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Don't forget to register! Join NEXT for AUTISM's Director of Strategic Workforce Initiatives, Lauren Todd Steinbacher, and an esteemed panel of participants on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at 2:30 pm EST as they discuss selecting the right school for students on the spectrum. Register here: https://bit.ly/3AkH0RT
#autismemployment #autismacceptance #ndeam #autisminclusion
Reel in the đŁ duringâď¸two more Family Fishing Days at Northerly Island Park, 1521 S. Linn White Dr., today, Oct. 20 at 4 pm & Sat., Oct. 23 at 9 am. FREE, 2-hr. instruction for families with children ages 8+. For details, visit https://bit.ly/FamFishing2021 #intheparks
Day 21 of Down Syndrome Awareness Month - Did you know? Celiac disease is more common in people with Down syndrome. The GLOBAL Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome published last year include a section on celiac disease. The authors of the guidelines provided information on celiac disease in people with Down syndrome for health care providers to keep in mind when providing care for adults with Down syndrome. The celiac disease section begins on page 47 of the full guidelines document. The full guidelines, a checklist, and an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association can be found at the link below. We encourage individuals with Down syndrome and their families to share the guidelines with their health care providers.
https://adscresources.advocatehealth.com/global-medical-care-guidelines-for-adults-with-down-syndrome/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=2021-10-21&utm_campaign=DS-month-21&utm_term=celiac-disease
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Join Senior Ligas Family Advocate, Megan Mutti, for a Know Your Options Webinar Series. Register here - http://bit.ly/Arc21_EPIC
ILLINOIS DEPARMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Invites Individuals with Disabilities to
STATE EMPLOYMENT RECRUITMENT WORKSHOP
RSVP Event: https://illinois.webex.com/illinois/onstage/g.php?MTID=ed406e19834140a74cf1ea2f676803094
Our medical director Brian Chicoine, MD, recently updated an article in our Resource Library called "Aging and Life Expectancy." In addition to aging and life expectancy, the resource discusses premature aging and the rate of aging of adults with Down syndrome. It can be found at the following link: https://adscresources.advocatehealth.com/resources/aging-and-life-expectancy/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=2021-06-13&utm_campaign=aging-life-expectancy
âItâs a time to celebrateâ: Sand Ridge marks Juneteenth state holiday with Storybook Walk, âpomp and circumstance eventâ
Events at Sand Ridgeâs Camp Shabbona Woods include storytelling with Kucha and Baba Tony, âMigration Storiesâ presented by Faith in Place, âFaces of the Underground Railroadâ presented by the Little Calumet Underground Railroad Project, âDances of West Africaâ presented by Najwa Dance ...
Prescription Meds At Affordable Prices - NeedyMeds To The Rescue
NeedyMeds is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit that connects people to programs that will help them afford their medications and other healthcare costs. Mission Statement: NeedyMeds educates and empowers those seeking affordable healthcare. Vision Statement: Our vision is affordable healthcare f
A Community Food Drive is being held on Saturday, March 20th at Lake Meadows Shopping Center at 35th & Rhodes from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. First come, first served.
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Play with a Purpose - Calumet Memorial Park District
The Calumet Memorial Park District has many wonderful parks, programs and facilities available to serve our community.
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CHA residents are eligible to attend City Colleges of Chicago at low or no cost. Attend one of our webinar info sessions tonight at 6:30pm to learn about how our various programs can get you started on a path to a better job or career.
Register: bit.ly/3d13sI2
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Attention Suburban Cook County Renters: Do you need help paying your rent and bills due to COVID-19 related income loss? You may be eligible for @cookcountygov rental
assistance program.
Learn more and prepare to apply at: www.cookcountyil.gov/recovery
To be eligible, applicants must:
â Live in suburban Cook County and rent their home (Landlords may apply on behalf of eligible tenants)
â Lack access to other support (e.g., donât live in public housing or receive rental assistance from other programs during the same time period)
â Have proof of financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Click here for Application Checklist for Renters: https://buff.ly/2N8wxGR
Click here for Application Checklist for Landlords: https://buff.ly/3l4Z6RS
Cook County Department of Public Health
Masks Protect You & Me. Take ALL FOUR steps for the most protection:
đˇWear masks
âď¸ Stay 6 feet apart
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đżââď¸Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated places
đ§źWash your hands
Learn more: http://bit.ly/32ORWc3
Chicago Park District
Free covid-19 testing locations in parks. #WearAMask #StaySafe
Douglass Park- Drive Thru: 15th Pl. & California Ave. /Walk up: 18th St. & California Ave, Mon.-Fri., from 10 am-4 pm.
Gately Park (744 E 103rd St.) Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 10 am-4 pm
For more sites & info., visit www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid-19/home.html
THE ANSWER INC (Autism Awareness & Support Agency)
The Arc of Illinois has funding available for individuals with DD to obtain needed technology to be able to join school, workshops, training, meetings, virtual day programs and/or support groups. Wanted to make sure you had this info to share with families. Thank you Mary Pelich Kelly for sharing.
Autism & Special Needs Expo â Chicago Autism Network
Illinois is home to a wealth of autism & special needs service providers. While it is wonderful to have abundant resources available, it can take parents countless hours to research all the options and find the best fit for their child. Likewise, it is difficult for service providers to connect with...
Dynamic Lynks
RSVP for our virtual Open House at dynamiclynks.com/events or DM us!
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Join us all week long from January 18th - January 23rd 2021 to explore our program offerings including individual music therapy sessions, therapy groups, yoga classes, and a Q&A with our staff.
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đ§âđť Zoom Links will be sent directly to you for programs of interest once we receive your RSVP!
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Monday, January 18th 2021
7:00pm CST Caring for Caregivers: A Yoga and Mindfulness class for Parents & Professionals
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Tuesday, January 19th 2021
10:00am CST Little Lynks: Ages 0-3 Music Therapy group for parent & child with a focus on sensorimotor development
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Wednesday, January 20th 2021
4:30pm CST Teen Yoga: Adaptive yoga class for teens (ages 12-18) using traditional vinyasa flows and restorative poses
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5:00pm CST Social Skills Rock: A social Music Therapy group for teens structured in a unique rock band style
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6:00pm CST Power Dynamics: Music and yoga girl group for ages 9-17 to build self-esteem and promote empowerment
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Thursday, January 21st 2021
5:00pm CST Movin' to the Music: A Neurologic Music Therapy group for individuals with sensorimotor, cognitive, and communication needs
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6:00pm CST The Lynk Up: A Mental Health meetup for teens and young adults to learn coping strategies and find community through music
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7:00pm CST Meet the Team! A Q&A with the staff of Dynamic Lynks
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Friday, January 22nd 2021
12:00 - 5:00pm CST Individual meetings and free consultations with Alyssa Stone, owner of Dynamic Lynks, to answer any questions about Music Therapy, Dynamic Lynks, and how we can help an individual in your life reach their fullest potential!
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Saturday, January 23rd 2021
10:00am CST Mini Music Makers: An early childhood Music Therapy group (ages 3-6) to promote communication and social/emotional skill development
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10:00am CST Social Dynamics 2
11:00am CST Social Dynamics 1
Social Dynamics groups utilize common social and emotional development philosophies, in tandem with active music making, to work on social and communication skills
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#MusicTherapy #Neurodiversity #DevelopmentalDifferences #MentalHealth #AllAbilities #CreativeArts #Therapy #ASD #ADHD #2e #Telehealth
Chicago Park District
Are you keeping up with your #GetHealthy in 2021 resolution? We want to help. Create your own workout plan. Pick and choose from 80+ on-demand fitness classes created by our Wellness Team at https://bit.ly/We-Move-Chicago or register for a virtual class at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/get-healthy #WeMoveChicago #NewYearNewMe
Texas Runner With Down Syndrome Defies the Odds
She's competed in races in several cities.
January Special Education Webinars and Parent IEP Support
January Special Education Webinars and Parent IEP Support Family Resource Center ďťżon Disabilities Skills For Effective Parent Advocacy: Special Education Rights Webinar Date: Sat, January 9, 2020 Time
Planning for the Future for Children and Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities Virtual Webinar Series | The Arc of Illinois
Tuesday, January 12, 2021- 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 9:00 - 10:45 am - âGovernment Benefitsâ presented by Sherri Schneider 10:45 - 11:00 am Break
Family Voices Illinois
Here's the link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qOY0GmbRRPKTKkpEIHWbxw
Upcoming webinar opportunities! Please click the link for more information.
http://illinoisguardianship.org/events/upcoming-events/
Upcoming events UPCOMING Online Training EVENTS SAVE THE DATE REGISTRATION INFORMATION WILL BE FORTHCOMING October 14, 2020 10am-11:30am- âHuman Trafficking: A Focus on Individuals with Disabilitiesâ Presenter Sara Sefried, Director of Human Trafficking Services with the Center for Prevention of...
Cook County Department of Public Health
Small social gatherings are places where COVID-19 can quickly spread. As the holidays and cooler weather approaches, prepare for these very special occasions by planning with care using these Small Social Gatherings Safety Tips.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/368Sc94
@IDPH
IL Raise Your Hand
You can find a pdf of the below ODLSS Remote Learning Plan Fact Sheet at this CPS webpage: https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/special-education/
Adult Down Syndrome Center
"People first" is often used to describe the language we use when talking about Down syndrome. Someone is a person with Down syndrome, not a Down syndrome person. But it also refers to a mindset that encourages us to recognize that individuals with Down syndrome have many of the same needs, desires, and goals as everyone else. The video linked below called "If the Shoe was on the Other Foot" is one way to spread awareness of the "people first" mindset.
https://youtu.be/qyLmNOqIYxE
Housing Authority of Cook County
The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) Low Income Public Housing Program will reopen the wait lists for one, two, and three bedroom standard and accessible units located at 1314 Wentworth Ave, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 for persons 18 years of age and older. The household will be required to pay rent equal up to 30% of their adjusted annual income. The HACC is NOW accepting applications. Apply Todayâď¸
âźď¸ To apply, please visit the HACCâs website at https://thehacc.org/ and from HACCâs homepage click on the link âSee Our Open Waitlists.â
âźď¸The wait list will close at 4:00 PM on Thursday October 8, 2020.HACC will only accept up to 150 applications per bedroom size in order to decrease wait time.
âźď¸For more information about this wait list opening
CLICK HERE: https://buff.ly/33CEHvc
âźď¸Contact [email protected] with any issues or questions.
$4.5M to be awarded through 'Healing Illinois' initiative
Gov. JB Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announced the new "Healing Illinois" initiative in response to the racial disparities highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic. The initiative was launched in partnership with the Chicago Community Trust and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDH...
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