Events in Lombard Area

A free webinar for Spanish speakers to learn about the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Medicaid Waiver Programs The Arc of Illinois will host “Los programas del Depto de Servicios de Rehabilitación (DRS) Programas de Exención…

Join this free Illinois Statewide Sickle Cell Support Group meeting to learn how plant-based nutrition can help manage sickle cell disease and trait The Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois will host “Fueling the Warrior:…

Discover a free resource to help individuals with Down syndrome and their families navigate the shift from school to adulthood Join the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) on Zoom for “Transitioning from School to Adulthood:…

A free, four-part webinar series for families and educators providing practical tools and resources for strengthening transition planning for youth with disabilities in Illinois Join Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center and The Arc of…

A free opportunity for siblings of children with disabilities to make friends and spend time with peers in a recreational setting Join the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA) for “Sibshops” on Feb. 21 from…

A free opportunity for siblings who have lost a brother or sister with a disability to connect, grieve and support each other Join Siblings of Illinois Brothers and Sisters (S.I.B.S.) for “You Are Not Alone:…

Free virtual support group for families and caregivers of loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities Join The Arc of Illinois‘ virtual Family Support Group on Feb. 24 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The virtual…

A free webinar providing tools to help families and individuals remove barriers to achieving meaningful employment outcomes for people with disabilities across the lifespan Join the Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center (DETAC) for “Charting the…

Young children in Illinois with spina bifida and/or mobility deficits are eligible to receive a free custom electric ride-on car The Illinois Spina Bifida Association (ISBA), New Trier High School, New Trier Educational Foundation and…

A soul-nourishing weekend created for moms raising children with disabilities The Rising Lights Project will host the “2026 Rising Moms Caregivers Retreat” at Lodge Geneva National (formerly The Ridge) in Lake Geneva, Wis. Two retreat…