Institute on Disability and Human Development

Sessions start Friday night at 7 pm with a Welcome and Keynote address followed by a dessert reception with cash bar. Sessions run thru 3 pm on Sunday. Plan to stay for the whole event! It's gonna be dynamite!

Conference fees for members is $295 before April 1. Nonmembers pay $395. Late registration will be $50 more!

Space is limited so sign up early.

Make your hotel reservations directly with the Radisson Northbrook Hotel or call the Radisson reservation number at (847) 298-2525. Call between 8 and 5 central and ask to talk with Denise. Be sure to say you’re with the ACO!

This hotel is much closer to O'Hare International Airport than to Midway Airport.

Use the ACO name when you make your reservations to get the conference rate of $79 a night, good for Thursday thru Sunday nights.

Conference fees include meals and snack breaks

Check the website for a full list of presentations and presenters.

But this conference is not just about the speakers.

This is an opportunity to get to know other coaches. Learn how they do stuff in Peoria or Baltimore. Get tidbits in the hall and other unexpected places from new friends in the field.

We expect about 100 coaches from around the world to gather and learn from each other.

How about an advertisement in the program guide distributed to all attendees? Advertising starts at just $125. Buy an ad so other coaches know about your specialty. All that will be listed in the member directory is your contact information.

7, Elk Grove Village, Illinois: Supporting Children with Complex Health Care Needs in Schools and Child Care Centers

Garden Terrace Banquets, Elk Grove Village

9:00 am-3:00 pm Presenter: Dianne Koontz Lowman. For more information or to download a registration form, please visit www.thecenterweb.org/starnet

7, Chicago, Illinois: Joint Conference of ASA and NCOA

www.agingconference.org

The nation's two largest professional associations in aging -- The American Society on Aging (ASA) and the National Council on Aging (NCOA) -- are collaborating again to offer the most dynamic educational conference and networking opportunity in North America for professionals in the field of aging.

This not-to-be-missed conference will feature over 900 sessions covering a diverse range of topics in aging. We will showcase innovative programs, foster policy discussion and advocacy, and share cutting-edge research findings.

Over 4,000 ASA and NCOA members and other professionals will come to Chicago to network with colleagues and attend sessions.

The 2007 ASA-NCOA Joint Conference takes place Wednesday-Saturday, March 7-10, 2007, at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers. Additionally, a host of preconference events will take place on Tuesday. See the conference schedule (http://www.agingconference.org/asav2/conf/jc/jc07/scheduleofevents_temp.cfm?submenu1=generalinfo) for details as they become available. The preliminary conference announcement will be available in late October. If you would like to receive one or multiple copies to distribute to colleagues, click here (http://www.agingconference.org/asav2/conf/jc/jc07/printprogram_request.cfm).

9, Chicago, Illinois: Dr. Nunley teaching mixed-ability classrooms Workshops

Full Day Layered Curriculum / Brain workshop, ISACS. Registration is OPEN to outside participants.Click here for registration information: http://www.isacs.org/resources/calendar/detail.asp?id=116

Kathie delights teachers from around the world with her practical and inspirational solutions to the challenges of today's diverse classrooms. Her popular seminars and workshops combine classroom experience with her current brain-imaging research. A noted speaker at state, national and international conferences, Dr. Nunley is the author of several books and articles on teaching in mixed-ability classrooms. She is the developer of the Layered Curriculum™ method of instruction and has over 15 years of classroom teaching experience in both urban and suburban schools.

http://help4teachers.com/calendar.htm

11, Evanston, Illinois: The 9th Annual Aging Well Conference

http://www.cityofevanston.org/departments/health/mental/conference/aging1.shtml

A conference for older adults, their families, and professionals, which focuses on strategies for successful aging.

Laughter Yoga for Health and Wellness

Instructor will present the history of laughter yoga and the health and wellness benefits. The group will go through a series of laughter yoga exercises to demonstrate the benefits. Participants will experience greater relaxation and more peace of mind after the session.

Creative Experience in Later Life

Recent studies suggest very positive outcomes for older adults who partake in an hour of creative exercises per week. This workshop explores the benefits of creativity and how to incorporate it into daily life through writing and other forms of self-expression. The session provides an opportunity for participants to use the arts to express themselves.

Brain Aerobics

Nurturing our brains is important through every stage of life. This is an introduction to a longer, mind stimulation course that emphasizes having fun by finding mentally stimulating activities that you enjoy!

Scam-a-Rama: The Consumers’Guide to Fraud

The huge number of frauds that come in person, by mail, telephone and the internet can victimize you in minutes but may take years to repair. Learn to distinguish between criminal, barely legal and unethical but legal schemes to empty your bank account and steal your identity. Recognize clues that separate the good from the bad and the ugly, and how to recover if victimized.

Genealogy & the African-American Community

African-American history has played a central role in the historical evolution of the Unites States. Historical research has become a passion for many African Americans and genealogy has become a full-time hobby for many. Learn the importance of preserving your family tree and how to use the internet as a resource.

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Workshop Session II

Seated Aerobics and More

During this sessions, participants will be introduced to simple movements that encourage strength, range of motion, balance, flexibility and healthy alignment. Easy and fun—no previous experience is necessary.

Telling it Like It Was: Creating Your Own Oral History

Oral histories are an increasingly popular way of documenting family members’ life experiences and memories. Learn about the value of recording oral histories as well as how to get started with the Oral History process.

“Can You Hear Me Now?”

This presentation briefly reviews how the normal hearing process works and the different types of hearing loss. It then discusses treatment options including hearing aids, assistive listening devices and cochlear implants, as well as how to improve communication strategies and skills. Information on tinnitus (ringing in the ears), evaluation and treatment will be discussed.

Don’t Worry, Be Happy: Emotional Health in Late Life

Participants will look at emotional health and wellness as we age. The presentation will consider how the unique combination of age, experience, and creativity can produce inner-growth, peace and unforeseen potential.

Closing:

”Those Were the Days” Radio Players, this talented group of volunteers from the Chicago area will reenact select classic radio program scripts, complete with sound effects. The players will perform a hilarious rendition of nostalgic Bob & Ray, or Fibber Magee material for your listening enjoyment.

2007 Aging Well Film Festival. Aging Well and Reeltime Independent Film & Video Forum will be presenting the award winning film 51 Birch St.:

"51 Birch St." Both exceptionally funny and heartbreaking, “51 Birch St” is a first-person account of a man’s unpredictable journey through a whirlwind of dramatic life-changing events: the death of his mother, the uncovering of decades of family secrets, and the ensuing reconciliation with his father. What begins as an intimate, autobiographical story soon evolves into a broader meditation on the universal themes of love, marriage, fidelity and the mystery of family.

