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Scholarships are available for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago counties to build new skills and live independently The [...]

Registration for the 2025 spring season is open through April 1 The Miracle League of Joliet is a non-profit baseball league for children and young [...]

The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois (EFGSI) offers monthly social, educational and caregiver support groups. The “Caregiver Support Group” meets on the first Tuesday of [...]

Learn about service systems and navigating adult disability services from parents and siblings who have lived experiences The Champaign County Transition Planning Committee will host [...]

A free monthly support group for people with epilepsy, caregivers, family, friends and community members Join the Epilepsy Advocacy Network (EAN)'s in-person support group in [...]

A free monthly support group for people with epilepsy, caregivers, family, friends and community members Join the Epilepsy Advocacy Network (EAN)'s epilepsy support group in [...]

A free monthly support group for people with epilepsy, caregivers, family, friends and community members Join the Epilepsy Advocacy Network (EAN)'s in-person epilepsy support group [...]

Find support and share experiences with other Spanish speaking parents and caregivers raising children with autism Join Easterseals Joliet Region's support group for "Parents Raising [...]

Practice, build skills and make new friends playing adaptive t-ball this spring! Join the Chatham Baseball and Softball, Inc. (CBSI) and The KASE (Kind and [...]

Monthly playtime in a quieter, sensory-friendly environment for children with sensory and developmental needs KidsWork Children’s Museum of New Lenox will host "Sensory-Friendly Playtime" on [...]

Explore and learn at this free event for parents/caregivers of high school juniors and seniors with disabilities through age 22 The Transition Planning Committee for [...]

Find support and share experiences with other parents raising children with autism at this free monthly support group Join Easterseals Joliet Region's support group for [...]

Join siblings of people with disabilities for this virtual Midwest Sib Connection series and countdown to National Siblings Day! Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters (S.I.B.S.) [...]

A free monthly support group for people with epilepsy, caregivers, family, friends and community members Join the Epilepsy Advocacy Network (EAN)'s in-person support group in [...]

Free webinar for youth with spina bifida on navigating benefits, employment and health care when they turn 18 The Spina Bifida Association will host a [...]

Registration is open for family camps and an adult retreat for people with inherited metabolic disorders Learn more about flok's 2025 PKU Family Camps and [...]

A free virtual support group for people with epilepsy, their caregivers and community members who want to learn more about supporting them Join the Epilepsy [...]

A free inclusive, sensory-friendly opportunity to explore the museum for individuals with autism and other sensory sensitivities The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) [...]

Enjoy free refreshments, great music, and a boot-stompin’ good time at this free dance party for people ages 8 and up of all abilities! Springfield [...]

Join passionate tech enthusiasts, connect with top companies and compete for awards in one exciting event! Join Code Your Dreams and Deaf Kids Code for [...]

A free breakfast with the Easter Bunny for people with disabilities and their families Save your seat for the Township of Schaumburg's "Bunny Hop" on [...]

A free webinar for families with children with disabilities on understanding your special education rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) The Family [...]

A free sensory-friendly event featuring the Easter Bunny and activities for children of all ages with autism and other disabilities Join Autism Support of Central Illinois [...]

Free celebration at Attucks Park for families with young children in Carbondale Join the Southern Illinois Chapter of the Association for the Education of Young [...]

Shop for baby, toddler, maternity items and more at the "Free Sale" for mothers and caregivers Shop the "Free Sale" at the Little Resource Center [...]

Celebrate neurodiversity and disabilities at this free egg hunt for children with visual, hearing, motor or cognitive needs and their siblings. Join the John A. [...]

Sensory-friendly photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny for people of all ages with sensory sensitivities and disabilities Cherry Hill Programs and Autism Speaks will host [...]

A special morning of play for children and families with disabilities Join the Chicago Children's Museum for "Play for All" on April 5 from 10 [...]

Free sensory-friendly science time for people who need a calmer and quieter opportunity to explore Join the St. Louis Science Center for "Sensory Friendly Science [...]

A day for children ages 6 to 12 who have experienced the death of a loved one Staab Funeral Homes will host Kids Good Grief [...]

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 [...]

Tour Camp Duncan and learn about the adventures campers of all abilities will experience at this free virtual open-house Join the YMCA of Metro Chicago [...]

Enjoy meeting the Easter Bunny, hunting for eggs and having family fun at this inclusive event! GoRockford and its partners will host the "Easter Egg [...]

Gain insights, speak with representatives, and learn about resources and programs for students with disabilities Join the Macon-Piatt Special Education District and Richland Community College [...]

The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois (EFGSI) offers monthly social, educational and caregiver support groups. The “Recreational Support Group” meets on the second Tuesday of [...]

Learn about Illinois ABLE account features and benefits at this free webinar for self-advocates, families and caregivers Join The Arc of Illinois' Family-to-Family Health Information Center [...]

Join this free webinar to learn how Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts can help people with disabilities succeed at work and live independently [...]

