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Virtual – Bilingual Summer Reading Challenge for American Sign Language - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual - Bilingual Summer Reading Challenge for American Sign Language
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Webinar Series – “Demystifying Behavior Interventions: A Step-by-Step Series for Parents” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar Series - "Demystifying Behavior Interventions: A Step-by-Step Series for Parents"
Webinar – “Healthcare Transition Goals: Youth Voices on Healthcare Transition in the IEP” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Healthcare Transition Goals: Youth Voices on Healthcare Transition in the IEP"
Webinar – Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago Care for the Caregiver Workshop - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago Care for the Caregiver Workshop
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El seminario web – “Programa de Abogacía para Familias – Conoce Tus Opciones” - _12HSTARTTIME - El seminario web - "Programa de Abogacía para Familias – Conoce Tus Opciones"
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Webinar – “Clinical Trials 101: Understanding the Research That Advances Medicine, A Guide for Patients, Families and the Community” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Clinical Trials 101: Understanding the Research That Advances Medicine, A Guide for Patients, Families and the Community"
Webinar Series – “The Potty Dance: Unlocking Executive Functioning for Big Potty Wins” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar Series - "The Potty Dance: Unlocking Executive Functioning for Big Potty Wins"
Webinar – “Our Successful Toilet Training Journey/ Nuestro viaje al entrenamiento exitoso del inodoro” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Our Successful Toilet Training Journey/ Nuestro viaje al entrenamiento exitoso del inodoro"
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“Coffee & Conversation” for Dads Raising Children with Disabilities in St. Charles - _12HSTARTTIME - "Coffee & Conversation" for Dads Raising Children with Disabilities in St. Charles
Downtown Springfield Family FunFest - _12HSTARTTIME - Downtown Springfield Family FunFest
“2026 Nature’s Navigators STEM Camp” for Youth with Autism at Upham Woods in the Wisconsin Dells - _12HSTARTTIME - "2026 Nature’s Navigators STEM Camp" for Youth with Autism at Upham Woods in the Wisconsin Dells
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Free Laundry Day in Harrisburg - _12HSTARTTIME - Free Laundry Day in Harrisburg
Deaf Inclusive Night at Wrigley Field in Chicago - _12HSTARTTIME - Deaf Inclusive Night at Wrigley Field in Chicago
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The Arc of Illinois’ 2026 Mini Conference in Alsip - _12HSTARTTIME - The Arc of Illinois' 2026 Mini Conference in Alsip
Webinar Series – “Demystifying Behavior Interventions: A Step-by-Step Series for Parents” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar Series - "Demystifying Behavior Interventions: A Step-by-Step Series for Parents"
Webinar – “Air Travel While Disabled” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - “Air Travel While Disabled"
Book Discussion with “Range of Motion” Author in Rockford - _12HSTARTTIME - Book Discussion with "Range of Motion" Author in Rockford
Evento virtual – “Tejiendo Redes: Apoyo Mutuo Entre Familias” - _12HSTARTTIME - Evento virtual - "Tejiendo Redes: Apoyo Mutuo Entre Familias"
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Webinar – “Seven Considerations Of Autism: ASD and the IEP” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Seven Considerations Of Autism: ASD and the IEP"
Webinar – “IL ABLE Accounts: What Parents, Guardians and Families of Students With Disabilities Need to Know” in English and Spanish - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "IL ABLE Accounts: What Parents, Guardians and Families of Students With Disabilities Need to Know" in English and Spanish
El seminario web – “¡Conoce Tus Opciones!” - _12HSTARTTIME - El seminario web - "¡Conoce Tus Opciones!"