A discussion will follow the film. No registration is necessary for the Film Festival.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007 7:30 p.m.

Block Gallery, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. On the campus of Northwestern University

11-13, Ingleside, Illinois: Glick Family Camp

Camp Red Leaf, Ingleside
This program is designed for children diagnosed with Autism/PDD, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, Spina Bifida, Motor and cognitive Delays and Medical Conditions and their families. The cost is $100/person. Financial assistance may be available. Children under 3 are free. The fee includes 6 meals, snacks, lodging and activities. For more information call Tamara Besser at (773) 467-3751.

12, Schaumburg, Illinois: Kids Fun Fair & Cancer Benefit-Help Needed

Volunteer Meetups > The Northwest Suburbs Volunteer Meetup Group

We are hosting a Saturday morning activity for kids. The event will include children’s activities and craft projects. At the same time, we will be selling raffle tickets for baskets full of items donated by local businesses. Proceeds will benefit various

Schaumburg, IL 60195 - USA

Saturday, May 12 at 9:30 AM

http://volunteerism.meetup.com/106/calendar/5612296

12, Chicago, Illinois: Alzheimer's Association: 20th Anniversary Chicago Rita Hayworth Gala

Held in New York and Chicago, these annual galas are major fundraising events honoring legendary film star Rita Hayworth, who had Alzheimer's disease and died in 1987.

http://www.alz.org/news_and_events_rita_hayworth_gala.asp

Rita Hayworth Galas

The Rita Hayworth Galas, held annually in New York City and Chicago, are major fund-raising events for the Alzheimer’s Association. They honor legendary film star Rita Hayworth, who had Alzheimer’s disease. The galas are hosted by Ms. Hayworth’s daughter, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan. The Chicago gala takes place on Mother's Day weekend, and the New York gala is in the fall.

Since 1985, the Rita Hayworth Galas have raised more than $47 million. One hundred percent of those funds go toward research and support programs.

Chicago Gala

The 2007 Chicago Rita Hayworth Gala’s theme is “Tonight and Every Night,” named after a Rita Hayworth film that blends the elegant charm of the 1940s with a sense of remembrance and hope for the future.

When: May 12, 2007

Where: Hilton Chicago, Chicago, Ill.

Special performance: Air Supply

http://chicagorhg2007.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=199710

Founded by Princess Yasmin Aga Khan in honor of her mother — actress Rita Hayworth, who died as a result of Alzheimer's — the Rita Hayworth Gala has earned a reputation as one of Chicago's most significant social events. The annual Chicago and New York galas have raised more than $47 million since 1985. Combined with other donations, the Rita Hayworth Galas have helped the Alzheimer's Association raise more than $200 million for research and support.

Alzheimer's Association-funded researchers have made great strides in diagnosis, treatment and interventions. Our science advisors are now reporting that with sufficient investment in research, slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s significantly may be an achievable goal within the next five years.

Civic Honorees: Bonnie and John Osher

Corporate Honoree: Harrah's Foundation

Official Airline: American Airlines

14-15, Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Assistive Technology Program Expo Independence: A New Vision

Illinois Assistive Technology Program Expo Independence: A New Vision, Springfield Crowne Plaza Hotel, call 800-852-5110 (V/TTY) for details.

http://www.ccdionline.org/calendar.php

http://www.ccdionline.org/newsflash.php?newsflash_id=75&

CCDI is please to once again partner with the Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) to bring you Expo Independence: A New Vision.

Expo Independence promises to be the largest exposition of assistive technology and services for people with disabilities in central and southern Illinois. This exciting event is free, open to the public and offers the opportunity to see and try out the latest innovations in a wide variety of assistive technology. It is anticipated that more than 400 people with disabilities, disability rights advocates, parents of children with disabilities, health care providers and others will attend.

Held in conjunction with CCDI's Annual Disability Rights Conference, Expo Independence will take place at the Springfield Crowne Plaza on May 14-15, 2007.

Look in the February edition of They Catalyst for more details on Expo Independence: A New Vision

Expo Independence Highlights Will Include:

Over 50 vendors

Latest technology

Interactive Displays

Door Prizes

Free admission

14-16, Springfield, Illinois: The 23rd Annual Disability Rights Conference

The 23rd Annual Disability Rights Conference, will be held on May 14-16, 2007 at Springfield's Crowne Plaza Hotel. The upcoming conference provides the disability community an opportunity to honor those among us who have displayed perseverance and leadership in the struggle for equal rights.

http://www.ccdionline.org

16, Evanston, Illinois: 2007 Aging Well Film Festival

2007 Aging Well Film Festival. Aging Well and Reeltime Independent Film & Video Forum will be presenting the award winning film 51 Birch St.:

A discussion will follow the film. No registration is necessary for the Film Festival.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007 7:30 p.m.

Block Gallery, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. On the campus of Northwestern University

16, Springfield, Illinois: Autism Lobby Day

State Capitol, Springfield

May 16, 2007: LOBBY DAY! Join us and hundreds of parents and advocates in Springfield. Change the way Illinois treats individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. For more information visit http://www.autismillinois.org or call (630) 691-1270.

19, Berwyn, Illinois: 2^nd Annual Walk-N-Roll a Thon

Time: 2PM—4PM

Date: 05/19/07

Join staff, volunteers and members as we raise money for the only Center for Independent Living that serves suburban Cook County.

Help us by being a registered participant or sponsor a participant.

For more information or to register call (708) 209-1500 or TTY (708) 209-1826 and may be info@progresscil.orgor http://www.progresscil.org/contact.html

Where: Proksa Park 3001 S. Wisconsin, Berwyn, Illinois.

PRESENTS

Refreshments including snacks, beverages and ice cream from The Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor will be provided.

Registered participants will receive a free T-shirt.

Our Four Core Services

Progress Center directly assists persons with disabilities to establish lives in the community. We serve and support people with disabilities of all ages to increase and maintain independence. We also assist families and communities.

All Centers for Independent Living (CIL) are mandated to provide these four core services:

Information and Referral -

Information about any disability related topic, and referral to other resources when needed. Advocacy -Active support for direct, nonviolent action for disability rights, both at the individual and systemic level.

