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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"
Illinois Spina Bifida Association Ice Cream Social in Bradley - _12HSTARTTIME - Illinois Spina Bifida Association Ice Cream Social in Bradley
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Sharon’s Run Walk for Epilepsy in Fairview Heights - _12HSTARTTIME - Sharon's Run Walk for Epilepsy in Fairview Heights
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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Play for All at Chicago Children’s Museum - _12HSTARTTIME - Play for All at Chicago Children's Museum
Fall 2026 Red Kite Storyhoppers for Young Children Ages 4-7 on the Autism Spectrum in Chicago - _12HSTARTTIME - Fall 2026 Red Kite Storyhoppers for Young Children Ages 4-7 on the Autism Spectrum in Chicago
Fall Fun at Blackberry Farm in Aurora - _12HSTARTTIME - Fall Fun at Blackberry Farm in Aurora
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Virtual – Autism New Diagnosis Training - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual - Autism New Diagnosis Training
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Webinar – “PKU on the Plate: From Diet Plan to Delicious with Cycle Pharmaceuticals” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "PKU on the Plate: From Diet Plan to Delicious with Cycle Pharmaceuticals"
Webinar – “Tips and Tools for Homes and Schools” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Tips and Tools for Homes and Schools"
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Webinar – “Fall Into the IEPs: Four-Part Family Lunch and Learn Series” Session 2 - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Fall Into the IEPs: Four-Part Family Lunch and Learn Series" Session 2
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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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Advocate Children’s Hospital Sibshops for Children - _12HSTARTTIME - Advocate Children's Hospital Sibshops for Children
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Free Laundry Day in Harrisburg - _12HSTARTTIME - Free Laundry Day in Harrisburg
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Webinar – “Our Trip to Successful Toilet Training” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Our Trip to Successful Toilet Training"
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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 Series – “Exploring Assistive Technology and Augmentative and Alternative Communication” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar Series - "Exploring Assistive Technology and Augmentative and Alternative Communication"
Webinar – “Charting the LifeCourse Monthly Lunch & Learn Series: Open Discussion and Sharing on CtLC Framework and Tools” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Charting the LifeCourse Monthly Lunch & Learn Series: Open Discussion and Sharing on CtLC Framework and Tools"
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Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treat at DSCC’s Mokena Regional Office - _12HSTARTTIME - Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treat at DSCC's Mokena Regional Office
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Free Laundry Day in Eldorado - _12HSTARTTIME - Free Laundry Day in Eldorado
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El seminario web – “¡Conoce Tus Opciones!” - _12HSTARTTIME - El seminario web - "¡Conoce Tus Opciones!"
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Virtual – Family Support Group from The Arc of Illinois - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual - Family Support Group from The Arc of Illinois
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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 [...]
01 Oct
Thursday, October 1, 2026    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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 [...]
03 Oct
Saturday, October 3, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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 [...]
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 [...]
04 Oct
Sunday, October 4, 2026    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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 [...]
04 Oct
Sunday, October 4, 2026    
10:30 am - 11:15 am
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 [...]
04 Oct
Sunday, October 4, 2026    
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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 [...]
05 Oct
Monday, October 5, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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 [...]
06 Oct
Tuesday, October 6, 2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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) [...]
06 Oct
Tuesday, October 6, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
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 [...]
08 Oct
Thursday, October 8, 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 [...]
09 Oct
Friday, October 9, 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 [...]
10 Oct
Saturday, October 10, 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 [...]
12 Oct
Monday, October 12, 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 [...]
13 Oct
Tuesday, October 13, 2026    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
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 [...]
14 Oct
Wednesday, October 14, 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 [...]
15 Oct
Thursday, October 15, 2026    
All Day
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 [...]
15 Oct
Thursday, October 15, 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 [...]
Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treat at DSCC's Mokena Regional Office
Friday, October 16, 2026    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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 [...]
20 Oct
Tuesday, October 20, 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 [...]
21 Oct
Wednesday, October 21, 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 [...]
27 Oct
Tuesday, October 27, 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 [...]
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Harrisburg
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Eldorado
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