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flok Family Camp in New Hampshire for Individuals With PKU and Inherited Metabolic Disorders - _12HSTARTTIME - flok Family Camp in New Hampshire for Individuals With PKU and Inherited Metabolic Disorders
Webinar – “Charting the LifeCourse Monthly Lunch & Learn Series: Using CtLC Tools to Explore Plans Around Interdependent Living” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Charting the LifeCourse Monthly Lunch & Learn Series: Using CtLC Tools to Explore Plans Around Interdependent Living"
Seminario Web – “Cuentas IL ABLE: Lo que deben saber los padres, tutores y familias de personas con discapacidades” - _12HSTARTTIME - Seminario Web - “Cuentas IL ABLE: Lo que deben saber los padres, tutores y familias de personas con discapacidades”
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Webinar – “New Baby, New RSV Season: What Parents Need to Know” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "New Baby, New RSV Season: What Parents Need to Know"
Sensory-Friendly Evening at the Zoo in Springfield - _12HSTARTTIME - Sensory-Friendly Evening at the Zoo in Springfield
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Camp B.E.T.A. 2026 in Makanda - _12HSTARTTIME - Camp B.E.T.A. 2026 in Makanda
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Webinar – “Beyond High School: Inclusive Postsecondary Education Options and How Students Can Prepare” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Beyond High School: Inclusive Postsecondary Education Options and How Students Can Prepare"
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Webinar – “AI for Inclusion and Independence: Practical Tools for School” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "AI for Inclusion and Independence: Practical Tools for School"
Free Laundry Day in Mcleansboro - _12HSTARTTIME - Free Laundry Day in Mcleansboro
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Webinar – “Parenting as a Person with a Disability” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Parenting as a Person with a Disability"
Webinar – “In the Room: From a Father’s Perspective: Caregiving, Advocacy and Love” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "In the Room: From a Father’s Perspective: Caregiving, Advocacy and Love"
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Webinar – “Fall Into the IEPs: Four-Part Family Lunch and Learn Series” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Fall Into the IEPs: Four-Part Family Lunch and Learn Series"
Healthy Families Safety Fair in Monticello - _12HSTARTTIME - Healthy Families Safety Fair in Monticello
Webinar Series – “Student-Centered Transitions: The FMPTIC Learning Series” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar Series - “Student-Centered Transitions: The FMPTIC Learning Series”
Seminarios Gratuitos Web en Español – “La Lista de PUNS” - _12HSTARTTIME - Seminarios Gratuitos Web en Español - "La Lista de PUNS"
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Virtual – Advocate Children’s Hospital Sibshops for Teens - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual - Advocate Children's Hospital Sibshops for Teens
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Webinar – “Fall IDEA & Advocacy” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Fall IDEA & Advocacy"
“Empowering Families. Elevating Students.” Event in Springfield - _12HSTARTTIME - "Empowering Families. Elevating Students." Event in Springfield
Worldwide Day of Play at Discovery Center Museum in Rockford - _12HSTARTTIME - Worldwide Day of Play at Discovery Center Museum in Rockford
United Communities for Diverse Abilities Resource Fair in Chicago - _12HSTARTTIME - United Communities for Diverse Abilities Resource Fair in Chicago
The Village Cares “Medical Momma Mixer” for Caregivers of Children with Complex Medical Needs in Springfield - _12HSTARTTIME - The Village Cares "Medical Momma Mixer" for Caregivers of Children with Complex Medical Needs in Springfield
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“Everyone at Play” at Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago in Glenview - _12HSTARTTIME - "Everyone at Play" at Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago in Glenview
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Webinar – “Less Fluff, More Access: Plain Language Power Tools” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Less Fluff, More Access: Plain Language Power Tools"
Webinar – “The Best Kept Secret – Programs and Policies Across States to Support Accessible Homes for Children with Disabilities” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "The Best Kept Secret - Programs and Policies Across States to Support Accessible Homes for Children with Disabilities"
Virtual – Family Support Group from The Arc of Illinois - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual - Family Support Group from The Arc of Illinois
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Andrew Craig Memorial Scholarship for Individuals with Phenylketonuria (PKU) and Allied Disorders in Illinois - _12HSTARTTIME - Andrew Craig Memorial Scholarship for Individuals with Phenylketonuria (PKU) and Allied Disorders in Illinois
Virtual – Free American Sign Language Community Classes - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual - Free American Sign Language Community Classes
Webinar – “Celebrating Multicultural Disability Pride Through Storytelling” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Celebrating Multicultural Disability Pride Through Storytelling"
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Virtual Conference – The Arc of Illinois’ “Family-to-Family Fall Symposium: Uniting Healthcare, Advocacy, and Disability” - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual Conference - The Arc of Illinois' "Family-to-Family Fall Symposium: Uniting Healthcare, Advocacy, and Disability"
Webinar – “How to Handle More Than You Can Handle” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "How to Handle More Than You Can Handle"
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Advocate Children’s Hospital Sibshops for Children in Park Ridge - _12HSTARTTIME - Advocate Children's Hospital Sibshops for Children in Park Ridge
Special Needs Superheroes Event in Mount Vernon - _12HSTARTTIME - Special Needs Superheroes Event in Mount Vernon
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31 Aug
Monday, August 31, 2026    
All Day
A free bilingual reading challenge for children ages 2 to 8 years old to build American Sign Language and literacy skills Clerc Center at Gallaudet [...]
08 Sep
Tuesday, September 8, 2026    
12:00 am
Learn how to advocate for your child with disabilities to receive the right behavior interventions in this free step-by-step webinar series for parents and caregivers [...]
08 Sep
Tuesday, September 8, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Learn how to make the transition to adult health care a key part of preparing youth and young adults with special healthcare needs and disabilities [...]
