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SEDOL Transition Students Open S’Mart Store

By on December 10, 2012 in Education, Employment

The SEDOL Mart aka S’Mart, has been in operation since August and is seeing many loyal customers as well as new clients from the SEDOL community. Most of all, they are seeing the progress the SEDOL transition students are making in learning how to run their own business. The students are learning the entire process from ordering materials for the handmade items to the business side of the operation that shows the profits and expenses.

One student proudly announced that he has an interview at a local business and felt his experience at the S’Mart helped him immensely.

The shop offers coffee, snacks, and gifts. Many of the items are handmade by students who embroider shirts, bags, and book covers with the school logos. They have made bird feeders and offer birdhouses for sale. Handmade scarves are for sale at an incredible price just in time for the holidays.

The shop is open from 7:45 am to 3:00 pm on school days and is located at Gages Lake School with a separate entrance for the shop. Don’t miss the opportunity to support the business efforts of SEDOL students while getting a start on your holiday shopping.

(Note:  Article reprinted with permission from SEDOL December Newsletter, Glenda Mill, Editor.)

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SEDOL Grant-A-Rama on November 28

By on November 27, 2012 in Education, Special Event

SEDOL’s annual Grant-A-Rama will take place on Wednesday, November 28, immediately preceding the SEDOL Governing Board meeting.  The Grant-A-Rama is a project fair that  highlights many of the innovative programs and accomplishments that have been made possible through grant funding.   SEDOL  actively seeks grant funding and community partnerships to provide programs in member districts.

The Grant-A-Rama is principally for representatives of member districts and interested parents.  Some students participate in the booths.  It is co-sponsored by  SEDOL and the SEDOL Foundation.   It will take place at Gages Lake School at 6pm.  The Governing Board meeting follows at 7pm.

Last year’s Grant-A-Rama is described here.

For more information contact Carole Brooks, 847-986-2434 and cbrooks@sedol.us

 

 

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Legislative Internships at LCCIL

By on November 21, 2012 in Education, Government

Applications for (unpaid) Legislative Interns are being accepted by the Lake County Center for Independent Living (LCCIL) until January 2, 2013.  The Internship lasts 12 weeks and includes weekly training sessions, and some travel to Springfield while the legislature is in session.  This involves a significant time commitment.  There is no charge for participants who are accepted into the program.

“The internship provides people with disabilities the opportunity to advocate with their peers and for themselves on all levels of government.”

The training includes community organizing, elements of advocacy, systems change, communicating with legislators, structure and function of government, the legislative process and skill building for effective advocacy.

For more information or an application, contact Allison at 847-949-4440, allison@lccil.org

 

 

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PUNS Selection — IAMC Followup Call

By on November 16, 2012 in Education, Housing, Lifestyle

Last week 25 people attended the conference call sponsored by the Illinois Association of Microboards and Cooperatives (IAMC).  The call concerned the next steps for those who received notification that they now qualified for services from the State of Illinois following the recent PUNS List selection. According to Community Alternatives Unlimited (CAU), 330 people from their service area had their names drawn.  This includes Lake County. Note:  The CAU  website is currently under construction and an indirect reference has been used above.

IAMC has scheduled a  follow-up conference call  for MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2012 from 11:30am – 12:30pm.  The number for the call is (218) 237-3840, passcode 366307#.  This call is a direct follow-on to the previous call.

This call will feature the Ligas Court Monitor, Mr. Tony Records as a principal facilitator.  As the Court Monitor, he is leading efforts to address the unmet needs of the developmentally delayed population in Illinois.  There are few, if any, people better qualified to answer questions regarding these PUNS list selections.  Nemo strongly urges those who had their names selected to attend this conference call.

IAMC organizers have requested that attendees submit questions in advance if possible so that Tony can be prepared, and time be effectively used.

For more information contact Vicki Niswander, Executive Director, IAMC, 217-586-4552.  vniswander@gmail.com

Readers are referred to last week’s article:  http://wp.me/p2idVm-so

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PUNS Selection — IAMC Members Discuss

By on November 7, 2012 in Education, Government, Health, Housing, Post Transition, State Agency

Recently another 1500 names were selected by lottery from the PUNS list (Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services).  This is a list of children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities who need services or supports from the State of Illinois.  The list is used for planning, budgeting and delivering services to those in need.  The current waiting list for services tops 20,000 individuals.

Accordingly, getting a PUNS services notification letter is a big deal for families in need that have waited a long time.  Nemo is aware of several families who were recently selected and now wonder what it means to them.

There will be a telephone conference TONIGHT (Wednesday, November 7, 2012) at 7pm (CST) for those whose name was selected and wish to discuss options going forward.  The discussion will be facilitated by staff from the Illinois Association of Microboards and Cooperatives (IAMC)  http://www.iambc.org .   While the IAMC is not a PUNS agency, they are usually very well-informed.  Nemo would attend if not for a previous engagement.

