Transition Planning Committee - TPC - Northern Illinois

09/30/2026

Are you an individual with a disability who enjoys connecting with others, speaking with the public, and sharing valuable information? Here’s an opportunity to make your voice heard!

ComEd Energy Force is looking for Ambassadors to help educate the community about energy and energy resources. 💡

If you’re interested in becoming a ComEd Energy Force Ambassador, reach out to your organization and ask them to nominate you — or, if you’re an organization, nominate your client today!

📅 Nomination deadline: October 30th

Use this link to nominate: https://www.getfeedback.com/r/tgxFL7Z8/

Applications are now open for our Energy Force Ambassador Program! We’re looking for enthusiastic and energized participants to join our one-of-a-kind program that trains adults with developmental disabilities to serve as ambassadors for our Energy Efficiency programs. Organizations selected to participate in the program will receive $8,000 to cover program related costs. Apply by October 30, 2026.

08/28/2026

📣 Join an important virtual PUNS Training for Families, hosted by our friends at Easterseals' Family Support Services and Services, Inc. of Illinois.

This training is designed to help families better understand the PUNS process and why it is so important to enroll early.

Whether you are new to PUNS or simply looking for more information, this is a great opportunity to learn and better prepare for the future.

📲 Scan the QR code on the poster to register!

Please share with other families who may benefit from this important information!

08/26/2026

This is a great resource for anyone trying to navigate a workplace.

Navigating workplace accommodations can raise a lot of questions: Do I qualify? How do I ask? What information might I need to provide? What happens if an accommodation doesn’t work?

The Job Accommodation Network’s “Insights on the Americans with Disabilities Act: Q&A for Workers” offers practical information to help workers better understand the accommodation process. The Q&A covers topics ranging from eligibility and requesting an accommodation to documentation, workplace adjustments, evaluating effectiveness, and options that may be available if a request is denied.

Read the Q&A: https://AskJAN.org/guides/Insights-on-the-Americans-with-Disabilities-Act-Questions-Answers-for-Workers.cfm

07/08/2026

📢 The 2026 TPC Resource Directory is here!

Looking for local resources in Northern Illinois? The 2026 TPC Resource Directory connects individuals with disabilities, families, and caregivers to local agencies and services.

📱 Scan the QR code below or access the directory here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EIzEaNRb1vqKOyQi0Tdd4oAnq5Qa6PUs/view?

Please like and share to help others find these valuable resources!

07/06/2026

The Arc of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties has several great webinars this month - check out this upcoming one and sign up!

Tuesday, July 7th is our first FREE virtual lunch and learn for the month of July, celebrating Disability Pride Month. If you havent registered yet please do so to get the zoom link.
Tomorrows topic is SSI/SSDI- What's the Difference and am I getting the most from my benefits.
https://thearcwbo.org/news-events/event/2026/07/07/virtual-lunch-learn-ssi-vs-ssdi/560012

07/01/2026

Happy Disability Pride Month! 🎉

📍What is Disability Pride Month?

👉 Disability Pride Month is celebrated in July to honor disability identity, recognize culture and leadership, and commemorate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

06/15/2026

SUMMER ROUTINES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Hosted by Easterseals ‘ Family Support
Services and Starnet Regions I & III
June 23, 2026
6:00 PM -7:00 PM
Virtual Event | Free to Attend
REGISTER HERE:

An informative virtual training designed to help families navigate the transition from the school year to summer break.

06/13/2026

Artificial intelligence is no longer a concept from science fiction. It is already in our phones, our homes, our doctors' offices, and our workplaces — and for millions of people with disabilities, seniors, caregivers, and families navigating the healthcare and disability services landscape, AI is increasingly shaping what independent, accessible daily life looks like in 2026. Read the article for more info…

Discover how AI is transforming life for people with disabilities — from assistive tools and caregiving tech to new laws, ethical concerns, and key resources.

05/17/2026

What does the Ligas Consent Decree mean for individuals with IDD and families across Illinois?

Join the next 𝐆𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 and hear from Shirley Perez, Director of the Family Support Network & Family Advocate Program at The Arc of Illinois, as she shares helpful information and answers questions about the Ligas Consent Decree.

📅 May 20, 2026 | 6:00–7:00 PM
👉 Register: https://qr.link/47VDZw

Everyone is welcome to attend.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EiRUqCNg9/?mibextid=wwXIfr

05/14/2026

Receiving Social Security disability benefits (SSDI/SSI) and curious about how work could fit into your future? Join this month’s free WISE webinar on May 27th from 3 to 4:30pm to explore how the Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program and other Work Incentives can help you pursue employment with confidence and support.
Whether you are thinking about returning to work or starting a job for the first time, this webinar offers clear, reliable information to help you move forward. You will learn:
• What the Ticket Program is
• What Work Incentives are and how they can help you
• Ways the Ticket Program can support you on your path toward meaningful employment

📍Register here: https://choosework.ssa.gov/wise/