Events in Rockford Area

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 April 18 from…

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…

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…

A virtual forum for all families of children with special healthcare needs and disabilities to share their feedback and experiences Family input is important to us at the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC)….

A free webinar for families, caregivers, educators and other professionals on writing and using social narratives Join the Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays (RCADD) for “Not So Puzzling: Autism and Social Narratives” on…

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, 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”…

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 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…

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…