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Mazzanti automobili is proud to invite you at the event "Evantra incontra Pontedera"
(Evantra meets Pontedera) that will take place in Pontedera, piazza Curtatone e Montanara on 13th September 2013 at 21.15, a chance strongly supported by Simone Millozzi (major of Pontedera) and Luca Mazzanti, for all the people that will be there to see the Mazzanti Evantra n° 00 : the car of the world premiere in Monaco last April.
The Fondazione Teatro di Pontedera will open the event with their show "Lisboa", the official show of the World Cycling Championship 2013.
The press conference will take place on 9th September at 12.00 in Corso Matteotti 37, Pontedera (Pisa).
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Study \Stud"y\, verb (used with an object)
1. To apply the mind to; to read and examine for the purpose of learning and understanding; as, to study law or theology; to study languages.
2. To consider attentively; to examine closely; as, to study the work of nature.
Study thyself; what rank or what degree The wise Creator has ordained for thee. --Dryden.
3. To form or arrange by previous thought; to con over, as in committing to memory; as, to study a speech.
4. To make an object of study; to aim at sedulously; to devote one's thoughts to; as, to study the welfare of others; to study variety in composition.
For their heart studieth destruction. --Prov. xxiv. 2.
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Study \Stud"y\, noun; pl. {Studies}. [OE. studie, L. studium, akin to studere to study; possibly akin to Gr. ? haste, zeal, ? to hasten; cf. OF. estudie, estude, F. ['e]tude. Cf. {Etude}, {Student}, {Studio}, {Study}, verb (used without an object)]
1. A setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject; hence, application of mind to books, arts, or science, or to any subject, for the purpose of acquiring knowledge.
Hammond . . . spent thirteen hours of the day in study. --Bp. Fell.
Study gives strength to the mind; conversation, grace. --Sir W. Temple.
2. Mental occupation; absorbed or thoughtful attention; meditation; contemplation.
Just men they seemed, and all their study bent To worship God aright, and know his works. --Milton.
3. Any particular branch of learning that is studied; any object of attentive consideration.
The Holy Scriptures, especially the New Testament, are her daily study. --Law.
The proper study of mankind is man. --Pope.
4. A building or apartment devoted to study or to literary work. "His cheery little study." --Hawthorne.
5. (Fine Arts) A representation or rendering of any object or scene intended, not for exhibition as an original work of art, but for the information, instruction, or assistance of the maker; as, a study of heads or of hands for a figure picture.
6. (Mus.) A piece for special practice. See {Etude}.
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Study \Stud"y\, verb (used without an object) [imp. & p. p. {Studied}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Studying}.] [OE. studien, OF. estudier, F. ['e]tudier. See {Study}, noun]
1. To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder. --Chaucer.
I found a moral first, and then studied for a fable. --Swift.
2. To apply the mind to books or learning. --Shak.
3. To endeavor diligently; to be zealous. --1 Thes. iv. 11.
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
1: a detailed critical inspection [syn: {survey}, {study}]
2: applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading); "mastering a second language requires a lot of work"; "no schools offer graduate study in interior design" [syn: {study}, {work}]
3: a written document describing the findings of some individual or group; "this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale" [syn: {report}, {study}, {written report}]
4: a state of deep mental absorption; "she is in a deep study"
5: a room used for reading and writing and studying; "he knocked lightly on the closed door of the study"
6: a branch of knowledge; "in what discipline is his doctorate?"; "teachers should be well trained in their subject"; "anthropology is the study of human beings" [syn: {discipline}, {subject}, {subject area}, {subject field}, {field}, {field of study}, {study}, {bailiwick}]
7: preliminary drawing for later elaboration; "he made several studies before starting to paint" [syn: {sketch}, {study}]
8: attentive consideration and meditation; "after much cogitation he rejected the offer" [syn: {cogitation}, {study}]
9: someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play); "he is a quick study"
10: a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique; "a study in spiccato bowing"
1: consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning; "analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare"; "analyze the evidence in a criminal trial"; "analyze your real motives" [syn: {analyze}, {analyse}, {study}, {examine}, {canvass}, {canvas}]
2: be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning
3: give careful consideration to; "consider the possibility of moving" [syn: {study}, {consider}]
4: be a student of a certain subject; "She is reading for the bar exam" [syn: {learn}, {study}, {read}, {take}]
5: learn by reading books; "He is studying geology in his room"; "I have an exam next week; I must hit the books now" [syn: {study}, {hit the books}]
6: think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes; "He is meditating in his study" [syn: {study}, {meditate}, {contemplate}]
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The Cayman Islands Postal Service and the Water Authority have partnered to provide customers with pay-at-post service.
As of Monday, customers will be able to pay their water and sewerage bills at their district post offices during regular opening hours.
Customers are asked to present their Water Authority bill along with their cash or cheque payment when using the new service. Those who require special assistance with a disconnection notice or who wish to make a partial payment, however, are requested to visit the Water Authority office.
