Clancy & Associates

Horsing Around At the Holistic Riding Equestrian Therapy
2023-07-17 12:00 - 2023-07-19 17:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
Horsing Around At the Holistic Riding Equestrian Therapy (HRET)

Through age and skill appropriate classes, HRET improves the physical, emotional, cognitive and social aspects of the lives of individuals with special needs. Participants will enjoy horseback riding, horsemanship skills, arts & crafts, games, and more!

See the website for more information and to register.

C.I.T.Y. of Support's Annual Graduation Celebration
2023-06-17 10:00 - 14:00
C.I.T.Y. of Support’s Annual Graduation Celebration

Is your child moving to a new grade? Meeting a therapy goal? Celebrating the successes of another school year? Every child is graduating from something! This free celebration will include sensory-friendly family-fun, a graduation procession, a personalized medal and optional graduation cap, a professional graduation photo, resources for parents, and games and prizes for kids!

See the flyer for more information and to register.

Address: Ivy Hill Elementary School, 2211 N. Burke Dr., Arlington Heights, IL

Lincolnway Special Recreation Association Ability Awareness Fair
2023-05-21 10:00 - 12:00
Lincolnway Special Recreation Association Ability Awareness Fair

Join the LWSRA on Sunday, May 21st from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM for their annual Ability Awareness Fair welcoming multiple service providers. Vendors range from therapy centers and residential living facilities to state funding resources and advocacy groups. Visit their website to learn more.

Location: Lincolnway Special Recreation Center, 1900 Heather Glen Dr., New Lenox, IL 60451

Lurie Children's Transition Program (Virtual)
2023-05-11 14:00 - 19:00
Lurie Children’s Transition Program (Virtual)

Join Lurie Children’s Transition Program on Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 6:00-7:00 pm via Microsoft Teams for a virtual presentation about Special Needs Trusts.

Ever wonder…What is Healthcare Transition to Adult Care? Do my child’s public benefits change when they turn 18? Will my child need a guardian or formal decision-making help at 18? Get professional advice on all of these matters and more at this virtual event. Learn more here.

Giant Steps Day of Connections
2023-05-06 10:00 - 12:00
Giant Steps Day of Connections

Come connect with agencies and programs in our state that provide services & opportunities to help your child and family now and in future! Event will have guest speakers & resource tables. View the flyer for more information. Questions? Email Jenny Sagrati: jsagrati@mygiantsteps.org

Location: Giant Steps (2500 Cabot Drive, Lisle, IL 60532)

Legal and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family
2023-05-03 18:00 - 19:00
Legal and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family (Hybrid)

Planning for your child’s future can be overwhelming – this presentation by Attorney Jennifer Sabourin of Clancy & Associates will walk through various tools that will help protect your child’s future. Participants will learn about guardianship, special needs trusts, and other planning considerations. The presentation will be offered in-person at Turning Pointe Autism Foundation and on Zoom. Click here to RSVP!

Location: Turning Pointe Autism Foundation (1500 W Ogden Ave, Naperville, IL 60540)

The Future Begins Today Transition Resource Fair
2023-04-25 18:00 - 19:00
The Future Begins Today Transition Resource Fair

The Future Begins Today event is an informational evening for parents and guardians of individuals with a wide-range of developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Information is being shared by over 40 adult service providers and community resource agencies. View the flyer for more information.

Location: Harper College (1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067)

The ARC of Illinois Annual Convention
2023-04-20 08:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-19 08:00 - 17:00
The ARC of Illinois Annual Convention

The ARC of Illinois 73rd Annual Convention will take place Wednesday, April 19th from 8am-5pm and Thursday, April 20th from 8am-4pm. The event will be presented in a hybrid format! Click here to view the program schedule. NEW this year! A track of breakout sessions will be presented in Spanish. Visit their website for more information.

In-Person: The Convention will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Lisle, IL. As an in-person attendee, you’ll be able to hear from speakers in person, visit with our sponsors and exhibitors, view the silent auction items and art exhibit, and meet your fellow attendees. You have the option to attend the breakout session of your choice.

Virtual: The Convention will be presented using Zoom Webinar. As a virtual attendee, you’ll be able to join the live stream of the keynote and plenary presentations, and have access to the Convention website with information on the sponsors, exhibitors, silent auction, and art exhibit. Only two breakout sessions per time slot will be available to Zoom attendees.

Planning is Essential
2023-04-12 18:00 - 20:00
Planning is Essential

Join Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 with Consolidated High School District 230 for “PLANNING IS ESSENTIAL” (P.I.E.). Learn more about Guardianship & Special Needs Trusts from the Clancy & Associates team. Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. via Zoom. See the flyer for more information.

Click here to RSVP online!

