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Events in Chicago Area

Play for All at Chicago Children’s Museum

April 12, 2026

A special morning of play for children and families with disabilities Join the Chicago Children’s Museum for its Play for All event on April 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. Children with disabilities and their…

2026 Developmental Differences Resource Fair in Chicago

April 18, 2026

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 Fair on April 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. at…

Webinar – “Our Successful Toilet Training Journey”

April 22, 2026

Free training for families and caregivers covering toilet training ideas, strategies and resources for children with disabilities STAR NET Region IV  and STAR NET Regions II and VI will host “Our Successful Toilet Training Journey”…

DSCC Family Advisory Council Open Forum

May 7, 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)….

Webinar – “Not So Puzzling: Autism and Social Narratives”

May 12, 2026

A free webinar for families, caregivers, educators and other professionals on writing and using social narratives Join the Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays (RCADD) for “Not So Puzzling: Autism and Social Narratives” on…