DuPage TPC Fall 2025 Lineup

Join us to engage in networking opportunities and increase your knowledge of community resources!

✦ Wednesday, September 10, 2025 … 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Equip for Equality

Topic: Transition Services: Planning for the Future. Attorneys Emily Wilson & Megan Sorey will provide an overview of the legal rights of youth with disabilities when it comes to transitioning from school to post-secondary education, employment, and independent living, including accessing services through DRS and the support that EFE can provide.

✦ Wednesday, October 8, 2025 … 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Little Friends

Topic: Cassidy Kuput, Director of Employment Services at Little Friends will provide an overview of employment services available at Little Friends. She will also discuss the new Kens Krew program – a partnership with Home Depot

✦ Wednesday, November 12, 2025 … 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
TBD

Topic: Check out the DuPage TPC website for more information

Virtual Meeting: DuPage TPC Meeting Link

Email Questions to: [email protected]

 

Ray Graham Association – Medicaid Unwrapped: The Big, Beautiful Bill Explained (Sept. 17)

The Ray Graham Association’s Annual Speaker Series continues on Wednesday, Sept. 17 with Medicaid Unwrapped: The Big, Beautiful Bill Explained from speaker Kathy Carmody (CEO Institute on Public Policy for People with Disabilities). The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Ray Graham Association’s Hanson Center—Mize Hall (15W431 East 59th Street in Burr Ridge, IL 60527). 

The session is free, but registration is required. Register at this link. If you need assistance to register, please email Catherine Campos: [email protected]

Disabilities Resource & Job Placement Expo (Sept. 18)

The Disabilities Resource & Job Placement Expo will be taking place on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 from 9 AM to Noon at Fountain View Recreation Center (910 N. Gary Avenue, Carol Stream, IL 60188). The event is being hosted by Illinois State Senator Seth Lewis, Illinois State Representative Amy Grant and Illinois State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro. Admission and workshops are free.

Event workshops include: 
* 9:00am – RIDE DuPage & RTA Reduced Fare Program Presentation
* 10:00am – CMS Disabled Workers Trainee Program and Successful Disabilities Opportunity Program
* 11:00am – Computer Technology for Home, School & Work

Valuable information will be available regarding: Illinois ABLE Program • Job Coaching • Speech Therapy • Community Day Services • Early Intervention • Autism Resources • Legal Services • Planning for the Future • Pediatric Rehab • Resume Building • Physical Therapy • Talking Book & Braille • Paratransit Services • Thrive with Pride Program • Adult Transition Services • and more!

 

NEXT STEPS: The Transition Series

Training for parents and family members of students with disabilities.
Free and open to the public. No registration is required.

Join the NEXT STEPS team of DuPage County as we present NEXT STEPS: The Transition Series.
Each night will focus on a new topic of planning for a student’s successful transition from school to adult life.

All workshops will be presented virtually. Join via Zoom using the link below. WORKSHOP DATES TBD.

• Next Steps Zoom meeting link

Questions? Contact Erin Hoving at [email protected] or 630-942-6783.

Day Program Tours

Wondering what day programs are available to your child after transition? Join us for an opportunity to tour and learn about available options in the area.

DATES/LOCATION TBD

Please RSVP for this event to Erin Hoving at [email protected] or 630.942.6783.

Ligas Family Advocate Program

LFAP provides broad outreach to Illinois adults and families who are selected from the PUNS or notified in advance of a future PUNS selection. Webinars are held to support navigation of the adult developmental disabilities system and uncover outside-the-box solutions.

Endorsed By: The Arc of Illinois
Date: Monthly – 1st Thursday
Time: TBD via Zoom

Click here for upcoming event details and registration links!

Transition Planning Committee (TPC) Meetings

TPC is made up of representatives from local special education districts and cooperatives, community providers, Division of Rehabilitation Services staff, adult service providers and parents. The committee has banded together to improve the transition experience from high school to successful adult life for young adults with disabilities. New participants are always welcome. Dates to be announced.

Coffee-Time Conversation

This is an informal discussion group that welcomes anyone who is interested in meeting other parents/caregivers of young adults with disabilities.  Dates will be announced soon.
Contact person: Erin Hoving, [email protected] or 630-942-6783.