Guest Speaker: Introduction to Federal and State Benefits for People with Disabilities in Illinois
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Introduction to Federal and State Benefits for People with Disabilities in Illinois
Presentation Details:
Suzanne Aaron, Senior Information and Outreach Specialist of The Arc of Illinois, will be giving a free presentation on federal and state benefits for people with disabilities in Illinois.
When you have a child with a disability, state and federal government programs may be able to support your child and your family across their lifespan. The goal of this broad introduction is to Define, Describe & Direct: Define each program, Describe the eligibility and application process, and Direct families to the programs that may be there to help.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, April 14
Time: 6:00PM
Location: John T. Magee Middle School, Cafeteria
Fee: This event is free to attend
About Suzanne Aaron:
Suzanne is an Information and Outreach Specialist for the Illinois Life Span program for Northern Illinois. She has worked and volunteered in the areas of disability advocacy and family support since 2008. She and her husband are the proud parents of a young adult with I/DD and Autism. Her passion is helping families access and understand services that are available to them so they are empowered to build an included and meaningful life with their loved one with disabilities. She is a 2018 graduate of Illinois Partners in Policymaking and has navigated disability services in the states of Illinois, Ohio and Indiana.