Events in Rockford Area

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…

A free webinar to help Social Security Disability beneficiaries and their families/caregivers understand their options and successfully transition to work The Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) program helps Social…

Children everywhere can enjoy a story in American Sign Language and meet Deaf Belle! Language First will host Deaf Belle on Zoom on March 7 from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Do you love Disney’s “Beauty…

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 free webinar covering state guidelines and tips for developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Join the Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays (RCADD) for “Seven Considerations…

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 March 21 from…

Get a sneak peek into the summer adventures awaiting overnight campers with spina bifida at Camp Independence! Join the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago for the “Camp Independence 2026 Summer Camp Open House” on March 22…

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 free webinar for caregivers, educators, therapists and anyone involved in the life of a child with autism or developmental disabilities Join the Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays (RCADD) for “It’s Go Time:…