Independent Living Skills -

Training on the know-how to live independently, from budgeting to traveling, from personal assistant management to job seeking, and more. Tell us what you want to learn.

Peer Counseling -

Sharing and problem-solving about every day issues with people who understand what it's like: Other people with disabilities.

We also give more services and advocacy

19, Naperville, Illinois: 2007 Arthritis Walk Naperville Illinois

http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=211284

May 19th, 2007 Registration opens at 8:00 am

Walk with us this spring

The Arthritis Walk® is the Arthritis Foundation's annual nationwide event that raises awareness and funds to fight arthritis, the nation's leading cause of disability. It is a tremendous opportunity to help improve the lives of the 46 million men, women and children doctor-diagnosed with arthritis. Get your company involved or recruit friends and family members to form a team. Best of all, walk in honor of a loved one with arthritis and know you're making a difference by raising funds to support Arthritis Foundation research, public health and public policy efforts to improve the lives of people with arthritis.

At the Event…

Choose from a three-mile or one-mile walk route

Write an inspirational message on the Wall of Heroes

Wear a blue "hero" hat if you have arthritis

Enjoy the fun, festivities and free health information

Register online today! Once you register, you can set up your own personal Web page and begin fund raising. Raise $100 or more and earn an official Arthritis Walk® T-shirt.

20, Northbrook, Illinois: Autism Sibshops

Elain Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Dr., Ste. 200, Northbrook

2:30-5:30 pm Sibshops offer brothers and sisters of children with disabilities and/or special needs an opportunity to meet other siblings in a relaxed supportive and recreational setting. They are able to discuss their common joys and concerns, learn how to handle common situations and have fun! Registration is required. For more information call Tamara Besser at (773) 467-3751. We hope you will join us!

20, Chicago, Illinois: Walk Now! (Autism)

Soldier Field, Chicago

Walk Now unites the community in support of those affected by autism with a 5K walk and community resource, awareness and outreach. For more information visit www.walknow.org or call Chasiti Hampton at (888)8-AUTISM. Join us in the fight against autism!!!

http://autismspeaks.org/sponsoredevents/walk_calendar.php

Autism Speaks' Walk Now for Autism, the nation's largest grassroots autism walk program, is our signature fundraising and awareness event, taking place in communities across the United States, as well as in Canada and the United Kingdom. Powered by volunteers and families with loved ones on the autism spectrum, this successful grassroots fundraising effort not only generates vital funds for autism research but also raises awareness about the increasing prevalence of autism and the need for increased research funding to combat this complex disorder.

21, St. Charles, Illinois: Introduction to Therapeutic Listening

Community Therapy Services 40W310 LaFox Rd, Ste 1A, St. Charles

6:30pm Come visit the special needs support group and learn about therapeutic listening. To make sure that we have enough room for everyone, we ask that you call CTS at (630) 444-0077 to let us know that you plan to attend. For more information visit www.commtx.com. Hope to see you there!

22, Tinley Park, Illinois: The Fifth Annual Arc of Illinois Expo for People with Disabilities

http://www.thearcofil.org/events/eventdetails.asp?eventid=210&member=0&mitemid=27&mprice=0&nitemid=28&nprice=0

Date: 5/22/2007

More information on this event coming soon from The Arc of Illinois!

Location

Holiday Inn Convention Center

Tinley Park, Illinois

United States

For more information contact Janet Donahue:janet@thearcofil.org

708-206-1930

23-27, Chicago, Illinois: Autism One 2007

http://www.autismone.org/homepage.cfm

Autism One is a conference which provides education and information covering a variety of topics and concerns. The best treatment programs combine a number of components, ranging from the biomedical to the behavioral. In addition to treating autism itself, we provide continuing dialogue with the media, we are investing vaccine efficacy, and the establishment of biomedical markers, as well as providing information and education for dealing with school systems, insurance companies, state, local, and the Federal Government, and legal issues.

30, Chicago, Illinois: 8^th Annual Get in SHAPE Senior Health Fitness

Volunteers Needed 8th Annual Get in SHAPE Senior Health Fitness

The 8^th Annual Get in SHAPE! Chicago Senior Health & Fitness Walk is scheduled for Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at Soldier Field and we are in need of volunteers.

Over 2000 senior participants come out to walk a beautiful 1, 2, or 3 mile stretch along the lakefront. Volunteers are needed from 8am to 2pm on event day to help: pass out T-Shirts, breakfast, goody bags, lunches, water along the course, root on and show the path for the Seniors to walk along.

Volunteers get free parking, last year's t-shirt, lunch, and the satisfaction of helping out at a great event!

Please visit the SHAPE website: www.shapechicago.com/Volunteer to find additional information.

If you ARE interested in volunteering, please contact Camille at 312-996-2275 or via email at creid2@uic.eduto confirm your participation.

This announcement was posted by creid2@uic.edu on 04/20/2007

31, Chicago, Illinois: Epilepsy and the Hispanic Child (Spanish with English translation)

A free educational symposium addressing the physical, psychological, and cultural issues affecting children with epilepsy in the Hispanic community.

Scheduled topics include:

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Epilepsy

• Social Impact of Epilepsy

• Epilepsy in the Classroom

• Safety and Seizures

Thursday, May 31, 2007

5:00 - 9:00 pm

Chicago Marriott at Medical District/UIC

625 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago

Admission to this symposium is free, but advance registration is required. For more information, or to RSVP, call Linda Brinker or José Valdez at 312-939-8622 Chicago Hispanic by Tuesday, May 29.

Health Coalition

THIS PROGRAM WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH

June

2, Peoria, Illinois: RiverCity Deaf Idol 2007

http://www.pekintimes.com/articles/2007/02/26/news/news3.txt

‘Deaf Idol' to take to the civic center stage

Times correspondent

PEORIA - With 20 percent of the population having a disability, the Central Illinois Center for Independent Living has offered programs that empower persons with disabilities of all ages to live independently in the community.

One of these programs is the Deaf Advisory Committee, sponsored by the center.

In an effort to raise disability awareness, the Deaf Advisory Committee will bring RiverCity Deaf Idol 2007 to Central Illinois on at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at the Peoria Civic Center Theater.

The event will include two categories: Junior Deaf Idol for ages 12 through 17, and Deaf Idol for ages 18 and up. Contestants will perform on stage and compete for prizes and cash awards.

Performances will include signing to a story, storytelling, skits, dancing and mime.

