Ability Awareness Fair Our firm was invited to present at the Lincolnway Special Recreation Association Ability Awareness Fair to teach families about special needs planning. Jennifer Sabourin spoke about government benefits, special needs trusts, ABLE accounts, and IEPs.

ADHD Fundamentals - Webinar Have you or a loved one recently received an ADHD diagnosis? Join Beyond BookSmart – Executive Function Coaching for a FREE live webinar on Thursday, June 16th at 7:00pm EST. They’ll share essential information you need to plan your ADHD treatment. Hear from experts in mental health, medication, and behavioral interventions for ADHD […]

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 […]

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.

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!

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]