'We are excited to have entered into this partnership with the Postal Service because we can now offer several new payment locations for our customers closer to where they live and work,' said Mrs. Joanna Welcome-Martinez, Customer Service Manager at the Water Authority.
Postmaster General Sheena Glasgow said she is pleased that the Postal Service is bringing yet another convenience to its customers. "Our partnership with the Water Authority brings us one step closer to offering Post Office customers a one-stop shopping experience.'
Minister of Communications, Works and Infrastructure, the Hon. Arden McLean, is also pleased that two departments within his ministry will be working together to offer residents a new option for paying their bills. 'My ministry is committed to ensuring quality service within departments and to meet the needs of customers while establishing partnerships within, and outside government,' the Minister said.
The addition of the Water Authority to the pay-at-post partnership means that customers on Grand Cayman are able to pay three major utility bills at their post offices: electricity, water and phone. Furthermore, customers are able to top up their Cable & Wireless and Digicel pay-as-you-go phones, purchase Cable & Wireless Phone 2 Go, and pay garbage collection fees.
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Massachusetts Touts Rare Humpback Whale Sighting
BOSTON (CN) — "A beautiful and rare sight to see," Massachusetts officials tweeted Tuesday, captioning a 10-second video of a humpback whale soaring up from the calm waters of Boston Harbor.
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation captured the breaching whale off the fittingly named Spectacle Island earlier Tuesday during routine rounds of the harbor.
Just a quarter of a mile from downtown Boston, humpbacks are seldom spotted in the harbor but have been making a number of appearances in recent days.
Boston Harbor Cruises has identified five to six individuals whales, a spokeswoman for the company told the Associated Press.
While experts say the presence of whales can be expected to continue so long as there is food, the U.S. Coast Guard is urging mariners to use "extreme caution" and keep a safe distance from whales.
Around the same time as Tuesday's whale sighting in Boston Harbor meanwhile, Maine fisherman Mike Billings hauled in what he called a nearly see-through "ghost lobster" off the coast of Stonington.
A genetic condition that causes partial pigmentation loss is the likely cause of the crustacean's unique coloration, according to an article from The Portland Press Herald.
The Associated Press quoted Billings as saying that he took pictures of the lobster, and then threw it back into the ocean.
Billings also caught a rare calico lobster in 2014, the same year he caught one with one blue claw, the AP article notes.


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I am not a drummer but my 26 year old goddaughter has played drums since she was about 10. When she was 14 I bought her a $2000 DW set that her mother probably added another $1000 to and I thought it would be something she would have for decades. But she encountered problems in life along the way, not all her fault, and that DW set and others are long gone.
Combine those with having trouble finding a place to live much less a place to simply be able to play has been a problem as well. She currently has a couple of those roll-up drum pads which she enjoys. I ordered 1 for her and unknown to both of us her mother ordered one as well.
Here is the question: is there a simple mixer or something that she could plug in both drum pads (she can tune the drums and cymbals differently) along with her smart phone so she can play music to drum to and then listen on her headphones? They all would connect with a headphone type jack. This might sound kind of rinky dink to some here but it would mean a lot to her to be able to do this because drumming is important to her life.
Thanks in advance for any advice or responses.
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Federal Air Marshal Service: Oversight
• Recent allegations of misconduct from Federal Air Marshals agents stationed in Chicago include agents hiring prostitutes, and using their government issued phones and other assets to film sexual encounters.
• In addition to the Chicago incident, multiple individuals are also under investigation for misconduct at the Federal Air Marshal agency.
• FAMS officials believe they have appropriate authority to discipline their agents when misconduct occurs.
• More needs to be done at FAMS and throughout the federal government to ensure accountability for employees who misbehave.
• To examine personnel actions taken at the Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) to address improper behavior, as well as managerial decisions to prevent further misconduct.
• FAMS is a U.S. federal law enforcement agency that deploys federal air marshals on U.S. aircraft worldwide.
• FAMS was originally under the jurisdiction of the Federal Aviation Administration; however, in 2001, the Aviation and Transportation Security Act placed FAMS under the supervision of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Chairman Chaffetz: "I think one of the major differences here is leadership… your openness and willingness to engage in that oversight, your proactive communication with the Committee speaks volumes about you and your organization. If you don't dig out the root of the problem, it becomes a bigger infection and I like the fact that you're addressing this head-on."
Transportation Subcommittee Chairman Mica: "Part of this hearing was to highlight some of your successes. Unfortunately, the allegations and the problems still continue as recently as September 3rd."
Rep. Russell: "What are you doing to directly interface somebody's moral conduct and moral fiber so that when you're not present—and they are by themselves—they'll do the right thing?"
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Fair Game Reviews: Ryse - Son of Rome
Over the last few months I have been catching up on my console gaming and going back to some of the first titles released on Xbox One. Ryse: Son of Rome is one such game, and although I wasn't blown away by the mechanics, I did really enjoy the story and characters. I have produced a fair review of the game.


