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Webinar – “A Teen’s Online Image & Their Future” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "A Teen's Online Image & Their Future"
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Museum of Science and Industry Low-Sensory Morning - _12HSTARTTIME - Museum of Science and Industry Low-Sensory Morning
“Everyone at Play” at Kohl Children’s Museum - _12HSTARTTIME - "Everyone at Play" at Kohl Children's Museum
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Supporting Parents to Access and Navigate Services (SPANS) Study Opportunity - _12HSTARTTIME - Supporting Parents to Access and Navigate Services (SPANS) Study Opportunity
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Differently-Abled Student Empowerment Series: Vision For Your Future - _12HSTARTTIME - Differently-Abled Student Empowerment Series: Vision For Your Future
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Emergency Homeowner Assistance Fund Informational Webinars - _12HSTARTTIME - Emergency Homeowner Assistance Fund Informational Webinars
Webinar – “Pediatric Complex Care Seminar Session 7: Polypharmacy” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Pediatric Complex Care Seminar Session 7: Polypharmacy"
“Spring Into Health” Virtual Class for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - _12HSTARTTIME - "Spring Into Health" Virtual Class for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Webinar – “Centers for Independent Living Services and Supports” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Centers for Independent Living Services and Supports"
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Saturday Clubs Program for Teens and Young Adults in Springfield - _12HSTARTTIME - Saturday Clubs Program for Teens and Young Adults in Springfield
Buddy Break-Respite in McHenry County - _12HSTARTTIME - Buddy Break-Respite in McHenry County
Chicago Children’s Museum “Play for All: Adaptive Sports” - _12HSTARTTIME - Chicago Children's Museum "Play for All: Adaptive Sports"
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Emergency Homeowner Assistance Fund Informational Webinars - _12HSTARTTIME - Emergency Homeowner Assistance Fund Informational Webinars
Living with Paralysis Virtual Support Group (Paraplegia) - _12HSTARTTIME - Living with Paralysis Virtual Support Group (Paraplegia)
Al Grupo de Apoyo para Cuidadores en Español / Spanish Caregiver Support Group - _12HSTARTTIME - Al Grupo de Apoyo para Cuidadores en Español / Spanish Caregiver Support Group
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Webinar – “Customized Employment Webinar Series for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities & Families” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Customized Employment Webinar Series for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities & Families"
Webinar – “Facing the Most Common Behavioral Concerns for Parents and Caregivers, Part 1” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Facing the Most Common Behavioral Concerns for Parents and Caregivers, Part 1"
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Webinar – “Emergency Preparedness for Immigrants with Disabilities: What You Need to Know” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Emergency Preparedness for Immigrants with Disabilities: What You Need to Know"
Parent Education Workshop Series for DSCC Families - _12HSTARTTIME - Parent Education Workshop Series for DSCC Families
Differently-Abled Student Empowerment Series: Planning for Success - _12HSTARTTIME - Differently-Abled Student Empowerment Series: Planning for Success
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Timber Pointe Outdoor Center’s Spring Weekend Overnight Camp in Hudson - _12HSTARTTIME - Timber Pointe Outdoor Center's Spring Weekend Overnight Camp in Hudson
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Cornhole Open Play Event - _12HSTARTTIME - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Cornhole Open Play Event
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DuPage Children’s Museum Adaptive Play Time - _12HSTARTTIME - DuPage Children's Museum Adaptive Play Time
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Family Bowling in Chicago - _12HSTARTTIME - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Family Bowling in Chicago
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Webinar – “More Behavior, Part 2” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "More Behavior, Part 2"
Webinar – “Preventing Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Preventing Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities"
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Differently-Abled Student Empowerment Series: Using Your Voice - _12HSTARTTIME - Differently-Abled Student Empowerment Series: Using Your Voice
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Webinar – “Finding Certainty During Uncertain Times” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Finding Certainty During Uncertain Times"
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Webinar – “Addressing Health Equity and Impact of Racism on Child and Adolescent Health: What Can Be Done?” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Addressing Health Equity and Impact of Racism on Child and Adolescent Health: What Can Be Done?"
