Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays (RCADD)

The Autism Spectrum & Developmental Disorders Resource Center at the Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital seminar series for neurodiversity

"ABA 101"

Thursday, July 25, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

REGISTER HERE:
https://ascension-virtualcare.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1UrxuOmNTFyT1Q7y55AYjA #/registration

REGISTER HERE!

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🎤Are you a family currently in the Illinois Early Intervention program?

🙌🏼Did you know families in EI have a RIGHT to the therapy services indicated on their plan?

🤯Did you know that there is a law in Illinois that all families in EI should be receiving ALL the therapies recommended for them within 30 days of signing their plan?

💥 Did you know that families NOT receiving their recommended services can take action against the state to begin receiving what was recommended?

Learn about all of this, and more, as we partner with Equip For Equality and Start Early to bring you the first Family Rights and Complaint Process Town Hall.

Hear directly from the experts on 7/23 at 7 pm. Registration link with be forthcoming.

Please share with families, service coordinators, CFC managers, therapists, and other EI stake holders. All are welcome to join in this town hall. The message will be very family focused and we are hoping this directly reaches as many families as possible.

Tú y Yo / Mentoría
JULIO 15, 5PM

Grupo de apoyo social para adolescentes y adultos autistas. Para edades de 14 años en adelante.

Facilitado por Angélica Dávila. A Angélica le diagnosticaron autismo cuando era adulta y creció con una hermana autista más joven. Anteriormente trabajó como Especialista Principal en Discapaidades para el Centro de Recursos para Autismo y Retrasos en el Desarrollo de la Universidad de Illinois en Chicago.

INSCRÍBASE:
https://uic.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsd-yspjgrG9d9iofAZz9ZQRMBXqu7E5ia

Effective teaching means individualized learning for all, ensuring children with disabilities thrive. Using Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, we create inclusive environments where every child can access, participate, and succeed.

Learn more here: https://buff.ly/35i0Z6d

Please join the 21st Century Dads Foundation and Special Fathers Network for an enlightening panel discussion on Autism, featuring three of the country's most well
respected Autistic self advocates:

Dr. Temple Grandin
Dr. Eric Endlich
Sam Farmer

As we learn more and more about Autism, it's becoming increasingly well understood that doctors and therapists
bring a lot of experience to the table, but to really learn
about Autism, it requires the lived experience of those
with Autism.

Special Thanks To Our Program Sponsors:

Autism Tennessee
Exceptional Parent Magazine
Exercise Connection
Just Two Dads
Protected Tomorrows
&
Stanford Neurodiversity The Autism Hero Project

Register Here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdO-spzwtGN1ouLCr5bRzLK79BlzaV9P6 #/registration

Date & Time Jun 11, 2024 06:00 PM in
CST

Description Los participantes aprenderán:

- lo que significa "fecha de remisión"
- los plazos para que la escuela tome una
decisión sobre la realización de una evaluación
- comprenderá qué áreas o "dominios" se evalúan en una
evaluación
- con qué frecuencia el distrito debe realizar
una reevaluación
- obtendrá información sobre las evaluaciones educativas
independientes

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rcO6trz0rGtRLN3yIrINSa7iOttg7YWiu #/registration

Special Education Rights Webinar: Discipline and IDEA

Date & Time Jun 12, 2024 06:00 PM in

Unlock a comprehensive understanding of students’ rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) concerning discipline in this enlightening webinar. Delve into the nuanced relationship between discipline and IDEA, gaining valuable insights into the protections afforded to students with disabilities. Explore the specific provisions and guidelines that shape disciplinary actions within the framework of IDEA.

This session aims to demystify the complexities, ensuring that parents, educators, and advocates are well-informed about the safeguards in place. Empower yourself with knowledge to navigate the intersection of discipline and IDEA, fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment for students with disabilities.

Register Here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpf-ypqDMvHtMuWnwEm-H3vsgUPntMdn6y #/registration

Summer is a time for joy and play, but for families with disabilities, it can sometimes bring unique challenges, especially when juggling the needs of multiple children. Often, siblings of individuals with disabilities can feel overlooked or struggle to connect and understand their brother or sister.
Join us for a warm and inclusive playdate designed to nurture strong, meaningful relationships between siblings! Led by our compassionate team at Leep Forward, kids will engage in delightful activities and games aimed at fostering genuine connections. Meanwhile, parents will have the opportunity to observe and learn valuable techniques for creating supportive environments at home that encourage sibling play and interaction.

Our panel of siblings, spanning different ages, will share their own experiences and offer practical advice to parents on cultivating healthy sibling relationships and ensuring that each child receives the support they need. Plus, families will enjoy community connections, delicious food, open play, and exciting giveaways!

