Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays (RCADD)

06/05/2026

"Don't sweat it this summer with these RCADD resources"

Free Downloadable Summer Activities and Visual Supports
Fun in the summer time! Visit our website for free summer themed structured activities and visual supports. The downloads are available in both English and Spanish...& more in this months RCADD newsletter.

https://t.e2ma.net/webview/9t0elk/1331ff243f3a45d0610e22df66bd114d

06/04/2026

CONFERENCE 2026
SAVE THE DATE

Join us June 26th and 27th in our annual conference, this year dedicated to the voices, experiences and resilience of Latino families and persons with disabilities in our community.

During two days we will have educational talks, community stories, resources, panels, spaces for reflection and activities focused in empowering, connecting and strengthening our community.

BOTH DAYS: participation in person and/or virtually

SAVE THE DATE AND PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR NETWORK AND CONTACTS.

06/04/2026

CONFERENCIA 2026
RESERVE LA FECHA

Acompáñenos 26 y 27 de junio en nuestra conferencia anual, este año dedicada a las voces, experiencias y resilencia de familias latinas y personas con discapacidad en nuestra comunidad.

Durante dos días tendremos charlas educativas, historias
comunitarias, recursos, paneles, espacios de reflexión y
actividades enfocadas en empoderar, conectar y fortalecer a
nuestra comunidad.

AMBOS DÍAS: participación presencial y/o virtual

RESERVE LA FECHA Y FAVOR DE COMPARTIR EN SUS REDES Y CON SUS CONTACTOS.

06/03/2026

RCADD continues to provide free support for families and educators every day.

As our funding has shifted, we are beginning to ask those who value this work to help sustain it.

If you are in a position to do so,

• Go to https://cfl.uic.edu/donation/ and click to make a gift

• Enter your gift amount

• Under Gift Designation, select “Other (Indicate where to direct your donation)”

• Enter exactly: UIC Center for Literacy/Resource Center for Autism & Developmental Delays

• Complete your information and submit

Together, we can keep this support accessible and responsive for our community. Thank you for being part of it, kindly.

Team RCADD

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06/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined Finding the Right Fit: What Families Should Know About ABA Services, and to those who continue to share it with your communities. We appreciate your support in helping families access clear and meaningful information.

Whether you attended the session or are just coming across it now, you can view the full recording and materials here:
https://blend-lab.com/finding-the-right-fit-what-families-should-know-about-aba-services

Please feel free to share with any families or staff who may benefit. If there are follow up questions, you’re welcome to reach out directly at [email protected].

Rocco Catrone, PhD, BCBA-D, IBA, CPACC
he/him/his
Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Education
University of Illinois Chicago

A short presentation on choosing good ABA services.

05/27/2026

TODAY AT 12:00!
No advance registration is required.

For families who are navigating ABA services and seeking clarity around what high quality, meaningful support should look like for their child.

The BLEND Lab at UIC thoughtfully addresses many of the questions families have and offers practical guidance to support informed decision making.

The QR code and Zoom link on the flyer are used to join at the time of the session.

05/21/2026

¡Únete a nosotros mañana para nuestro próximo seminario en español! "Adiós pañales – Aprendiendo a Ir al Baño para Niño/as con Necesidades Especiales" Viernes, 29 de mayo, de 12:00 a 1:15 p. m. Por favor, regístrese para recibir el enlace de Zoom para el seminario web. https://cfl.uic.edu/events/adios-panales-aprendiendo-a-ir-al-bano-para-nino-as-con-necesidades-especiales-2/

05/08/2026

RCADD regularly connects with families who are navigating ABA services and seeking clarity around what high quality, meaningful support should look like for their child.

This upcoming session from BLEND Lab at UIC thoughtfully addresses many of the same questions families bring to us and offers practical guidance to support informed decision making.

We recommend this opportunity for families who are currently receiving or considering ABA services.

Wednesday, May 27 | 12:00 to 1:15 PM CST
Virtual via Zoom

Note: The QR code and Zoom link on the flyer are used to join at the time of the session. No advance registration is required.

05/08/2026

"You MAY enjoy these resources from RCADD" Newsletter Out Now!

https://t.e2ma.net/webview/91iujk/399a3506deca5ff2e4b534d5002f0196

Included in this edition...

*Finding the Right Fit: What Families Should Know About ABA Services. Are you getting the ABA services your family deserves?
Bring your questions. Leave with a checklist on what you can do next. Note: The webinar link is used to join at the time of the session. No advance registration is required.

*Free downloadable Mother's Day Card
Visit our resource page to download a visual and interactive card for Mother's Day. The card is available in both English and Spanish.

*Free downloadable Summer Break Social Story
Summer Break is right around the corner. Visit our resource page to download an example "Summer Break Social Story". The story is available in both English and Spanish.

https://t.e2ma.net/webview/91iujk/399a3506deca5ff2e4b534d5002f0196