STEP Transition Night
2023-03-23 17:30 - 20:30
STEP Transition Night

Connect with service providers, including college sponsorships, vocational programs, guardianship, benefits planning, and more. This is an event for families of students with IEPs (all ages/grades). There will be various presentations to support students with disabilities.

View the flyer for more information.

Location: STEP Campus (Brooks Middle School): 360 Blair Lane Door #13, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

NEXT STEPS: Community Resources Workshop
2023-03-21 18:30 - 20:30
NEXT STEPS: Community Resources Workshop

The NEXT STEPS team of DuPage County presents “NEXT STEPS: The Transition Series”. This final workshop will be a “mini” resource fair. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with community organizations including: Special Rec Association; College of DuPage; college experience programs; NAMI; community day service organizations and employment agencies.

See the flyer for more information.

Address: Glenbard District 87 Transition Center (450 E Roosevelt Rd., Lombard, IL 60148)

Autism & Developmental Differences Expo
2023-03-11 10:00 - 13:00
Autism & Developmental Differences Expo

Connect with Chicagoland providers and learn more about the programs and services that can help you and your loved ones with developmental differences. This event will feature an exhibitor hall, free developmental screeners and parent workshops.

Register for this event online.

Address: Malcolm X College (1900 W Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612)

NEXT STEPS: Legal Considerations in Transition
2023-03-07 18:30 - 20:30
NEXT STEPS: The Transition Series Workshops

Join the NEXT STEPS team of DuPage County as they present NEXT STEPS: The Transition Series. Each night will focus on a new topic of planning for a student’s successful transition from school to adult life.

Join our firm on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 6:30-8:30pm. During this workshop, attorneys from Clancy & Associates will guide you through the fundamentals of special needs planning and how to protect your child’s access to governmental benefits, programs and services. Please see the flyer for more information.

This workshop will be held in person at Glenbard District 87- Transition Center: 450 E Roosevelt Rd., Lombard, IL 60148

Chicago Polar Plunge
2023-03-05 08:00 - 08:30
Chicago Polar Plunge

On Sunday, March 5, 2023, Ed and I are participating in the 2023 Chicago Polar Plunge for the second time! We plunge for our son John, who is 13. He competed in the 50 yard dash and tennis ball throw last spring and loved every minute. He will compete again in Spring 2023!

We plunge for my associate’s kids, up and coming Special Olympians! We also plunge for our clients who are Special Olympians.

Please donate to this important charity. With your support, people with intellectual disabilities have the opportunity to discover new strengths, abilities, and accomplishments.

There are three easy ways to support my plunging efforts:

Donate to my fundraising page: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2023cpp/account/1401409/

Join my team and take the plunge with me at North Avenue Beach on March 5, 2023

Help me spread the word! Share my fundraising page with your friends and family.

Join me and make the #PolarPromise as I raise funds for the Chicago Polar Plunge today.

Batavia Special Education Parent Network's Parent Resource Fair
2023-02-23 18:00 - 20:00
Batavia Special Education Parent Network’s Parent Resource Fair

You’re invited to The Batavia Special Education Parent Network’s Parent Resource Fair on Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Learn about community resources for students from early childhood through age 22, including recreational opportunities, therapy providers, educational consultants, transition planning, and advocacy/support. This is a FREE event. Click here to view the flyer.

View the website for more information.

Location: Batavia High School, 1201 Main St. Batavia, IL 60510

Annual Letter of Intent Clinic
2023-02-15 19:00 - 20:00
Annual Letter of Intent Clinic

Learn how to create an insightful and comprehensive Letter of Intent for your child’s future care in this hands-on clinic. Jennifer Sabourin, Kate Schye and Katie Clancy, attorneys and parents of children with special needs, will lead you through the steps and provide examples and templates. Join us via Zoom on Wednesday, February 15th at 7:00pm.

Registration is required. Please click here to register for this event. View the flyer for additional information.

Legal and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family
2023-02-07 19:30 - 20:30
Legal and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family

Our firm will be leading a presentation “Legal and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family” for the Niles Township District for Special Education on Tuesday, February 7th from 7:30-8:30 pm.

Learn about government benefits, special needs trusts, estate planning for parents, guardianship and much more! In this Zoom presentation, Attorney Jennifer Sabourin will guide parents through the information needed for transition-age young adults. This presentation will help you feel ready to face the tasks ahead with knowledge and confidence! A question and answer session will follow the presentation. Members of the public are welcome.

Please email us for the Zoom information: info@clancyassociates.com

Autonomy Works Webinar
2023-01-26 19:00 - 20:30
Autonomy Works Webinar

AutonomyWorks is hosting a Webinar on Thursday, January 26th at 7pm. You will learn more details about the Computer and Manufacturing Associate positions, hear from one of our Associates, and have a chance to ask questions at the end.