Come join us for this FUN and enriching event, where every child is celebrated and valued for who they are! Register for this free event: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd40Q35ShnAbrvMbv4NWvpT9XWqL46X-gnbAcRJyJ3L9Ysswg/viewform

An IEP can be the key to success for students with disabilities, but only if that student understands their plan and how to use it. Join Family Matters as we go over a specialized training for students that will help them understand the importance of their own IEPs.

Click the Link below to register yourself and your student.

(please fill out a separate registration for each)

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_af-DHzOPTiSsjBHx2LS18g #/registration

The cop on a rooftop event is today!!!

There's still time to participate in today's Cop on a Rooftop event at Dunkin', 1651 W. Roosevelt Road. UIC Police will be there till noon to raise funds for Special Olympics Illinois. Stop by to meet Ham, the UICPD therapy dog and Staley, the Chicago Bears mascot while supporting a great cause!

https://today.uic.edu/events/special-olympics-cop-on-a-rooftop/

Cicadas Social Story
"The cicadas are coming, here is what I need to
know"...
https://havedreams.org/social-stories

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From sharing information on developmental milestones, to facilitating critical health services & offering job training opportunities, for 59 years has helped transform the lives of MORE than 40 million children and their families nationwide.
https://nhsa.org/happy-birthday-head-start/

Puberty can be a confusing time, especially for children with disabilities. Join Family Matters Educational Support Coach Abbi Mars for information and strategies to help you navigate puberty with your loved one.

REGISTER HERE:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_E6eZOtJYQRyibKHQPxk1wA #/registration

"OwlLight Therapy is here to service and educate the community on Autism education and acceptance through ABA Therapy".
https://owllighttherapy.com/

WE ARE OPEN! Enroll your child to our center based ABA program. We take most medicaid plans!

The Cognition Behavior and Mindfulness (CBM) Clinic is a multidisciplinary research, training and clinical program that provides high-quality, evidence-based behavior intervention services to children with autism and other developmental disabilities and their families.

Weekly cognition, behavior and mindfulness camp featuring interactive group sessions for children in kindergarten through sixth grade with autism and other developmental disabilities

The University of Illinois Chicago’s (UIC) Institute on Disability and Human Development is hosting Summer Mindfulness Camp from June 10 to July 26 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Each weekly camp will have a different theme:

June 10 to 14 – Space
June 17 to 21- Under the Sea
June 24 to 28 – Jurassic/Dinosaurs
July 8 to 12 – Around the World
July 15 to 19 – Medieval
July 22 to 26 – Superhero

Summer Mindfulness Camp offers interactive group sessions for students in kindergarten through sixth grade with autism and other disabilities.

Camp participants will learn how to:

Focus, concentrate and solve problems
Manage emotions and make wise choices
Pay attention to their inner self
Appreciate others and enjoy the world around them
The cost for each camper is $150 per week.

For questions, contact Meredith Matthews at (312) 996-7988 or [email protected].

https://dscc.uic.edu/events/summer-mindfulness-camp-for-children-in-chicago/

Diverse Learners Recovery Fund for Students With Disabilities
$500 Stipends for Chicago Students with Disabilities:

Fondo de recuperación de estudiantes diversos para estudiantes con discapacidades Estipendios de $500 para estudiantes con discapacidades de Chicago:

"We encourage Chicago families of students with disabilities to apply for a chance to receive a one-time financial assistance payment".

"Alentamos a las familias de estudiantes con discapacidades de Chicago a solicitar la oportunidad de recibir un pago único de asistencia financiera".

This week, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a new program for students with disabilities attending Chicago Public Schools. The new Diverse Learners Recovery Fund aims to provide 8,000 one-time cash grants to support their children with disabilities (max two per household). The program is a collaboration between the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and Ada S. McKinley Community Services. Interested families should apply at https://www.adamopd.com

Esta semana, el alcalde de Chicago, Brandon Johnson, anunció un nuevo programa para estudiantes con discapacidades que asisten a las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago. El nuevo Fondo de Recuperación de Estudiantes Diversos tiene como objetivo proporcionar 8.000 subvenciones únicas en efectivo para apoyar a sus hijos con discapacidades (máximo dos por hogar). El programa es una colaboración entre la Oficina del Alcalde para Personas con Discapacidades y Ada S. McKinley Community Services. Las familias interesadas deben aplicar en https://www.adamopd.com/

We are well under 1 month to go until our 5th Annual Any K wellness kickoff event. Have you set your wellness goal yet?

10K? 5K? FLY A KITE? RUN AROUND THE KITCHEN? KICK BALL INTO THE LAUNDRY BASKET? It's your choice! Support KEEN's inclusive ANY K Any way you can!

