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SUPPORT FOR EDUCATORS

Announcing Think College Illinois Website!

Introducing the new Think College Illinois website, this website is meant to serve as a blueprint/toolkit for Illinois post secondary education (PSE) institutions in developing inclusive programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Autism Spectrum People In Education (ASPiE)

ASPiE is a new group for college students with ASD, and we are looking for new members. Please join us, we would love to meet you!

DISABILITY AWARENESS PRESENTATIONS

Scheduled throughout the school year at elementary schools for grade school students who do not have a disability. Teachers are encouraged to call the Center to schedule an educational and empowering presentation that will allow students an up close and personal view of disabled persons and how they live, work, teach, consume goods and interact...

DISABILITY LAW SERIES WORKSHOPS

This popular, free annual workshop series offers valuable and wide-ranging information on legislation and regulations relating to persons with disabilities. From fair housing to accessibility, new voting laws and social justice initiatives, key topics are timely and offer up-to-date summaries for participants...

INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLANS (IEPs) & SPECIAL NEEDS ADVOCACY AND INFORMATION

Since its inception in 1989, the Center has offered itself as a valuable resource for school-aged youth with disabilities and their parents and family. To this end, IEPs and Special Needs Advocacy services are available year round by the Center's trained and caring Independent Living Advocates...

PROGRAM & SERVICE PRESENTATION plus TOUR OF THE CENTER

Provided for students, teachers, and parents. Throughout the year, the Center encourages visitors from throughout the community, most especially educators, administrators, civic leaders and advocates who, working together, can produce valuable outcomes...

“We’re here to applaud all of the great work all the staff does in leading the County – and down in Springfield -- to do what is necessary and what it right for its disabled residents. In stressing the importance of equality, you let us know if something is not being done, and working to promote what is being done right. In Pam Heavens, we have a wonderful, committed and compassionate leader that shares knowledge in a positive way…this organization would not be what it is today without she and her very diligent staff, so congratulations on this celebration."

Will County Executive
Larry Walsh