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Youth who are deaf or hard of hearing, ages 6 to 13, can enjoy a summer filled with fun and adventure! Join the Chicago Park [...]

Youth who are deaf or hard of hearing, ages 6 to 13, can  enjoy a summer filled with fun and adventure! Join the Chicago Park [...]

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 summer webinar series to help families gain tools, confidence and knowledge for navigating the special education system Join the Office for Students with [...]

Find the tools, confidence and knowledge needed to navigate the special education system successfully in this free webinar series for parents and caregivers of children [...]

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 navigating transition [...]

A free, one-stop destination for District 186 staff, students, their families, and community members to connect with resources and prepare for the upcoming school year [...]

A free family-focused event featuring mental resilience resources, medical screenings, information about community services and more The Centro de Información in Hanover Park will host [...]

Free school physicals, vision screenings and more at this free event to help children and their families get a healthy start to the new school [...]

A free event featuring clothing, shoes and community resources Join Made Wright INC. for the "Cash Cares Back-to-School Bash" on Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. [...]

Free virtual and in-person sign language classes in English and Spanish will begin in August The Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) will provide Family American Sign [...]

A summer day camp filled with fun, education and adaptive programming for children with disabilities ages 5 to 12 Join the Springfield Park District for [...]

A summer day camp packed with laughs and good times for teens and adults ages 13 to 32 with disabilities Join the Springfield Park District [...]

Inclusive day camp for children and youth ages 7 to 14 who need additional supports to navigate new social settings and the joys of summer [...]

An adaptive sports day camp where youth with physical or visual disabilities ages 6 to 14 can try a range of sports and recreational activities [...]

A free webinar for families, caregivers, educators and other professionals on writing and using social narratives Join the Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays [...]

Grow your augmentative and alternative communication skills at this free two-day, hybrid workshop for caregivers and professionals Join the Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) for [...]

A free webinar for Spanish-speaking parents, caregivers and professionals on using visual aids to promote social and emotional learning for children with autism and other [...]

Enjoy this free event offering health information, preventive screenings and an opportunity to explore a wide range of community services all in one place! The [...]

Learn how to draw your favorite manga and comic characters at Art in the Parks for all ages Join the Champaign Park District for "Art [...]

Enjoy a weekend filled with fun and making memories at the Illinois Low Protein Camp for individuals with PKU and inborn errors of metabolism and [...]

A two-day grief support day camp offering a blend of age-appropriate, equine and therapeutic interventions to help children navigate the loss of a loved one. [...]

A free retreat and book study for Chicago moms of children with  disabilities and special healthcare needs to relax, find support and gain balance STAR [...]

Get ready for the school year at this free, family-friendly event for Lake and McHenry County community members Join Mano a Mano for its Back-to-School [...]

A free, one-stop resource and transition fair featuring organizations and information for youth and young adults with intellectual, developmental and mental health disabilities and their [...]

Free family-friendly event featuring fun activities, school supplies, food and other giveaways Join World Service Enterprise Organization (WSEO) and Christ Culture Church for the Back-to-School [...]

A week-long overnight camp for youth diagnosed with or suspected of having FAS or FASD Camp - A FASD Community will host a week-long camp [...]

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 health and resource fair providing free giveaways, valuable connections and community for West Chicago families and their children Join We Go Together for [...]

¿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 event for Sycamore families to celebrate the return to school featuring giveaways, touch-a-truck vehicles and more! The Sycamore Community School District 427 will [...]

The Illinois State Fair offers free entertainment, sensory-friendly activities and a dedicated quiet zone for individuals with sensory-processing needs The 2026 Illinois State Fair is [...]

Find the tools, confidence and knowledge needed to navigate the special education system successfully in this free webinar series for parents and caregivers of children [...]

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 [...]

Have fun and get some energy out before heading back to school at this free family-focused event The Champaign Park District will host "Bounce Back [...]

Free Summer Saturdays at Sensory Garden Playground feature fun, exploration and all-inclusive play! The Wheaton Park District will host the final Summer Saturday of 2026 [...]

Join this free workshop to learn about Social Security disability programs and benefits, eligibility requirements and the application process for people with disabilities Join The [...]

¿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 [...]

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 [...]

Spend a free family night out at a baseball game supporting autism awareness and cheering on the Boomers Join the Autism Hero Project at Autism [...]

A fun night of board, card and video games for adults of all abilities Join the Geneva Public Library District for "Inclusive Game Night" on [...]

A quieter, low-sensory opportunity for guests to explore the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Chicago (Griffin MSI) [...]

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 [...]

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 night of connecting and fun for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities The  Rising Lights Project will host its "Summer Send-Off" on Aug. [...]

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 [...]