Programs of Interest

Parent Network Night

Helping Hand Hosts Informational Program for Parents of Children with Disabilities

All parents of children with disabilities or delays are invited to attend this event and have the opportunity to hear first hand about this innovative way to teach motivation, language skills, and improve behavior. Dr. Daniels, founder of the Chicago Children’s Clinic, is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents.

Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center is a nonprofit organization founded in 1955 to serve the needs of individuals with disabilities and to help them to achieve their highest level of independence through quality programs and services.

If you are a parent of a child with disabilities and would like to attend this event, please RSVP by Tuesday, September 16^th to Carol Boyke at 708-352-3580 ext.383.

The mission of Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center is to assist persons with disabilities to achieve their highest level of independence through quality programs and services.

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The Arc of Illinois

Family to Family Health Information and Education Center

www.thearcofil.org/familytofamily familytofamily@thearcofil.org

708-560-6703 (voice) 866-931-1110(toll free for Illinois families)

“Sharing the Care”

Meeting for families of children and youth with disabilities or chronic illnesses

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 9:30am-3:00pm

Shriners Hospital for Children

2211 N. Oak Park Avenue

Chicago, IL 60707

Learn more about:

* DHS/DRS Home Services Program

* Inclusive Child Care *Special Recreation and Park District Programs*After-school Programs*Respite Care*other options

Call 708-206-1930 to register, fax to 708-206-1171 or register online at www.thearcofil.org/familytofamily

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Family Resource Center on Disabilities (http://www.frcd.org/events.html) Free seminars:

Saturday Mornings (10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.- except holidays and special conferences);Rights Training Seminar In Spanish ONLY The Second Wednesday of each month 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The First Tuesday Morning of each month 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (except holidays)

Does Your Child Have Special Education Needs?

Do You Know Your Rights?

Do you need help in …

• Understanding your rights under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and Section 504 (of the Rehab Act)?

• Obtaining appropriate special education services for your child?

• Accessing and understanding your child’s evaluation?

• Preparing for your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting/annual review?

• Accessing your child’s school records?

• Preparing for a mediation or due process hearing?

You can get the help you need at a free training seminar on Special Education Rights

You will get:

⇒ Information on special education rights for public and private schools
⇒ Step-by-step instruction on preparing for: evaluation, IEP meetings/annual reviews, access to student records, mediation, due process hearings, and other special education meetings
⇒ Basic training on negotiating with school districts for appropriate services
⇒ Free special education materials

Pre-registration is required for all seminars

Rights training seminar registration form

Name_________________________________ Address_______________________________

City____________________________ State__________ Zip_________________________

Day Phone ___________________ Evening Phone_______________ E-mail______________

Please indicate the date/time of seminar that you plan to attend and return to FRCD, or call the FRCD office.

Date________________ Time________am/pm______ Number of persons attending______

Please note: *Pre-registration and confirmation is required for all seminars. Confirmation must be made the day before.

*Special accommodations are available for persons with hearing impairments and visual impairments with two weeks’ notice. However, we cannot provide accommodations for children.