Set your goal today at https://www.keenchicago.org/---any-k-registration



ID: Written is: "5th annual KEEN Any K | 30 days of wellness. You got this! Any K, Any Way! | May 18 10:30am-1pm | Rauner Family YMCA | 2700 S Western | Support our community! Set a wellness goal! Join us! ". Within circles throughout the post image are two images. One image is a group of Any K participants walking together while the group leader cheers them on with a large megaphone, the second is a KEEN Athlete and a volunteer at last year's Any K. Also included is the Any K "team KEEN" logo.

Understanding Special Education: An Overview for Foster Parents from FaFamily Matters Parent Training and Information CenterIDEA requires the involvement of a parent in every step of the special education process for every child who already receives or may need special education services and supports, including children who are placed in foster care. Foster parents play crucial roles in supporting the educational needs of children with known or suspected disabilities who have or may need special education and related services.

Join Family Matters PTIC on May 20th, 2024 at 6:00 PM for information on understanding your role and the ins and outs of special education.

Click here to register https://fmptic.org/happenings/event-calendar.html/event/2024/05/20/understanding-special-education-an-overview-for-foster-parents/477934

On Sunday, April 28 from 8-10am, Lincoln Park Zoo is offering Sensory-Friendly Morning hours for guests with disabilities, chronicle illness, or Deaf to experience the zoo grounds and animal buildings in a comfortable and inclusive environment. Modifications include limited capacity and muted attractions.

This is a free event.

SENSORY-FRIENDLY MORNING AT LINCOLN PARK ZOO Sensory-Friendly Morning at Lincoln Park Zoo - Sunday, April 28 from 8 - 10 a.m.

“This historic rule will simplify the process for people who are eligible for our nation’s health care programs to maintain their connection to their health care providers,” said CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure. “It means less time and money spent on unnecessary processes and more effort dedicated to protecting vital coverage for eligible people.”

Medicaid Officials Remove Barriers For Those With Disabilities With a new rule, federal officials say they are streamlining the Medicaid enrollment process in an effort to make it easier for people with disabilities to get coverage and keep it.

Respiro de emergencia: lo que necesita saber
9 de mayo de 2024
6:00 - 7:00 PM

Únase a FRCD mientras organizamos un seminario web presentado por la Coalición de Respiro de Illinois y aprenda cómo puede acceder al Respiro de emergencia

El Programa de Cuidados de Relevo de Emergencia (ERC) con la agencia principal IDHS- DDD, coordinado por el IRC-Illinois Respite Coalition, está destinado a ayudar a los cuidadores de personas con cualquier discapacidad a lo largo de la vida. El IRC está apto para ofrecer financiación para apoyar a cuidadores en una emergencia planeada o no planeada. En una situación de crisis o emergencia, el sueldo del programa ERC ayuda a cubrir el costo de la supervisión del ser querido del cuidador.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ldOGhrjkjH93V8d2SYJC8_nvPebsfASpl #/registration

Emergency Respite Care Program

The Emergency Respite Care (ERC) Program with lead agency IDHS-DDD, coordinated through the Illinois Respite Coalition (IRC), is intended to help caregivers of individuals
across the lifespan with any disability. The IRC is able to offer funding to support caregivers in a planned or unplanned emergency. In a crisis or emergency situation, the
ERC Program stipend helps to cover the cost of supervision for the caregiver's loved one where no other services are available to assist them in a time of crisis.

Registration
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckde6gqzwsGdKA4Aulh1P4E9YCutq4Vaq3 #/registration

12 Sesame Street Resources for Autistic Children and the People Who Love Them

April is Autism Acceptance Month! As part of our See Amazing in All Children initiative, we have developed new resources to celebrate the unique qualities in all of us. They include a new digital storybook about Julia and her furry friend, Rose; printables and activities to help children develop confidence and self-determination skills; articles for parents and caregivers; and more!

https://sesameworkshop.org/about-us/news/12-sesame-street-resources-for-autistic-children-and-the-people-who-love-them/?rbref=em_web_nwsB_2404&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sfmc&utm_campaign=339755&testind=false&sfmcsub=73281179

The Resource Center for Autism & Developmental Delays statement on Autism Awareness Month:

La declaración del Centro de Recursos para el Autismo y los Retrasos en el Desarrollo sobre el Mes de Concientización sobre el Autismo:

Awareness comes with the exchange of ideas and experiences
Awareness comes when we listen with intent
Awareness comes at the direction of others

La conciencia viene con el intercambio de ideas y experiencias
La conciencia surge cuando escuchamos con intención
La conciencia viene en la dirección de otros

“You can't find a period in history or a place in geography or time where there aren't people with disabilities. And yet somehow, we’ve barely scratched the surface of that history,”

Teaching disability history in schools is 'long overdue,' advocates say Many people with disabilities say they never saw themselves in history textbooks. That's starting to change.

Click the link below to register for this important workshop from our friends at Starnet Chicago!

https://web.cvent.com/event/9a1cffa0-a83b-4a60-9a76-efdf367fa760/summary