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Webinar – “Special Education Rights: The Behavior Intervention Plan” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Special Education Rights: The Behavior Intervention Plan"
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Living with Paralysis Virtual Support Group (Paraplegia) - _12HSTARTTIME - Living with Paralysis Virtual Support Group (Paraplegia)
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Webinar – “Getting That Learning Back On” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Getting That Learning Back On"
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Free Family Days at Chicago Children’s Museum and Navy Pier - _12HSTARTTIME - Free Family Days at Chicago Children’s Museum and Navy Pier
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Webinar – “Recognizing Signs of Child Sexual Abuse and Reacting Responsibly When Abuse is Suspected” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Recognizing Signs of Child Sexual Abuse and Reacting Responsibly When Abuse is Suspected"
Webinar – “Reducing Stress Through Improving Family Communication” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Reducing Stress Through Improving Family Communication"
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SibShops – Crystal Lake - _12HSTARTTIME - SibShops - Crystal Lake
Child Safety Matters – A Day at the Zoo in Bloomington - _12HSTARTTIME - Child Safety Matters - A Day at the Zoo in Bloomington
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03 Mar
Thursday, March 3, 2022    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  A free webinar for youth and parents on the trends, challenges and risks specific to teens on social media Join the Illinois Attorney General's [...]
06 Mar
Sunday, March 6, 2022    
8:30 am - 9:30 am
  A quieter, low-sensory opportunity for guests to explore the Museum of Science and Industry The Museum of Science and Industry Chicago invites you to [...]
06 Mar
Sunday, March 6, 2022    
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
A free event at the museum for families of children with special needs to explore, learn and build memories The Kohl Children's Museum of Greater [...]
Supporting Parents to Access and Navigate Services (SPANS) Study Opportunity
Tuesday, March 8, 2022    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  An opportunity for parents of children with autism living in Cook County to take part in a study aimed at helping other families access [...]
09 Mar
Wednesday, March 9, 2022    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  A free webinar series for parents and high school students with IEPs on overcoming hardship, strengthening relationships and self-advocacy Family Matters Parent Training & [...]
10 Mar
Thursday, March 10, 2022 - Tuesday, March 15, 2022    
All Day
  Information sessions for homeowners affected by the COVID-19 pandemic who are interested in applying for help with the Illinois Emergency Homeowner Assistance Fund The [...]
10 Mar
Thursday, March 10, 2022    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  A free webinar series for families, doctors and policymakers interested in building a community of practice for the care of children with neurodisability and [...]
10 Mar
Thursday, March 10, 2022    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  A free, five-week health and wellness online zoom course created for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities Do you want to make your life [...]
11 Mar
Friday, March 11, 2022    
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
  A free educational outreach event for families, educators and service providers about the services available to families and adults with developmental disabilities through the [...]
12 Mar
Saturday, March 12, 2022    
All Day
A series of free classes for freshman through college-age students to learn new skills, such as cooking, music and creating art Session one of the [...]
12 Mar
Saturday, March 12, 2022    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
A free respite opportunity for parents of children who have physical, cognitive, medical or other disabilities, a chronic or life-threatening illness, or are medically fragile, [...]
12 Mar
Saturday, March 12, 2022    
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
An opportunity for families and children with disabilities to enjoy multisensory exhibits and adaptive sports at the museum Join the Chicago Children's Museum (CCM) and [...]
14 Mar
Monday, March 14, 2022    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  A free, virtual support group for individuals living with paraplegia Join the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation's Living with Paralysis Support Group meeting on [...]
14 Mar
Monday, March 14, 2022    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  A monthly, virtual meeting for Spanish-speaking caregivers of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities You are invited to join Options & Advocacy for a [...]
