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Tue. Mar 31st, 2015 @ 9:00am

Join Family Matters PTIC for a Webinar with Bec Oakley:  Tips for Surviving Meltdowns

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What is a meltdown, and why do people have them? What can you do to help someone who's having one...and what's the difference between a meltdown and a tantrum? If you would like to know more about the ins and outs of meltdowns, join us for …

Tue. Mar 24th, 2015 @ 6:00pm

Join Family Matters PTIC, HOIDSA and Advocates for Access for:
Rewards or Punishment– Understanding Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
At this FREE workshop you will learn about functional behavior analysis, positive behavioral interventions, behavior intervention plans in the IEP and suspension/expulsion safeguards for students including manifestation determinations.

--A light meal will be provided.

If accommodations are needed, please call two weeks prior to training date.
Registration is Required:  Call: 866-436-7842, …

Sat. Mar 21st, 2015 @ 6:00pm

In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, the National Down Syndrome Congress and six other national Down syndrome organizations are promoting "Random Acts of Kindness" in the United States.

In collaboration with Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action, Global Down Syndrome Foundation, International Down Syndrome Coalition, International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association, Lumind Foundation, National Down Syndrome Society, we have created …

Fri. Mar 20th, 2015 @ 7:00pm

My Two Cents is a time when people with a connection somehow with Down syndrome can get together for camaraderie and laughter in a casual setting. Here we gain insight and information just by sharing our lives with each other.

 

Can’t wait to see you there! Any questions or comments, please contact Todd Willoughby at 309-251-7695. 

Tue. Mar 17th, 2015 @ 10:30am

State to Offer Free Webinars on State Employment for People with Disabilities
The Department of Central Management Services and the Interagency Committee on Employees with Disabilities will offer two free webinars on special programs for people with disabilities in regards to state employment.

The webinars are free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome. The two webinars are …

Tue. Mar 17th, 2015 @ 1:00pm

State to Offer Free Webinars on State Employment for People with Disabilities
The Department of Central Management Services and the Interagency Committee on Employees with Disabilities will offer two free webinars on special programs for people with disabilities in regards to state employment.

The webinars are free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome. The two webinars are …

Fri. Mar 13th, 2015 @ 9:00am

HOIDSA’s new parent breakfasts are back!

This is a very informal, relaxed social time for newer parents to meet other families and little ones with Down syndrome. Coffee, juice and snacks will be served. 

Please call Milly for additional information at 309-231-3689

Tue. Mar 10th, 2015 @ 9:00am

Join Family Matters PTIC for a webinar with Bec Oakley.

Register now!  


Getting help when you need it isn't as easy as it sounds - you need to know when you need help as well as who can help you, how to find them and what to say. Many of these things can be difficult for kids, especially those with autism and other …

Mon. Mar 9th, 2015 @ 6:00pm

General Business Meeting

Sun. Mar 8th, 2015 @ 3:00pm

The Young Athletes program is an innovative sports play program for children ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities, designed to introduce them into the world of sports.  All sessions held at St. Philomena School gymnasium 3216 N Emery, Peoria 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
If interested in participating or volunteering, e-mail: [email protected].

 

Sat. Mar 7th, 2015 @ 9:00am

Illinois Family Leaders Collaboration presents the 9th Annual Family Conference.  Resources and Inspiraton for Adult Family Members and Caregivers of Children with Disabilities.  Featuring David Pitonyak, Ph.D. Beyond Behaviors:  Supporting Confidence, Competence and Well-Being. 

Registration 8:30-9:00am Conference 9:00am-3:00pm

 

ink to "Family-Conference-Brochure-2015-FINAL.pdf" and registration form

Sun. Mar 1st, 2015 @ 11:00am

HOIDSA's 26th Annual Spaghetti Dinner

Sunday, March 1st

11:00am - 6:00pm

ITOO Hall, 4909 W. Farmington Road, Peoria.
 

 

 

How to help make the Spaghetti Dinner a success!

To volunteer, visit: http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/125342604048

Solicit donations

Bring baked goods for the bake sale

To read more about how you can help, click here.