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After each monthly webinar, a copy of the presentation as well as any additional resources will be posted here. Please note that the information presented was accurate and up to date at the time it was presented. We have archived past webinars for informational purposes but cannot guarantee accuracy of webinar information after the presentation date.
Please take a moment to complete the very brief follow up survey under each webinar if you participated in a webinar or listened to the recorded webinar. Thank you!
October 20, 2020 – Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Special Education Updates
Presented by Barbara Moore, Director of Department of Special Education for ISBE. Participants will receive an overview of ISBE's Department of Special Education's responsibilities for the general supervision of local educational agencies in their implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Key projects and services of the Department will be highlighted. Participants will learn about resources available to parents, including those associated with the recent COVID19 pandemic.
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October 13, 2020 – The HCBS Final Rule: Countdown to Implementation Webinar
Our presenters for this webinar are Leanne Mull, Blue Tower Solutions, Inc. and Tavarus Wesley, Arc Board member ICDD member, Alliance Board Chair. Tavarus and Leanne will provide an overview of the HCBS setting rule and give examples of how families, people receiving services, ISC's and provider agencies can work together to implement the new rule. There will also be an update on the Illinois Transition Plan.
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September 15, 2020 – The Role & Mission of the Great Lakes ADA Center In Spanish
Seminario ofrecido en español por medio social del Internet sobre el Papel y la Misión del Centro ADA Great Lakes con Claudia Díaz, directora asociada del esta agencia.
Este seminario proporcionará a los participantes información sobre los servicios y recursos disponibles del Centro ADA Great Lakes, miembro de la Red Nacional ADA. Después de la sesión, los participantes:
• Comprenderán la misión del Centro ADA Great Lakes
• Conocerán los servicios principales provistos por el Centro ADA
• Tendrán una comprensión básica sobre la Ley Estadounidense de Personas con Discapacidades (ADA) que se inició hace 30 años
Click here for webinar recording: Spanish – Role & Mission of the Great Lakes ADA Center
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September 8, 2020 – The Role & Mission of the Great Lakes ADA Center
Presented by Claudia Diaz, Associate Director, Great Lakes ADA Center and Peter Berg, Project Coordinator of Technical Assistance, Great Lakes ADA Center
This session will provide participants with information about the services and resources available from the Great Lakes ADA Center, a member of the ADA National Network. Following the session participants will:
Understand the mission of the Great Lakes Center
Know the core services provided by the ADA Center
Gain a basic understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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August 11, 2020 – Successful Collaboration Between Disability Advocates and Police in Western Suburbs
Speakers include Jennifer Hillgoth of the Aurora Police Department, Special Needs Aurora Police Program (SNAPP) and Jim Pacetti of the Naperville Police Department Caring Hands Emergency Response Program.
Officers Hillgoth and Pacetti will describe the programs created at both suburban police departments aimed at helping keep people with disabilities safe, and enlightening police officers.
-How the idea for SNAPP and Caring Hands came to the police departments
-The goals of SNAPP and Caring Hands
-How the programs work
-The responsibility of the consumer
-The geographical limits, department sharing, and more!
Click here for webinar recording: Successful Collaboration Webinar
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July 21, 2020 – La Administración del Seguro Social – Entendiendo sus Beneficios
Presentado por: La Srta Josephine Mueller Especialista en Asuntos Públicos con La Administracion del Seguridad Social (SSA).
Los programas del Seguro Social como parte de su camino de la vida. Esta presentación proporcionará información sobre los beneficios y programas del Seguro Social que incluyen:
• ¿Qué significa FICA?
• ¿Qué es el programa de incapacidad – SSDI?
• ¿Qué es el programa de incapacidad – SSI? • Qué hay de nuevo en 2020
Click here for webinar recording: July 21, 2020 SSA Webinar Spanish
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July 14, 2020 – Social Security – Understanding the Benefits, Presented by Josephine Mueller, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration.
Social Security is with you through life's journey. This presentation will provide information on Social Security benefits and programs including:
What is FICA
What is SSDI
What is SSI
What's New in 2020
Josephine Mueller is a Spanish Bilingual Public Affairs Specialist for the Social Security Administration (SSA) in the Chicagoland area. Josephine has embraced her critical role for informing the public about Social Security programs and benefits. Her passion for sharing information has provided her a platform on Chicago Access Live Television Network for several years and you can find her on you tube. This platform has given her the opportunity to promote Social Security Programs throughout Chicagoland and Nationwide.
Her many interests include community engagement, education, and motivating younger generations to exceed in their educational and professional careers. She has a passion for diversity and public speaking. Josephine Mueller earned a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in International Business from Governors State University. She has a passion for diversity and public speaking.
Click here for webinar recording: Social Security – Understanding the Benefits
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June 9, 2020 – Let's Learn About The Alliance and Self-Advocacy! Presented by Adam Cooper and Krescene Beck, IL Self Advocacy Alliance, Inc.
