Friday, November 20, 2026 | In-Person & Virtual

Explore creative approaches to supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through the arts!

Join Institute for Therapy through the Arts (ITA) for a professional development webinar exploring how creative arts therapy can support meaningful expression, connection, and individualized care for adults with IDD.

Through the perspectives of music therapy and drama therapy, this session will explore approaches to assessment, treatment planning, and goal setting while considering how creative interventions can be adapted to meet diverse abilities, communication styles, and individual needs.

Topics include:

• Creative arts approaches for individual and group therapy
• Assessment, treatment planning, and meaningful goal setting
• Adapting interventions to individual strengths and needs
• Accessibility, informed consent, and person-centered therapeutic care

Event Details

Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Time: [Insert Time, Central Time]
Format: In-Person & Virtual

In-Person Location:
Institute for Therapy through the Arts (ITA)
1316 Sherman Avenue, Suite 100
Evanston, IL 60201

Virtual attendees will receive instructions for accessing the live webinar through RegFox.

Continuing Education

Continuing education credits are available for eligible professionals. ITA is an approved CE sponsor for Illinois licensed counselors and social workers (IL Lic #197.000261) and Illinois licensed music therapists (IL Lic #145.000002).

Board Certified Music Therapists may claim qualifying credits as Other Continuing Education. Please refer to the CBMT Recertification Manual for required documentation.

Please review the registration page for CE availability, credit hours, and completion requirements.

Registration

Registration is required for both in-person and virtual attendance.

Select your preferred attendance and continuing education options through RegFox.

Register Now

Questions? Contact CKC@itachicago.org.