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<blockquote data-quote="slsh" data-source="post: 628972" data-attributes="member: 8"><p>Smurf - try Equip for Equality. They're in Chicago, but.... resources here are few and far between, as you well know. They might also be aware of resources in your area. An even better resource could be the IL Guardianship and Advocacy Commission down in Springfield. I really wish I could remember the name of the guy I talked to down there... it's been several years. Anyway, even though it's a state agency, they *really* are all about folks with disabilities. I've talked to them several times about various issues (including the ICG) and they've been exceptionally helpful. Not sure they specifically can help with sped issues, but on the other hand sped is about the rights of a person with a disability, so maybe. Again, if they can't help, I would expect they would know who to refer you to. </p><p></p><p>Also, the SD is required to notify you of your rights, in writing, at every IEP mtg and I *think* they are also required to give you a list of resources. Can't remember if advocacy resources are included in that, but I'm thinking yes (sorry - been a lot of years since my last IEP mtg). I'd call and ask for another copy.</p><p></p><p>I hope you have someone *very* knowledgeable helping you with the ICG app. Approvals/renewals for the grant have declined drastically in the past 6 or so years. Make sure you read the criteria very thoroughly and have boatloads of documentation to back up the app. My son had it from 2000 to 2009. Paid for 9 years of residential. He was denied renewal when he hit 18, which was about the time ICG started denying the majority of renewals along with new apps. Make sure you cross your t's and dot your i's.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slsh, post: 628972, member: 8"] Smurf - try Equip for Equality. They're in Chicago, but.... resources here are few and far between, as you well know. They might also be aware of resources in your area. An even better resource could be the IL Guardianship and Advocacy Commission down in Springfield. I really wish I could remember the name of the guy I talked to down there... it's been several years. Anyway, even though it's a state agency, they *really* are all about folks with disabilities. I've talked to them several times about various issues (including the ICG) and they've been exceptionally helpful. Not sure they specifically can help with sped issues, but on the other hand sped is about the rights of a person with a disability, so maybe. Again, if they can't help, I would expect they would know who to refer you to. Also, the SD is required to notify you of your rights, in writing, at every IEP mtg and I *think* they are also required to give you a list of resources. Can't remember if advocacy resources are included in that, but I'm thinking yes (sorry - been a lot of years since my last IEP mtg). I'd call and ask for another copy. I hope you have someone *very* knowledgeable helping you with the ICG app. Approvals/renewals for the grant have declined drastically in the past 6 or so years. Make sure you read the criteria very thoroughly and have boatloads of documentation to back up the app. My son had it from 2000 to 2009. Paid for 9 years of residential. He was denied renewal when he hit 18, which was about the time ICG started denying the majority of renewals along with new apps. Make sure you cross your t's and dot your i's. [/QUOTE]
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