Events in Mokena Area

A free webinar providing steps and requirements for opening an IL ABLE account, a savings and investment account for people with disabilities Illinois ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) will host “Get Ready to Open…

A free webinar for caregivers navigating the complexities of taking care of a loved one with post-traumatic stress disorder The Caregiver Action Network (CAN) will host “Benchmarks of Care: When Caring Hurts – Managing the…

Explore practical ways to understand and respond to challenging behavior in this free webinar for family members and caregivers of people with Down syndrome The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) will host “Navigating Behavior” on…

A free, multi-day conference for parents and caregivers of children ages birth to 6 years old with vision loss The Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI) is hosting the “Parent Infant Institute/Opening Doors Program”…

Learn how to grow strong partnerships, promote early childhood inclusion and advocate for your child with disabilities at this free event for caregivers and families Join Early CHOICES for Playdate and Family Learning Night on…

Family camp opportunities offer connection and learning opportunities for individuals affected by PKU (phenylketonuria) or any inherited metabolic disorder flok offers two family camp opportunities in Oregon and New Hampshire. The in-person camps will take…

Find the tools, confidence and knowledge needed to navigate the special education system successfully in this free webinar series for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities Join the Family Matters Parent Training and Information…

A free webinar for Spanish-speaking parents, caregivers and professionals on using visual aids to promote social and emotional learning for children with autism and other disabilities Join the Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays…

Free summer camp for children and youth ages 7 to 17 who are blind, vision impaired, deaf or hard of hearing Camp Lions of Illinois is hosting “Youth Week at Camp Red Leaf Village” from…

A free webinar for families of youth with special healthcare needs transitioning to adulthood When a young person with special healthcare needs turns 18, their family often faces important decisions about independence, legal rights and…