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Events in Chicago Area

Advocate Children’s Hospital Sibshops for Children

October 10, 2026

Free educational and activity-based group for children ages 6 to 11 who have a brother or sister with a disability or chronic condition Advocate Children’s Hospital will host “Sibshops” for children on Oct. 10 from…

Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treat at DSCC’s Mokena Regional Office

October 16, 2026

A van trunk decorated with a Halloween evil genie blow up. A group of six youth stand in front of the trunk in their costumes smiling for the camera.

A free, sensory-friendly event for DSCC participant families at our Mokena Regional Office. Calling all Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) participants based at our Mokena Regional Office! Join our Mokena team for trunk-or-treating…

El seminario web – “¡Conoce Tus Opciones!”

October 21, 2026

¿Recibió recientemente una carta de notificación temprana o una carta de selección de PUNS? Únase al Programa de Abogacía para Familias de The Arc of Illinois para “¡Conoce Tus Opciones!” El seminario web se lleva a cabo el…

Virtual – Family Support Group from The Arc of Illinois

October 27, 2026

Free virtual monthly support group for families and caregivers of loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities Join The Arc of Illinois‘ virtual Family Support Group on Oct. 27 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m….

DSCC Family Advisory Council Open Forum

November 5, 2026

DSCC Family Advisory Council logo showing a colorful chain of stick figures holding hands in front of an outline of the state of Illinois

A virtual forum for all families of children with special healthcare needs and disabilities to share their feedback and experiences Family input is important to us at the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC)….

21st Annual Illinois Statewide Transition Conference in Lisle

November 5, 2026 – November 6, 2026

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 in adulthood. The 2026 Illinois Statewide Transition Conference, titled “Stepping…