Events in Peoria Area

A casual, in-person gathering for siblings of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities Supporting Illinois Brothers & Sisters (S.I.B.S.) will host a virtual adult sibling wellness event, “Navigate Your Sibling Experience,” on April 1 from…

Get a sneak peek into the summer adventures awaiting overnight campers with spina bifida at Camp Independence in Ingleside! Join the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago for the virtual “Camp Independence 2026 Summer Camp Open House”…

Free virtual and in-person sign language classes in English and Spanish will begin in April The Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) will provide Family American Sign Language (ASL) classes in both English and Spanish from April…

Join this free webinar for caregivers to gain practical strategies to help your child with disabilities find their voice and use it with confidence Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center will host “Self-Advocacy Skills: Empowering…

A free monthly advocacy group where youth ages 14 to 22 will explore their transition plans and build confidence for life after high school Join Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center for its virtual…

A virtual opportunity for parents and caregivers to ask questions and learn about Illinois’ free summer camp for young burn survivors Join the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance to ask questions and learn more about “Camp…

Enjoy a calm, sensory-sensitive morning for children with sensory sensitivities and their families Chuck E. Cheese will host the next “Sensory Sensitive Sundays” on April 12 or April 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. The…

Learn, network and gain skills to build strategic partnerships, strengthen family engagement and improve outcomes for families and the systems of care that serve them Family Voices will host the “Family Voices Leadership Conference 2026…

A free virtual program where families can come together to share their grief, learn and heal in a safe and supportive space The Child Neurology Foundation (CNF) will kick off this four-week virtual series, “Willow…

Free webinar series covering SNAP benefits, estate and financial planning, and caregiver mental health Join the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) to learn more about key programs and services for Illinois families and…