15 Mar
Tuesday, March 15, 2022    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
  A free webinar series on the importance, essential elements and processes of Customized Employment (CE) for individuals with developmental disabilities and assuring employment for [...]
15 Mar
Tuesday, March 15, 2022    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  A free webinar for parents and caregivers focusing on supports and tools for addressing the most common behavioral concerns, avoiding power struggles and developing [...]
16 Mar
Wednesday, March 16, 2022    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  A free webinar for immigrants with a disability on steps to take now to prepare for a possible future emergency Access Living, Disability and [...]
Parent Education Workshop Series for DSCC Families
Wednesday, March 16, 2022    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  An online space for parents of DSCC participants to learn about important topics, gain resources and discuss strategies This webinar series provides an online [...]
16 Mar
Wednesday, March 16, 2022    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  A free webinar series for parents and high-school-age youth with IEPs on overcoming hardship, strengthening relationships and self-advocacy Family Matters Parent Training & Information [...]
18 Mar
Friday, March 18, 2022 - Saturday, March 19, 2022    
12:00 am
  An overnight camp for children ages 7 - 17 with disabilities and their siblings Get ready for a great weekend at Timber Pointe Outdoor [...]
18 Mar
Friday, March 18, 2022    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A free, open play cornhole event for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing The Chicago Park District invites individuals with hearing loss ages [...]
19 Mar
Saturday, March 19, 2022    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
An opportunity for families with children with disabilities to experience the museum with fewer guests and a less stimulating environment The DuPage Children's Museum is [...]
20 Mar
Sunday, March 20, 2022    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
A family bowling event for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing and their families The Chicago Park District Deaf and Hard of Hearing [...]
22 Mar
Tuesday, March 22, 2022    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  A free webinar series for parents and caregivers focusing on addressing the most common behavioral concerns, developing self-regulation skills and knowing how to assist [...]
22 Mar
Tuesday, March 22, 2022    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  A free webinar for professionals and individuals about the problem, ongoing projects and ways to prevent violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with [...]
23 Mar
Wednesday, March 23, 2022    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  A free webinar series for parents and high-school-age youth with IEPs on overcoming hardship, strengthening relationships and self-advocacy Family Matters Parent Training & Information [...]
24 Mar
Thursday, March 24, 2022    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
  A free webinar focusing on simple, low or no-cost strategies to help families grow and learn in the midst of uncertainty The Family Matters [...]
25 Mar
Friday, March 25, 2022    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  A free webinar providing educational tools and resources on addressing health equity and the impact of racism on child and adolescent health Join The [...]
26 Mar
Saturday, March 26, 2022    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  A free webinar for parents and caregivers on the components of the Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP), the purpose of the BIP and how to [...]
28 Mar
Monday, March 28, 2022    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  A free, virtual support group for individuals living with paraplegia Join the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation's Living with Paralysis Support Group meeting on [...]
29 Mar
Tuesday, March 29, 2022    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  A free, upbeat webinar for parents and caregivers focusing on how we are all dealing with learning loss and ways of getting back on [...]
31 Mar
Thursday, March 31, 2022    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free Family Days at Chicago Children’s Museum and Navy Pier with activities and performances for children ages up to 10 years old Join the Chicago [...]
01 Apr
Friday, April 1, 2022    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
  Free, virtual training to empower adults to prevent, recognize and react responsibly when child sexual abuse is suspected Join Darkness to Light: Stewards of [...]
01 Apr
Friday, April 1, 2022    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
A free webinar for families focusing on reducing stress and improving family communication Join Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center for "Reducing Stress Through [...]
02 Apr
Saturday, April 2, 2022    
9:00 am - 11:30 am
An in-person event for 8 to 14-year-old siblings of kids with special needs Options & Advocacy will host a Sibshops event on April 2 from [...]
02 Apr
Saturday, April 2, 2022    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
A day at the zoo for children and their families to learn about staying safe The McLean County Children's Advocacy Center has teamed up with [...]
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02 Apr
2 Apr 22
Crystal Lake