08 Sep
Tuesday, September 8, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Gain tips for reducing stress, building epilepsy seizure response skills and strengthening resilience in these free virtual workshops for caregivers in English or Spanish The [...]
09 Sep
Wednesday, September 9, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
¿Recibió recientemente una carta de notificación temprana o una carta de selección de PUNS? Únase al Programa de Abogacía para Familias de The Arc of [...]
10 Sep
Thursday, September 10, 2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join this free PKUniversity webinar to gain a better understanding of research basics and phenylketonuria (PKU) The National Phenylketonuria (PKU) Alliance (NPKUA) will host "Clinical [...]
10 Sep
Thursday, September 10, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Master potty training with clear, easy steps in this free, two-part webinar series for families of children with  disabilities STARNET Chicago will host a supportive, [...]
10 Sep
Thursday, September 10, 2026    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Free training for families and caregivers covering toilet training ideas, strategies and resources for children with disabilities Join STAR NET Regions II and VI and [...]
12 Sep
Saturday, September 12, 2026    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Dads of children with disabilities are invited to gather for coffee, conversation and support in St. Charles The Rising Lights Project will host "Coffee & [...]
12 Sep
Saturday, September 12, 2026    
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Enjoy a day filled with fun for the entire family! Prevent Child Abuse Illinois (PCA) is hosting the "Downtown Springfield Family FunFest" on Sept. 12 [...]
12 Sep
Saturday, September 12, 2026    
12:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Celebrate neurodiversity and foster hands-on, nature-based learning at this free STEM camp for youth with autism in grades 6-12 Join the Nelson Institute Center for [...]
14 Sep
Monday, September 14, 2026    
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Free laundry day offers support for substance use disorders and clean clothes Southeastern Illinois Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Treatment (SI SUPRT) will host a [...]
14 Sep
Monday, September 14, 2026    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Hey, batter, batter! Don't miss Deaf Inclusive Night at Wrigley Field! The Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) is teaming up with the Chicago Cubs for Deaf [...]
15 Sep
Tuesday, September 15, 2026    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
A conference highlighting disability services in Illinois The Arc of Illinois' Family Support Network and Family Advocate Program will host its 2026 Mini Conference on [...]
15 Sep
Tuesday, September 15, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Learn how to advocate for your child with disabilities to receive the right behavior interventions in this free step-by-step webinar series for parents and caregivers [...]
15 Sep
Tuesday, September 15, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn about the challenges, tips and tricks to airplane adventures for travelers with disabilities in this free webinar Our Ride Ahead will host “Air Travel [...]
15 Sep
Tuesday, September 15, 2026    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Explore the complexities of disability with the City of Rockford Poet Laureate and the author of "Range of Motion" Join the City of Rockford Poet [...]
15 Sep
Tuesday, September 15, 2026    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A free virtual gathering for Spanish-speaking families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing to build community and share resources. Illinois Hands & [...]
16 Sep
Wednesday, September 16, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
A free webinar covering state guidelines and tips for developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Join the Resource [...]
16 Sep
Wednesday, September 16, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Learn about IL ABLE, an important financial tool for people with disabilities and their families Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center will host "IL [...]
16 Sep
Wednesday, September 16, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
¿Recibió recientemente una carta de notificación temprana o una carta de selección de PUNS? Únase al Programa de Abogacía para Familias de The Arc of Illinois para “¡Conoce [...]
17 Sep
Thursday, September 17, 2026    
All Day
Family camp offers connection and learning opportunities for individuals affected by PKU (phenylketonuria) or any inherited metabolic disorder Family camp will take place on Sept. [...]
17 Sep
Thursday, September 17, 2026    
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Learn about Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC), a practical, family-centered framework for planning across the lifespan, in this free webinar series Family Matters Parent Training and [...]
17 Sep
Thursday, September 17, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Evento virtual en español para familias de estudiantes con discapacidades “Cuentas IL ABLE: Lo que deben saber los padres, tutores y familias de personas con [...]
18 Sep
Friday, September 18, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
A free webinar to help families learn about the signs and prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants Join HealthyChildren.org for "New Baby, New [...]
18 Sep
Friday, September 18, 2026    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A free, sensory-friendly night at the zoo for individuals with sensory sensitivities and their families Join Autism Support of Central Illinois (ASCI) for "Sensory-Friendly Evening [...]
19 Sep
Saturday, September 19, 2026    
All Day
A free overnight camp for children and youth ages 10 to 16 with Type 1 diabetes Join Camp B.E.T.A. (Believe. Empower. Talk. Act.) on Sept. [...]
21 Sep
Monday, September 21, 2026    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free webinar on the range of college options beyond high school for youth with intellectual disabilities and the resources to help transition-age youth build skills, [...]
22 Sep
Tuesday, September 22, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
A free webinar for caregivers and educators on using AI tools to help promote school success for youth with disabilities The National Down Syndrome Congress [...]
22 Sep
Tuesday, September 22, 2026    
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Free laundry day offers support for substance use disorders and clean clothes Southeastern Illinois Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Treatment (SI SUPRT) will host a [...]
23 Sep
Wednesday, September 23, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
A free webinar providing insights and resources to help parents and parental figures with disabilities, as well as their children, thrive The University of Illinois [...]
23 Sep
Wednesday, September 23, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join this free webinar and discussion to gain insight from a father's perspective on life, love and raising children with medical complexity The Courageous Parents [...]
24 Sep
Thursday, September 24, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
A free, four-part webinar series to help families better understand their child’s IEP and participate confidently in the special education process Family Matters Parent Training [...]
24 Sep
Thursday, September 24, 2026    
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Celebrate Child Passenger Safety Week at this fun-filled community safety event for the whole family! Join the Brightpoint Healthy Families Program for the "Healthy Families [...]
24 Sep
Thursday, September 24, 2026    
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
A free, six-part webinar series providing practical tools, implementation strategies and systems-level knowledge for teachers, professionals and family members supporting students with disabilities navigate transition [...]
24 Sep
Thursday, September 24, 2026    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Seminarios web gratuitos de Arc of IL en español (2026–27) para familias con hijos con discapacidad Únete a El Arco de Illinois (The Arc of [...]
25 Sep
Friday, September 25, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Free, virtual educational and activity-based group for teens ages 12 and up who have a brother or sister with a disability or chronic condition Advocate [...]
26 Sep
Saturday, September 26, 2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free training for parents and professionals on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and advocating for your child The  Illinois School for the Deaf [...]
26 Sep
Saturday, September 26, 2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A free community event providing resources and conversation focused on educational advocacy, student rights and academic success for students with disabilities The National Association for [...]
26 Sep
Saturday, September 26, 2026    
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Celebrate the Worldwide Day of Play at the Discovery Center Museum on Sept. 26 Discovery Center Museum (DCM) in Rockford will participate in Nickelodeon's Worldwide [...]
26 Sep
Saturday, September 26, 2026    
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A free in-person, inclusive resource fair where people with disabilities, families, caregivers and professionals can meet, mingle and learn about resources Join Parents of Extraordinary [...]
26 Sep
Saturday, September 26, 2026    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A free event offering a safe, supportive space for caregivers of children with complex medical needs to connect, relax and share resources The Village Cares [...]
27 Sep
Sunday, September 27, 2026    
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
A free event for families of children with neuro differences and disabilities to explore, learn and build memories The Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago [...]
29 Sep
Tuesday, September 29, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
A free webinar exploring plain language, why it's important and simple ways to make information easier to read, understand and use. The Arc of Illinois' [...]
29 Sep
Tuesday, September 29, 2026    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Gain insight into how different states help support accessible housing for children with complex needs and their families, as well as strategies for helping families [...]
29 Sep
Tuesday, September 29, 2026    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Free virtual monthly support group for families and caregivers of loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities Join The Arc of Illinois' virtual Family Support [...]
30 Sep
Wednesday, September 30, 2026    
All Day
Eligible individuals with PKU or allied disorders can apply now for a scholarship to an accredited college, university or vocational school The PKU (phenylketonuria) Organization [...]
30 Sep
Wednesday, September 30, 2026    
All Day
Learn the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) for free! Build your American Sign Language (ASL) skills with the Oklahoma School for the Deaf (OSD). [...]
30 Sep
Wednesday, September 30, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
A free webinar on sharing multicultural aspects of disability culture through storytelling on digital media for people with disabilities and their allies The University of [...]
01 Oct
Thursday, October 1, 2026    
9:15 am - 4:00 pm
A virtual conference for people with disabilities and their caregivers covering Illinois disability programs, school services, emergency preparedness, family advocacy, Medicaid appeals and insurance denials, [...]
01 Oct
Thursday, October 1, 2026    
6:15 pm - 8:00 pm
Gain insight into navigating life's most challenging seasons at this free workshop for families of children with disabilities Join STAR NET Regions II and VI [...]
03 Oct
Saturday, October 3, 2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free educational and activity-based group for children ages 6 to 11 who have a brother or sister with a disability or chronic condition Advocate Children's [...]
03 Oct
Saturday, October 3, 2026    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
A free event for children and adults with disabilities and their families featuring superheroes, face painting, live entertainment, food and fun! Superheroes will unite at [...]
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