Recorded Sessions
IF PERMISSION FROM GUEST SPEAKERS AND AGENCIES ARE PROVIDED, INFORMATION/RECORDING WILL BE POSTED WITHIN 1 WEEK POST LIVE PRESENTATION
JJC Disability Services Presentation_11.19.2024.mp4JJC Disability Services_HS Presentation NEW 2024 Approved Disability Services Flyer (ENGSP) (1).pdf
Will Grundy TPC DRS Slides Presentation_10.15.2024.pdf
TPC The Arc_Transition to Adulthood Presentation_05.14.2024.mp4
TPC Disability Resource Center Video Presentation_03.19.2024.mp4
TPC Understanding Guardianship Video Presentation_02.27.2024.mp4
TUESDAY, February 20, 2024
Guest Speakers:
Adam Wiser & Krescene Beck Self-Advocacy Alliance
Teresa Parks Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
Session Description:
Understanding Supported Decision Making, the Agreement, the Role of a Supporter, and the Benefits
TPC Supported Decision Making Video Presentation.mp4
TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024
Guest Speaker:
Kristina Stevenson and Pamela Thomas, DRS
Session Description:
Vocational Rehabilitation Services with information regarding employment and training options available
TPC DRS Presentation_01.23.2024.mp4
ILLINOIS ABLE ACCOUNTS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH, 2023
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker:
Rosemary Laundani
Manager of Illinois ABLE
Session Description:
Learn how IL ABLE Accounts are important financial tool for eligible individuals with disabilities that can help to protect benefits while being able to save money for meaningful expenditures that improve quality of life and build greater independence.
TPC IL ABLE Presentation_12.12.2023.mp4
JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE
DISABILITY SERVICES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH, 2023
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker:
Adam Wouk
Manager, Disability Services
Session Description:
Understanding differences between high school & post-secondary college services, supports, and accommodations.
TPC JJC Disability Services Presentation Recording_11.14.2023.mp4
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
STUDENT ACCESS & ACCOMMODATIONS SERVICES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, 2023
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker:
Sarah Schafer
Associate Director of SAAS
Session Description:
Understanding ISU college services, supports, accommodations, and how-to access
TPC ISU IAAS Presentation Recording_11.07.2023.mp4
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 2023
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Plainfield School District Office Building
15732 Howard St.
Plainfield, IL 60544
Guest Speaker:
Suzanne Aaron
Information and Outreach Specialist
Session Description:
Introduction to benefits: Federal and State Programs Available in Illinois (Overview of SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Insurance, PUNS/DRS Waivers)
TPC_The Arc of Illinois Recording.mp4
TUESDAY, September 26, 2023
Guest Speakers:
Cheryl Habeeb
Pam Babcock
Session Description:
Know the warning signs of mental health conditions and how to communicate with kids about what they are experiencing. We will also be describing our NAMI Will-Grundy services including Family Support Group and Family-to-Family classes offered at no charge.
Will Grundy TPC NAMI Presentation Recording_09.26.2023.mp4
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2023
Guest Speaker:
Meghan Slawson
Lead Individual Service Coordinator
Session Description:
What is PUNS? Who is eligible? What is the enrollment process? What services are available if selected?
video2871970598.mp4PUNS: Part 1 of Session
video2871970598 (1).mp4PUNS: Part 2 of Session
TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023
Guest Speaker:
Adam Wiser and Krescene Beck
Self-Advocacy Alliance
Laura Hart
Special Ed Division of Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
Session Description:
Understanding supported decision making, the agreement, the role of the supporter, and the benefits
Will-Grundy TPC Supported Decision-Making Presentation.mp4
OFFICE OF STATE GUARDIAN (WILL COUNTY)
TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023
Guest Speaker:
Barry Lowry
Director, Office of State Guardian
Session Description:
Understanding guardianship, the process to obtain guardianship, and the responsibilities of the guardian.
Guardianship_March 2023.mp4
CONNECT TO YOUR FUTURE
(WILL COUNTY)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Guest Speaker:
Jailen Bey
Coordinator, Workforce Development
Session Description:
Learn about how the partnership between JJC & Workforce Development can provide occupational training in
high demand occupations for adults 18-24.
video1012450657.mp4
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023
Guest Speaker:
Kristina Stevenson and Pamela Thomas, DRS
Session Description:
Vocational Rehabilitation Services, with information regarding employment and training options available
IDHS Next Steps 2023.pptxTPC: Department of Rehabilitation Services (2023-01-17 18:34 GMT-6)TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Guest Speaker:
Kindall Caramouche
Session Description:
Advocacy. Peer Counseling. Information & Referral. Independent Living Skills. Transition Services.
DRC 11.15.22 presentation.pdfTPC Information Night November 2022.mp4Joliet Junior College
Disability Services
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2022
Guest Speaker:
Julie Van Acker
Session Description:
Understanding the differences between high school & post-secondary college services, supports, accommodations.
JJC Parent Presentation Oct. 2022.pdfJJC College Disability Services Presentation (TPC) (2022-10-18 18_30 GMT-5).mp4Department of Rehabilitation Services
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Guest Speakers:
Cassandra Hotchkiss and Kristina Stevenson
Session Description:
Vocational Rehabilitation Services with information regarding employment and training options available as well as potential college sponsorship opportunities
DRS Presentation_Feb 1_2022