Family Resource Ctr @FRCDPTI
Family Resource Center on Disabilities(FRCD)is a nonprofit organization and community resource for families of individuals with special needs. frcd.org Chicago, IL Joined April 2010-
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Want to make a real difference in a child’s life? On Monday, September 8th, 2025, the Illinois State Board of Education and Family Matters PTIC are hosting a free virtual training from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Register:zoom.us/webinar/regist… #ESP #FamilyMattersPTIC
New UIC Transition to Adulthood Webinar Series for Families Begins June 26 Date June 26, 2025 Time 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm events.zoom.us/ev/AvWwPZgs-Rf… #specialEducation #adulthood #DivisionofSpecializedCare
Register for RTA’s Group Transit Virtual Education Seminar Hosted By ESW Date June 25, 2025 Time 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday, June 25 · 6 – 7pm CDT eventbrite.com/e/rtas-group-t… #RTA #DisabilityBenefits
Register for Special Education Rights Webinar: The Behavior Intervention Plan Date: June 21, 2025 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
Double Good Days Double Good Days is a FREE event that provides all-abilities fun for children with special needs along with their families and caregivers. Register: eventbrite.com/e/double-good-… #DoublegoodDays #SpecialNeeds
Navigating the Transition Plan: Special Education Rights Webinar Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
TAP / IDHD / LEND Webinar Series Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 1-2pm TITLE: Dignity in Pay: Advancing Equity: Eliminating Subminimum Wage and Paving the Way for Competitive Employment in Illinois #specialeducation #autism #autismillinois uic.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
Upcoming Conference:
Creating Pathways: Empowering Students with Disabilities for Success in Higher Education – An Informational Webinar by A Place For Us. Register 2 Day: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #specialEducation
¡Aplica ahora para la Capacitación en Liderazgo Clase 6! 📅 Oct 25, 2024 – Jun 21, 2025. Solicitudes hasta el 7 de septiembre. frcd.org/capacitacion-e…
Apply now for the Partner and Policy Making Class 6 Leadership Training! Designed for adults with developmental disabilities, their families, and supporters. 📅 Runs from Oct 25, 2024 – Jun 21, 2025. Don’t miss out—applications are due by Sept 7, 2024! frcd.org/partner-and-po…
FRCD 2024 Parent Advocacy Leadership (PAL) Program Registration Is Open frcd.org/frcd-2024-pare… #specialeducation #parentadvocacy #specialedrights #education
Seis principios de IDEA: Martes, 28 de Mayo 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
TAKE ACTION! – House Bill 793 HAM #4 will be heard in the Illinois House Labor & Commerce Committee at its next hearing this Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 10:00 AM. #FRCD shares this info behalf of the #IllinoisCouncilonDevelopmentalDisabilities frcd.org/take-action/
Programa de atención de relevo de emergencia: seminario web informativo del ERC May 9, 2024 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
Emergency Respite Care The Emergency Respite Care (ERC) Information Webinar Presented by the @IllinoisRespite Coalition May 8, 2024 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
Join author Kelly Brakenhoff and the talented Liz Tannebaum for an entertaining hour of storytelling, learning, and fun! May 7th, 5:00-6:00pm CST. Register for free here: bit.ly/May-MeetUp
Be a part of our parent leaders meeting. It will be next Tuesday, April 30th- Don't miss out on our conversation around school budgets for this upcoming school year. 📷 📷 Register for our virtual meet up at the CORRECT link tinyurl.com/aprilLeader
Grab your seat today! The Arc of Illinois 74th Annual Convention May 1-2, 2024 thearcofil.org/74th-annual-co…
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