Free IN-PERSON 3-Day Training Event

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TRAINING DATES & TIMES

It is that time of the year again! Time for the CBM Summer Mindfulness Camps!! This year we have two camps per day, Monday-Friday, from 6/12/23-7/29/23 (There will be no camp the week of July 4th). Each week will be a new camp with plenty of fun themes and activities.

Our morning camp will be for our little friends grades K-5 (8:30AM - 11:30 AM). The teen camp will be for grades 6-12 (12:PM-3:PM). Please feel free to share the attached flyers with anyone you think may be interested, and email me (achast2@uic.edu) should you have any questions! It is going to be a fun summer at CBM!

The registration link can be accessed through the QR code on the flyer, or at the following link: https://uic.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZ5kwiVR2GpXWom

Monday, June 5, 2023

9:30 AM 11:30 AM

Erickson Woods

1651 Willow RoadWinnetka, IL, 60093United States (map)

Intended Age Audience: 3-5 years

Registration is preferred but drop-in attendees are welcome - Register Here.

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Lurie Children's SAILS (Supporting Adolescents with Independent Life Skills) program offers a six-week curriculum to teach teens to prepare for their future in work, college and managing their healthcare. There are also sessions for parents for more information and support.

Guardianship and Alternatives for Supportive Decision Making | May 25 | 6 p.m.–7 p.m.

Presenters: Karin Carli, JD, and Susan Fleming, JD, Greenlight Family Services
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Overview of the Arc of Illinois’ Services & Programs | June 8 | 6 p.m.–7 p.m.
Presenters: Ms. Erica Stearns, Information & Outreach Specialist, The Arc of Illinois’ Lifespan Program
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Changes in Public Benefits as an Adult | June 22 | 6 p.m.–7 p.m.
Presenters: Sarah Hess, JD, Legal Council for Health Justice
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Vocational Options after the age of 22 | July 13 | 6 p.m.–7 p.m.
Presenters: Jamie Taradash,CRC, Manager, Pre-Vocational and Life Planning, Lurie Children’s
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What: Paid fellowships for projects supporting the missions of Progress Center for Independent Living and Chicago ADAPT

Who: No restrictions on eligibility for those who apply When: Fellowships run year round. Current applications are due June 1, 2023

How much: Fellows may receive a stipend of up to $5,000 depending on project Call for applications is now open for the Larry Biondi Fellowship for Radical Thought & Action. If you are interested in a paid 4-6 month fellowship working on projects that advance the work of two leading disability rights organizations in the Chicago area, we look forward to hearing from you.

Thursday, June 15, 2023 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT.

Registration is required. Please click here to register for this class.

Class Description: Selecting our replacements for when we can no longer do the job is a daunting task. What if we have no one who is able or willing? What if we don't want our other children to have to change their lives to take on these tasks? Our guest speakers will help us learn what corporate guardians and corporate trustees do, how they provide services, and how you might find the right corporate service that fits your family's needs.

Chicago’s Metropolitan Area Parent Training and Information Center!

May 20, 2023

10:00 AM - 12:00PM

Are you tired of getting the run-around while wading through an alphabet soup of acronyms? Are you frustrated because you are unsure of how to help your child struggling in school? Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy will provide you with these important tools: Going from frustration to empowerment; Who is an advocate and why become one? How to effectively advocate for your child.

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June 3, 2023

10:00 AM - 12:00PM

Preparing your child to transition to adulthood can be a daunting task. This webinar will focus on the initial steps of the transition process in the Illinois special education system from an academic perspective. The topics covered include: -Defining transition plans and its components -Understanding transition services -Tips for parents preparing their child for adulthood.

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Looking for a warm and cozy place to hang out on a Monday morning, either by yourself or with friends? Come by to enjoy a hot cup of coffee and fresh scone while you support TrueNorth Transition students demonstrate their amazing job readiness skills at this job training site. We're open for business every Monday that school is in session, from 9-11 am. Curt's Cafe is located at 1766 2nd Street in Highland Park.

Mark your calendars for The Arc of Illinois Health Care Coverage Options and Benefits Conference

The Family to Family Health Information Center and Family Voices is pleased to present another popular virtual webinar on Health Care Coverage Options and Benefits on September 14, 2023.

Stay tuned for details and registration.

Seminario Webinar en Espanol: El Seguro Social (SSA) Asegurando el Presente y el Futuro

Date & Time: May 25, 2023 05:30 PM

Description Presentadora: Srta Josephine Mueller, Especialista Bilingüe en asuntos públicos para la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) en el área de Chicago

El público aprenderá • ¿Quién contribuye al fondo de Seguro Social? • Los requisitos para recibir los beneficios por incapacidad. • Los requisitos para recibir SSI. • Medicare • Servicios a su disposición por medio de su cuenta de my Social Security • Cómo solicitar los beneficios • Conocimiento del fraude • ¡Síguenos en las redes sociales!

2023 Conoce Tus Opciones! (Espanol)

¿Recibió recientemente una carta de notificación temprana o una carta de selección de PUNS? Únase a nosotros para aprender sobre sus opciones bajo la Exención basada en el hogar y la comunidad de Medicaid para adultos con Discapacidades del desarrollo en Illinois. Discutiremos las opciones de servicio y soporte, exploraremos el rol de su ISC, revise los pasos clave que debe seguir para prepararse para los apoyos y analicepreocupaciones y barreras comunes.

