BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Chicago X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2225@dev.dscc.uic.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T190000 DTSTAMP:20220406T170855Z URL:https://dev.dscc.uic.edu/events/15th-annual-free-virtual-family-confer ence-for-families-of-children-with-disabilities-the-power-of-families-usin g-your-voice-to-make-a-difference/ SUMMARY:15th Annual Free Virtual Family Conference for Families of Children with Disabilities\, "The Power of Families: Using Your Voice to Make a Di fference" DESCRIPTION: \;\n\nA free\, virtual conference providing inspiration\, resiliency and resources for families of children with disabilities\n\nIll inois Family Leaders Collaboration presents the 15th Annual Free Virtual F amily Conference for Families of Children with Disabilities "The Power of Families: Using Your Voice to Make a Difference" on April 23 from 9:30 a.m . - 7 p.m.\n\nDownload the conference flyer in English or Spanish.\n\nThis free virtual conference is presented in three different sessions througho ut the day. Mindfulness for Families will be presented in English and in S panish.\n\n Resiliency is Also Contagious: How to Protect Our Families fr om the Impact of Adversity and Trauma\n9:30 - 11:30 a.m.\nPresenter: Dr. M att Buckman\, Stress &\; Trauma Treatment Center\nDescription: An uplif ting keynote speaker who will share research-based\, proven strategies to create balance and promote resiliency within our families during the pande mic or other stressful life events.\nVisit Resiliency is Also Contagious: How to Protect Our Families from the Impact of Adversity and Trauma to reg ister and read more about the speaker.\n\n\n Inclusive Education for Fami lies of Young Children Presented by Tammy Wrobbel &\; Talin Tokat\, Ear ly CHOICES\n12:30-2:30 p.m.\nPresenters: Tammy Wrobbel and Talin Tokat\, P roject CHOICES\nDescription: The concept of inclusive placement is often m isunderstood. Participants will be guided through the Understanding Inclus ion modules and cover key ideas about what makes inclusion work. Attendees will have unlimited access to the modules\, topic guides and resources to reflect and apply what is learned.\nVisit Inclusive Education for Familie s of Young Children to register and read more about the speakers.\n\n\n M indfulness for Families (Presented in English)\n6 - 7 p.m.\nPresenter: Kar la Belzer\, University of Illinois\nDescription: Children reflect the nerv ous systems of adults around them – including parents\, caregivers\, tea chers\, and others. To create mindful environments and interactions\, we m ust first focus on our own experiences. Participants will explore techniqu es\, practices and activities to implement mindfulness for yourself and yo ur children.\nVisit Mindfulness for Families (English) to register and rea d more about the speaker.\n Cuiando de Nosotros Mismo / Self-Care (Presen ted in Spanish)\n6 - 7 p.m.\nPresenters: Consuelo Puente\, Multicultural T rainer\, Family Matters &\; Lourdes Perez\, Consultant\nDescription: Pa rticipants will explore self-care techniques\, practices and activities to implement to help you and your family.\nVisit Cuiando de Nosotros Mismo / Self-Care in Spanish to register.\n\nRegister separately for each session you would like to attend.\n\nRegistration with requests for participation accommodations must be made by April 8.  Accommodation requests received after that date cannot be guaranteed. CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20220313T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR