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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' [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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). [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

Enjoy free ice cream while relaxing and meeting others in the community with spina bifida Join the Illinois Spina Bifida Association (ISBA) for the Kankakee [...]

A community event spreading awareness and making a difference for people living with epilepsy Join the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois for Sharon's Run [...]

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 [...]

A free virtual rare disease event for patients, families and caregivers whose primary language is Spanish The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) will host [...]

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 [...]

A special morning of play for children and families with disabilities Join the Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier for its Play for All event [...]

Fun, interactive creative drama class for youth on the autism spectrum ages 4 to 7 and a participating grown-up The Chicago Children's Theatre will host [...]

Free fall fun for families with children with disabilities at Blackberry Farm Join the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (FVSRA) Caregiver Network for "Fall Fun [...]

Free virtual training providing caregivers of children with autism an overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from early identification to diagnosis to intervention The Autism [...]

Join this free, family-friendly webinar to gain practical tips for PKU meal planning at home, school, college and beyond The National Phenylketonuria (PKU) Alliance (NPKUA) [...]

A free webinar providing strategies to use at home and in the classroom to build academic, social and leisure goals for children with autism or [...]

Enjoy an hour of friendship, fun and inclusion at this game night for youth ages 11 to 21 of all abilities and neurotypes Join Speech-Language [...]

Celebrate National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month in October with a free, four-part parent webinar series packed with practical tools to support learning Join Family Matters [...]

A free webinar series designed for families who have a child with a new autism diagnosis or are exploring a possible diagnosis Have Dreams will [...]

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 [...]

Celebrate Halloween with a sweet Candyland adventure for the whole family The Champaign Park District will host a "Candyland Family Adventure" on Oct. 8 from [...]

A free webinar providing families with a powerful, proactive tool to bring their child’s strengths, abilities and needs to life for the IEP team STAR [...]

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 [...]

Enjoy a restorative day for moms raising children with special needs Join the Rising Lights Project's "Rising Moms Day Retreat" on Oct. 10 from 9 [...]

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 [...]

Enjoy a free community event celebrating inclusion and raising awareness about visual impairments Join the Springfield Park District and the Educational Center for the Visually [...]

Have fun carving pumpkins together at this free family-friendly event near the Carillon at Washington Park The Springfield Park District will host "Carve for the [...]

A free event celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month and sharing information about the Rising Lights Project The Rising Lights Project and Lumunos will host the [...]

Get ready for some sensory-friendly spooky season magic at this Halloween experience for families, neurodiverse individuals and anyone seeking a more relaxed haunted house experience [...]

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 [...]

Free virtual toilet training session focusing on tips and resources for young children with disabilities STAR NET Region IV will host "Our Trip to Successful [...]

Join this free webinar to learn about school supports, college and training opportunities for people with disabilities The Arc of Illinois' Family-to-Family Health Information Center [...]

Celebrate friendships and a new season of inclusion at this free event for people of all abilities Best Buddies Illinois and Awesome Life Academy are [...]

¿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 [...]

A free four-part series providing an introduction to assistive technology and augmentative and alternative communication in short, 30-minute sessions throughout the year Join the Illinois [...]

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 [...]

A free webinar in Spanish for people with disabilities and their families to learn about the Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) The Arc of [...]

Illinois families with a child with autism can apply for the 2027 Medical Insurance Grant The Autism Hero Project is accepting applications for its 2027 [...]

A free, sensory-friendly event for DSCC participant families at our Mokena Regional Office. Calling all Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) participants based at [...]

Free Halloween party for families with members who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing Wear your favorite costume and join the Chicago Hearing Society [...]

A free, in-person opportunity for caregivers of children with autism to find support, share and learn together The Answer Inc. will host "Powerful Parents of [...]

Gather with fellow siblings of people with disabilities for a relaxed afternoon filled with conversation, connection and community Join Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters (S.I.B.S.) [...]

Gain tools for stress management, family communication and collaboration with schools and care teams at this free four-week virtual training for parents and caregivers of [...]

Illinois families raising children and young adults with disabilities are invited to three free days of practical information and support Family Matters Parent Training and [...]

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 [...]

A free virtual program where families can come together to share their grief, learn and heal in a safe and supportive space The Child Neurology [...]

A welcoming and accessible museum experience for children of all abilities and needs The Edwardsville Children's Museum (ECM) will host "Every Child Belongs" on Oct. [...]

¿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 [...]

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 [...]

Join the conversation, ask questions and learn about federal changes to Medicaid and SNAP at this free webinar for people with disabilities and their families [...]

Enjoy spook-tacular fun at this inclusive weekend overnight camp for children ages 7 to 17! Join Easterseals Timber Pointe Outdoor Center (TPOC) for a "Spook-tacular [...]

Enjoy free trunk-or-treat activities and learn about resources at this family-friendly health fair with a Halloween flair! Don't miss Rural Health, Inc.'s "Night of the [...]

Enjoy crafts, wearing your favorite costume and going from trunk to trunk for goodies at this sensory-friendly Halloween event Rising Lights Project and My Recess [...]

Enjoy the Halloween season with this full-dome, sensory-friendly planetarium show Join the William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College in Champaign for this "Sensory-Friendly Spooky [...]

Wear your costume, take a stroll, learn about our nocturnal neighbors and leave with plenty of candy at this family-friendly community event Join the Rockford [...]

Family-friendly Halloween fun for people of all ages and abilities Join the Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center for "Haunted Hollow" [...]

A free open house event to learn about the wide array of assistive technology, services and programs available to Illinois residents. The Illinois Assistive Technology [...]

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 [...]

A free, three-part webinar series on understanding Medicaid managed care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families The Arc of Illinois is [...]

Spend a spooky good time at the free "Monster Mash Halloween Dance" for people with disabilities of all ages Join the Springfield Park District Special [...]