Free webinar series explaining Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Programs for Illinois Join the University of Illinois Chicago's Division of Specialized Care for Children [...]

¿Recibió recientemente una carta de notificación temprana o una carta de selección de PUNS? Únase a The Arc of Illinois' Programa de Abogacía para Familias [...]

Ask questions and explore the many options beyond high school at this free, all-inclusive transition fair for students with disabilities and their families The Sangamon [...]

Free webinar for parents and caregivers providing strategies for keeping kids safe online Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center and the Illinois State Police (ISP) will [...]

A free, monthly webinar series for families and individuals who have received an early notification/were selected for PUNS (Prioritization for Urgency of Need for Services) [...]

Celebrate National Siblings Day with siblings of people with disabilities throughout the Midwest! Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters (S.I.B.S.) and sibling chapters from Illinois, Michigan, [...]

A free monthly support group for people with epilepsy, caregivers, family, friends and community members Join the Epilepsy Advocacy Network (EAN)'s support group in LaSalle. [...]

Free support, connection and guidance for your family's healing journey. After experiencing the death of someone close to us, we often feel lost, alone and [...]

A free webinar in Spanish covering the basics of the special education process, advocacy and your rights as a parent Presentación gratuita: ¡Comprendiendo los conceptos [...]

A free in-person monthly support group for adults with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition Join the National Alliance [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

A free Easter egg hunt adventure for people with sensory sensitivities and disabilities of all ages The Channahon Park District will host an epic "Sensory-Friendly [...]

Enjoy seeing a beloved story about dogs come to life on stage! Join the Chicago Children's Theatre for "Go Dog Go!/Ve Perro ¡Ve!" Access Performances [...]

Learn how to navigate the evaluation process and secure the support your child needs in this free webinar for families with children with disabilities Join [...]

Free, virtual educational and activity-based group for children ages 6 to 11 who have a brother or sister with a disability or chronic condition Advocate [...]

A free sensory egg hunt for children ages 2 to 10 to celebrate spring and enjoy family fun! Join the Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation (CUSR) for [...]

Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with an afternoon of free (for children) ice skating and play Join The Autism Program at Easterseals for a fun-filled afternoon [...]

Free family-friendly programming and activities The Little Resource Center Carbondale, Southern Illinois Healthcare and Hathor Doula Services will host the "2025 Southern Illinois Black Maternal [...]

A free opportunity to play, learn and hang out with other youths who have a sibling with a disability Larkin's Place at Stephens YMCA will [...]

Get a sneak peek into the summer adventures awaiting resident campers with spina bifida at Camp Independence! Join the YMCA of Metro Chicago for the [...]

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 webinar for Spanish speakers covering how to create a transition to adulthood plan for your child with disabilities Join the Family Resource Center [...]

The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois (EFGSI) offers monthly social, educational and caregiver support groups. The “Educational Support Group” meets on the third Tuesday of [...]

Parents and professionals will learn how to empower young autistic learners with visual supports for social-emotional growth! Join the Resource Center for Autism and Developmental [...]

A free monthly support group for people with epilepsy, caregivers, family, friends and community members Join the Epilepsy Advocacy Network (EAN)'s in-person epilepsy support group [...]

A virtual opportunity to gain valuable local resources, make family connections and learn about the Will County Center for Community Concerns Our Mokena Regional Office [...]

Free webinar on understanding behavior, changing behavior and writing a Behavior Intervention Plan for Spanish-speaking parents of children with disabilities The Arc of Illinois will [...]

Free monthly virtual meeting for individuals seeking resources and support in their role as a brother or sister to someone with a disability Join Supporting [...]

A sensory-friendly egg hunt featuring colored eggs, non-food goodies and other allergen-free prizes Join the Glen Ellyn Park District for its Sensory-Friendly Egg Hunt on [...]

Free slime time at the Sloomoo Institute for youth who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing PLEASE NOTE: This event is now full Join [...]

Join the Freeport Park District on the "Bunny Trail" on April 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your baskets and hop over to [...]

A free, family-friendly event featuring fun activities, fresh fruits and vegetables, health screenings and more Aetna Better Health of Illinois and Shifting Into New Gear [...]

Enjoy seeing a beloved story about dogs come to life on stage! Join the Chicago Children's Theatre for "Go Dog Go!/Ve Perro ¡Ve!"  Access Performances [...]

A free webinar for parents, caregivers and educators who want to better understand Extended School Year services and student rights Join Family Matters Parent Training [...]

A free webinar discussing living with acquired facial differences as a result of an accident or disease Join myFace for "New Faces, New Journeys" on [...]

An in-person and online (hybrid) convention for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, their families and providers Join The Arc of Illinois for its 75th annual [...]

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 [...]

Free virtual educational series for patients and families to explore topics and answer questions focusing on congenital heart disease Join Conquering Congenital Heath Disease (CHD) [...]

Free informational event for parents and guardians of individuals with a wide range of developmental disabilities and mental health needs Join Township High School 211, [...]

A free online bereavement support group for those who have lost someone to congenital heart disease (CHD) Join Conquering Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)'s Bereavement Support [...]

