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UPCOMING EVENTS 2025-2026
UPCOMING EVENTS 2025-2026
Upcoming Events
Virtual Presentations begin at 6:30 p.m.
(unless otherwise noted)
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Divsion of Rehabilitation Services
Pamela Thomas
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
JJC Disability Services
Adam Wouk
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Disability Resource Center
Kindall Carmouche
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Clancy & Associates: Legal Planning for the Special Needs Family
Jennifer Sabourin
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported Decision Making
Consuelo Puente
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The Arc: Navigating the Maze: Understanding Agencies & Acronyms
Suzanne Aaron
In-Person at Plainfield District 202 Administrative Center
15732 S Howard St, Plainfield, IL 60544
OR
Remote: Use Virtual Presenation Link
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
PUNS/Service Inc.
Independent Service Coordinators
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
UIC Division of Specialized Care for Children
Claire Cook & Courtney Kerfoot
Virtual Presentation Link
Google Meet joining info
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February 11, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
Please reach out to your district representative for resources shared at this event.
PREVIOUS EVENTS 2023 -2024
PREVIOUS EVENTS 2023 -2024
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024
Guest Speakers:
Suzanne Aaron, CRS-A/D
Session Description:
Advocacy. Peer Counseling. Information & Referral.
Independent Living Skills. Transition Services.
TPC The Arc_Transition to Adulthood Slides_05.14.2024.pdf
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024
Guest Speakers:
Kindall Carmouche
Program Manager
Session Description:
Advocacy. Peer Counseling. Information & Referral.
Independent Living Skills. Transition Services.
TPC Disability Resource Center Slides Presentation_03.19.2024.pdf
TPC Understanding Guardianship Slides Presentation_02.27.2024.pdf
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 Slide Presentation_02.20.2024.pdf
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
IDHS Next Steps 2024 .pdf
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.
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 Power Point Presentation_11.14.2023.pdf
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 Illinois State University IAAS Presentation_11.07.2023.pdf
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 Slide Presentation_10.17.2023.pdf
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.
ETS-Families Handout.pdfEnding the Slience for Families & NAMI Programs Printable Version.ppsxPREVIOUS EVENTS
PREVIOUS EVENTS
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?
PUNS Information Night Presentation.2023. 4.18.pdfvideo2871970598 (1).mp4PUNS: Part 1 of Session
video2871970598.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
Let's Learn About Supported Decision Making.pdfPieces of Self-Advocacy Puzzle.pdfWill-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.
Will Grundy guardianship_March 2023.pdf
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.
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.pptx
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Guest Speaker:
Kindall Caramouche
Session Description:
Advocacy. Peer Counseling. Information & Referral. Independent Living Skills. Transition Services.
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DRC 11.15.22 presentation.pdf
Joliet Junior College Disability Services
Joliet Junior College Disability Services
JJC Parent Presentation Oct. 2022.pdfTUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2022
Guest Speaker:
Julie Van Acker
Session Description:
Understanding the differences between high school & post-secondary college services, supports, accommodations.
The Arc of Illinois.pdfILS General Benefits SSA September 2022 (2).pdfTUESDAY, September 20, 2022
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Guest Speaker:
Suzanne
Session Description:
Introduction to Benefits: Federal And State Programs Available in Illinois (Overview of SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Insurance,
& PUNS/DRS waivers)
Department of Rehabilitation Services
Department of Rehabilitation Services
Vocational Rehabilation Services_DRS Presentation.pdfTUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2022
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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.
PUNS_PAS Presentation_April 2022.pptx.pdfTUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2022
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker:
Meghan Slawson
Session Description:
PUNS Enrollment/Required Documentation; DHS DDD Psychological and Psychiatric Evaluation Requirements; PUNS Selection – Required Documentation, Medicaid Establishment, and Services/Supports Available
Family Benefit Solutions, Inc.
Family Benefit Solutions, Inc.
Benefits 101_Family Benefits Solutions Inc.pdfTUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker:
Sherri Schneider
Session Description:
Family Benefits
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