Events in Chicago Area

Free webinar on the range of college options beyond high school for youth with intellectual disabilities and the resources to help transition-age youth build skills, explore programs and prepare for successful college participation Join the…

Join this free webinar and discussion to gain insight from a father’s perspective on life, love and raising children with medical complexity The Courageous Parents Network will host “In the Room: From a Father’s Perspective:…

A free, six-part webinar series providing practical tools, implementation strategies and systems-level knowledge for teachers, professionals and family members supporting students with disabilities navigate transition planning Join Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (FMPTIC) and Illinois…

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 is hosting “Everyone at Play” on Sept. 27 from 2…

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 Sept. 29 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m….

Eligible individuals with PKU or allied disorders can apply now for a scholarship to an accredited college, university or vocational school The PKU (phenylketonuria) Organization of Illinois is taking applications for its Andrew Craig Memorial…

Learn the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) for free! Build your American Sign Language (ASL) skills with the Oklahoma School for the Deaf (OSD). Fall registration runs from Aug. 24 through Sept. 30. Your…

A virtual conference for people with disabilities and their caregivers covering Illinois disability programs, school services, emergency preparedness, family advocacy, Medicaid appeals and insurance denials, and more The Family-to-Family Health Information Center at The Arc…

¿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 free four-part series providing an introduction to assistive technology and augmentative and alternative communication in short, 30-minute sessions throughout the year Join the Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) and Family Matters Parent Training and…