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Free Clinic in Grayslake June 8-9 — CURE Network and Dental Mission of Mercy

By on May 25, 2012 in Health, Special Event

Individuals of all ages are invited to attend a Free Dental, Vision and Health Clinic at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake.  (1060 E Peterson Road off Midlothian Road).  The clinic is an initiative of the Illinois State Dental Society’s Mission of Mercy (MOM) program and of the Collaborative Underserved Relief and Education (CURE) Network.

Doors will open at 6am each day.  Patients will be seen on a first-come, first served basis.   Doors will close when the day’s capacity is reached.  There are no pre-appointments.  Many patients choose to line up hours in advance of the opening, and some may be turned away.  Basic services include health exams, dental exams with fillings, cleanings, and extractions, and vision exams with glasses and/or frames.  General information can be viewed here.  Those with complex needs or severe disabilities may be beyond the scope of this clinic.

Last year, the event was held at Malcolm X College in Chicago.  According to the website, 550 volunteer professionals conducted 1147 Dental Exams, 1322 Medical Exams and 772 Vision Exams.

Professional and general volunteers are still needed for the event.  There is particular need for Doctors of Optometry (optometrists)to conduct eye exams. In addition, sign language interpreters are sought.

For more information visit the http://www.curenetwork.org or contact Karen Carroll, kcarroll@curenetwork.org, 877-278-7631

 

 

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YL Capernaum Bowling Night May 25

By on May 23, 2012 in Faith Based, Recreation, Special Event

Young Life Capernaum is hosting it’s first event in Lake County on Friday, May 25.  Abled and disabled youth are invited to bowl at the Brunswick Zone, 316 Center Drive in Vernon Hills at 6:30pm.

Young Life  Capernaum represents a growing movement among Christian churches to reach out to those with disabilities and promote peer friendship through club, camp, service and other activities.  There are several Young Life groups in Lake County, but this is the first Capaernaum group in the county.   TheNemoNews has reported on efforts to organize this new group.  There is already a group in Naperville.

The Young Life website describes the project as follows.

Young Life Capernaum gives young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the chance to experience fun and adventure, to develop fulfilling friendships and to challenge their limits while building self-esteem through club, camp and other exciting activities. Young Life staff and volunteers model Christ’s unconditional love and acceptance as they walk alongside these young adults — filling their lives with love and support.

 

For more information on this group or the bowling outing, contact Tasha Taylor at 847-735-9595 or Melisa Roberts at 847-504-7128, melissa@ylchicago.com

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Valor Games Midwest Registration Begins

By on May 9, 2012 in Employment, Lifestyle, Other, Recreation, Special Event

Registration for the Second Annual Valor Games Midwest began this week.  The games are for disabled veterans and wounded, ill and injured active duty service members.  The games will be held  August 13-15 at various Chicago venues including Soldier Field and US Cellular Field.  Events include shot put, discus, cycling, archery, power-lifting and indoor rowing.  Applications will be reviewed and participants will be notified of their acceptance for the competition by July 15.

Last year, many of the 100+ participants had little or no previous experience.  In addition, applicants may apply for a 4-day introductory sports camp before the games.  The camp is sponsored by   the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. All costs for Valor Games participants are covered, with the exception of transportation to and from Chicago. Those that participate in the camp will receive a travel stipend.

Organizers are seeking additional volunteers and sponsors.   Other events during the games will include a (Careerbuilder) job fair, veterans resource fair and more.  Current supporters include U.S. Paralympics, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Chicago Park District.

For more information contact:  Susan Katz, Director of Paralympic & Disability Sport, (312) 861-4848, skatz@worldsportchicago.org

 

 

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Stipends to Attend Conferences Available

By on May 8, 2012 in Other, Post Transition, Special Event

Individuals with developmental disabilities and their families are eligible to apply for funding to attend conferences that pertain to their disabilities.  The Consumer Involvement Program is administered by the ARC of Illinois.

Applicants may receive up to $300 per conference or $500 per family per year. The conference may be in-state or out-of-state.  Other rules apply, and these are clearly stated on the application form.  Find the application here.

These stipends allow those directly affected by a developmental disability to participate in and contribute to discussions of direct interest to them.