The Illinois Self-Advocacy Alliance, Inc. (The Alliance) is a statewide network of self-advocates and self-advocacy groups who work together to make life better in our communities and work to make services better for people with disabilities in our state.
Let's learn together about
- The Alliance as a resource
- What Self-Advocacy is and why it matters
- The pieces of the Self-Advocacy puzzle
- Advocacy at school or at an agency, at home, and in the community
Presenters for this webinar are Adam Cooper and Krescene Beck. Adam is a long-time self-advocate from Edwardsville, Illinois. He is a graduate of The Alliance's Ambassador Leadership Training Program as well as the Illinois Partners in Policymaking program. Adam has served in many leadership capacities including Alliance Board of Directors, ICDD Board of Directors, and the Edwardsville Community Unit #7 School District Equity Task Force.
Krescene Beck is an ally from Glen Carbon, Illinois, and a co-director with Blue Tower Solutions, Inc. She has supported self-advocates for more than 30 years. As the Organizational Director for The Alliance as well as working on two statewide grants focused on supporting people with disabilities and Deaf people who experience violence, Krescene enjoys learning from self-advocates and creating opportunities for them to speak up and speak out.
Click here for webinar recording: The Alliance and Self-Advocacy
Click here for webinar presentation slides: Let's Learn About The Alliance and Self-Advocacy – 6.9.2020 – Final (3)
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Pieces of the Self-Advocacy Puzzle
Culture of Self-Advocacy – An Illinois Voices Environmental Checklist – January 2020
May 12, 2020 – An Overview of Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP), Presented by Lynette Strode, Special Programs Coordinator for IATP
Learn about the services IATP offers and how to use them!
This webinar was presented by Lynette Strode. Lynette is the Special Program Coordinator for IATP and has worked for 16 years in various programs including Device Loan, Demonstration Center, trainings, information and referral, as well as outreach to support groups, other agencies and educational organizations. Lynette has presented on topics including "What is AT?", "Intro to AT" "AT and Autism. Lynette is married with 2 children and has lived all over the world. She enjoys her job and putting people in touch with assistive technologies that can help them maintain their independence.
Click here for webinar recording: IATP Webinar Recording
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Click here to complete webinar survey: IATP Webinar Survey
April 14, 2020 – TAP: An Overview of Illinois Autism Services, Presented by Shannon Dyson, Quality Coordinator and Mary Kelly, Statewide Coordinator for TAP.
Attendees will learn about The Autism Program of Illinois, (TAP) and about the various autism services offered by the 15 TAP service centers throughout the state of Illinois. Attendees will also learn about autism research being conducted by TAP university partners. Participants will get a sneak peek into our newly redesigned website and we'll introduce you to our new service referral portal coming soon! Finally, we will have time for questions from webinar attendees.
Shannon Dyson is a graduate of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in psychology. She obtained her doctorate degree in School Psychology from the University of Iowa. Over her career, Shannon has worked in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, home, school, residential facility and detention centers. During her graduate training she worked primarily with children and adolescents with autism who engaged in severe problem behavior. She completed her predoctoral internship at the Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta, Georgia where she provided services in skill acquisition, intensive feeding, intensive toilet training and problem behavior reduction. Most recently, she managed day treatment services for the Complex Behavior Program at the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. In addition to overseeing clinical services, she collaborated with professionals and other community members in order to coordinate funding and community supports for clients.
Mary Kelly is the Statewide Coordinator for The Autism Program (TAP) of Illinois. In that role, she works with TAP's partner agencies throughout the state to ensure the very best in evidence-based autism services are provided to Illinois' children per the state grant.
Her professional career includes work for various grant-funded projects, including the IMLS-funded Targeting Autism grant project at the Illinois State Library. In that role, Mary developed and conducted autism sensitivity training for librarians, presented at statewide and regional conferences, planned and facilitated annual national forums and provided consultation statewide to Illinois librarians and staff. Working with grant partners, Dominican University and Syracuse University, she also facilitated two-day Train-the-Trainer autism workshops and provided subject content for autism training modules through the Project E.N.A.B.L.E online training platform.
Also active in state and local community engagement, Mary serves as Secretary on the board of directors for The Arc of Illinois, the state's largest advocacy organization for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, and serves on the Board of Directors of Autism Support of Central Illinois, a local non-profit that provides resources, support and monthly sensory-friendly programming for families in central Illinois.
Mary holds a B.A. in Psychology and a M.S. in Management and Organizational Behavior from Benedictine University. She is the mother of four children, one diagnosed with autism. She resides in Springfield with her husband, children and her dog, Sweetie.