The RiverCity Deaf Idol will follow the format of the Windy City Deaf Idol, which is hosted by the Chicago Deaf and Hard of Hearing Cultural Center.

“The chairperson for our DAC committee participated in the event in Chicago, and we thought it was a cool idea,” said Lauri England, administrative program support for the Central Illinois Center for Independent Living. “There is a huge community of deaf and hard of hearing that many aren't even aware of. We hold sign classes, have committees and even have sign language readings at Barnes and Noble.”

England said they expect an audience of at least 2,000 from the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities to attend this first event.

“Our main goal is to raise awareness and bring the deaf and hearing communities together. We're hoping to fill the theater,” said England.

“For being the first time, we already have a high level of interest. It's going to be a really cool event, and we plan to make it an annual thing. There are a bunch of great prizes for the winners that have been donated.”

Anyone wanting to participate in the show should e-mail DiAnn at rivercitydeafidol@gmail.com.

The Deaf Advisory Committee helps educate the deaf and hard of hearing about community resources and activities by offering various workshops and events in Peoria, Fulton, Woodford and Tazewell counties. Through the DAC, disability awareness is shared throughout the deaf and hearing communities, which results in better understanding across cultures.

The fundraising event is still seeking various levels of sponsorship. To donate, contact England at 614 W. Glen Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614, or 682-3500 or lengland@cicil.org.

Monetary donations in any amount as well as donations of goods and services, including print and advertising services, are greatly appreciated. In-kind contributors will receive sponsorship acknowledgment in all print advertising and in the event program.

2-3, Chicago, Illinois: Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

http://walk.avonfoundation.org/site/PageServer?pagename=chic_home_2k7

The Avon Walk Chicago is unlike any other. A Walker's perspective offers an entirely unique way to experience the vast lakefront, stunning architecture and vibrant ethnic neighborhoods that make Chicago a world-class city in the heart of the Midwest.

For 2 days and 39 miles, everyone who has been touched by breast cancer touches you - in gratitude. Your participation as - a Walker, a Crew Member, a Volunteer or a Donor - will allow medically underserved women and men to be treated giving them access to the care they require. And hard-working research teams will be powered by the funds they need to fuel their quest for the cure.

8, Belleville, Illinois: Legal and Future Care Planning

Theresa Varnet, M.S.W., J.D. will address the unique needs that families have in planning for the financial and legal future of their relative with a developmental disability. Presented by The Arc of Illinois and hosted by Developmental Disabilities Services of Metro East in Belleville, Illinois.

http://www.thearcofil.org/events/eventdetails.asp?eventid=204&member=0&mitemid=27&mprice=0&nitemid=28&nprice=0

10, Northbrook, Illinois: Autism Sibshops

Elain Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Dr., Ste. 200, Northbrook

2:30-5:30pm Sibshops offer brothers and sisters of children with disabilities and/or special needs an opportunity to meet other siblings in a relaxed supportive and recreational setting. They are able to discuss their common joys and concerns, learn how to handle common situations and have fun! Registration is required. For more information call Tamara Besser at (773) 467-3751. We hope you will join us!

11-12, Grayslake, Illinois: Individualized Intensive Intervention Plans for Young Children with Challenging Behavior

State Bank of the Lakes, Grayslake, Illinois, 9:00 am-3:00 pm Presenter: Sharon Doubet. For more information or to download a registration form, please visit www.thecenterweb.org/starnet

20, Downers Grove, Illinois: Planning for Language and Literacy Development for the Preschool English Language Learner

Planning for Language and Literacy Development for the Preschool English Language Learner (ELL): Strategies for Children who are ELLs with and without Disabilities

Aramark, 2300 Warrenville Rd, Downers Grove, Illinois. 9:00 am-3:00 pm Presenters include: Lucia Morales and Christina Sanchez-Lopez. For more information or to download a registration form, please visit www.thecenterweb.org/starnet

22-26, Chicago, Illinois: American Diabetes Association 67th Scientific Sessions

www.diabetes.org

The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of communities. Find out what is happening in your area (http://www.diabetes.org/local).

The mission of the Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health professionals and the public. The Association is also actively involved in advocating for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes.

22-24, central Illinois, MS150 Tour de Farms

http://www.msillinois.org/site/PageServer?pagename=07msbike_homepage

Get ready for another exciting year with the 26th annual MS Bike Tour! This year’s event will be June 22 - 24, 2007 and is guaranteed to be the best yet. To find out why, check out the new attractions to the 2007 Tour!

This year’s route will be just as exciting as last year’s. You’ll experience winding roads that travel through the heart of Illinois farmlands and enjoy the breathtaking view of rolling green pastures with wide-open skies as a backdrop. Maybe you’ll even see a few of our barnyard friends along the way. We are still finalizing a few details but the detailed route map will be ready shortly so keep checking back.

Make a weekend out of the Tour this year. Bring out your own cheering section. This year’s Tour will have lots of family-friendly activities to keep you busy all weekend long, even if you aren’t riding. Activities begin Friday, June 22nd and go right through to Sunday. Check out our weekend schedule for details.

The MS150 Tour de Farms is a fun weekend bike ride through central Illinois. This year it takes place June 23-24. Riders can choose among several different length rides from a very easy 35 miles to a very challenging 175 miles. Participants also raise money to help find a cure for multiple sclerosis and to help the 18,000 Illinois families affected by the disease. The MS Society's goal is to have 2,000 riders this year raise a total of $2 million to fight MS.

The Chicago Campus Cyclers are a diverse group of UIC faculty, staff and students, plus their families and friends. Last year a dozen members rode in the MS Tour de Farms and raised $11,500. This year, the CCC wants to double its membership and has set a fund raising goal of $24,000. In support of this effort, the University of Illinois Medical Center will again be outfitting the first 12 new riders, who commit to participating, with a professional cycling jersey emblazoned with the Medical Center's logo.

For more information, on how to join the group, or to make a contribution to help meet the Chicago Campus Cyclers goal, please visit the team's Web site: http://msillinois.org/goto/CCC.

You can also email Team Captain Charlie McShane at cmcshane@uic.edu.

July

16, Chicago, Illinois: American Liver Foundation 10th Annual Golf Clasic

http://www.illinois-liver.org/golfclassic

Golfers will enjoy lunch, 18 holes of golf, (scramble/team format), golf contests, raffles, free gifts, and an evening reception including awards, cocktails & dinner…

Proceeds fund research, education and advocacy for liver wellness and for those who are affected by liver-related diseases.

180 N. Michigan Ave. Ste 1870, Chicago, Illinois 60601, tel: 312.377.9030, fax: 312.377.9035, info@illinois-liver.org

21, Chicago, Illinois: 4th Annual Disability Pride Parade, DISABLED AND PROUD 2007

http://www.disabilityprideparade.com

The parade route starts at South Plymouth Court and West Van Buren, stays west on Van Buren to Dearborn Street, turns north on Dearborn to Washington Street.. There, we will disembark and march into Daley Plaza for the post-parade celebration.Distance: .6 mile.

Regarding talent for the post parade celebration, we are looking for unique individuals and/or groups that are willing to provide entertainment. The acts must believe in our message, be positive role models for our community and willing to donate their services.Anyone wishing to participate should contact Carrole E. Mardis at Carrole.parade@disabilityprideparade.org.

Sounds like a great event and a great reason to go to the windy city of

Chicago!!!

The 4th Annual Disability Pride Parade

Celebrating Worldwide: Disabled, Proud, Present, and Diverse

WHEN: Saturday, July 21, 2007

WHERE: Downtown Chicago

Step-off at 11 a.m.

Our Grand Marshal is Kathy Martinez, Executive Director, World Institute on Disability.

Blind since birth, Ms. Martinez is an internationally recognized disability rights leader with a particular focus on employment, minority, and gender issues.

The Disability Pride Parade was the brainchild of Disability Rights Activist Sarah Triano, who was a recipient of the 2002 Paul G. Hearne/AAPD Leadership Award established to honor upcoming leaders in the disability rights movement. Sarah used her cash award as seed money toward the Inaugural Disability Pride Parade, which was held in Chicago in 2004.

24-26, Chicago, Illinois: National Council on Disability Summer Quarterly Meeting

NCD's spring quarterly meeting will be held April 16-17 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia.

http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.asp?n=1&neID=200702131680.2_690200ae9d2b7094

The U.S. health care delivery system is touted by many as having outstanding providers, facilities, and technology. Many Americans enjoy easy access to care. However, not all Americans have full access to high-quality health care. And too many Americans, including Americans with disabilities, have inadequate or no access to health care. In 1999, Congress directed the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to produce an annual report, starting in 2003, to track "prevailing disparities in health care delivery as it relates to racial factors and socioeconomic factors in priority populations." Although the emphasis is on disparities related to race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, this directive includes a charge to examine disparities in "priority populations"-groups with unique health care needs or issues that require special focus.

In 2003, the first National Healthcare Disparities Report (NHDR), a comprehensive national overview of disparities in health care among racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups in the general U.S. population and among priority populations, was released. In 2004, the second NHDR, building upon the 2003 report, was released. In the 2004 report, a second critical goal of the report was developed: tracking the nation's progress toward eliminating health care disparities. The 2004 report highlights three key themes for policymakers, clinicians, health system administrators, and community leaders who seek to use this information to improve health care services for all Americans: (a) disparities are pervasive; (b) improvement is possible; and (c) gaps in information exist, especially for specific conditions and populations. Other than its focus on children with special health care needs, however, the report provides little information about health care disparities and Americans with disabilities.

To ensure that millions of Americans with disabilities are not left out of this critical research effort and related federal policy-making efforts, NCD is interested in conducting research to analyze the history of federal efforts in health care as it relates to Americans with disabilities and to review efforts to enhance access to coverage and care through the private sector.

Future Quarterly Meetings

NCD's spring quarterly meeting will be held April 16-17 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia.

NCD's summer quarterly meeting will be held July 24-26 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro, Chicago, Illinois.

Both hotels are accessible and reachable by public transportation. These meetings are open to the public. People with disabilities are encouraged to attend and participate in the Public Comment segments of the meetings.

SOURCE National Council on Disability

CONTACT: Mark S. Quigley of the National Council on Disability, +1-202-272-2004, or mquigley@ncd.gov

August

26-29, Chicago, Illinois: Dementia Care Conference

This annual event for dementia care professionals features the latest developments in Alzheimer care and support.

When: Aug. 26-29, 2007

Where: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois.

http://www.alz.org/careconference/07/overview.asp

The 15th Annual Alzheimer's Association Dementia Care Conference is an opportunity for you to connect with dementia care peers and experts from around the country. This year's curriculum will deliver relevant, timely dementia care information that you can easily and quickly apply to the work you do every day.

October

7, Chicago, Illinois: American Liver Foundation Run for Research

http://www.illinois-liver.org/runforresearch

The American Liver Foundation, Illinois Chapter's 2007 Run for Research Team is a participating charity partner of the 2007 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon.

8, Chicago, Illinois: City of Hope Walk for Cancer

Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer is an opportunity for women, their families and friends to come together and demonstrate unity in the face of a disease that takes the lives of those we love. When we walk together, we are strong. In 2005, tens of thousands of walkers from around the country joined City of Hope in the fight for a cure and you can become part of our national movement to create a legacy of health for our daughters and generations to come.

City of Hope is one of the world's leading research and treatment centers for cancer, diabetes, HIV and other life-threatening diseases. Each day we are steps closer to major breakthroughs in the fight against breast cancer, giving hope to those struggling against the disease and those at risk.

11-12, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois: International Dyslexia Association 21st Annual Conference

The Illinois Branch of the International Dyslexia Association is asking for abstracts of presentations for its 2007 conference. Abstracts are required for review by the Illinois Branch Conference Committee. Topics submitted should be on the subject of dyslexia and related disorders that are either theoretical or applied (practical).

Issues from educational, psychosocial and medical areas are welcome. The reviewers reserve the right to group some of the papers for panel presentations. Speakers whose proposals are accepted for presentation are expected to pay their own transportation and hotel accommodations, if needed, and any other related expenses. Conference registration fees will be waived for the day of presentation.

A one to two-page abstract should be submitted by March 31, 2007 by mail, fax or email to:

IBIDA Conference 2007 Chair

751 Roosevelt Road, Ste. 116

Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137

Fax: 630.469.6810

Email: info@readibida.org

For further information phone: 630.469.6900.

http://www.readibida.org/fc_cp.html

13, Chicago, Illinois: Liver Wellness Walk/Run

http://www.illinois-liver.org/walkrun

Walk It Off

It's a new name and a new look for the next generation of liver wellness!Join us for a 5K Walk/Fun Run on

The Illinois Chapter of the American Liver Foundation invites you to raise awareness and funds for liver disease at our 8th Annual Liver Wellness Walk/Run. This 5K walk and fun run will take place at the Montrose Harbor in Lincoln Park. So join us and don't forget man's best friend…leashed dogs are welcome! Participants are encouraged to collect pledges and qualify for awards. All participants will receive official event apparel and a goodie bag. Let's take strides together to fight liver diseases

LOCATION

Montrose Harbor in Lincoln Park

601 W. Montrose Drive, Chicago, Illinois.

ACTIVITIES

Live Entertainment

Refreshments

Kid's Activity Station

Pet Station

Prizes and Raffles

Mascot Mania

17, Springfield, Illinois: Illinois StarNet Pre-Conference

Join ISBE and ECSE Coordinators for the Pre-Conference to Sharing a Vision, Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Illinois StarNet is sponsoring the Early Childhood Special Education Roundtable for ECSE Coordinators at the Pre-conference to Sharing a Vision, October 17, in the afternoon at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield . Topics may include the Early Childhood Outcomes System, the Early Intervention to Early Childhood Special Education Transition and Educational Environment Codes/Preschool LRE. Details about registration will be available in the coming weeks.

http://www.thecenterweb.org/starnet

Illinois STAR NET is a Support and Technical Assistance Regional NETwork. We provide training, assistance on request, and resources to parents of young children with special needs and professionals in the early childhood community.

STAR NET Region II serves parents and professionals in North and West Suburban Cook, Du Page, Kane, Lake, and McHenry counties.

December

27-30, Chicago, Illinois: Modern Language Association 123rd annual conference

http://www.mla.org/convention

http://www.mla.org/pdf/calls07_rev2.pdf

Some of the sessions will be about disability in poetry and literature.

The MLA's 123rd annual convention will be held in Chicago. Most English sessions will be in the Hyatt Regency. Most foreign language and comparative literature sessions will be in the Sheraton Chicago. The Job Information Center and the child care center are in the Fairmont.

2008

February

27-March 1, Chicago, Illinois: Learning Disabilities Association of America International Conference

http://www.ldanatl.org/aboutld/calendar/index.asp

Today, LDA is the largest non-profit volunteer organization advocating for individuals with learning disabilities and has over 200 state and local affiliates in 42 states and Puerto Rico. LDA's international membership of over 15,000 includes members from 27 countries around the world.

The membership, composed of individuals with learning disabilities, family members and concerned professionals, advocates for the almost three million students of school age with learning disabilities and for adults affected with learning disabilities.

The state and local affiliates, through their affiliation with the national LDA, work continuously for individuals with learning disabilities, their parents and the professionals who serve them.

March

15, Naperville, Illinois: 38th Annual Conferenceof American Association on Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities(AAIDD) Illinois Chapter

Formerly AAMR of Illinois

INNOVATIONSinuse of available $smodels of support and careclinical services, employment, & more

March 15, 2007 at the Holiday Inn in Naperville, Illinois

Effective January 1, 2007 AAMR will officially become the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD).

The name change was approved by our members this last year, and we are currently working to develop a new look for the organization that matches the new name. With this change, we join other similar organizations who have made the decision to move away fro the term "mental retardation" (MR.) in the organization name, and to replace it with the term "Intellectual Disability" (ID).

Other associations that have made this change include the former President's Committee on Mental Retardation, now the Presidents Committee on Intellectual Disability, and the International Association for the scientific Study of Intellectual Disability (IASSID).

In the coming weeks, you will see changes to our logo, our website, even our staff e-mail addresses. In the mean time, know that one thing has not changed: our mission. Our mission statement remains intact. In fact, our mission statement (http://aamr.org/About_AAMR/mission_statement.shtml) has used the term intellectual disability for several years now.

July

26-31, Chicago, Illinois: The International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (ICAD)

The International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (ICAD) brings together the top dementia researchers every two years to engage in a multidisciplinary international exchange of ideas.

About the last Conference: http://www.alz.org/icad/overview.asp

Multiple dates

Alzheimer Support Groups

http://www.alzillinois.org/Support_Groups.pdf

http://www.alz.org/illinois/in_my_community_support.asp

http://www.alz.org/greateriowa/pdf/Support%20Groups.pdf

http://www.alzstl.org/Resources/PDF_Files/SupportGroupsIL.pdf

(http://www.alzstl.org/Resources/PDF_Files/SupportGroupsMO.pdf)

A support group can give you an opportunity to share your experiences, increase your feelings of self-worth, decrease your sense of isolation, learn from others in your situation, learn about resources available to you and receive encouragement and moral support from other caregivers.

Different times and places: The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk®

The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® is our signature event to increase awareness and funds for the cause to end Alzheimer’s. Memory Walks bring together family, friends, caregivers, colleagues and concerned community members who want to make a difference.

Since 1989, Memory Walk has raised more than $225 million for vital programs and support services.

Memory Walk takes place in more than 600 communities across the United States. This year, more than 200,000 participants and volunteers will be on the move to end Alzheimer's. Join us for an experience you won't forget!

Visit your local Memory Walk Web site for event details or to register.

http://www.alz.org/memorywalk/findawalk.asp

Macomb Illinois 9/15/2007 Chandler Park 61455 Central Illinois

Quincy Illinois 9/6/2007 Clat Adams Park 62301 Central Illinois

Bloomington/Normal Illinois 10/6/2007 Constitution Trail, Normal Illinois 61761 Greater Illinois

Eureka Illinois 9/22/2007 Eureka College 61530 Central Illinois

Galesburg Illinois 9/22/2007 Hawthorne Centre 61401 Central Illinois

Oglesby Illinois 9/16/2007 Illinois Valley Community College 61348 Central Illinois

Rockford Illinois 9/22/2007 Klehm Arboretum 61102 Greater Illinois

Chicago Illinois 9/16/2007 Lakefront at Montrose 60640 Greater Illinois

Peoria Illinois 10/7/2007 Liberty Park on the Riverfront 61614 Central Illinois

McHenry County Illinois 9/23/2007 Lippold Park, Crystal Lake 60014 Greater Illinois

Dixon Illinois 9/29/2007 Lowell Park 61021 Central Illinois

Champaign/Urbana Illinois 9/15/2007 Meadowbrook Park 61801 Greater Illinois

Pekin Illinois 9/29/2007 Mineral Springs Lagoon 61554 Central Illinois

Savanna Illinois 10/6/2007 Old Mill Park 61074 Greater Iowa

Joliet Illinois 9/15/2007 Rock Run Forest Preserve 60431 Greater Illinois

Edwardsville Illinois 9/22/2007 Southern Illinois University 62026 St. Louis

Lacon Illinois 9/29/2007 St. Joseph's Nursing Home 61540 Central Illinois

Canton Illinois 8/25/2007 Wallace Park 61520 Central Illinois

Springfield Illinois 9/22/2007 Washington Park 62703 Greater Illinois

Mount Vernon, Illinois: Autism Support Group

Meets at ST Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital, St. Joanne Bldg, Classroom #2, Mount Vernon

Support Group for parents, grandparents, teachers, therapists, physicians, and all others who love our children with autism. For more information contact Nathan & Rebecca Harper via email mtvautismsupport@hotmail.com or call 618-244-3315.

4th Wednesday of every month, Downers Grove, Illinois: Autism FarWest Suburban Support Group Meeting

This group meeting has been moved to the 4th Wednesday of every month at the Downers Grove Public Library from 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Matteson, Illinois: Walk in My Shoes (understand older people better)

Welcome to the Illinois 4-H project, Walk in My Shoes. Since you cannot tell by its title, you are probably wondering what this project is about. You will not actually walk in another person's shoes, but you will learn to understand older people better by sharing their experiences. You will learn, through many activities, what it feels like to grow older and what happens to our bodies as we age.

http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/wims/wimsproject.html

http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/programs/wims.html

16 Locations, Illinois: Lupus Foundation of America Support Groups

The Lupus Foundation of America, Illinois Chapter is fortunate to be able to work with an outstanding group of volunteers who offer support to lupus patients, friends, and family members throughout the state. Following is a list of groups that meet on a regular basis providing resources, information, and a sympathetic ear to those affected by lupus.

Meetings occasionally change due to extenuating circumstances, so if you are new to a group or have been away from meetings for a period of time, call first to avoid disappointment.

1. Aurora: 2nd Sunday of the Month, English & Spanish

2. Belleville: 3rd Tuesday of the Month

3. Champaign: Time and Date to be announced

4. Chicago: 1st Thursday of the Month, 3rd Saturday of the Month or Every Other Month

5. Evergreen Park: 2nd Thursday of the Month, English & Spanish

6. Galesburg: 3rd Friday of the Month

7. Glenview: Saturday

8. Hazel Crest: 3rd Saturday of the Month

9. Lake County Area: 3rd Saturday of the Month

10. Naperville Area: Time and Date to be announced

11. Peoria /Pekin: 1st Monday of the Month

12. Quad Cities: 2nd Sunday of the Month

13. Shorewood: 4th Wednesday of the Month

14. Skokie: Time and Date to be announced

15. Southern Illinois: 2nd Wednesday of the Month

16. Wheaton: 2nd Thursday of the Month, No meeting in Jan., June, July and August

http://www.lupusil.org/about/support.html

1st Sunday of most months, Mattoon, Illinois: East Central Illinois Autism Support Group

2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

First Sunday of most months (no meetings in June, July and December)

Lumpkin Family Education Center of Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital,Route 16, east of Interstate-57 in Mattoon

Open to parents and other caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders. For more information or to be added the mailing list, call 217-348-7858.

1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month, Springfield, Illinois: Autism Society of America Central Illinois Chapter Support Group

http://www.asacic.org

Support Group Meeting

6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

First and Third Wednesday of every month

The Autism Program, 928 S. Spring St., Springfield

The following meetings have been cancelled: May 3, May 17, June 21, July 19, and August 16

Limited childcare provided with reservation

May Institute South Information Meeting

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, June 6

Hope School - Learning Center

15 East Hazel Dell Lane

Springfield

Limited childcare provided with reservation.

Learn about the new Central Illinois location of the May Institute South and the intensive home-based programming and school-based consultation services.

Please call Rachel Reliford, training coordinator of The Autism Program, at 217-525-8332 to register.

1st Thursday of each month, Illinois: Autism Program Telehealth Consultation

The Autism Program and the Southern Illinois University Telehealth Network present psychiatric and psychological consultation for Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Disabilities.

9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

First Thursday of each month

Location for connection to be arranged

To register, contact Tracey Kreipe at 217-545-7830 or tkreipe@siumed.edu

Audience:

Psychologists, physicians, social workers and case managers

Sponsors:

The Autism Program, SIU Telehealth, The Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation

Presenters:

Varied including:

" Anthony Cuvo, Ph.D., of Southern Illinois University - Carbondale and a partner in The Autism Program

" Bennett Leventhal, M.D., of the University of Illinois at Chicago and a partner in The Autism Program

" Lori Vallelunga, Ph.D., Center Director, The Autism Program The Autism Regional Training and Service Center at The Hope School Springfield and statewide Director of Outcomes and Evaluations

" Rebecca Trammel, M.S., CCC/SLP, Center Director, The Autism Program Southern Illinois Regional Training and Service Center at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

Cost:

No charge to participants.

Thursdays, Evanston, Illinois: Health Services Research and Policy Seminar Series

http://www.northwestern.edu/aging/news.htm

The seminars are video simulcast. Speakers address a variety of topics and methodologies in health services research, aging, quality of care and health policy.

Every 3rd Friday, Chicago, Illinois: The Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities (CCSPD)

The mission of the CCSPD is to promote empowerment and inclusion of students, faculty and staff with disabilities at UIC. The Committee recognizes that people with disabilities are a diverse group, including individuals with visible and non-visible disabilities. The CCSPD shall provide a forum for discussion and assessment of disability-related issues that are relevant for the campus and the larger community. In addition, the CCSPD shall advise the Chancellor and other administrative units and make recommendations on disability-related issues, policies, services, attitudes and practices on campus. This mission is motivated by the belief that people with disabilities are assets to the university, not liabilities.

http://www.uic.edu/orgs/ccspd/Meeting.htm

CCSPD will meet on following dates during the year 2006-07 at 1:00am-2:30pm in DHSP (1640 W. Roosevelt Rd.) Room 448.

Friday, January 19

Friday, February 16

Friday, March 16

Friday, April 20

Friday, May 18

Friday, June 15

Friday, July 20

Every Thursday & Sunday on TV: Karen Meyer's News Segments about Issues Pertaining to People with Disabilities

Karen Meyer joined ABC 7 as a feature reporter in 1991. Her segments, which deal with issues pertaining to people with disabilities, appear on the ABC 7 Sunday Morning News and on ABC 7 News each Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Profoundly deaf since birth, Meyer has been the president of Karen L. Meyer and Associates, a consulting firm specializing in disability issues, since 1992. She also directs DePaul University's Office of Students with Disabilities and has taught at DePaul since January 2003.

