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By on April 19, 2012 in Uncategorized

Today is the Options Fair 2012  at the College of Lake County.  It runs from 6pm to 8pm in the Physical Education Building.  We hope to meet you at TheNemoNews.com booth.  Stop by and say hi.

The Options Fair aims to inform young adults with special needs who are transitioning from High School, or a transition program into LIFE!!!   Representatives of programs, services and others will be there.

The Options Fair 2012 is put together by a group of special educators professionals around Lake County, and features workshops as well as booths.  It is a great place to learn about what is available in the area, to network, and to learn.

This year classes include “BluePrint for Life”  and “Legal Planning for Young Adults”.

Click here for a list of exhibitors and workshop times.

OptionsFair2012Brochure

 

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By on April 5, 2012 in Uncategorized

Did you know you can subscribe to The Nemo News for free?  There is a little box on the right side of the home page where you can provide your email address.  After you subscribe, you will receive an email whenever something new is posted.  At this time, The Nemo News publishes 1-2 article per day, five days a week (M-F).

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Social Group for Special Needs Adults

By on April 4, 2012 in Uncategorized

The Waukegan News-Sun recently published this article about a social group for adults with special needs.   The group is called WE CARE.  It was started about 25 years ago, and receives some funding from the Antioch AARP Chapter 387.

The next event will be on April 14 in Round Lake Park.  For more information contact Sharon Nowak (847) 395-5068 or Karen Chenoweth (847) 395-3772.

Read the article here:  http://newssun.suntimes.com/news/11544528-418/young-adults-socialize-at-we-care-events.html

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The Nemo News Returns April 2

By on March 28, 2012 in Uncategorized

The Nemo News will resume publication on April 2, 2012.

 

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Medicaid Cuts: Where Would You Make the Cuts?

By on March 26, 2012 in Uncategorized

As the State of Illinois seeks to cut billions from its Medicaid budget, a legislator is seeking your input.  Representative Greg Harris of Chicago has posted a worksheet to his website.  You can see the tough choices ahead and consider where you would make the cuts.

The NemoNews commends Rep. Harris for displaying uncommon transparency, detail and courage as he approaches this thorny subject.

http://www.gregharris.org/wp/2012/03/01/help-choose-the-medicaid-cuts/

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Grayslake (D127) conducts Parent Information Night for Transition Students

By on March 13, 2012 in Education, Employment, Lifestyle, Post Transition, State Agency, Uncategorized

What happens after High School for students receiving Special Education services?   Grayslake Community School District (D127) is sponsoring a session to help parents learn the answers.  The meeting will be on March 21 from 7-8:30pm at Grayslake North High School, Room B162.

Speakers include:

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First Friday Entrepreneur’s Forum

By on January 30, 2012 in Employment, State Agency, Uncategorized

The February teleconference/webinar  of the Self Employment Resource Network (SERN) will take place on Friday, February 3, 2012 from 9am-10am. Directed at promoting self-employment among those with disabilties, the conference will feature the following speakers:

Ron Mulvaney of the Social Security Administration (SSA) will present an overview of the Plan for Achieveing Self Support – PASS.  This is an empowering program of the SSA that is of particular interest to disabled individuals under the age of 24.

Gene Oulvey of the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) will discuss the rules and regulations regarding self-employment, and how to better work with the DRS.

Both speakers aim to provide practical, empowering information of interest to entrepreneurs with disabilties.

To attend the conference log on to the SERN website (http://www.sernonline.net).  Click on the First Friday Entrepreneur’s link and enter the webinar room.  By phone call 888-273-3658 and use pass code 6135050#

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SEDOL Social Work Field Trips — Life after 22

By on January 23, 2012 in Education, Employment, Housing, Post Transition, Uncategorized

Special Education students “age out” of the public education system when they turn 22 years of age.  After that time, these individuals and their families are required to manage the services they need without help from the school district.  Issues to be addressed in adulthood include housing, employment, health, social life, quality of life and more.

To help parents prepare for this role, the Social Work department of SEDOL has set up a series of field trips for parents to visit the workshops, living facilities, day programs, and camps they may find of interest.  Field Trips include:

  • February 15        Riverside Foundation           Day and Residential Programs
  • March 7               SRACLC                              Day and Recreation Programs
  • March 15             Clearbrook                          Vocational Program
  • Apr 13                 Center for Enriched Living   Day Program
  • Apr 27                 Shepherds College              Post Secondary Training
  • May 2                  Glenkirk Morain CLF            Semi-Indepependent Residential
For more information or to register for a Field Trip, Contact tbuckman@sedol.us
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Disability and Entrepreneurship Workshop – UIC

By on November 5, 2011 in Uncategorized

People with disabilities often start their own business according to speakers at the Participation Through Innovation Workshop (PTI). The day-long workshop was co-sponsored by UIC Departments of Disability and Human Development and the Department of Managerial Studies. Access Living in Chicago hosted the event on Saturday, October 29.

About 30 participants attended small group workshops in Business Development, Marketing and Social Networking. The Plenary Sessions featured Christine Hess from the Abilities Fund and Karen Harris from the Shriver Center.  A networking social ended the session.

Materials from the program are available on-line at the PTI website.

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Rep. Sente Holds Seminar on Resources for Families

By on November 3, 2011 in Uncategorized

Over 50 individuals participated in a forum hosted by Representative Carol Sente on September 26. “Bridges to the Real World” provided information on resources for individuals and families affected by autism and developmental disabilities.

Speakers included:

The meeting was held at the Laschen Community Center in Vernon Hills.

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