Click here for webinar recording: An Overview of TAP in IL
Click here for webinar presentation: TAP PPT for Arc Webinar
Click here to complete webinar follow up survey: April 2020 Survey
March 10, 2020 – Fundamentals of Respite, Presented by Tina Yurik, Director, Illinois Respite Coalition
The Illinois Respite Coalition (IRC) provides statewide information and referral to individuals across the lifespan. The IRC also has a DHS-funded in-home respite grant that serves 16 counties. When funded, the IRC also has a statewide emergency respite program. The IRC is built upon statewide partnerships.
This webinar covered the following related to Respite Care:
- What is respite care?
- Why use respite care services?
- What are the different kinds of respite?
- How to choose/ select the respite that is right for you
- Overcoming concerns
- Preparing the care recipient for respite
- Evaluating your respite care
- Things to consider
- Quick Tips
About the Presenter: Before becoming the Director of the IRC, Tina volunteered with for ten years, six of which she served as board president. Previously, Tina worked as the Director of Clearbrook's Take a Break programs for 18 years. Through her position, she supported children with special needs from birth to five years of age in Cook, Lake, DuPage and McHenry counties by working with trained volunteers, an idea which this program was the first to utilize in the Midwest. She has taught trainings on special education issues related to IDEA and ADA both regionally and nationally through the Family Resource Center on Disabilities, as the Assistant Director. Prior to working in the nonprofit industry, she worked 15 years in Advertising, Retail & Catalog industry as a Human Resources Manager. In addition, Tina is an active committee member for the Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County, Head Start Health Advisory Committee member, and for over eight years she has been an Illinois educational surrogate parent through ISBE. She regularly attends the National Respite Coalition Conferences each year.
Click here for webinar recording: Fundamentals of Respite Recording
Click here for presentation slides: The Fundamentals of Respite Care Final -yurik
Click the title below for handouts from the webinar:
IRC Respite Guide Handout
Caregiver Self-Assessment
Respite Providers FY2020 Jan2020 Update (002)
February 11th, 2020 -The PATH to Real Person-Centered Solutions, presented by Kish Pisani, IAMC
This webinar provided information on the PATH (Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope) process for individuals with IDD and why person-centered planning is at the heart of a self-directed quality of life. PATH is a visual, supportive process that provides individuals with disabilities and their circle of support, a rich, future-based plan based on the individuals' gifts and talents, preferences, and needs. This session not only helps you understand the steps of the process but how it has impacted lives and organizations. If you're already familiar with PATH and MAPS, this session will include updates and new tools.
This webinar includes:
- *Start with Circles of Support
- *What is a PATH and the different steps of the process
- *How a PATH is used for authentic person-centered, self-directed solutions including Microboards, Cooperatives, Customized Employment, Creative Housing, Supported Decision Making, Sibling Support, and the importance for long-term and estate planning.
- *What is the IAMC and what we do
- *How you can become a PATH facilitator
About the Presenter: Kish Pisani is Executive Director of the Illinois Association of Microboards and Cooperatives (IAMC), a position she's held since April 2019. Kish brings over 30 years of marketing, public relations, grant writing, advocacy, and non-profit management experience to this position. Kish is also a graduate of the Partners in Policymaking program. Her most important job remains a mom to her 22-year old son who lives with IDD and says Live Streaming what other families are going through in Illinois makes this job all the more authentic. Kish and her family have established a micro-enterprise, Logs by Lou, for their son to achieve long-term financial independence, created an organization for athletes with disabilities in suburban Chicago, and are active with Special Olympics Illinois. They are passionate about Unified Sports and authentic community inclusion opportunities for individuals with IDD — and just as important — their families and support circles.
Click here for webinar recording: Real Person Centered Planning Webinar
Click here for webinar presentation slides: Arc PATH to Real Person Centered Solutions
Click HERE for webinar follow up survey: Survey
Click documents linked below for handouts:
PUNS Flowchart
PATH Training-Schaumburg Township info 2-6
January 14th, 2020 – Parent Training and Information Centers – Helping Families of Children and Youth with Disabilities, presented by Nancy Mader, Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center
The webinar covered:
- Why do Parent Centers exist?
- What types of services are offered?
- What do services look like in Illinois?
- How do parents access services?
Nancy Mader was the presenter for this webinar. Nancy is the Project Coordinator for Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center. She has been with Family Matters for 30 years and her educational background is in Business Management. She works on finances and coordinates the activities of the staff, including the Information Specialists who work directly with parents whose children receive, or are in need of, special education instruction and supports. She works with organizations to collaborate on providing workshops for parents in their communities and in setting up online parent training opportunities.
Please click here for webinar recording: PTICs, Helping Families of Children and Youth with Disabilities
Please click here for webinar presentation: PTICs – Helping Families
Please click here for webinar follow-up survey: FMPTIC Webinar Follow-up Survey
Additional Handouts:
Family Matters Brochure 2018
Parent Centers in Action
Programs of The Arc of IL Flyer 9.6.19
December 10th, 2019 – Speak Up and Speak Out in Springfield – Disability Advocacy and the FY2020 Illinois Legislative Session
Presented by Phil Milsk, The Arc of Illinois Government Relations Consultant, and Meg Cooch, Executive Director, The Arc of Illinois
Webinar Topics:
- FY2020 Legislative Process
- Key Issues for FY2020 Legislative Session (budget, possible bills/issues)
- The Arc Legislative Priorities – Engaging people on their priorities
- What you can do to make your voice heard?
