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Spend time with friends on Mondays at the Gompers Park Social Club for adults 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The Chicago Park [...]

Free opportunity to have fun and play games on Mondays for youth ages 13 or older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District [...]

Free Halloween trunk or treat fun for the whole family! Midwest Youth Services will host a family-focused "Trunk or Treat" event on Oct. 28 from [...]

Free event providing crafting, chatting and support for caregivers with children receiving mental, emotional, and behavioral health services in Kankakee County Project SUN invites you [...]

Free weekly Zoom sessions for adults ages 18 and older with spina bifida Join the Illinois Spina Bifida Association for weekly Zoom sessions for adults [...]

Free fall fun on Tuesdays at Dvorak Park for adults 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs [...]

A free webinar covering the Illinois Secretary of State’s services for people with disabilities Join The Arc of Illinois' Family-to-Family Health Information Center (F2FHIC) and Illinois Life Span [...]

Free laundry day offers substance use disorders support and clean clothes Join Southeastern Illinois Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Treatment (SI SUPRT) and the Egyptian [...]

Free music and movement time on Tuesdays for children ages 3 to 7 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs [...]

Enjoy free trunk-or-treat activities and learn about resources at this family-friendly health fair with a Halloween flair! Don't miss Rural Health, Inc.'s "Night of the [...]

Appointments are available in DuPage County for residents seeking financial assistance to help pay their gas and electric bills DuPage County and Township General Assistance [...]

Practice, build skills and make new friends playing adaptive basketball this winter! Join the Chatham Youth Basketball Association (YBA) and The KASE (Kind and Silly [...]

A virtual opportunity for fathers of children and adults who are deafblind to connect and share with other dads on a similar journey Join Family-to-Family [...]

Free program combining shopping with the joy of giving to others in need that's open to all children ages 3 to 17 Join the Kids' [...]

A special morning of play for families with children with disabilities The Chicago Children's Museum (CCM) invites children with disabilities and their families to "Play [...]

An inclusive, sensory-friendly opportunity to explore the museum The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) is hosting "Abe for All: Sensory Friendly Sunday" on [...]

Spend time with friends on Mondays at the Gompers Park Social Club for adults 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The Chicago Park [...]

Free opportunity to have fun and play games on Mondays for youth ages 13 or older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District [...]

Make connections and learn about resources at this free event for area students, their families and professionals Join Dunlap School District 323 for the "2024 [...]

Free weekly Zoom sessions for adults ages 18 and older with spina bifida Join the Illinois Spina Bifida Association for weekly Zoom sessions for adults [...]

Free fall fun on Tuesdays at Dvorak Park for adults 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs [...]

Free music and movement time on Tuesdays for children ages 3 to 7 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The "Stepping Stones of Transition" conference shares services and resources to prepare youth and young adults with special healthcare needs and other disabilities for success [...]

Learn, share and grow your understanding of autism at this two-day virtual conference for families and professionals Join Easterseals Midwest and the Productive Living Board [...]

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) [...]

Virtual meetings for families with children in early intervention to share experiences, ask questions and make suggestions for improvement The Illinois Department of Human Services' [...]

Fun, interactive creative drama class for youth on the autism spectrum ages 4 to 7 and a participating grown-up Join the Chicago Children's Theatre for [...]

Spend time with friends on Mondays at the Gompers Park Social Club for adults 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The Chicago Park [...]

Free laundry day offers substance use disorders support and clean clothes Join Southeastern Illinois Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Treatment (SI SUPRT) and the Egyptian [...]

Free opportunity to have fun and play games on Mondays for youth ages 13 or older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District [...]

Free weekly Zoom sessions for adults ages 18 and older with spina bifida Join the Illinois Spina Bifida Association for weekly Zoom sessions for adults [...]

Free fall fun on Tuesdays at Dvorak Park for adults 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs [...]

A free webinar providing information on preparing for a natural disaster and other emergencies for people with disabilities Join The Arc of Illinois' Family-to-Family Health [...]

