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Virtual Conference – “Planning for the Future for Children and Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities”

When

Thursday, February 15, 2024    
9:00 am - 1:15 pm
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Event Type

A virtual, half-day conference to help families and caregivers plan for the future for children and adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD)

Join The Arc of Illinois on Zoom for “Planning for the Future for Children and Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities” on Feb. 15. from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

There will be three sessions:

  • 9 to 10:45 a.m. – “Special Needs Estate and Future Planning” presented by Brian Rubin, JD, and Benjamin Rubin, JD, LLM, Rubin Law
  • 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. – “Planning for the future of your child/young adult living with a disability!” presented by Shirley Perez and Ruth Aguilar, The Arc of Illinois Ligas Family Advocate Program
  • 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. – “Facilitating Student Engagement in Transition and IEP Development” presented by Megan Mutti, Family Matters Parent Training Center

The cost is $40 per self-advocate/family member and $55 per professional.

Family/self-advocate stipends are available. You can submit a stipend application online, call (815) 464-1832, or email karin@thearcofil.org to apply.

See the Planning for the Future brochure to register and learn more.

You can also register online for the Planning for the Future conference.