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March 2019

Mom’s Retreat 2019 (3/22/19 through 3/24/19)

March 22 @ 5:00 pm–March 24 @ 11:30 am

Pine Manor Estates, 26 Pine Lake Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901 United States + Google Map

Description: This retreat is designed for moms of children with special needs. Relax, refresh and rejuvenate with other moms who share common experiences raising children with special needs. There will be opportunities to get information, network, relax, enjoy activities, and simply have some peace and quiet on your own. There is a $50 fee to cover retreat expenses. Presenter(s): TBD This overnight retreat begins Friday, March 22nd at 5:00 p.m. and concludes on Sunday, March 24th at 11:30 a.m. Location: Pine Manor…

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April 2019

On Your Mark, Get Set: Parents Lead the Way with IEPs

April 11 @ 5:30 pm–7:30 pm

St. Clair County Regional Office of Education, 1000 South Illinois Street
Belleville, IL 62220 United States + Google Map

Description: This interactive workshop will review the components of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) with a focus on parent participation and empowerment. Several chapters from the ISBE Parent Handbook will be reviewed and questions encouraged. Parents will gain information to increase their understanding of the IEP process and advocate on their child’s behalf. Presenter(s): Deborah Bruns Registration: 5:00 PM Workshop: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Location: St. Clair County Regional Office of Education, 1000 South Illinois Street, Belleville, IL 62220…

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Funding Assistance

Parent Fellowships
Parent Education Fellowships are now available for individual requests of up to $100 per award, and may be used for workshop registration, lodging, or childcare. Note: Individuals may apply only once during our fiscal year.
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The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities has a stipend program that pays for Illinois families to attend conferences.
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Websites for Grants for Families Challenged with Autism
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Family Events & Support

2019 ISD Outreach Statewide Parent Conferences: Free Conferences for Parents of Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
February 23, 2019-Marion, March 9, 2019-Wheeling, April 27, 2019-Springfield, May 11, 2019-Chicago
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Functional Vision & Hearing Screening Training’s
March 7, 2019-Rockford, March 8, 2019-Peoria, April 11, 2019-Mt. Vernon
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The Clerc Center, in partnership effort with Hands & Voices Family Leadership in Language and Learning, is hosting the free online learning community event on Early Accessible Language.
March 10-13, 2019
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Conferences for Illinois Parents of Children with Vision Loss March 16, 2019-Belleville, April 20, 2019-Kankakee
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Illinois Family Leaders Collaboration presents the:
13th Annual Family Conference-Resources and Inspiration for Adult Family Members and Caregivers of Children with Disabilities
April 6, 2019-Peoria
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Free Family Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Children and Adolescents with Brain Disorders
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Grand Parents Support Group
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Illinois Center for Autism Support Group
Every third or fourth Wednesday of each month
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Family Resources

The Spectrum: A resource for busy parents of children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or other special need!
Parenting Tips, Info, Updates and News from Connie Hammer (parent, coach)
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Free Children’s Vision Screening
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Respite Services
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Air Force Respite Care
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Family Needs Survey
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Child Dental Services for Patients to age 20 on Medicaid
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Insurance Coverage for Autism
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Parent Right’s Guide Educational Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding Special Education in Illinois
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St. Louis Zoo/UCP Heartland Visual Schedule
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Zero to Three – Military Families
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