Events in Chicago Area

Practice practical calming strategies and de-escalation techniques to help children move from challenging behavior to ready to learn at this free workshop for family members, social workers and educators Illinois STAR NET Region II and …

Join this free webinar to learn how rare disease clinical trials work, what participation looks like and why they matter The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) will host “Participating in Clinical Research: What Patients…

Free, three-day event including workshops, resources, product demonstrations, adaptive activities and more The 2026 Abilities Expo Chicago will take place from June 12 to 14 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. Expo hours are Friday…

A free hockey camp for players who are deaf and hard of hearing with beginner through college-level ability Join the American Hearing Impaired Hockey Association (AHIHA) for the Stan Mikita Hockey School on June 13-20….

A traditional overnight camp experience for adults aged 20 and older with spina bifida and other neurological disabilities Join YMCA Camp Independence for its overnight adult camp sessions. Check-in is on Sunday at 2 p.m. Check-out…

A free week of fun and challenging activities for eligible adults 18 and older who have vision or hearing loss Camp Lions of Illinois is hosting Helen Keller Week from June 14 to 18. Check-in…

Overnight camp opportunities for children and young adults with intellectual disabilities ages 9 to 22 Special Camps is an overnight, all-volunteer-run camp for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. While families and caregivers get a…

Have fun at Illinois’ free summer camp for young burn survivors Join the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA) for a week filled with fun at “Camp I Am Me” from June 14 to 20 at…

Experience outdoor adventures, non-competitive sports, campfires, crafts and more at this free camp for kids with a facial difference! Join FACES: The National Craniofacial Association (FACES) for “Faces Camp” from June 14-19 at Camp Woodmont…

A free overnight camping experience for children with neuromuscular disease between the ages of 8 and 17 Campers can join the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) at Salvation Army Wonderland Camp in Salem, Wisc., from June…