Previously, Meyer served as Executive Director of the National Center for Access Unlimited (NCAU), a firm that assists corporations in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990-92). From 1988-90, she worked in the Illinois Attorney General's Office as deputy chief of the Disabled Persons Advocacy Division.

Earlier in her career…

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=bios&id=3397301

Last Wednesday of each month, Bloomingdale, Illinois: SPEAK-Support Parents and Empower Asperger's/Autistic Kids

Speak is a support group for parents of children with Asperger's Syndrome, PDD, ADD and ADHD.

Please join us as we share our experiences and knowledge about our children and their disorders. We will network together to help empower each other and our children. We will offer books to check out and resources to help you on your journey.

Meeting Times And Dates:

Meetings are held from 7:30-8:30 pm usually on the last Wednesday of each month.

Location:

St Paul Church

118 First Street, Bloomingdale, Illinois

Contact:

For more information please contact Christy Woosley at cwoosley@sbcglobal.netor,

phone 630-980-9264

1st Thursday of every other month, Springfield, Illinois: Asperger Syndrome Support and Awareness of Central Illinois

This an all volunteer based non-profit organization. The group provides information, education and support in the Central Illinois area.

Meetings:

Meetings are first Thursday of every other month from 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. (February, April, June, August, October, December 2005)

Location:

First United Methodist Church

2941 S. Koke Mill Road

Springfield, Illinois

Facilitator:

Karen L. Kirkendall, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Psychology

University of Illinois at Springfield

One University Plaza, MS CPV 19

Springfield, Illinois 62703 - 5407

Contact:

Diana Noble

Springfield, Illinois 62707

217-585-7276

diana.noble@insightbb.com

1st Thursday of every other month, Naperville, Illinois: Asperger's Support Group

This group is open to parents of children with AS and professionals who work with them.

Meetings:

Meetings are held from 7-9 pm on the first Thursday of every other month. E-mail or call for dates.

Location:

Knox Presbyterian Church

11105 Catalpa Lane

Naperville, Illinois 60540

Contact:

Jill Holman at jholman@wideopenwest.comor phone 630-904-4110

2nd Tuesday of each month, Rolling Meadows, Illinois: Asperger's Syndrome Parent Support Group

This group is for parents of children with AS. It offers monthly meetings (with speakers on various topics such as occupational therapy, relationship development interventions), a sibling workshop, a chance to talk with other parents of children with AS.

Meetings:

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 7-9pm.

Location:

Cardinal Drive Church of Christ

2300 Cardinal Drive

Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008

Contact:

Susie Smith by e-mail at chrisandsusie@juno.comor by phone at (847) 255-5465

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To Be Announced, Illinois: Between Me, You and Liberation - Group for Girls with Disabilities

6-7, Northbrook, Illinois: Connections 2007 for ADHD Coaches

7, Elk Grove Village, Illinois: Supporting Children with Complex Health Care Needs in Schools and Child Care Centers

7, Chicago, Illinois: Joint Conference of ASA and NCOA

9, Chicago, Illinois: Dr. Nunley teaching mixed-ability classrooms Workshops

11, Evanston, Illinois: The 9th Annual Aging Well Conference

11-13, Ingleside, Illinois: Glick Family Camp

12, Schaumburg, Illinois: Kids Fun Fair & Cancer Benefit-Help Needed

12, Chicago, Illinois: Alzheimer's Association: 20th Anniversary Chicago Rita Hayworth Gala

14-15, Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Assistive Technology Program Expo Independence: A New Vision

14-16, Springfield, Illinois: The 23rd Annual Disability Rights Conference

16, Evanston, Illinois: 2007 Aging Well Film Festival

16, Springfield, Illinois: Autism Lobby Day

19, Berwyn, Illinois: 2nd Annual Walk-N-Roll a Thon

19, Naperville, Illinois: 2007 Arthritis Walk Naperville Illinois

20, Northbrook, Illinois: Autism Sibshops

20, Chicago, Illinois: Walk Now! (Autism)

21, St. Charles, Illinois: Introduction to Therapeutic Listening

22, Tinley Park, Illinois: The Fifth Annual Arc of Illinois Expo for People with Disabilities

23-27, Chicago, Illinois: Autism One 2007

30, Chicago, Illinois: 8th Annual Get in SHAPE Senior Health Fitness

31, Chicago, Illinois: Epilepsy and the Hispanic Child (Spanish with English translation)

2, Peoria, Illinois: RiverCity Deaf Idol 2007

2-3, Chicago, Illinois: Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

8, Belleville, Illinois: Legal and Future Care Planning

10, Northbrook, Illinois: Autism Sibshops

11-12, Grayslake, Illinois: Individualized Intensive Intervention Plans for Young Children with Challenging Behavior

20, Downers Grove, Illinois: Planning for Language and Literacy Development for the Preschool English Language Learner

22-26, Chicago, Illinois: American Diabetes Association 67th Scientific Sessions

22-24, central Illinois, MS150 Tour de Farms

16, Chicago, Illinois: American Liver Foundation 10th Annual Golf Clasic

21, Chicago, Illinois: 4th Annual Disability Pride Parade, DISABLED AND PROUD 2007

24-26, Chicago, Illinois: National Council on Disability Summer Quarterly Meeting

26-29, Chicago, Illinois: Dementia Care Conference

7, Chicago, Illinois: American Liver Foundation Run for Research

8, Chicago, Illinois: City of Hope Walk for Cancer

11-12, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois: International Dyslexia Association 21st Annual Conference

13, Chicago, Illinois: Liver Wellness Walk/Run

17, Springfield, Illinois: Illinois StarNet Pre-Conference

27-30, Chicago, Illinois: Modern Language Association 123rd annual conference

27-March 1, Chicago, Illinois: Learning Disabilities Association of America International Conference

15, Naperville, Illinois: 38th Annual Conferenceof American Association on Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities(AAIDD) Illinois Chapter

26-31, Chicago, Illinois: The International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (ICAD)

Mount Vernon, Illinois: Autism Support Group

Matteson, Illinois: Walk in My Shoes (understand older people better)

19, Berwyn, Illinois: 2^nd Annual Walk-N-Roll a Thon

30, Chicago, Illinois: 8^th Annual Get in SHAPE Senior Health Fitness