 

 

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Parkinson’s Fun Walk/Picnic in Round Lake on June 10

By on May 2, 2012 in Lifestyle, Social Life, Special Event

Fun Walk

The Second Annual Walk/Picnic for Parkinson’s will take place on Saturday, June 10, 2012 at Nippersink Forest Preserve in Round Lake.  The walk begins at 11:30am. Attendees will be encouraged to walk or play in the park.  Registration and pledge forms are available at the website.

Funds raised by the event will go to Focus on a Cure Foundation, an Oswego, IL based Foundation that makes direct contributions to research and advocacy groups as well as providing support to patients in need.

The Round Lake walk is locally organized by Jodi Mara, an area individual who was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s in 2006.   She can be reached at 847-373-8320 or sofpd@yahoo.com.

 

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Visit TheNemoNews.com at the Woodstock Autism Fair Today

By on April 20, 2012 in Special Event

If the Autism Fair is anyWoodstock Autism Fairthing like yesterday’s Options Fair, you’ll find a lot to like and a lot to learn about.  TheNemoNews.com will have a booth at the Fair, and we hope to see you there!.

The Autism Fair will take place in Woodstock on Friday, April 20, 2012.  The fair will be held from 5:30pm-7:30pm at:

Spectrum Support, LLC
1575 W. Lake Shore Drive
Woodstock, IL 60098
815.337.7570

The fair is being hosted by School District 155, Options & Advocacy and Spectrum Support.  For more information contact Dorene Swanson at Options & Advocacy
at (815) 477-4720 ext. 249, dorene.swanson@opad.org

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Center for Independent Living Gala on April 21, 2012

By on April 12, 2012 in Special Event

The annual gala benefitting Lake County Center for Independent Living will take place April 21, 2012 at Milan Banquets and Cinema in Waukegan.  Titled “Building for Success”,it will feature dinner, silent and live  auctions and entertainment.   Tickets are still available.  Contact them at (847) 949-4440

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Woodstock Autism Fair-April 20

By on April 6, 2012 in Education, Other, Recreation, Special Event

Woodstock Autism FairYou can expect to visit booths that offer resources and support to the Autism Community at the upcoming Autism Fair in Woodstock.  So far there are vendors representing doctors, therapists, chiropractors, support groups, service providers, TheNemoNews.com and more. Information about supplements and social groups will be available.

The Autism Fair will take place in Woodstock on Friday, April 20, 2012.  The fair will be held from 5:30pm-7:30pm at:

Spectrum Support, LLC
1575 W. Lake Shore Drive
Woodstock, IL 60098
815.337.7570

The fair is being hosted by School District 155, Options & Advocacy and Spectrum Support.  For more information contact Dorene Swanson at Options & Advocacy
At (815) 477-4720 ext. 249, dorene.swanson@opad.org

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Best Buddies Prom Draws Over 135

By on March 23, 2012 in Recreation, Social Life, Special Event
The 7th Annual Best Buddies Prom at Vernon Hills High School (VCHS) drew over 135 students from all over the Lake County Area.   VCHS Club members hosted “An Evening with the Stars” according to Karen Martin, school chapter sponsor.   In addition to food, dancing and games they rolled out a red carpet and took pictures of the gala attendees.

Adding to the fun, this year Best Buy donated the use of an XBox and games for the students to use.  Moreover, the Best Buy employee service group also helped conduct the event.

Best Buddies is a national organization that promotes friendship and inclusion between those with disabilities and those without.  Clubs exist at the middle school, high school and college levels.  There are several such clubs in the Lake County area according to Ms. Martin.

For more information contact Karen Martin at 847-932-2121.
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John Powers Center hosts Community Resource Night

By on March 15, 2012 in Education, Special Event

Deaf and hard of hearing and autism resources in the Lake County Area.Resources for the deaf and hard of hearing in the Lake county area will be highlighted at the John Powers Community Resource Night on Thursday, March 22, 2012 from 6pm-8pm.  Over 25 organizations will be represented including Gallaudet University, Hands and Voices and the Illinois Deaf Latino Association.

The International Center and Deafness and the Arts Through Education (ICODA) will perform at 6:30pm and 7:15pm.  In addition, students will display their work.

For more information contact the Powers Center at 847-680-8320

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