- Coalition involvement – Going Home Coalition, They Deserve More
Phil Milsk is an attorney in private practice who serves as a governmental relations consultant to several Illinois organizations, including the Arc of Illinois. He specializes in disability services, education, human services and health care access. Phil is a graduate of DePaul Law School and the University of Illinois at Chicago.
For more than 20 years, Meg Cooch, Executive Director of The Arc of Illinois, has worked on disability, aging and health policy, utilizing advocacy and organizing tools to expand community living at the local, state and national levels. With knowledge of health policy and systems in Illinois including Medicaid, Meg has worked for almost six years leading state public policy efforts and programmatic initiatives. Prior to moving to Chicago, Meg worked at the federal level on Medicaid and disability policy and advocacy in Washington, DC. Meg also has local experience working directly with people with disabilities, seniors, families and service providers at Planning for Elders, a grassroots San Francisco-based advocacy organization, where she served in many capacities including as Executive Director.
Click here for webinar recording: Speak Up in Springfield Webinar Recording
Click here for webinar presentation: 2020 Legislative Session R
Click here for webinar follow-up survey: Survey
November 19th, 2019 – IL DHS DDD Update and Q and A, Presented by Allison Stark, Ronnie Cohn, Donna Frownfelter, Shirley Perez
The following describes the content shared by each of the webinar presenters.
Allison Stark, Director, Division of Developmental Disabilities, Illinois Department of Human Services. Update on ISC transition
- DHS DDD plans/changes in 2019-2020
- DD Hub Pilot Project
- Access to information through:
- firstname.lastname@example.com
- firstname.lastname@example.com
Ronnie Cohn, Ligas Court Monitor (Due to technical difficulties, we were unable to provide connection to the webinar for Ronnie Cohn and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. You can reach Ronnie Cohn with any questions at email@example.com.)
- State of Ligas Case
- "Reasonable Pace" for PUNS selection
- Compliance Monitoring
- Implementation Plan
- Seeking input from families regarding concerns and barriers
Donna Frownfelter, PT, MA, DPT, CCS, FCCP, FAPTA, Chair, Ligas Advisory Committee & Parent
- Development and purpose of Ligas Advisory Committee
- Current summary of feedback from families that has been shared with LAC
- Plans/goals for Townhall Meetings/Presentation
- How to connect with LAC to share experiences and barriers or to participate
Shirley Perez, Director, Ligas Family Advocate Program & Parent
- Role of Ligas Family Advocate Program
- Services offered by LFA program
- Know Your Options events
- One-to-one support and consultation regarding HCBW services and navigation
- Informational webinars and call-in series
- Providing parent-to-parent connection
- How to connect with regional LFA's
Click here for webinar recording: IL DHS DDD Update Webinar
Click here for webinar presentation: ILS DHS DDD Update Webinar Presentation
Click here for webinar follow-up survey: Nov 19 2019 Follow Up Survey
Meg Cooch – 2019-11-10 Testimony – Subminimum Wage (002)
Please contact email@example.com with any questions regarding the webinar.
November 5th, 2019 – Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts, Presented by Benjamin Rubin, J.D., L.L.M., Rubin Law
Among the topics covered:
- Difference between first party and third party special needs trusts
- How able accounts work with first party and third party special needs trusts.
- Common mistakes in special needs trusts
This webinar features Benjamin Rubin, J.D., L.L.M. Attorney Benjamin (Benji) Rubin is the youngest son of Brian Rubin, Rubin Law, and is also Mitchell's "little/big" brother, and has been a member of the Rubin Law Firm since 2010. Benji graduated from the University of Illinois College of Law, Magna Cum Laude, received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University, and his Graduate Law Degree, an LLM (Tax), from Northwestern University. Benji is a member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners, a member, by invitation, of the Special Needs Alliance (the national not for profit association of special needs planning attorneys with membership by invitation only), is Chairman of the American Bar Association Special Needs Planning Committee, serves as the President of SIBS (Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters), the Illinois chapter of the national Sibling Leadership Network, an organization of adult siblings of individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and/or mental illness. Benji is a member of the Board of Directors of The Arc of Illinois.
Click here for the webinar recording: November 5th Webinar Recording
Click here for the webinar presentation: Rubin Webinar Presentation
Click here to complete follow-up survey: Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Webinar Survey
October 8th, 2019 – Building Bridges with the Criminal Justice Professionals and the Disability Community, Presented by Amy Newell, Executive Director, The Arc of Winnebago, Boone, & Ogle Counties
This webinar covers the importance of building relationships, training and cross disability communication. The presenter described what a disability response team is and how to create one. Amy also provided information on partnering with The Arc of the United States to provide pathways to justice training as well as other trainings that have been done because of the Disabilities Response Team and why they are impactful.