Maximize your student's success with this 30-minute message on Individualized Education Program (IEP) progress monitoring Join Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center on Zoom [...]

Free music and movement time on Tuesdays for children ages 3 to 7 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs [...]

Free webinar to equip parents with the knowledge and tools necessary to support your student's higher education journey Join the Bureau-Marshall-Putnam (BMP) Special Education Cooperative [...]

Fun and free game night for people of all abilities ages 16 and older The Schaumburg Township District Central Library is hosting "Game Night for [...]

Free, monthly opportunity for neurodivergent young adults to hang out, have fun and connect with friends old and new Join Autism Support of Central Illinois [...]

A virtual forum for all families of children with special healthcare needs to share their feedback and experiences Family input is important to us here [...]

A virtual conference exploring symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and resources for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) and mental health challenges The Arc of [...]

A free webinar for parents, caregivers and professionals exploring the impact of grief on children and their mental health in rural communities Join the National [...]

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 [...]

Enjoy singing, dancing and having fun at this sensory-friendly performance! Join the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) Performing Arts Center for a sensory-friendly performance of [...]

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 [...]

Connect, learn and grow together to support students of all abilities at this free in-person conference for families, educators and professionals Join Springfield Public Schools [...]

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 [...]

Spend time with friends on Mondays at the Gompers Park Social Club for adults 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The Chicago Park [...]

Free opportunity to have fun and play games on Mondays for youth ages 13 or older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District [...]

Free weekly Zoom sessions for adults ages 18 and older with spina bifida Join the Illinois Spina Bifida Association for weekly Zoom sessions for adults [...]

Free fall fun on Tuesdays at Dvorak Park for adults 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs [...]

Delve into the connection between social media and youth mental health in this free webinar for parents, professionals and youth Are rural youth using social [...]

Free music and movement time on Tuesdays for children ages 3 to 7 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs [...]

Free monthly virtual sickle cell disease support group for men Join the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois (SCDAI) on Zoom for its "Sickle Cell [...]

A free webinar providing a comprehensive overview of the special education process and procedural safeguards for parents and caregivers of students with disabilities Join Family [...]

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 [...]

A free webinar for individuals seeking resources and support in their role as a sibling to someone with a disability Join Supporting Illinois Brothers and [...]

Free monthly, in-person epilepsy support and learning opportunity for families, individuals, caregivers and professionals The Epilepsy Advocacy Network will host the next "Brain Buddies" epilepsy [...]

Free monthly statewide virtual support group meeting for the sickle cell disease community Join the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois (SCDAI) on Zoom for [...]

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

Learn about programs, grants and other options for covering the costs of therapy and supports for children with autism in this free virtual workshop for [...]

A free webinar to help parents/caregivers recognize and manage their child's sniffles, sneezes and other symptoms HealthyChildren.org will host "Surviving Cold and Cough Season: Upper [...]

One of the largest Christmas parades in central Illinois! Kick off the holiday season at the Farmer City Christmas Parade on Nov. 24 beginning at [...]

Spend time with friends on Mondays at the Gompers Park Social Club for adults 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The Chicago Park [...]

Free opportunity to have fun and play games on Mondays for youth ages 13 or older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District [...]

Free event providing crafting, chatting and support for caregivers with children receiving mental, emotional, and behavioral health services in Kankakee County Project SUN invites you [...]

Free weekly Zoom sessions for adults ages 18 and older with spina bifida Join the Illinois Spina Bifida Association for weekly Zoom sessions for adults [...]

Free fall fun on Tuesdays at Dvorak Park for adults 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs [...]

Free music and movement time on Tuesdays for children ages 3 to 7 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs [...]

Free webinar on using inclusive extracurricular activities to help with transition planning and developing important skills for children with disabilities Family Matters Parent Training and [...]

Enjoy golfing fun and a special holiday guest at this free sensory-friendly event for the family! Join the Hoffman Estates Park District for Sensory-Friendly TopTracer [...]