Events in Rockford Area

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…

Seminarios web gratuitos de Arc of IL en español (2026–27) para familias con hijos con discapacidad Únete a El Arco de Illinois (The Arc of Illinois) para en este seminario web gratuito sobre “La lista…

Free training for parents and professionals on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and advocating for your child The  Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) Outreach will host “IDEA & Advocacy” on Zoom on…

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….

A free webinar exploring plain language, why it’s important and simple ways to make information easier to read, understand and use. The Arc of Illinois‘ Family-to-Family Health Information Center and Illinois Life Span Program (ILS)…

Gain insight into how different states help support accessible housing for children with complex needs and their families, as well as strategies for helping families access supports, in this free webinar The Lucille Packard Foundation…

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…

Gain insight into navigating life’s most challenging seasons at this free workshop for families of children with disabilities Join STAR NET Regions II and VI and STAR NET Region IV for “How to Handle More…