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Disability Events


Illinois


Disability Events Illinois will be updated monthly highlighting events for people with disabilities. Events may include conferences, workshops, festivals, and various other special events. Check out what is happening in your community.

If you know of any disability-focused events in Illinois, please e-mail us with the details.

New Sign June 6, 2009 - Illinois- Legal and Future Care Planning for Your Relative with a Developmental Disability

Presenter: Theresa M. Varnet, M.S.W., J.D., Time: 9:30:00 AM, Marquette Park, 6734 S. Kedzie, Chicago, Illinois. Presented by The Arc of Illinois and hosted by CARC/CRA, this workshop will address the unique needs that families have in planning for the financial and legal future of their relative with a developmental disability.

New Sign 2009 - Illinois - The Arc of Illinois events calendar

The Arc of Illinois is committed to emporing persons with disabilities to achieve full participation in community life through informed choices. Check their events section for important information on upcoming workshops and other helpful events.

New Sign April 27-28, 2009 - Springfield, Illinois: Independent Living Expo 09/ILX - Prairie Capital Convention Center

Independent Living Expo 09/ILX is a statewide gathering of manufacturers of assistive technology, disability service providers, individuals with disabilities, care givers and families of people with disabilities. ILX 09 will be held in conjunction with the largest disability rights/independent living conference in Illinois. To learn more about the Disability Rights/Independent Living Conference. The event will once again take place at the Prairie Capital Convention Center located in the heart of Springfield, Illinois. For more information and to register for this event go to the Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois Annual Disability Rights/Independent Living Conference Page This event is free and open to the public. There will be interactive displays and door prizes.

New Sign 2009 - Illinois - Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois Calendar of Events

The Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois is committed to improve the lives of people with disabilities, and teach the skills needed to affect change through their grassroots advocacy efforts.

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