A free monthly support group for people with epilepsy, caregivers, family, friends and community members Join the Epilepsy Advocacy Network (EAN)'s support group in DeKalb. [...]

Gain insights and learn alongside a panel of siblings about how loving a brother or sister with medical complexity or disability shapes them. The Courageous [...]

Free Child Abuse Prevention Month Awareness event for children and their families The Southern 7 Child Abuse Prevention Coalition (S7 CAP Coalition) will host "Superheroes [...]

Free open house for community members to tour Hancock County's newly updated dental center and learn about its services Join the Hancock County Health Department [...]

A monthly opportunity for families of young children with disabilities to find support, encouragement and learn from one another STAR NET Region IV hosts a [...]

A free monthly support group for people with epilepsy, caregivers, family, friends and community members Join the Epilepsy Advocacy Network (EAN)'s support group for the [...]

Free support, connection and guidance for your family's healing journey. After experiencing the death of someone close to us, we often feel lost, alone and [...]

Learn about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and strategies for supporting people with ASD at this free virtual training for parents, caregivers, educators and other professionals [...]

Bring the family to a free fun fair featuring games, face painting, health checks, insurance information and more! Join Community Health and Emergency Services for [...]

A free one-stop event for shredding your documents, disposing of unwanted medications, getting vaccinated and more in Murphysboro The Jackson County Health Department (JCHD) will [...]

A free, sensory-friendly opportunity for families to enjoy museum exhibits, the art studio and other activities Join the National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA) for [...]

Free webinar providing parents an overview of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and how to navigate the IEP meeting Join the Family Resource Center on [...]

Free resource fair offering connections and information about disability services, special programs, health services and advocacy The Mt. Greenwood Children's Special Recreation Association will host [...]

Meet other families and have fun together at this free event for people of all ages with Down syndrome The National Association for Down Syndrome [...]

A free community event for people of all ages and abilities to raise awareness and provide information about Autism Acceptance Month and Child Abuse Prevention [...]

A resource fair with workshops and resources for families with children with developmental differences The Chicago non-profit  Neighborhood Parents Network will host the Developmental Differences Resource [...]

A virtual opportunity for new parents to hear from and network with other parents and others who support the PKU and allied disorder community The [...]

Get a sneak peek into the summer adventures awaiting campers of all abilities at YMCA Camp Duncan Join the YMCA of Metro Chicago for the [...]

Free webinar in Spanish covering the general educational environment, inclusive education, educational placement and some of the options Join the Family Resource Center on Disabilities [...]

A two-day conference to empower both professionals and caregivers in the autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities community The Autism Program of Illinois and Hope [...]

Tour and learn more about a new garden providing people of all abilities more access to gardening Join Enos Park Neighborhood Gardens for the grand [...]

Free monthly meetups for families seeking support and conversation Join Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford's Family Support Services for its Parent Support Group. The [...]

A free, safe and inclusive space where youth ages 13 to 24 can connect with peers who understand what it’s like to live with chronic [...]

A free, safe and inclusive space where youth ages 13 to 24 can connect with peers who understand what it’s like to live with chronic [...]

Join the Autism Professional Learning and Universal Supports Project (A+), Autism Training and Technical Assistance Project (ATTA), Autism McLean and Illinois State Board of Education [...]

A free webinar to help Social Security Disability beneficiaries and their families/caregivers understand their options and successfully transition to work The Illinois Assistive Technology Program [...]

Learn about state and local programs that can help with health and disability services, energy assistance, housing opportunities and more at this free community health [...]

Free in-person monthly support group for anyone providing care and support for a loved one Join Culberton Memorial Hospital's Caregiver Support Group. The group meets [...]

A free virtual support group for people with epilepsy, their caregivers and community members who want to learn more about supporting them Join the Epilepsy [...]

An overnight training and retreat for mothers and caregivers of children with disabilities focusing on learning, laughing, networking and self-care Join STAR NET Region I [...]

Young children in Illinois with spina bifida and/or mobility deficits are eligible to receive a free, custom, electric ride-on car. The Illinois Spina Bifida Association [...]

Develop new skills and have fun fishing at this event for youth with disabilities ages 6 and up Capital City Fishing Has No Boundaries (FHNB) will [...]

Enjoy seeing a beloved story about dogs come to life on stage! Join the Chicago Children's Theatre for "Go Dog Go!/Ve Perro ¡Ve!" Access Performances [...]

A special morning of play for children and families with disabilities Join the Chicago Children's Museum for "Play for All" on May 3 from 10 [...]

A free webinar for parents and caregivers of teens and young adults with disabilities focusing on the Illinois education system and important steps to preparing [...]

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

Free outing at Lincoln Park Zoo for children, adults and families living with spina bifida The Illinois Spina Bifida Association will host an outing at Lincoln [...]

Free sensory-friendly science time for people who need a calmer and quieter opportunity to explore Join the St. Louis Science Center for "Sensory Friendly Science [...]