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“Life After High School: Is College the Right Fit for Me?” - _12HSTARTTIME - "Life After High School: Is College the Right Fit for Me?"
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Discovery Center “Mornings of Fun” - _12HSTARTTIME - Discovery Center "Mornings of Fun"
Family Day at John Powers Center - _12HSTARTTIME - Family Day at John Powers Center
Variety@Play Carnival in Aurora - _12HSTARTTIME - Variety@Play Carnival in Aurora
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“Introduction to Visuals” Autism Event - _12HSTARTTIME - "Introduction to Visuals" Autism Event
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Variety@Play Carnival in Aurora - _12HSTARTTIME - Variety@Play Carnival in Aurora
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Special Stars Dance Class - _12HSTARTTIME - Special Stars Dance Class
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“On the Table 2017: Autism Spectrum Disorder” in Rockford - _12HSTARTTIME - “On the Table 2017: Autism Spectrum Disorder" in Rockford
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“A Special Night for Special Friends” Theater Production in Rockton - _12HSTARTTIME - "A Special Night for Special Friends" Theater Production in Rockton
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Down in the Southland Performance of “The Jungle Book – Kids” - _12HSTARTTIME - Down in the Southland Performance of "The Jungle Book - Kids"
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Disabilities and Mental Health Community Day in Gurnee - _12HSTARTTIME - Disabilities and Mental Health Community Day in Gurnee
Rockford Parent Support Group Meeting - _12HSTARTTIME - Rockford Parent Support Group Meeting
Down in the Southland Performance of “The Jungle Book – Kids” - _12HSTARTTIME - Down in the Southland Performance of "The Jungle Book - Kids"
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Seminar: Care of the Child with Medical Complexities in the Community Setting - _12HSTARTTIME - Seminar: Care of the Child with Medical Complexities in the Community Setting
SAM’s Safety Fair in Rockford - _12HSTARTTIME - SAM's Safety Fair in Rockford
Down in the Southland Performance of “The Jungle Book – Kids” - _12HSTARTTIME - Down in the Southland Performance of "The Jungle Book - Kids"
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Miracle League Baseball - _12HSTARTTIME - Miracle League Baseball
Down in the Southland Performance of “The Jungle Book – Kids” - _12HSTARTTIME - Down in the Southland Performance of "The Jungle Book - Kids"
Family Fun Night at Miners Baseball Game in Marion - _12HSTARTTIME - Family Fun Night at Miners Baseball Game in Marion
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Parent Webinar – Giving Medicine to Kids: Dosing, Droppers and Other Dos and Don’ts - _12HSTARTTIME - Parent Webinar – Giving Medicine to Kids: Dosing, Droppers and Other Dos and Don’ts
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Special Camps Adult Overnight Camp - _12HSTARTTIME - Special Camps Adult Overnight Camp
Camp New Hope – Summer Camp Program - _12HSTARTTIME - Camp New Hope - Summer Camp Program
AID Color Burst 5k Fun Run & Roll - _12HSTARTTIME - AID Color Burst 5k Fun Run & Roll
04 May
Thursday, May 4, 2017    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Workshop for disabled individuals who are considering college and their families. Participants will learn more about how colleges can provide the resources and supports students with [...]
06 May
Saturday, May 6, 2017    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free opportunity for children with disabilities to experience the museum. The Discovery Center invites children with disabilities and their immediate families to experience the museum's multi-sensory exhibits [...]
06 May
Saturday, May 6, 2017    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event for families of children who are deaf/hard of hearing to learn about advocacy and the parent-school relationship. This event is for families of children [...]
06 May
Saturday, May 6, 2017    
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Free, accessible carnival experience for children with disabilities. The Fantasy Amusement Carnival will be closed to the general public from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. [...]
11 May
Thursday, May 11, 2017    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Learn why visuals are important for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. This event will help you understand the diverse methods of communication that individuals may [...]
13 May
Saturday, May 13, 2017    
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Free, accessible carnival experience for children with disabilities. The Fantasy Amusement Carnival will be closed to the general public from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. [...]
15 May
Monday, May 15, 2017    
All Day
Summer dance classes for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Stephanie's Academy of Dance offers three levels of dance classes to students with physical or [...]
16 May
Tuesday, May 16, 2017    
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Learn how to support those affected by autism spectrum disorder at this free event. The Rockford Regional Health Council and The Autism Program of Easterseals is hosting [...]
17 May
Wednesday, May 17, 2017    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Free showing of "Bye Bye Birdie!" for special needs individuals and their families. Spotlight Youth Theater invites individuals with special needs and their families to attend the final [...]
18 May
Thursday, May 18, 2017    
7:00 pm
Child-friendly performance includes actors with Down syndrome. Down in the Southland is devoted to fostering the development of lifelong education and social and life skills among individuals with [...]
19 May
Friday, May 19, 2017    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Variety of community vendors will be on-hand to share information and resources. The event will take place at the Gurnee Village Hall on May 19. [...]
Rockford Parent Support Group Meeting
Friday, May 19, 2017    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Learn more about ABLE accounts, special needs trusts, guardianship and alternatives to guardianship. This free event is open to the general public. This month's speaker [...]
19 May
Friday, May 19, 2017    
7:00 pm
Child-friendly performance includes actors with Down syndrome. Down in the Southland is devoted to fostering the development of lifelong education and social and life skills among individuals with [...]
20 May
Saturday, May 20, 2017    
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Learn more on ventilator and tracheostomy troubleshooting, medication administration and more. This special seminar will be held on May 20 in the Conference Center at Advocate Children's [...]
20 May
Saturday, May 20, 2017    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Free family-friendly event focused on safety and healthy habits. Parents and children will have the opportunity to visit 40 organization's booths during the event, including [...]
20 May
Saturday, May 20, 2017    
7:00 pm
Child-friendly performance includes actors with Down syndrome. Down in the Southland is devoted to fostering the development of lifelong education and social and life skills among individuals with [...]
21 May
Sunday, May 21, 2017    
All Day
  Baseball program for physically and mentally challenged children. The Miracle League of Central Illinois provides physically and mentally challenged children a safe and spirited [...]
21 May
Sunday, May 21, 2017    
2:00 pm
Child-friendly performance includes actors with Down syndrome. Down in the Southland is devoted to fostering the development of lifelong education and social and life skills among individuals with [...]
21 May
Sunday, May 21, 2017    
3:15 pm - 7:15 pm
Special events planned for families of youth with Down Syndrome during professional baseball game. The Southern Illinois Down Syndrome Support Group is hosting  a family fun [...]
25 May
Thursday, May 25, 2017    
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
  Free webinar to help parents learn how to safely give medicines to children. Any kind of medicine or vitamin can cause harm to a child [...]
04 Jun
Sunday, June 4, 2017 - Friday, June 9, 2017    
All Day
Overnight camp for adults age 21+. Special Camps provides opportunity for new friendships, while encouraging independence and self-esteem in an all volunteer run camp to [...]
04 Jun
Sunday, June 4, 2017    
All Day
Overnight and day, week-long summer camps for ages 8 and up with special needs. Camp New Hope offers nine weeks of camping opportunities for developmentally disabled [...]
04 Jun
Sunday, June 4, 2017    
8:45 am
Runners, walkers and wheelchair riders will be blasted with colors in this family-friendly event. The Association for Individual Development (AID) aims to empower people with [...]
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