Events in Rockford Area

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…

A free program providing support and information for families of young children with hearing loss The Institute for Parents of Preschool Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing is a five-day program for parents…

A free webinar series to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), parents and support workers learn how to spot phone and email scams Join The Arc of Illinois for part one of its…

Gain strategies for building a secure future for your loved one with disabilities at this free two-part webinar series for caregivers The Arc of Illinois‘ Family-to-Family Health Information Center and Illinois Life Span Program (ILS)…

Parents and professionals will learn how to empower young autistic learners with visual supports for social-emotional growth! Join the Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays (RCADD) for “Visual Supports for Social Emotional Learning” on…

¿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, three-part series of webinars to help Illinois families explore options and plan for the future of children with disabilities transitioning to adulthood The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), the Illinois Guardianship and…

Join this free webinar to learn how rare disease clinical trials work, what participation looks like and why they matter The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) will host “Participating in Clinical Research: What Patients…

Free, three-day event including workshops, resources, product demonstrations, adaptive activities and more The 2026 Abilities Expo Chicago will take place from June 12 to 14 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. Expo hours are Friday…

A free hockey camp for players who are deaf and hard of hearing with beginner through college-level ability Join the American Hearing Impaired Hockey Association (AHIHA) for the Stan Mikita Hockey School on June 13-20….