Family Resource Center on Disabilities(FRCD)is a nonprofit organization and community resource for families of individuals with special needs.
Chicago, IL
Joined April 2010
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We have 90 responses so far!! Our goal is to reach 250 by this Thursday, March 3rd! Help us reach our desired input from CPS community members by sharing widely! If you haven't filled out the survey, now is the perfect time to do it. We can't keep letting Aramark get their way!!
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This week we have more resources to prepare your student for going back to the classroom. Download our free social stories and see our tip sheet for more visual support ideas.
Get in touch to create custom materials for your student!
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The Arc of Illinois Living with Autism 2021 Conference will be presented online on October 5th!
See the link for more information, including a virtual Silent Auction and Exhibitor Hall.
thearcofil.org/living-with-a…
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Pick-up appointments for visual supports and custom materials are coming back next week!
For more details about this change in our services, upcoming workshop dates, and community resources read our newsletter here: mailchi.mp/092217dd0bfd/pick…
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In collaboration with Infiniteach, the AARTS Center at Rush is completing a survey to gain insight from adults with disabilities and parents about vaccinations.
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Summer is a great time to fill the days with adventures. Here are some fun summer activity ideas that can help children learn new skills and maintain the old ones gained from previous academic years.
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In-Home Vaccinations - All Chicago residents age 12+ can get a vaccine in their own home! Every household that chooses in-home vaccination will also receive a $50 gift card from Grubhub. Make an appointment now by calling (312) 746-4835 or visiting
chicago.gov/.../in-home-vacc…
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Take a look at these simple definitions of #Dysgraphia, #Dyslexia, #Dyscalculia & #Dyspraxia, and their symptoms.
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Get ready for the transition back to school this fall with these resources: mailchi.mp/62f5a60cf583/tran…
For more help preparing for the upcoming school year, get in touch to make an appointment with our disabilities specialists!
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Transitioning Back to School: Surviving and Thriving
Today at noon! Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/reg…
Learn tips for easing back into the flow of school smoothly plus a discussion for strategies in the event we go back to remote learning.
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After CDC reversal, Illinois recommends universal mask requirements in schools chicago.chalkbeat.org/2021/7… via @ChalkbeatCHI
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Tomorrow 10/20 at 6:30pm, autism expert Linda Tortorelli will be presenting on autism basics; what it is, signs and symptoms, strengths and abilities, diagnosing ASD, and treatment and therapies that can help individuals and their families.
Register at:
illinois.zoom.us/meeting/reg…
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FREE RESPITE FOR FAMILIES NOT RECEIVING ANY MEDICAID WAIVER SERVICES!
From the Arc Family Support Network:
October 14, 2020
at Envision Westtown Center, 1801 N. Spaulding, Chicago
Questions/RSVP: David Pufundt Adventures Unlimited Coordinator [email protected]
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The @benoblespeer PAC group learning more about IEP’s and how to be better advocates for their students. Thank you to @FRCDPTI for coming out to talk to both our English and Spanish speaking parents on their rights! #BeNoble
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Folks with I/DD are 7x more likely to face sexual abuse than people w/o disabilities. HB3299 would help implement sex ed in institutions, including info on consent and sex health. We have to act today! Urge IL reps to vote YES on the Sex Ed Bill. #Twill buff.ly/2ECYAGH
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IEP is about high standards & providing the accommodations & interventions children need to reach those standards. --Michael Yudin #VLC2016
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¿Habla Español? ¡Tenemos nuevos recursos para usted y su familia! autismspeaks.org/blog/2014/0…
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Evidence speaking up matters. State board of education backs off changes in special ed class sizes beverlyreview.net/news/top_s… via @BevRevNews
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Results are in: Here are the top myths people believe about individuals living with #paralysis ow.ly/cNOWp