Monthly – 1st Viernes

Comenzamos el 2 de Junio 2023

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Zoom: Online Webinar

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May Meet-Up!

May 25 from 6-7pm central, join pediatric audiologist Dr. Michelle Hu as she shares her experiences from patient to professional as a Hard of Hearing audiologist.

Event is free and virtual.

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ASL, English, and Spanish accessible.

Reunion:

Audiologia Pediátrica

Invitada especial y presentadora la Dr. Michelle Hu compartira historias personales y profesionales de su experiencia personal como una audiologa para niños con mal de oído.

Mayo 25, 2023 de 6-7pm central

Es un evento Virtual!

Registracion es gratis pero requirida

Disponibilidad en lenguaje de Seña, Español e Ingles.

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Join the Chicago Park District and CHS for our annual KidFest!

Participate in fishing, games, storytelling, scavenger hunt, and an opportunity to socialize with other Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing families!

June 10, 2023 from 10am - 12:30pm at McKinley Park in Chicago.

Registration free but required.

www.bit.ly/KidFest23

The event will be accessible in ASL, English, and Spanish.

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Un día lleno de diversion, cuentos en language, de señas, música y actividades de cocina. Un día de diversión para los niños sordos, sordociegos o con problemas de audición y sus familias para aprender sobre los recursos locales, jugar juegos y conocer otras familias.

Sábado, 10 de junio de 2023

10-12:30pm, McKinley Park, Chicago.

ASL, inglés y español accesible.

Este es un evento presencial que se llevará a cabo al aire libre. La preinscripción es gratuita pero obligatoria:

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Engage with your legislators by making a call, sending a letter or completing a witness slip indicating your support for the wage increase for Direct Support Professionals (DSP)

What is the IDD community seeking in FY24?

SB2026 and HB3569 would implement a $4 per hour DSP wage increase beginning 1/1/24.

The ask is $88.5M in addition to the Governor’s Introduced Budget.

They Deserve More is moving forward assertively with state legislators to advocate strongly for a $4 per hour wage increase for the dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Once again, it is so important that legislators hear from you -- their constituents -- about why this increase is so critically needed to support people with disabilities, their families and the staff who provide day services and 24/7/365 residential care.

Tell your legislators to implement a $4 per hour raise increase for DSPs.

Click the link below to learn more and contact your legislator. Encourage your friends and family to do the same!

Learn More at https://www.theydeservemore.com/

Disability Benefits 101 gives you online tools and information on employment, health coverage, and benefits.

You can plan ahead and learn how work and benefits go together.

Although the Autism Resource Directory is targeted to families with a family member with Autism many of the resources listed are for individuals with varying disabilities and special needs. For example, dentists or doctors available to families.

Winnetka Voices is a podcast hosted by The Winnetka Public Schools, featuring candid conversations on issues relevant to education and shared resources to support our students and families.

Episode #6: Cultivating a Culture of Belonging

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All dads are invited to join this meet-up group sponsored by the Special Father's Network and C.I.T.Y. of Support. The group will be meeting on a monthly basis for the purpose of creating a safe place for dads raising children with special needs to learn from one another, discuss issues of concern, and form long-lasting friendships. https://cityofsupport.org/event/dads-meet-up-group-2

Dads who are interested in joining are encouraged to send an email to: hello@cityofsupport.org for sign-up information.

Join us for information, resources, tips and strategies on a variety of topics to empower you in your parenting or caregiving journey with your child with autism. Come to connect and interact with others navigating a similar journey! Parents of newly diagnosed children are strongly encouraged to attend.

Lurie Children's Sound Experience is a social experience for families of children with hearing loss. We offer Sound Experience four Saturday afternoons throughout the school year at our Outpatient Center in Westchester.

The program aims to provide:

• A network of parents of children with hearing loss who are going through or have gone through similar situations and to share experiences and information
• Information for families about hearing loss and how it affects our children
• An opportunity for children with hearing loss to meet other children with hearing loss

What to Expect at Sound Experience

• Parents informally share information and stories before the formal breakout sessions
• Children and siblings of all ages are entertained with a dedicated staff of volunteers
• Parents meet in an adjoining room to discuss the meeting’s topic

How to Get Involved

To learn more about Sound Experience, ask your audiologist or contact Cara Donahue at 312.227.3061 or cdonahue@luriechildrens.org.

APH FamilyConnect and The Chicago Lighthouse are pleased to offer this virtual support group for parents and families of children who are blind or visually impaired. These monthly sessions are for families to connect with and learn from each other about the joys, challenges, and adventures of raising children with visual impairments and blindness. These sessions are open to families. You only need to register once for this ongoing series. The No ACVREP or professional development credits will not be available.

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The Association of Parents and Staff (APS) is an organization of parents who have children with special needs in any of TrueNorth's 18 member school districts, and the staff who serve them. Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of our children with disabilities through advocacy, partnership and support. Together with our staff partners, we hope to heighten awareness and understanding of learning differences, provide ongoing training and education, and offer support and connections to all.

Whether children are enrolled in a TrueNorth instructional classroom or receive services through their local school district, all parents of children with learning differences are welcome.

If you would like to connect with your district representative or have questions for our Parent Engagement Facilitator, Nicole Magesis, please email us at apsnewsletter@truenorth804.org