Click here to view the flyer. Email Julie to register for this webinar: jjanowitz@emailautonomy.com

Annual Letter of Intent Clinic
2022-11-15 19:00 - 20:00
Annual Letter of Intent Clinic

This seminar will guide you through the fundamentals of special needs planning, and how to protect your child’s access to governmental benefits, programs, and services. We will advise you on how to provide financially for your child to maximize their quality of life without jeopardizing services. Led by our attorney, Jennifer Sabourin.

Comprehensive Transition Planning
2022-11-04 19:00 - 20:00
Comprehensive Transition Planning: Legal, Advocacy Strategies & Cross-Agency Collaboration

Effective transition planning requires keen knowledge and preparedness to execute a student’s life goals. This session will offer an overview of the legal issues involved in transition planning, including how the IEP and transition plan impact a student’s application for public benefits. Discuss special education transition planning with a focus on applying the legal requirements of transition planning and coordination between schools, adult service agencies, and community partners through advocacy strategies. Led by our attorney, Jennifer Sabourin. Click here for more information!

Legal and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family
2022-11-03 19:00 - 20:00
Legal and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family

This seminar will guide you through the fundamentals of special needs planning, and how to protect your child’s access to governmental benefits, programs, and services. We will advise you on how to provide financially for your child to maximize their quality of life without jeopardizing services. Led by our attorney, Jennifer Sabourin. Click here for more information!

P.A.C.E. Program
2022-10-25 19:00 - 20:00
P.A.C.E. Program

In our work with young adults who are seeking developmental disability supports and services, we have noticed increasing interest in college programming for individuals with I/DD. To provide information about college programming, we are excited to welcome Alexandra Baig, MBA, CFP ®, Executive Director from the P.A.C.E Program at National Louis University.

Registration is required. Click this link to register!. You will receive confirmation and a link to participate after you register online. The webinar will be recorded.

Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education Fall Conference
2022-10-20 00:00 - 2022-10-21 23:59
Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education Fall Conference

IAASE is holding its 23rd Annual Fall Conference at the Tinley Park Convention Center! The keynote speakers are Chris Singleton and Juliana Urtubey. The conference will have over 35 hours of professional development on hot topics in special education. Click here for more information!

Address: 18451 Convention Center Dr., Tinley Park, IL 60477

Options Fair
2022-10-17 18:00 - 20:00
Options Fair

The Options Fair 2022 will be hosted at Downers South High School on Monday, October 17, 2022 at 6-8 PM. These programs are offered to the public free of charge. No pre-registration is required.

Address: 1436 Norfolk St., Downers Grove, IL 60516

D58 Community Special Needs Resource Fair
2022-09-20 19:00 - 20:00
D58 Community Special Needs Resource Fair

Come join us to mingle and learn about community resources ranging from dance/athletic organizations, therapeutic resources, wheelchair accessible transportation, life and legal planning, and special services with the DG Public Library and Recreation Center. Click here for more information!

Address: Loyal Order of Moose, 1030 Warren Ave, Downers Grove, IL, 60515

Transition Fair at Service Inc
2022-09-14 18:00 - 20:00
Transition Fair at Service Inc

This is a free virtual job fair in Rockford, IL on Sep 14, 2022 including hiring managers from local and national organizations on the hunt for top talent like you. As a job seeker, all you have to do is sign up, show up, chat with key decision makers, and get hired. Register online!

Address: 3482 Pyramid Dr., Rockford, Illinois 61109

Free Cone Day!
2022-08-06 00:00 - 23:59
Free Cone Day!

Cool off with something delicious…Special needs children, their siblings, and family are invited to enjoy this free tasty treat and play time at a park designed for children of all abilities. Click here to reserve your spot!

Chicago Disability Pride Parade
2022-07-23 00:00 - 23:59
Chicago Disability Pride Parade

Mark your calendars! The Annual Disability Pride Parade in Chicago returns this year on Saturday, July 23rd! The parade is currently scheduled to be an in-person event and registration is now open. Click here to learn more and register online.

Special Needs Legal & Future Planning
2022-06-23 00:00 - 2022-06-25 23:59
Special Needs Legal & Future Planning – 2022 Kleefstra Syndrome Family Conference

The theme of this year’s conference is “Living in Holland” – a twist on the poem Welcome to Holland by Emily Perl Kingsley. The conference will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Naperville, Illinois. This conference will focus on practical education and tips for families raising children and adults with Kleefstra Syndrome. The Clancy & Associates team will be speaking at a breakout session about “Special Needs Legal & Future Planning: Guardianship, Conservatorship, Power of Attorney, Special Needs Trusts and Estate Planning”. Click this link for more information.
