

Hora: reuniones comenzarán puntualmente a las 6:00 P.M. hasta 7:45

Las Lunes, 27 de Enero, 2014

Para más información llame por favor: Margarita o Eli 708-656-8340
Cuidado de los Niños Especializado ofrecido por
WSSRA (Asociación de Recreación Especial de West Suburban)

Support Group Meeting-Topic PUNS

Support Group Meeting-Topic PUNS

Topic of Discussion:
PUNS Questions and Answers

Guest Speaker:
Brent Schwartzhoff
Suburban Access

Location: The Town of Cicero Community Center- Room 106 & 107 2250 S. 49th Avenue in Cicero, IL

Time: meeting will start PROMPTLY@ 6:00pm until 7:45pm
Monday, January 27th, 2014

For more information call: 708-357-4117
Español, por favor llame: Margarita or Eli at 708-656-8340 Specialized Child Care offered by West Suburban Special Recreation Association!

 

Transition to Post Secondary Education

Transition-May-2022

Discusses issues relating to transitioning from school to adult life/post-secondary education, identifying outcomes and developing goals as part of the IEP process. Parents and young adults will become knowledgeable regarding resources in the community in order to build linkages, and ensure a dignified life as a contributing citizen.

Seis Principios de IDEA

Navigating the IEP PROCESS

Este taller tiene una vision general de IDEA (Ley de Educacion para personas con discapacides) Evaluacion, Programa de Educacion Individualizada (IEP), Medio Ambiente menos Restrictivo (LRE), y Garantias de Procedimiento.

Register Now for the 2nd Annual TAG Special Needs Workshop!

Advocacy Group tagBuilding Your Advocacy Toolkit: Empowering Families for Effective School Programming

Friday, March 7th, 2014
(Registration begins at 9:00 am)
9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Morton Arboretum Visitors Center
4100 Illinois Route 53 Lisle, IL 60532

 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE (Enrollment Limited): February 5th, 2014,
Registration Link/Flyer: http://www.iepguardians.org/TAG/2014%20TAG%20FLYER%20&%20REG.pdf

WHAT: A roundtable of special education consultants and advocates provide practical and helpful information for your child’s unique educational needs. Conference Based on feedback from last year’s participants, we will provide more interactive and in depth training on how best to advocate for your child’s school-based supports. Topics will include executive functioning, evaluation and assessment, goals, Response to Intervention (RTI), 504 plans, Transition, and private placements.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Families and services providers of students with learning differences who seek practical and effective strategies to strengthen their partnerships with schools.

PRESENTERS: The Advocacy Group (TAG) is a diverse alliance of Chicagoland advocates and consultants who are dedicated to meaningful outcomes for all individuals who learn differently. Elizabeth Hooper, MA; Paige Koos, EdD, MSW, LCSW, CAS; Sarah Sebert, MA; Matthew Wanzenberg, PhD; Valerie Moreno-Tucker, MA, CRC, LCPC

Registration Fee: $90.00 (Check or Credit Card)
Registration Link/Flyer: http://www.iepguardians.org/TAG/2014%20TAG%20FLYER%20&%20REG.pdf

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Email or call Paige K. Koos, Consulting, Counseling & Advocacy, 630-234-0466, pkoos@yourkidsrights.com for conference or registration information.

 

CANCELLED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER FORECAST: Transitioning to 2014: Support Group Meeting For Families of Students with Disabilities.

Mom and DaughterCANCELLED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER FORECAST: Transitioning to 2014: Support Group Meeting For Families of Students with Disabilities.

With one month and two weeks into 2014, what are your hopes for child in this fairly new year?  Have you set any new goals?  Are your goals obtainable? Is there a plan in place to realistically reach these goals. Can these goals be implemented into your child’s IEP?

CANCELLED Saturday February 8, 2014
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM