Archive | Lifestyle RSS feed for this section

Disability Pride Parade: Get on the LCCIL Bus!

By Mary Curran Rhodes on July 15, 2013 in Lifestyle, Other, Post Transition, Recreation, Relationships, Social Life, Special Event, Uncategorized

Excitement is growing for the 10th Annual Disability Pride Parade in downtown Chicago. Activities begin at 9am and the parade starts at 11. There will be booths, entertainment and presentations. Lake County-ers who want to attend the Parade can take the bus sponsored by the Lake County Center for Independent Living. The bus leaves the LCCIL office at 8 and will return about 3. To reserve your spot contact Matt at 847-949-4440, ext. 215, email: matt@lccil.org

Are you wondering about the parade itself? According to the event website:

The overall mission of the Disability Pride Parade is:

To change the way people think about and define “disability”;

To break down and end the internalized shame among people with Disabilities; and

To promote the belief in society that Disability is a natural and beautiful part of human diversity in which people living with Disabilities can take pride.

Visit the website at: http://www.disabilityprideparade.com/index.php.

Comments { 0 }

SO Torch Run in Lake County June 9

By Mary Curran Rhodes on May 30, 2013 in Lifestyle, Other, Recreation, Relationships, Social Life, Special Event

Over 100 Law Enforcement Officers will be carrying the Special Olympics Torch through Lake County on Sunday, June 9. There are several “legs” to the run and it is likely the officers will be running somewhere near you. Check with your local police department to see if/when you can cheer them on. The routes start at various places near the state line with Wisconsin around 6am. They are detailed below.

These runs are part of 23 similar Torch Runs that begin in various places around the state (East St. Louis, Quincy, etc.) All 23 segments will join up at the Opening Ceremonies are scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday, June 14 at Hancock Stadium in Normal, Illinois.

The Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is a year round activity that has raised nearly $28 million over the last 27 years to support Special Olympics activities. They aim to raise $3M this year. For more information about the Torch Run visit the Special Olympics Illinois website, or visit this link http://s162186.gridserver.com/law-enforcement-torch-run/

BTW — If you need a donut on May 31, stop by Cops on the Roof fundraiser held at these area Dunkin Donuts! http://www.soill.org/dunkin-donuts-cop-on-rooftop/

Supporters are invited to line the course and cheer for the torch bearers
as they show their support for the Special Olympics Summer Games.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run in Lake County details follow with itineraries and maps:

The Gurnee Route begins at the Six Flags Employee Entrance on Grand and Milwaukee at 6:15am and proceeds down Rt 21 to Dempster. From there, it meets other legs in Proesel Park in Lincolnwood. The Libertyville Stars Swim Team invites others to join them in front of the Baker’s Square on Milwaukee (21) and Greentree. The torch runners are expected to pass by between 7-8am.

The Sheridan Road Route begins at 6am at Sheridan Road and 128th in Winthrop Harbor for the first segment. They will run along Sheridan Road until they arrive in Lake Forest around 8:30. Then they will follow Green Bay Road to Evanston and conclude in Lincolnwood around noon. In Lincolnwood, they will meet up with runners on another leg of the Torch Run.

The Hwy 83 Route begins in Antioch at 6am. It goes through Lake Villa, Round Lake, Grayslake, and Wauconda. The route takes Hwy 83 to Hwy 120 to Fairfield to Chardon and ends at the Wauconda Police Department around 9: 25am.

Comments { 0 }

‘Tis the Season: Walk, Run and Wheel for Charity

By Mary Curran Rhodes on May 6, 2013 in Lifestyle, Special Event

There are about 15 weekends every summer that can be used for outdoors fundraising events that benefit the disability community. These include fairs, 5Ks and more. These events are wonderful community builders as they raise vital funds for programs. TheNemoNews is creating a ‘master list’ of summer events, so that any supporter, athlete or outdoors person can easily find a way to have fun and do good in our area.

To get on the list, fill out the following form: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8T66BQ3

If you have questions, contact mary@thenemonews.com.

Comments { 0 }

Round Lake Parent Connection April 10

By Mary Curran Rhodes on April 5, 2013 in Lifestyle, Other, Post Transition

Scott Nixon from Life’s Plan, Inc. will discuss Special Needs Trusts at Round Lake High School next week. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 from 6:30pm-8pm . It will be held at the Round Lake High School Commons. Attendees are advised to enter through door #29 after 7pm. (Door #1 will be open until 7pm.)

There will be activities for students who attend. Parents are welcome to bring a treat to share. Y se hablan Espanol alla.

The Parent Connections program reaches out to parents and students in ELS (Educational Life Skills), LOP (Learning Opportunities Program), COP (Career Opportunities Program) and other classrooms in the Round Lake area with a special emphasis on middle and high school. For more information, contact Cindy Josefson, 847-546-7539 or Monica Young, 847-740-3314.

Comments { 1 }

Options Transition Fair at CLC on April 16

By Mary Curran Rhodes on March 19, 2013 in Education, Lifestyle, Post Transition, Special Event

The 2013 Options Transition Fair will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 from 6-8pm a the College of Lake County. The Fair features booths and workshops of interest to transition aged individuals with disabilities, community and education professionals and families/caregivers. It focuses on Lake County Area resources. The website is http://www.consideroptions.org

Last year there were over 50 booths representing education, employment, vocational and day programs, government programs, health services, recreational opportunities, referral sources and information, residential programs, transportation resources, vocational programs and trade schools. A directory of booths and other services will be available on the website after the Fair.

Speakers include Cassie Diaz-Bello, Joy Bux and Priscilla Cuba from SEDOL. They will present “Checklist for life,” a discussion of the many elements involved in transition planning. “Work Rights Under the ADA” will be offered by Jessica Madrigal, Great Lakes ADA Center. In addition , Joe Chiappetta, Director of Workforce Development, will discuss “Disabilityworks”, a project of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.

Those who have attended the Fair before should note that it will be held in a different building this year — in the Lower Level C Wing Conference Center. Parking is available in lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and 7A.

Sponsoring organizations include Adlai Stevenson High School, Barrington High School, College of Lake County, Deerfield/Highland Park High Schools, Glenbrook High Schools, Lake County Center for Independent Living, Libertyville/Vernon Hills High Schools, New Connection Academy, Special Education District of Lake County, and Waukegan High School/SEPTAC.

For more information contact Karen Adams at the CLC Office for Students with Disabilities at (847) 543-2454.

Comments { 1 }