Presented by Amy Newell. Amy has been the Executive Director of The Arc of Winnebago, Boone, and Ogle Counties for six years. She has a diverse background ranging from banking to local government with a BA in Education and English from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Amy has two teenagers, Alana and Jackson, who are the joys of her life. Amy's husband, Jason, is a sergeant with the Winnebago County Sherriff's department. Soon after joining the organization she identified the need for additional services for families and individuals with a diagnosis involved with the criminal justice system. Criminal justice professionals, families and individuals who have a diagnosis now look at the agency with questions and concerns.
Click here for webinar recording: Oct 8, 2019 Webinar Recording
Click here for webinar presentation slides: Oct 8 2019 Webinar Arc WBO on Criminal Justice and Community
Click here for webinar follow up survey: Survey
Click here for Programs of The Arc of IL document: Programs of The of IL
September 10th, 2019 – Aging and Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Presented by Lieke van Heumen, a Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Disability and Human Development at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). This presentation includes a brief introduction to aging of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and provides an overview of challenges experienced by this population to age well and supports that can be provided.
Introduction to aging with I/DD
Challenges and supports
- Health
- Dementia
- Social Relations
- Death and Dying
Click here for webinar recording: Aging and Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Click here for webinar presentation slides: Aging and I DD Webinar Slides 9.10.19 final
Click here for webinar follow up survey: Aging Webinar Survey
July 9th, 2019 – The ABC's of Self-Directing Services, presented by Eileen Morrissey, Director of Family Support Services, from Envision Unlimited, Tasha Whiteside, Director of Illinois Operations, ACES$, and Shirley Perez, Director, Ligas Family Advocate Program and Family Support Network
This webinar provided an overview of the HBS program and key components and examples of how HBS resources can be used. An introduction to the Illinois Fiscal Agent, ACES$, and the services they provide, as well as Self-Directed Assistance (SDA) and the role and responsibilities of a Self-Directed Assistant were discussed.
Participants in this webinar learned about:
- The key components of the Home and Community-Based Medicaid Waiver
- The differences between Home-Based and CILA Services
- The responsibilities of those directing Home-Based Services
- The roles and responsibilities of Developmental Disability Service Providers, Independent Service Coordination Agencies, Self-Direction Assistants, Employers of Record, and the role of the Illinois Fiscal Agent, ACES$
- How to explore strategies to maximize the available benefits of the Home-Based Services Program
- How to identify resources and programs that can provide guidance and assistance
Click here for webinar recording: ABC's of Self-Directed Services Webinar
Click here for webinar presentation slides: The ABC's of Self Directed Services 7 8 2019 COMPLETE
Click here to complete webinar follow up survey: ABC's of Self Directed Services Webinar Follow-Up Survey
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With the clock ticking down on a special expedited legislative procedure that avoids a Senate filibuster, Republicans are trying to rally support for a new plan that's designed to make major changes in the Obama health law, in hopes of mustering 50 votes for the bill before the end of September.
"Doing nothing is not an option," says Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), one of prime movers – with Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) – behind a bill that was unveiled just last week, but has picked up support from most Republicans in the Senate.
"We are giving the power over health care to the states, not DC," Cassidy said, labeling his plan a "fundamentally different approach to health care than Obamacare."
We need to return the power back to states and patients. https://t.co/LX75Zh3NPL
— Bill Cassidy (@BillCassidy) September 15, 2017
So far, the White House has not put a full court press on behind the legislation, as this week, President Trump will be focused mainly on the gathering of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
"As I have continued to say, inaction is not an option," the President stated in a written statement issued last week.
"I sincerely hope that Senators Graham and Cassidy have found a way to address the Obamacare crisis," Mr. Trump added.
The same few Senators who resisted earlier GOP health care bills are again in the spotlight, as Republicans can't afford to lose more than two of their 52 Senators.
Already, one has made clear, he is not on board with the new Graham-Cassidy plan.
#GrahamCassidy sales pitch: if you like your Obamacare you can keep your Obamacare. No thanks.
— Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) September 15, 2017
"I can't support a bill that keeps 90 percent of Obamacare in place," said Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), who argues that the Graham-Cassidy plan "is not repeal or replace, it is more Obamacare Lite."
Other GOP Senators on the fence about this plan include Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) – both of them joined with Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) to torpedo the GOP 'skinny' health care bill earlier this summer, when McCain dramatically voted against in a session that ran past midnight.
Like other GOP plans, Graham-Cassidy does not 'repeal and replace' the Obama health law, as much of the underlying architecture is left in place by the bill.
The plan would zero out the penalties under the individual and employer mandates, phase out a few of the taxes enacted under the Obama health law, and most importantly – it block grants money to the states, and allows them to figure out the best way to help individuals get health insurance.
"States would have significant latitude over how the dollars are used to best take care of the unique health care needs of the patients in each state," backers say.
If Republican Senators Rand Paul, Lisa Murkowski, and Susan Collins vote against the Graham-Cassidy Obamacare repeal bill, it will not pass.
— Krishan Patel (@IAmKrishanPatel) September 15, 2017
Democrats started to mobilize their opposition over the weekend, worried that Republicans just might be able to thread the needle and get something done before September 30, when authorization under "budget reconciliation" runs out.
"This week we need to be focused on defeating the Graham-Cassidy bill. It would end the Affordable Care Act," said Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA).
"They won't stop until the end of September," said Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI). "We cannot stop until the end of September."
The reconciliation bill remains on the Senate calendar; Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell could force a vote at anytime to re-start debate on health care, and bring up the Graham-Cassidy bill.
If the Senate were to approve the plan, it's thought that the House could still vote on it after September 30 – but no changes would be allowed to the bill.


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When the going gets tough, the tough gets going, so sang Billy Joel. But when the going really gets tough, life tends to get disheartening, discouraging and everyday seems like drudgery. But once you make that breakthrough, you derive power in the truest sense of the term. Meet Professor Minoti Borthakur, who has not only proved the relevance of these words but is encouraging disheartened people to start dreaming and hoping once again.
Minoti's story is one of courage and determination as she dared to fight a cunning and baffling disease like cancer, even when all doctors had given up hope, and emerge victorious. And in the process, she has set an example for others with her immense courage and faith in the Higher power. Her fight did not end with her conquering the disease for she has been encouraging people to live life positively besides providing support to cancer patients and depressed people. And to aid her in this direction, she penned her experiences while fighting the disease in the form of a book three years back.
There is good news for people of the northeast now. Minoti's highly acclaimed book, Mur okhukhor ek bosor (One year of my ailment) has now been translated for the benefit of thousands of cancer survivors in Northeast India. Cancer has a high rate of incidence in the north-eastern periphery of the country, primarily due to the extensive use of tobacco and other oral stimulants.
The English translation of the book A Cancer survivor's struggle and success was released recently at Guwahati by noted litterateur and Gyanpith award winner Dr. Mamoni Roisom Goswami, in the presence of veteran writer Dr. Hiren Gohain. Hailing Minoti's efforts in providing support to hundreds' of people afflicted by the dreaded disease, Dr. Gohain said, "Cancer patients have to undergo huge mental trauma and in most cases, the patient loses mental strength to carry on. Minoti's book will encourage them to fight the disease and she will be source of inspiration for generations to come".
A person who fought against the disease for more than a year, Minoti has been an epitome of strength for those around her. In fact, she had started meditation classes in her college when she encountered cases of depression, mental fatigue and low self-esteem among her students. She did not lose hope even after doctors of the famed Tata memorial Hospital gave up all hope of her recovery and instead, she implemented a strict regimen of meditation, yoga and a highly nutritional diet with ample doses of spirituality. She says, "In most cases, the patients and their families are unaware of the nutritional needs and cancer care needs of the patients. I have tried to include all these aspects in detail in the book".
Stressing on the need for more support for cancer patients in the region, Minoti, who has been working with other cancer patients in the northeast, said, "Following its release in 2005 and the tremendous response of the people, a lot of patients from other States who come to the B. Barooah Cancer Institute for treatment have been asking for its English version. I hope the book would not only encourage the patients but also the family members and equip them with the necessary tools and mental strength to fight the disease".
Authorities of the sole cancer research hospital of the region – the B. Barooah Cancer Institute – have hailed Minoti's dedication towards the welfare of the cancer affected people of the region. BBCI Director AC Kakoti said, "Borthakur is a living example that nothing is impossible if one has the grit and will to achieve. She is closely associated with the cancer patients and we hope this book would immensely benefit patients from other North-eastern states".
Minoti Bothakur retired as the head of the department of philosophy, Cotton College. She now runs a honorary counselling centre - "Minoti's counselling centre" - where she imparts training in yoga, meditation besides imparting counselling to increase the mental strength of her clients.


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In the title role, mezzo-soprano Susan Graham "put her own stamp on the part," wrote von Rhein, "bringing both nobility and vibrant vocal beauty to her affecting performance." Andrew Patner wrote for the Chicago Sun-Times that she gave "a performance of continuous dramatic power and musical mastery."
Co-starring were baritone Lucas Meachem as "an uncommonly youthful, robust-voiced Oreste"; tenor Paul Groves, "who sang sweetly and stylishly" as Pylade; and baritone Mark Delavan, who "blustered commandingly as the brutal [King] Thoas" (von Rhein). The Tribune critic also found that conductor Louis Langr_e "made an impressive Lyric debut, enforcing crisp unity between stage and pit while shaping the music in a seamless, idiomatic arc of sound."
Below are photos (by Dan Rest and Robert Kusel) from the production, which has seven more performances through October 27 at Lyric Opera of Chicago and travels to San Francisco Opera in June 2007.