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Winter-themed arts and crafts, games, ice skating and more Join the Chicago Park District Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs for the "Winter Youth Extravaganza" [...]

  A free virtual event for families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing Illinois Hands & Voices Guide By Your Side is [...]

Free holiday light display in Mahomet The Champaign County Forest Preserve District invites area families to tour "Night Lights" from 4 to 8 p.m. each [...]

A program featuring unique animals for all ages with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation The Chicago Academy of Sciences/Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is hosting the [...]

  A monthly, lunchtime opportunity using Facebook Live for parents of children with special needs to discuss topics of interest Family Matters Parent Training and [...]

  A free, virtual support group for individuals with epilepsy and their families The Epilepsy Advocacy Network's virtual Epilepsy Support Group will feature a special [...]

An opportunity for families to enjoy a sensory-friendly performance of Disney’s "The Lion King." Broadway in Chicago, in partnership with Aspire, invites you to a [...]

  A free, virtual meet-up and safe space where dads raising children with special healthcare needs can discuss concerns, learn and build friendships Join the [...]

  A free webinar for parents, caregivers and professionals about a new program for children enrolled in Medicaid with complex behavioral healthcare needs The Arc [...]

  A free digital safety webinar for students with disabilities, their parents, educators and community members focusing on popular online games and social media Join [...]

  A free webinar for parents and caregivers on transition planning and meaningful assessments for youth with disabilities Join Family Matters Parent Training & Information [...]

  A free webinar for families, caregivers, educators and other professionals to learn about state guidelines surrounding autism spectrum disorder and the development of the [...]

  A free series of workshops in Spanish focusing on puberty and sexuality for parents of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). Join The [...]

A free theater event for the whole family featuring youth with disabilities Join Easterseals' Night at The Penguin Project for "Footloose the Musical " on [...]

  A free webinar on the transition process and life in the community after educational entitlements end. Join Connect to Community's (CTC) Friday Forum "Transition [...]

  A free webinar series that features an open discussion with disability advocates on a wide range of topics related to the transition to adulthood [...]

A free, outdoor skating event for teens who are deaf and hard of hearing and their families The Chicago Park District Deaf and Hard of [...]

An opportunity for young artists with disabilities to explore the dramatic arts and their creative talents The Penguin Project of McLean County invites youth and [...]

  A free webinar for providers, families and caregivers exploring the signs of burnout and ways to address it Courageous Parents Network's (CPN) In the [...]

  A webinar highlighting parents as long-term caregivers, recognizing their distress and trauma, and providing leadership to improve care for these children and their families. [...]

  A monthly social skills to social success support group for youth ages 14 to 22 Join The Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center's [...]

  A free webinar series for families with young children with disabilities or developmental delays on understanding inclusion and how important inclusion can be in [...]

  A free webinar series for parents and health and human service providers on attachment theory basics The McLean County Health Department and Carle's We [...]

  Children of all abilities are invited to discover the endless possibilities for athletes with disabilities Come explore adaptive sports at the Chicago Children's Museum's [...]

A free event for families of children with special needs to explore, learn and build memories The Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago is hosting [...]

A free event to sign up for PUNS and learn about college, job and other opportunities for parents, guardians and caregivers of youth with intellectual [...]

  An online conference for professionals working with people with disabilities and their families to explore person-centered thinking, seeking joy and more throughout the life [...]

  A free digital safety webinar for teens of all abilities, their parents, educators and community members Join the Illinois Attorney General's Office, Internet Crimes [...]

Free tour of a company that's creating job opportunities for individuals with autism and others with similar abilities Join Connect to Community for a tour [...]

  A free webinar for families on early developmental norms, characteristics of autism and what to consider when looking for intervention services Join the Chicago [...]

Free virtual sign language classes running from January through March The CHS (Chicago Hearing Society) is offering free Family Sign Language classes. The virtual classes [...]

A free, fun, action-packed event for children and families The Kiwanis Club of Springfield-Downtown is hosting "Kids Bash" on Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 [...]

  A free webinar covering the discipline process for children receiving special education services and their rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) [...]

A virtual, monthly support group for teens with epilepsy Join the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago's " Virtual Teen Support Group" via Zoom.  The group meets [...]

An inclusive, sensory-friendly event at the museum The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum (ALPLM) is hosting "Abe for All: Sensory Friendly Sunday" on Jan. [...]

A lively theatre workshop designed for young people ages 8 to 15 on the autism spectrum Join the Chicago Children’s Theatre for the Red Kite [...]

A free, monthly support group for anyone with epilepsy or a seizure disorder and their loved ones The Epilepsy Advocacy Network and Epilepsy Alliance America [...]

  An opportunity to learn about UIC's Co-Op Program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities Is the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Certificate in Co-Operative [...]

A free dance party for anyone 8 years old and up with or without disabilities Join the Springfield Park District Special Recreation's Valentine's Day Dance [...]

  A free webinar for parents and caregivers on the components of the Behavioral Intervention Plan, its purpose and how to get one for  your [...]

  A support group for brothers and sisters of children with special needs Join Advocate Children's Hospital Children's Health Resource Center via Zoom for SIBSENSATIONS [...]

An evening filled with dancing and fun for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their families The Answer, Inc. invites you to the "Pre-Valentine's [...]

  A sensory-friendly opportunity for children with disabilities and neuro-differences to check out the Kidzeum. Explore the Kidzeum of Health and Science in a sensory-friendly [...]