For more information contact Vicki Niswander, Executive Director, IAMC, 217-586-4552.  vniswander@gmail.com  Those who wish to attend can call in at  605-477-3000, passcode 501904.  The web link is https://www.fuzemeeting.com/fuze/84a0e766/17767787

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College of Lake County Open House November 8

By on November 6, 2012 in Education, Post Transition, Special Event

November 8, 2012 - 6-8pmThe College of Lake County is holding an open house   (http://www.clcillinois.edu/openhouse/index.asp)  for current and prospective students on November 8, 2012 from 6pm – 8pm.  Parking will be available in lots 7 and 7A, and visitors should enter at the C Wing. Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m.

The open house features a series of ½ hour sessions that address student concerns such as financial aid, academic advising, and student support services. Students with special needs will find the services from the Office for Students with Disabilities of particular interest.  In addition,  those attending will be able to talk to students, faculty and others regarding opportunities at CLC.

Each of the five departments at CLC  (1-Biological and Health Sciences,  2-Business,  3-Communication Arts, Humanities and Fine Arts,  4-Engineering, Math and Physical Science and  5-Social Sciences) offers two distinct programs. The first aims at those students planning to transfer to a 4 year college.  Often these students obtain transferable credits at a lower cost than they would incur at a traditional college.  Information about transferring will be available at the event.

The second kind of program at CLC is a Certificate Program. These students complete a program at CLC and receive a credential that qualifies them for work. Certificate programs include Massage Therapy, Administrative Office Systems, Library Technical Assistant.

For more information about the CLC open house contact Diane Rarick,  (847) 543-2581• Email:  drarick@clcillinois.edu

 

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Special Needs Trust, Guardianship Discussion at SEDOL

By on November 5, 2012 in Education, Uncategorized

Attorneys Brian Rubin and Benjamin Rubin of Rubin Law will discuss Guardianship and Special Needs Trusts at 7pm on Thursday, November 15.   The workshop will be held at the Transition Center South, 330 N Ridgemoor in Mundelein.  There is no fee to attend.

This parent education program is sponsored by the Social Work Department. For more information, contact Beth Berger, Social Worker, at 847-548-8470, x 2643, eberger@sedol.us

 

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Diabetes Prevention for Youth with DD — Workshop

By on October 31, 2012 in Education, Health

A diabetes prevention workshop will be offered on Monday November 12 from 1pm-4pm at Countryside Center in Palatine.(http://www.countrysideassn.org)  The workshop aims at caregivers, educators and healthcare professionals with an interest in preventing this chronic disease in those with developmental disabilities.   Continuing education hours are available.  The class is free, but space is limited.

Outcomes from this training include increasing knowledge related to diabetes prevention among children and adolescents with developmental disabilities, enhancing self-efficacy skills, and improving skills to motivate children and adolescents to eat smart, move more and stress less.  The website begins with the following observation:

Children and teenagers with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) often do not get to learn how to eat smart, move more, and cope with stress. With obesity and diabetes on the rise for both children and adults, lowering the risk of diabetes during childhood is critical. What children and adolescents do today…counts! Children and teenagers with I/DD can, in fact, be and stay healthy.

The class will be taught by Beth Marks, RN, PhD and Parul Arora, RN.  Dr. Marks is associated with the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), and Ms. Arora is affiliated with Northpointe Resources.  The course is an offering of the  Health Matters Community Academic Partnership.

For more information on this class, contact Larissa Olson, 847-540-3736, larissao@countrysideassn.org.

 

 

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Laremont/Transition Homecoming Dance at SEDOL

By on October 26, 2012 in Education, Lifestyle, Post Transition, Relationships, Social Life, Special Event

About 75 former and current students of Laremont and the SEDOL Transition Programs attended the Annual Homecoming Dance on October 12.  The theme for the dance was “Cheeseburger in Paradise”.   It was held at Laremont School.

Everyone danced to music provided by DJ Eddie Rodriguez, and there was food for all.  The  annual dances started over 25 years ago according to Laremont Principal, Mrs. Mary Sowers.   It began as a Homecoming option for Laremont students, and was expanded to include students who finish their education in the  SEDOL Transition Programs.

“It means a lot to the kids to get together again”, said Mrs. Sowers.  “Everyone likes a Homecoming Dance.  All we are missing is the football game.”

 

 

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IEP Parent Training – SEDOL

By on October 16, 2012 in Education

The Special Education District of Lake County (SEDOL) will conduct a 3-part series on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in November.  The sessions will run from 9:00-11:30am on Thursdays — November 1, 8 and 15.  The program will be conducted by the Parent Mentor Program at SEDOL.  The sessions are free but pre-registration is recommended.  Babysitting will not be available.

It is recommended that participants attend all three sessions.  The sessions will concentrate on the following topics.

November 1 — Laws; Evaluations and Eligibility; IEP and Other Related Forms

November 8 — Present Levels of Academic & Functional Performance; SMART Goals; Monitoring Progress

November 15 — Accommodations and Supports; Educational Environment; Communication and Partnership

For more information contact Joy Bux, jbux@sedol.us, 847-986-1126.

(Editors note:  Last spring I attended a similar series conducted by the Parent Mentors and found it very helpful.  I wish I had received this training earlier in our family’s K-12 career.  I highly recommend it. — Mary)

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