Family Resource Center
on Disabilities
Family Resource Center on Disabilities
Offers Free Virtual IEP Support
Are you struggling with navigating your child's IEP? Do you have questions about your child's special education services, but don't know how to ask?

Complete our IEP Support form or call (312)939-3513. Make a virtual appointment to meet with one of our parent trainers.

Si desea hablar con nuestros entrenadores de padres en español sobre el IEP de su hijo, puede completar este formulario o llamar al (312) 375-8136. Todos los servicios de FRCD son gratuitos.
Illinois ABLE Q&A Webinar for Disability Agency Staff and Guardians. 

Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Noon – 1pm CT

Questions that agencies and guardians have been asking about IL ABLE will be answered! Here are just some of the questions that will be answered:
 
  • Can a disability agency open an IL ABLE account for clients?
  • Can Stimulus Payments be deposited into an IL ABLE account?
  • What forms must be completed to open an IL ABLE account for an ABLE-eligible adult? Who completes the forms?
  • If the adult is under guardianship, who opens the IL ABLE account?
 
These and many more questions will be answered. You must register to attend.
Office of Diverse Learners Supports & Services & Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities
Virtual Expo / Ver Español abajo

Fri, June 4, 2021
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT


About this event
Virtual ODLSS / MOPD Community Connections Diverse Learner Expo
Event Highlights:
  • IEP Review Clinic
  • Exhibitors
  • Presentation and Workshops
  • Raffles
Questions? Contact the Parent Involvement Specialist Team odlssparentsupport@cps.edu.
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Expo Virtual ODLSS/MOPD Conexiones Comunitarias para Aprendices Diversos
Contaremos con:
  • Clínica de IEP
  • Exhibidores
  • Presentaciones y Talleres
  • Rifas
¿Preguntas? Contacte al Equipo de Especialistas en Participación de Padres odlssparentsupport@cps.edu.
Planning for the Future for the Children and/or Developmental Disabilities Virtual Webinar Series.

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 -
12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

  • 12:30 - 2:15 pm - “Government Benefits” presented by Sherri Schneider
  • 2:15 - 2:30 pm Break
  • 2:30 - 4:30 pm - “Special Needs Estate & Future Planning” presented by Brian Rubin & Benjamin Rubin

Half Day


Tuesday, June 8, 2021-
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

  • 9:00 - 10:45 am - “Government Benefits” presented by Sherri Schneider
  • 10:45 - 11:00 am Break
  • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm - “Special Needs Estate & Future Planning” presented by Brian Rubin & Benjamin Rubin
  • 1:00 - 1:30 Lunch Break
  • 1:30 - 2:15 pm - “PUNS/Home Base Services” presented by Shirley Perez
  • 2:15 - 2:30 pm Break
  • 2:30 - 3:30 pm - “Navigating Aspects of the Criminal Justice System” presented by Jennifer Hansen
Full Day
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, a time to raise awareness about communication disorders. Speech and language disorders are among the most common conditions that young children experience, and Early Intervention (EI) can be vital support. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association recommends that parents and caregivers learn the signs of communication disorders and seek an EI evaluation if they have any concerns.

For more information about Early Intervention, speech-language therapy, or to make an appointment, please email us or call 847.412.4379

JCFS is back in the Clinic!

Ready, Set, Grow
Join JCFS for their playgroup designed for children aged 2-3 years old, to help develop communication, language, and social skills.

Social Superheroes
Looking for a fun way to learn social awareness, communication skills, and self-regulation? In this speech-language pathologist-led group, children will use Social Thinking Curriculum to learn to be flexible-thinking superheroes. Geared for 6-8-year-olds but flexible based on interest.

For more information about these groups, email Megan Kowalski MeganKowalski@JCFS.org
SUFEO (Stand Up For Each Other!)
Stand Up For Each Other (SUFEO) Chicago is a group of law students that provides free information and services, under attorney supervision, to K-12 students in a variety of areas. SUFEO offers support and representation to students experiencing:

Inadequate special education services
Bullying or harassment
Suspension, expulsion, or other discipline
Barriers related to COVID-19 and remote learning

Additionally, SUFEO offers free "know your rights" trainings to students, parents/guardians, and other community advocates. We are also excited to collaborate with the newly launched Anti-Bullying Project at the Civitas ChildLaw Center.

These services are for K-12 students or their parents/guardians who need help. SUFEO returns all calls within 24-48 hours to schedule an intake.


Email: sufeochicago@gmail.com

Hotline: 773-800-0338
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