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	Thursday, September 09, 2010


	TITLE			Workshop: Why You Need a Special Needs Trust and How to Make it Work Most Effectively for Your Child



	TIME			From 06:00 PM To 08:00 PM



	LOCATION			United Calvary Methodist Church 1700 N Towanda Avenue Normal, Il



	PHONE			309-826-1658



	COST			Free



	DETAILS			The Central Illinois Down Syndrome Organization (CIDSO) is hosting another workshop by Steve Newbold, Attorney on special needs planning. Please plan on joining us. Previous workshops have been very informative and very well received. Here are the details: Title: Why You Need a Special Needs Trust and How to Make it Work Most Effectively for Your Child When: Thursday-September 9th, 2010 from 6:30-8:00pm Where: United Calvary Methodist Church, 1700 N Towanda Avenue, Normal, Il This workshop is suitable for those who still need to create a special needs trust and those who have one already but need a refresher on how to best utilize it. We hope to see you there! Please RSVP by phone or email to: Steve Newbold NewboldLaw Special Needs Legal Services Ph: 309-826-1658 Email: snewbold@newboldlaw.com www.newboldlaw.com



	Sunday, September 19, 2010


	TITLE			8th Annual Ride for Autism Speaks Chicago



	TIME			From 08:30 AM To 10:30 AM



	LOCATION			Village of Addison Complex, Lake Street & JFK Blvd., Addison, IL



	COST			0



	DETAILS			Join us as as a rider, passenger or guest at the After Party and help change the future for everyone who struggles with autism. The fee to participate is $25, and riders will receive a T-shirt and other souvenirs to mark the occasion. We hope you will join us!



	Tuesday, November 02, 2010


	TITLE			General Election Day



	COST			0



	DETAILS			Make sure that your voice is heard...get to the voting booth today!!



	Wednesday, November 03, 2010


	TITLE			Arc National Conference: A Clear Way Forward



	LOCATION			Hilton Hotel, Walt Disney World Resort Orlando, FL



	WEBSITE			http://www.thearc.org/page.aspx?pid=2299



	COST			0



	DETAILS			Insight. Vision. Empower. Act. These are the keys to progress. Continuing 60 proud years of service and support, The Arc is charting a clear way forward and calling community members from across the Country to join the movement that supports opportunity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Everyone plays a unique and vital role in this movement. Join us at this year’s National Convention to learn about the path ahead.



	Saturday, November 13, 2010


	TITLE			PATH and MAPS facilitator training



	LOCATION			Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts 600 N. East St. Bloomington, IL



	COST			0



	DETAILS			Join us in September for a very special opportunity to work with Jack Pearpoint and Lynda Kahn, Internationally recognized trainers. November 13-15, 2010 PATH Facilitator Training November 16, 2010 MAPS Facilitator Training Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts 600 N. East St. Bloomington, IL PATH (Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope) and MAPS (Making Action Plans) are planning tools to assist teams and people with disabilities in building opportunities for planning and achieving quality outcomes in their lives. This session will be one of the most interactive and personally meaningful events that you will ever have the opportunity to experience! Registration fees will entitle you to books, training materials, breakfast and lunch. Registration information will be available soon. If you are interested, please email Vicki Niswander at vniswander@gmail.com.



	Monday, November 15, 2010


	TITLE			Supporting Siblings of People with Disabilities: The Forgotten Family Members



	TIME			From 09:30 AM To 04:00 PM



	LOCATION			College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL



	COST			0



	DETAILS			Supporting Siblings of People with Disabilities: The Forgotten Family Members November 15th, 2010 9:30am-4pm College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL Sponsored by the Arc of Illinois. In partnership with the Institute on Disability and Human Development at UIC and Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters (SIBS).

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Employment Gains Seen For People With Disabilities

By: Michelle Diament

Disability Scoop

9/3/10

Unemployment concerns eased slightly for Americans with disabilities in August, receding from near record levels the month prior, the Labor Department said Friday.

'It's been a ball': Sandwich Police Chief Olson ready to retire

By: Kate Schott

DeKalb Daily Chronicle

9/3/10

SANDWICH – After nearly 40 years in law enforcement, Sandwich Police Chief Rick Olson is ready to retire from the force and try something new.

DeWitt couple's 2-year-old with special needs captures hearts wherever she goes

By: Deirdre Cox Baker

Quad-City Times

9/3/10

Two-year-old Marlee Michaelsen has her hair in pigtails and flashes her mom a huge smile. She laughs and waves her hands like any other toddler, her happiness clearly evident. Marlee, though, has been diagnosed with mental disabilities, and her parents are adjusting to that aspect of life.